Options Insight: How to Play VMware

The video discusses recent trends in market volatility, noting a structural change since 2011. It explores potential reasons for these changes, including conspiracy theories and QE. The video also covers the current earnings season, focusing on VM Ware and the Dell acquisition of EMC. A trading strategy is explained, involving selling puts and buying calls around VMW earnings, with expectations of low volatility.

What has been a significant trend in market volatility since 2011?

• Unpredictable spot VIX

• Stable spot VIX

• Increase in spot VIX

• Decrease in spot VIX

What major event is expected to influence VM Ware's earnings report?

• A major lawsuit

• A new product launch

• The Dell acquisition of EMC

• A change in leadership

What is the expected outcome of the Dell acquisition of EMC?

• Shareholder approval

• No impact on VM Ware

• Shareholder disapproval

• Regulatory disapproval

What is the primary strategy discussed for trading VM Ware options?

• Buying short-term puts and calls

• Selling long-term puts and buying short-term calls

• Buying both short-term and long-term puts

• Selling short-term puts and buying long-term calls

What is the expected impact of the Dell-EMC deal on VM Ware's stock?

• Increase in volatility

• No change in volatility

• Unpredictable volatility

• Decrease in volatility