tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520302325239963360.post1848737938731040894..comments2024-01-23T14:04:29.555-08:00Comments on Risk Laboratory: Ophir Gottlieb: optionsXpress (OXPS) - Earnings Vol TradeOphir Gottliebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14504557662647338626noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520302325239963360.post-43192555330539881262010-12-18T17:30:06.099-08:002010-12-18T17:30:06.099-08:00It has nothing to do with the earning , OXPS had x...It has nothing to do with the earning , OXPS had x-divided Dec 13 special divided of $4.50 stock is expected to drop that amount on the payment date of December 28, Some holders sell in the money calls with expectation for the drop. They don't realize that the calls will have $4.5 liability attached to them as it is a special divided! same applies to put sellersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com