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Interpreting Volatility

Here are some links to the past show of Options Action. On the program, I offered advice on how to use volatility levels in the market to make future trades. Specifically, we are seeing a contraction in volatility in sectors such as technology. However, in other areas such as in certain financial institutions volatility has risen. In light of this, hear my take on which options are a better buy and which are not.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1027230286
http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1027230268&play=1

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