Options Insight: How to Bank on Financials

The video discusses the current volatility across various asset classes, highlighting significant movements in safe havens like the 20-year Treasury ETF and the dollar. It explores the bullish sentiment in the dollar market, with a focus on the Bloomberg Dollar Index's recent performance. The financial sector's recent gains are analyzed, with a detailed look at the XLF ETF and its major holdings. The video also provides trading strategies, such as using put spreads to hedge against potential market downturns, particularly in bank stocks like JP Morgan.

What is the trading rate of the 20-year Treasury ETF compared to the S&P 500?

• Below 14, compared to 18

• Below 18, compared to 14

• Above 14, compared to 18

• Above 18, compared to 14

What was the performance of the Bloomberg Dollar Index last week?

• Worst week since 2009, down nearly 5%

• Worst week since 2011, down nearly 3%

• Best week since 2011, up nearly 3%

• Best week since 2009, up nearly 5%

What is the significance of the XLF ETF's performance post-election?

• It had its best week since 2011, up more than 5%

• It had its worst week since 2009, down more than 11%

• It had its worst week since 2011, down more than 5%

• It had its best week since 2009, up more than 11%

Which company is the largest holding in the XLF ETF?

• AIG

• Goldman Sachs

• JP Morgan

• Berkshire Hathaway

What strategy is suggested for hedging in the financial sector?

• Buying a put spread

• Selling a put option

• Selling a call spread

• Buying a call option