Options Update: How to Play Akamai

The video discusses the seasonality of the VIX, highlighting its historical peaks in October and its role as a fear index. It then analyzes eBay's stock performance, noting a decline after Apple Pay's debut and the implications for options trading. Finally, it presents an investment strategy for Akamai, emphasizing the use of call spreads to gain exposure while managing risk.

What is the VIX primarily supposed to represent in the market?

• Stock prices

• Economic growth

• Market sentiment

• Technical analysis

When does the VIX historically peak during the year?

• Third week of October

• Last week of December

• Second week of July

• First week of January

What event caused a significant impact on eBay's stock recently?

• Change in CEO

• Quarterly earnings report

• Debut of Apple Pay

• Launch of a new product

What is the strategy suggested for Akamai's stock?

• Buying call spreads

• Holding cash reserves

• Short selling

• Investing in bonds

What is the expected stock price level for Akamai to break out above?

• 63

• 80

• 75

• 50