Preparing for Netflix's Next Move

Netflix stock (ticker: NFLX) tumbled 9.4% on Wednesday-its biggest one-day drop since July 2016-as major U.S. stock market indexes recorded steep declines. Put options give the right to sell shares at a given price and time, while calls confer the right to buy shares. Sebastian recommends a similar...

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Published in:Barron's 2018-10, Vol.98 (44), p.M10-M10
Main Author: Banerji, Gunjan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Investments
Put & call options
Stock exchanges
Stock market indexes
Volatility
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Summary:Netflix stock (ticker: NFLX) tumbled 9.4% on Wednesday-its biggest one-day drop since July 2016-as major U.S. stock market indexes recorded steep declines. Put options give the right to sell shares at a given price and time, while calls confer the right to buy shares. Sebastian recommends a similar trade with call options for investors who are still bullish on the shares but may not own the stock right now.
ISSN:1077-8039