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The following are highlighted options insights and ideas from TheStreet.com. Jud Pyle (Mad About Options, ONN.tv): If not obvious by the carnage today [Oct. 9], fear is evidently a dominant force. The CBOE Market Volatility Index (VIX), which was initially tracking lower, is through the 60 level! This implies option investors are paying premiums for options that imply a nearly 4% move each day. Huge option volume is being seen in Morgan Stanley (MS), which is down 4.50 today to $12.70. The October 7.50 and 10 puts have seen more than 100,000 contracts trade between them today. On Monday, MS shares closed at $23.50 share, or 85% higher than the current levels. These puts, which expire next Friday, are trading near a 550 volatility (!) and may indicate traders expect further risk to the downside for Morgan Stanley in the immediate future. Mad About Options: Google -- Then vs. Now (Video, Oct. 8) Jud Pyle and Matt Buckley take a look back at Jim Cramer's comments about Google (GOOG) and how different options strategies played out. To watch the video, click the player below:TheStreet Premium Services
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