image Crude Oil – Options Report – October 18, 2010

FMX | Connect (Reported 10/18/10)

The following is a report of Crude Oil Option’s activity in the Over-The-Counter and Exchange traded venues. Information is compiled and summarized below.  







Crude Oil ATM Volatility Curve:

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Volatility Smile:

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***From NYMEX Settlements

 

Heating Oil ATM Volatility Curve:

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Volatility Smile:

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***From NYMEX Settlements

 

End of Day Straddles

CL      
  Future Bid Offer
Z0 83.5 580 595
F1 84.5 835 855
G1 85 1050 1070
H1 85.5 1240 1260
J1 86 1390 1410
K1 86.5 1530 1550
M1 86.5 1660 1680
U1 87.5 1965 1990
Z1 88 2195 2215
Z2 89 2725 2775
Z3 90 3115 3175
Z4 90.5 3450 3530
       
HO      
  Future Bid Offer
X10 227 700 900
Z10 229 1700 1900
F11 232 2350 2550
G11 233 2800 3100
H11 233 3200 3500
       
RBOB      
  Future Bid Offer
X10 215 900 1100
Z10 212 1700 1900
F11 212 2300 2500
G11 218 2800 3100
H11 216 3200 3500

 

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