Options Insight: How to Trade Akamai Ahead of Earnings

Options Insight: How to Trade Akamai Ahead of Earnings

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The video discusses recent market trends, focusing on the VIX and sector performances, particularly energy and technology. It analyzes Akamai's stock, highlighting its low volatility and potential earnings impact. An investment strategy involving a call spread is proposed, considering Akamai's revenue inflection. The macroeconomic outlook is also covered, with insights into Fed expectations and interest rate forecasts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was identified as the biggest laggard in the recent market trends?

Healthcare

Energy

Technology

Finance

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected implied move for Akamai's stock according to the option market?

9%

11%

7%

5%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which major event is mentioned as a potential driver for increased online activity?

Olympics in Rio

Super Bowl

World Cup

Wimbledon

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the trading strategy discussed for Akamai?

Short selling

Purchasing futures

Buying a call spread

Investing in bonds

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Federal Reserve's expected action regarding interest rates in the near term?

A 25 basis point rate hike

A 50 basis point rate hike

No change

A rate cut