Friday, 13 February 2015

What calls selling means in Lennar

Investors are turning time into money with Lennar optionMONSTER's tracking systems detected the sale of 5,000 May 50 calls for $2.86 and the purchase of an equal number of February 44 calls for about $6. Volume was below previous open interest in the 44s, which indicates that an existing short position was closed and rolled to the 50s.

This was almost certain done as a covered call by an investor who holds stock in Lennar. The trade generates income but limits potential gains, resulting in a risk profile more similar that of a bond than a stock investment.

Yesterday's transaction, for instance, cost $3.14 and will result in an additional $6 of profit on the stock price. The trader can wait another three months and roll it forward again to collect more premium, but the exit price of the stock will be limited. (See our Education section for more on how to manage your portfolio with options.)



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