Extreme Options

For those willing to assume a high degree of
risk, Extreme Networks
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, on the Pullbacks
Off Highs List,
may present an opportunity for covered
calls. You can buy the stock for 100 and sell the August 105 calls for 10 1/2. This represents approximately a
15% return
(over 90% based on 51 days until expiration) should the stock be called
away.

Biotech
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, mentioned recently, rallied nicely on
Wednesday reversing Tuesday’s sell-off. Continue to look for a buying opportunity in calls and call
spreads here.

On the short side, banks
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, mentioned Tuesday
night, still look vulnerable. Continue to look for a buying opportunity here in
puts and put spreads.

Best of luck with your trading on Thursday!

PS-Reminder: Protective stops on every trade!