Investing in options small-cap stock options

Small-cap stock options, tracked via IWM, have seen bid volumes increase following stronger-than-expected manufacturing PMI data. Investing in options on small caps is dominated by call buyers anticipating a cyclical recovery. Open interest distribution shows concentration in August and September expirations. If you’re looking for other options to fund your retirement and preserve your wealth, you should consider investing directly in gold. The U.S. Treasury also issues Treasury bills, Treasury notes, Treasury bonds and Treasury inflation-protected securities, or TIPS: Healthcare stock options remain defensive plays amid regulatory news flow. Investing in options on PFE and JNJ has shifted toward protective puts, reflecting investor caution. Skew analysis from the options market implies larger demand for downside coverage than speculative upside positions at current price levels.