Chris McKhann

optionMONSTER

Chris McKhann is an analyst and writer for optionMONSTER, including Open Order and InsideOptions. Chris began his career as a broker, and before joining optionMonste he was a senior instructor of education and derivatives product manager at a large online investment house. He has taught options trading in a variety of venues including his weekly webinar “Options Trading Academy”. Mr. McKhann is a noted expert in volatility and its effect on the various options pricing models.

Recent Articles

Option Traders Still Betting on Lower Volatility

By Chris McKhann, optionMONSTER Mar 27, 2012

Both the VIX and the VXX are increasingly popular among option traders as volatility is expected to keep dropping.

Differing Put Strategies Hit Live Nation and BP

By Chris McKhann, optionMONSTER Feb 24, 2012

Live Nation puts are active in the option pits after earnings disappoint, and BP sees put sellers bet on support.

Is GM Back or Not?

By Chris McKhann, optionMONSTER Jun 21, 2011

Options traders were active in General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Adobe Systems (NASDAQ: ADBE) this morning.

Sunoco & Temple-Inland Grab Put Sellers

By Chris McKhann, optionMONSTER Jun 7, 2011

Options traders are selling puts in Sunoco (NYSE: SUN), Temple-Inland (NYSE: TIN).

Trader Seeks Small Fortune in Fortune Brands

By Chris McKhann, optionMONSTER Jun 1, 2011

Trader implements covered call trade in Fortune Brands (NYSE: FO)

Option Volume Jumps in Ultra Petroleum

By Chris McKhann, optionMONSTER May 24, 2011

Options traders are selling calls in Ultra Petroleum (NYSE: UPL) as the stock rallies.

Finding Spare Change in Bond ETF Option

By Chris McKhann, optionMONSTER May 19, 2011

An options trader collects premium by selling puts in iShares Barclays 20 Year Treasury Bond Fund (NYSE: TLT) but risks huge losses if the market turns.