Chris McKhann

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

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

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?

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

Sunoco & Temple-Inland Grab Put Sellers

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

Trader Seeks Small Fortune in Fortune Brands

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