Bullish Tech Bets Fuel Options Frenzy

Bullish Tech Bets Fuel Options Frenzy

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The video discusses a significant surge in options trading, with a 77% increase since the start of the year, driven by tech stocks like Tesla and Microsoft. Call options are dominating, and their costs have surpassed puts for the first time in years. This trend is partly due to FOMO among investors, who are cautious about high valuations but eager to join the rally. A large retail component is evident, with increased mentions of Microsoft on market-focused subreddits. Goldman Sachs advises against buying call options, suggesting selling them instead, as they believe the gains are unsustainable.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the trend in options trading volume since the start of the year?

It has decreased by 77%

It has remained stable

It has surged by 77%

It has decreased by 50%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company saw the biggest increase in call options after Tesla?

Apple

Microsoft

Amazon

Google

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant factor driving the increase in call options for Microsoft?

Decreasing stock prices

Fear of missing out (FOMO)

Government regulations

New product launches

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Goldman recommend regarding call options?

Buy more call options

Hold existing call options

Sell call options

Ignore call options

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does retail trading play in the current options market trend?

It is a large component

It is a minor component

It is decreasing

It has no impact