Options Action

On CNBC's Options Action, Mike Khouw said that Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE: WMB) had some fairly bullish activity today. He saw a lot of buyers of upside calls, and the most of them were interested in the 30 strike. Mike Khouw usually doesn't like to buy call options on moves like this one,...

On CNBC's Options Action, Mike Khouw suggested an options strategy in iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index (ETF) (NYSEARCA: EEM). He explained that this ETF has already had significant run, and he doesn't want to chase it. Instead, Mr. Khouw recommended an options strategy which is, in his opinion,...

CNBC Options Action's Mike Khouw suggested that investors should consider an options strategy in SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA: SPY). He thinks that it would be wise to hedge your long positions ahead of the earning season. Mike Khouw would sell the March quarterly 115 put in SPY for $1.50, and...

On CNBC's Options Action, Mike Khouw suggested that investors should consider an options strategy in Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA) as a way to protect gains earned in the recent rally. Mike Khouw wants to sell the January 90 call in Under Armor (UA) for $4.00, and he wants to buy the January 80...

On CNBC's Fast Money, Mike Khouw suggested an options strategy in Materials Select Sector SPDR (AMEX: XLB). He explained that the companies that make the XLB had a strong bounce of the bottoms, and it would be wise to hedge the gains if you want to keep your long positions. Mike Khouw wants to...

CNBC Options Action's Brian Stutland suggested an options strategy ahead of the options expiration on Friday. He thinks that in the market like this, it is necessary to have protection. Brian Stutland thinks that it would be a good idea to buy a call spread in ProShares UltraShort S&P500 (ETF...

On CNBC's Options Action, Dan Nathan suggested an options strategy in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). He explained that this stock is on everyone's buying list, and there are some catalysts people are looking at. One of those is iPhone 5. Dan Nathan wants to buy a call spread in Apple (AAPL). He wants to...

CNBC Options Action's Brian Stutland suggested on the show that investors should consider an options strategy in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) ahead of earnings tomorrow. Specifically, Brian Stutland wants to buy the September 29 call in Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) for $0.25, and sell the...

CNBC Options Action's Mike Khouw said on the show that 3M Company (NYSE: MMM) has been growing pretty consistently, but its valuation at this point might be a little bit toward the upper end. He thinks that the stock is near an important technical level if it drops below $94. Mike Khouw wants to...

CNBC Options Action's Brian Stutland suggested on the show that investors should consider an options strategy in Financial Select Sector SPDR (ETF) (NYSE: XLF). He explained that XLF's top holding is JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), and this company is going to report earnings tomorrow. This...