Key Uber Lockup Period Expires Today

Key Uber Lockup Period Expires Today

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The video discusses the current state of the options market, focusing on the expiration of the lockup period for Uber shares, which allows early investors to sell their shares. This has led to a surge in options volume, particularly bearish options, indicating a market expectation of falling share prices. An estimated 1.5 billion shares are expected to enter the market, marking a significant event since Alibaba's release. The video suggests preparing for a potential market downturn.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event is causing investors to prepare for potential market pain?

A new competitor entering the market

A major technological breakthrough

The expiration of Uber's lockup period

A change in government regulations

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What type of options are seeing a record volume, indicating a bearish market sentiment?

Futures options

Call options

Put options

Swap options

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a high open interest in options signify?

Volatile market

High demand

Stable market

Low demand

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many shares are expected to enter the market, according to estimates?

1 billion

1.5 billion

2 billion

500 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which previous major share release is the current situation compared to?

Google

Amazon

Facebook

Alibaba