Unusual $6 Million VIX Put Bet Precedes Fed Decision
Options traders made a puzzling deep in-the-money put purchase on volatility index Tuesday ahead of Federal Reserve rate decision.
The largest options trade on the Cboe VIX Index Tuesday was a $6 million purchase of deep in-the-money puts, according to CNBC. The timing ahead of an imminent Federal Reserve rate decision has drawn scrutiny for its unusual structure.
Traders typically use deep in-the-money puts as insurance or directional bets. The specific motivation behind this sizable position remains unclear, though some analysts have characterized it as a head scratcher given current market conditions.
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- Bizarre volatility bet in the options pits is a head scratcher ahead of Fed rate decision — CNBC — Top News
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