when will GRPN options become available?

newguy05 · Nov 4, 2011

Is there some kind of rule to new ipos in term of timeline for options, or just all random?

when will options for groupon start trading?

ForexForex · Nov 4, 2011

Usually within 1 month.

CET · Nov 4, 2011

They have been getting them available a lot sooner these days. Some IPOs have had them trading in about a week. I would just check daily. You know the options MMs will have juicy premiums on this flying pig.

CET · Nov 4, 2011

Based on the info in the link, it could be as early as 11/14 depending on if the company files the proper paperwork. I guess we'll see how quickly the company wants options available.

http://communities.cboe.com/t5/What...d-Tomorrow-Options-November-14th-by/ba-p/1705

newguy05 · Nov 4, 2011

thanks it will be interesting to see what kind of iv/premium get posted.

hope this "flying pig" doesnt crash before then...

m22au · Nov 4, 2011

Best place to check is the Options Clearing web site:

http://www.optionsclearing.com/market-data/series/new-listings/

So the answer to the original question is: not yet

ForexForex · Nov 5, 2011

Quote from newguy05:

thanks it will be interesting to see what kind of iv/premium get posted.

hope this "flying pig" doesnt crash before then...

LNKD would be a good indicator, even after todays almost 6% decline the OTM puts also lost value.

http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=LNKD

ForexForex · Nov 5, 2011

Quote from m22au:

that was because it lost vega following its "earnings" report.

I don't think so, no earnings for LNKD.

cqm · Nov 6, 2011

you can call the CBOE and ask, and also request contracts

I like to call myself an alchemist sometimes, because I make derivatives become available for my own interests

newguy05 · Nov 8, 2011

is anyone able to short this thing outright? on the IB borrow tool, it shows 0 shares available and unknown borrow rate.