out-of-the-money

So-called "out-of-the-money" call options, those that need to see major stock price moves to profit, represent a large percentage of new positions.

Market Expects Near-Record Swings in Rambus Amid Litigation Chris Dieterich 2011

TiVo: Massive prints in deep out-of-the-money call options on TiVo today appear to be the work of outright bullish players speculating that shares in the television technology firm could more than double by May expiration.

Bulls Tune Into TiVO Calls, Bears Tear Into Abercrombie Andrew Wilkinson 2011

Market Vectors Gold Miners Index ETF: It looks like one options player is taking profits off the table by buying-to-close a previously established short stance in deep out-of-the-money March contract call options on the gold miners ETF.

Options Players See Upside In Hasbro, Roll With American Axle Andrew Wilkinson 2011

The SEC alleges that Mr. Bankosky made more than $63,000 in illicit profits by making trades in his personal account and buying "out-of-the-money" call options in the securities of Cell Genesys and Millennium.

Former Takeda Officer Settles Part of SEC Insider Case Chad Bray 2012

Meanwhile, activity in deep out-of-the-money put options caught our eye.

Bulls Buy Up Calls On CAT And Affymetrix, Bears Take To eBay Andrew Wilkinson 2011

TiVo: Massive prints in deep out-of-the-money call options on TiVo today appear to be the work of outright bullish players speculating that shares in the television technology firm could more than double by May expiration.

Bulls Tune Into TiVO Calls, Bears Tear Into Abercrombie Andrew Wilkinson 2011

In selling out-of-the-money calls, they were able to collect premium income that pads the losses the stock suffered on Wednesday, he added.

Sara Lee Speculators, Hedgers Out in Force Chris Dieterich 2011

Selling the deep out-of-the-money call options significantly reduces the cost of downside protection or a directional bet on ANF, but is certainly not without its risks.

Bulls Tune Into TiVO Calls, Bears Tear Into Abercrombie Andrew Wilkinson 2011

Selling the deep out-of-the-money call options significantly reduces the cost of downside protection or a directional bet on ANF, but is certainly not without its risks.

Bulls Tune Into TiVO Calls, Bears Tear Into Abercrombie Andrew Wilkinson 2011

Investors are buying in- and out-of-the-money calls on CAT, purchased just fewer than 3,000 in-the-money contracts at the January $95 strike for an average premium of $1.27 each.

Bulls Buy Up Calls On CAT And Affymetrix, Bears Take To eBay Andrew Wilkinson 2011