Intel’s Unusually Active Halloween Call Sets Up Nicely for This Options Strategy

Group 1: Market Overview - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 reached record highs, driven by positive sentiment around AI advancements [2] - Investors appear unconcerned about potential government shutdowns, focusing instead on market gains [3] Group 2: Intel's Stock Performance - Intel's stock has increased by 86% year-to-date in 2025, although it remains down 27% over the past five years [6] - In contrast, Nvidia's stock has surged by 1,347% during the same five-year period, highlighting Intel's struggles [6] Group 3: Options Strategy - A Covered Combination strategy is suggested for Intel investors, involving owning Intel stock while selling an out-of-the-money call and put with the same expiration date [7] - The specific call option discussed is the Oct. 31 $50 call, which has a high volume-to-open-interest ratio of 134.59, indicating bullish sentiment [5][6]