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Today's optimal covered call on Paypal Holdings has an assigned return rate of 3.78%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of PYPL stock at 40.49 per share and selling one contract of the Paypal Holdings Nov 2016 40 call for 1.95 for a net debit of $ 38.54 per share. This trade lasts 56 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 24.69%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on NetApp has an assigned return rate of 3.70%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of NTAP stock at 35.95 per share and selling one contract of the NetApp Nov 2016 35 call for 2.21 for a net debit of $ 33.75 per share. This trade lasts 56 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 24.13%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Avago Technologies has an assigned return rate of 5.13%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of AVGO stock at 168.83 per share and selling one contract of the Avago Technologies Dec 2016 165 call for 11.89 for a net debit of $ 156.94 per share. This trade lasts 84 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 22.31%. The risk assessment of this trade is 4 keys, (Low relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Nektar Therapeutics has an assigned return rate of 8.82%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of NKTR stock at 19.52 per share and selling one contract of the Nektar Therapeutics Feb 2017 17 call for 3.90 for a net debit of $ 15.61 per share. This trade lasts 147 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 21.94%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on MGM Mirage has an assigned return rate of 4.55%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of MGM stock at 25.79 per share and selling one contract of the MGM Mirage Dec 2016 25 call for 1.87 for a net debit of $ 23.90 per share. This trade lasts 84 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 19.80%. The risk assessment of this trade is 4 keys, (Low relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on American Eagle Outfitters has an assigned return rate of 6.44%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of AEO stock at 18.3 per share and selling one contract of the American Eagle Outfitters Jan 2017 18 call for 1.39 for a net debit of $ 16.90 per share. This trade lasts 119 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 19.77%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on iShares FTSE China 25 Index Fund has an assigned return rate of 3.00%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of FXI stock at 38.95 per share and selling one contract of the iShares FTSE China 25 Index Fund Nov 2016 38.5 call for 1.58 for a net debit of $ 37.38 per share. This trade lasts 56 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 19.53%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Amgen has an assigned return rate of 2.99%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of AMGN stock at 175.61 per share and selling one contract of the Amgen Nov 2016 175 call for 5.69 for a net debit of $ 169.91 per share. This trade lasts 56 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 19.48%. The risk assessment of this trade is 4 keys, (Low relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Microsemi has an assigned return rate of 4.40%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of MSCC stock at 42.11 per share and selling one contract of the Microsemi Dec 2016 40 call for 3.79 for a net debit of $ 38.31 per share. This trade lasts 84 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 19.17%. The risk assessment of this trade is 4 keys, (Low relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Burlington Stores Inc has an assigned return rate of 4.40%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of BURL stock at 82.91 per share and selling one contract of the Burlington Stores Inc Dec 2016 80 call for 6.30 for a net debit of $ 76.62 per share. This trade lasts 84 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 19.17%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Burlington Stores Inc has an assigned return rate of 4.40%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of BURL stock at 82.91 per share and selling one contract of the Burlington Stores Inc Dec 2016 80 call for 6.30 for a net debit of $ 76.62 per share. This trade lasts 84 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 19.17%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
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STOCKS ON THE MOVE
Jabil Circuit (JBL), Copart (CPRT) and Gentherm (THRM) were downgraded by analysts this morning. Adaptimmune Therapeutics (ADAP), Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ACHN) and SeaDrill Limited (SDRL) are early risers, while 8point3 Energy Partners (CAFD), MGT Capital Investments, Inc. (MGT), and Twitter, Inc. (TWTR) are down.
INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
Asian stocks closed lower Friday as exporters took the biggest hit. The Shanghai was down 0.28% while the Nikkei fell 0.32%. European shares are mixed today as economic data paints a muddled picture of the region?s economy. The FTSE is up 0.97%, while the French CAC is down 0.65%.
FUTURES & CURRENCIES
Asian stocks closed lower Friday as exporters took the biggest hit. The Shanghai was down 0.28% while the Nikkei fell 0.32%. European shares are mixed today as economic data paints a muddled picture of the region?s economy. The FTSE is up 0.97%, while the French CAC is down 0.65%.
PUT/CALL RATIO
Yesterday, 829,701 call contracts traded on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) compared to 476,707 put contracts. The single-session put/call was 0.57 while the 20-day moving average is now at 0.64.
TODAY'S ECONOMIC CALENDAR
Nothing Scheduled
EARNINGS EXPECTED TODAY:
No Earnings Expected

