$504B in Nvidia options traded, more than Tesla, Meta, Apple combined.

https://twitter.com/RealDinoCapital/status/1858928503061725599 This is wild: A whopping ~$504 billion worth of Nvidia’s, $NVDA, options have been traded year-to-date, the most for any single stock. This is ~$200 billion more than Tesla, $TSLA, the second-hottest stock in the market this year. This is also more than Meta, $META, Apple,… pic.twitter.com/82LXt3vy97 — The …

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Republican lawmakers warn U.S. military bases lack absentee ballots, leaving troops without voting options.

Republican Lawmakers Sound Alarm as U.S. Military Bases Report Depleted Stock of Write-In Absentee Ballots — Troops Overseas Left Without Voting Options Due to Delayed Mail-In Ballots (Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Monroy In a call to action, Republican Representatives Brian Mast (FL-R), Bill Huizenga …

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Call options volume in us small-cap stocks spiked to the highest-ever. Are small-caps set for a big comeback?

CHART OF THE WEEK: Call options volume in US small-cap stocks spiked to the highest-ever iShares Russell 2000 ETF (Ticker: IWM) saw on Thursday the largest call options volume activity in its history of existence 👇https://t.co/PP9xe93gug — Global Markets Investor (@GlobalMktObserv) July 14, 2024 ARE SMALL-CAPS SET FOR A BIG …

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Retail traders make up 18.8% of the total options activity, approaching a record –JPM

Retail traders make up 18.8% of the total options activity, approaching a record –JPM pic.twitter.com/5NH1BeXjy1 — Gunjan Banerji (@GunjanJS) July 11, 2024 Net bullish positioning in equity futures among asset managers and leveraged funds has touched the highest level in a decade –JPMorgan pic.twitter.com/9u1OisdWtL — Gunjan Banerji (@GunjanJS) July 10, …

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Options volatility is getting crushed

by LarryStink Options vol continues to get crushed day in and day out, and as more and more funds incorporate option selling strategies this is a trend that will continue. Understanding the Dealer/Market maker exposure and their hedging strategies can help you avoid death by paper cuts as realized volatility …

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This “market” is now powered by options on futures on the highest octane stock.

This "market" is now powered by options on futures on the highest octane stock. pic.twitter.com/A3DWBYtV6J — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) May 25, 2024 This week's SPY volume equaled Thanksgiving which was 1.5 trading days shorter. And, a doji on the weekly = "indecision". No volume conviction + no price conviction. pic.twitter.com/NpheVDiLcB — …

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Market on the brink: S&P 500 nears cliff as options market treads cautiously.

Market indicators flash warning: Discretionary and Staples teeter on the edge as S&P 500 hovers precariously near its 20-week moving average. Amidst cautionary whispers, even the options market hesitates, while a Reddit tale spins a tale of high-risk fortune. #SPX #SP500 $SPY #ES_F 📉 🥶https://t.co/Unj4i0DpAT — Invariant Perspective (@InvariantPersp1) April …

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Ex-RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel talking with big shot lawyer, considering legal options after NBC News ouster: report

Former Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel has talked to a prominent lawyer and is weighing her legal options after being fired by NBC News just two days after her network debut. McDaniel, 51, met with Los Angeles-based entertainment and media attorney Bryan Freedman on Tuesday, according to Politico. The …

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Buffett warns of market resembling a casino; 0DTE options, NFTs soar post-Covid. Speculation frenzy evident. Why the gambling mentality?

Warren Buffett echoed Charlie Munger’s criticism in his annual letter, that the stock market has become increasingly “casino-like.” Buffett believes too many investors act as speculators rather than long-term investors focused on company fundamentals. The ease of online trading apps has made buying and selling stocks more akin to gambling, in Buffett’s view. He warned young investors … …

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Debt-service ratio drops, risks rise. Morgan Stanley warns of stock market rally ending; options markets remain optimistic, potentially overlooking risks.

The debt-service coverage ratio, a measure of financial health, has dropped significantly over the past year, indicating increased risk among leveraged loan companies. Morgan Stanley’s Chief Investment Officer warns that if corporate profits disappoint, the stock market rally could end. Options markets show extreme optimism, suggesting investors may be overlooking …

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Update: Switching to MailerLite for newsletters.

UPDATE: Moving forward, we’ll be using MailerLite for our newsletter distribution. Please inform us if you encounter any issues with receiving them. Please whitelist admin@citizenwatchreport.com in your email settings.   We regret to inform our valued readers that we are temporarily suspending our newsletter service due to limited funding. The …

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Nancy Pelosi is hot, booking $1.4 Million profit on Nvidia call options. For her next trade, Nancy is buying $1.25 Million of long term options on Palo Alto Networks.

Late last year, U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi reported a transaction to purchase call options in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA). After a massive rally in the stock this year related to breathtaking AI uptake and the company’s strong financial results, Pelosi is now said to be sitting on a significant windfall profit. …

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Nifty is in big big trouble. Liquidity is declining rapidly and positioning is getting squeezed to the upside because people are selling stocks and buying call options. But a time will come when this meltup will turn into meltdown.

by DesmondMilesDant So basically when global CB’s raises rates to fight inflation the yields on bonds started going up. Now if the money was moving from stock market to bond market to chase higher yields then why didn’t the market crashed coz the vol must have gone up. Reason being …

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As S&P 500 reaching local high, its 6m ATM put options are on 3-year low and cost 3%. Shorting the index is relatively cheap now. This market is high on crack.

by ChampionshipUsed9855 VIX is below 13 again. QQQ has been basically flat for nearly a month. The FOMC is next week, could be a pivot point. Even the perma-bull just admitted this market is high on crack:https://t.co/OOk8ZN4gf9“Buyers have gotten drunk as a proverbial skunk, buying the worst of the worst…there’s …

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Reddit User Risks And Loses $600,000 Inherited Home That Didn’t Fully Belong To Him In High-Stakes Options Gamble

The story of a Reddit user losing $619,035 in the stock market showcases the risky nature of high-risk financial trading and the devastating consequences it can bring. The user’s tragic story unfolded on the r/wallstreetbets subreddit, a community dedicated to high-stakes, high-reward investments that often are focused on options trading. In a …

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This is unexpected… One of the “Big 4” banks in Australia actually expands cash transaction options!

“Westpac Bank expands cash transaction options at branches nationwide. Bank customers will have easier access to their money as one major bank expands its cash transaction options.” https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/banking/westpac-bank-expands-cash-transaction-options-at-branches-nationwide/news-story/3cf4ec3f404ddd0124ac21ac092b2210 “More Westpac customers will have easier access to their money as bank branches expand their cash transaction options across the country.” “We …

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0DTE volumes hit new all time high at 49% of all options. Quad witching and options expirations today with $3.9t of options set to expire.

Everyone is gambling on 0dts and nobody is hiding it anymore LOL We may have created a monster. 🚨 Quad witching and options expirations today with $3.9t of options set to expire. Another volatile day in the cards! $SPX $QQQ pic.twitter.com/DGJuHnYfUX — Rahul (@rhemrajani9) September 15, 2023 h/t Gewoongary

We closed below the 50 day moving; VIX options expiration tomorrow. Direction can change quickly.

WE CLOSED BELOW THE 50 DAY MOVING 🐒!!!! pic.twitter.com/rHsBEIHHd8 — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) August 15, 2023 Dramatic rallies on the way down always arrive when people least expect them. VIX options expiration tomorrow. Direction can change quickly. https://t.co/g8Pkm8onIu pic.twitter.com/NeIg3PDN3H — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) August 15, 2023 10Y3M spread -124bps, -118bps …

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