Actionable Options for Tuesday, August, 25

Options with increasing call volume and implied volatility: MDLZ USB CVC

Options with increasing put volume and implied volatility: EWJ EXC POM

RT Options Scanner shows Microsoft (MSFT) January 48 call option implied volatility decreased 9% to 28 according to IVolatility.

Option implied volatility stays elevated in indexes and sectors a day after of plunging equities and commodity prices

Standard and Poor's Depository Receipts (SPY) up 2.13%. Current 30-day call IVXM is at 24, compared to a one-month ago level of 12.

Russell 2000 Index (RUT) up 1.72%. Current 30-day call IVXM is at 24, compared to a one-month ago level of 15.

Financial Select Sector (XLF) up 2.16%. Current 30-day call IVXM is at 24, compared to a one-month ago level of 15 according to Advanced Options at iVolatility.