Frederic Ruffy

Frederic Ruffy

Frederic Ruffy is the Senior Options Strategist at Whatstrading.com, a site dedicated to helping traders make sense of the complex and fragmented nature of listed options trading. In addition to writing market commentary and trading-related books and articles, Fred has also worked as an instructor, educating investors on advanced topics like measuring volatility, the benefits of sector rotation and the risks and potential profits from trading around earnings. An active trader himself, with over 15 years securities industry experience, his market observations and analysis of the options market are featured regularly in the financial press including Barron’s, Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and Futures Magazine.

Recent Articles

NASDAQ, Dell, Blackstone Top Option Trading

Option traders flocked to NASDAQ OMX Group (NASDAQ: NDAQ), along with Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) in front of earnings. Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) was busy.

Nokia Sees Heavy Call Action in Options

Nokia (NYSE: NOK) call options are sold off as bulls rally to Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW), Blackstone Group (NYSE: BX), and Office Depot (NYSE: ODP).

Apple Down as Dish Rallies in Options Trading

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) sells off as small crowds seek the Verizon (NYSE: VZ) iPhone. Rumors swirl on an AT&T (NYSE: T) bid for Dish Networks (NASDAQ: DISH).

Baidu Bulls Send Options Volume Higher

Options volume strong with bulls buying Baidu.com (NASDAQ: BIDU), bears hurting Sara Lee (NYSE: SLE), rumors for Chicago Board Options Exchange (NASDAQ: CBOE).

Microsoft, Banks, Tesla Lead Option Volume

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) options see action while Tesla may benefit from credits. Calls are active in banks PNC Financial (NYSE: PNC), JP Morgan (NYSE: JPM).