MSCI Emerging Markets Index (EEM) is recently down 62 cents to $35.91. EEM August option implied volatility is at 35; September is at 37; below its 26-week average of 41, according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement.
NASDAQ 100 (QQQQ) overall implied volatility at 25; 26-week average is 32.
CBOE NASDAQ 100 Index (NDX) call volatility at 23, puts at 25; index near ten-month high.
August front-month equity options expire on August 21.
Option Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com.
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