Wall Street Week Ahead: Correction talk gets old as rally sails along
Angela Moon
NEW YORK |
Sat May 18, 2013 4:29am EDT
(Reuters)
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http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/18/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE94G10120130518
Note that: "Even at these levels, a popular options gauge shows investors are placing optimistic wagers on the stock market, positioning for the current run-up to extend for the next three months."
"The options market is a popular place for investors to hedge against a sudden fall in the stock market. Among the most popular strategies are put options on the S&P 500 index, and call options on the VIX, which generally moves inversely to the S&P 500."