CBOE Volatility Index (.VIX) $17.89 +0.73%
Big Print in CBOE Volatility Index (.VIX), as a Feb – Mar 25 call spread trades for $1.12, 27000X. 30000X total and might roll a position in calls, with the Feb 25s being sold to close ahead of the expiration next week. Feb options on the volatility expire a week from tomorrow. However, the spread might be opening or closing as well. Open interest is more than 100K in both contracts. VIX is up .14 to 17.90.
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