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OIL OPTIONS
The aggregate open interest across all ICE Brent options has increased compared to this time last month with calls interest up to 1.462m and put contracts at 1.164m.
- Brent options trading volumes were once again high yesterday after seeing a surge on Wednesday. Aggregate Brent options volumes were up at 360k contracts yesterday compared to a daily average of 174k in September. WTI options volumes were up at 268k yesterday compared to 145k in Sept. Aggregate futures volumes were also still above normal at 1.52m for Brent and 1.11m for WTI.
- In the last month call option positions have been added at strikes in the 90$/bbl to 100$/bbl range but also at 105$/bbl and 110$/bbl. Some volume additions have also been seen to cover more extreme prices moves up to 130$/bbl and 150$/bbl.
- Open put option positions have mostly increased in the strikes from 80$/bbl to 90$/bbl with positions generally reduced at strikes below 70$/bbl.
- The main open put option positions are still spread between 60$/bbl to 80$/bbl and the main call volumes are between 90$/bbl and 110$/bbl.
Source: MNI / Bloomberg
Why MNI
MNI is the leading provider
of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.
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