“Considering GLD calls are attractively priced right now, and with the gold ETF approaching what tends to be a very positive month, traders who expect history to repeat may want to consider striking while the iron is hot and scooping up short-term calls,” reports Schaeffer’s. “In addition, the fund sports a Schaeffer’s Volatility Scorecard (SVS) of 89, which indicates that GLD has tended to exceed options traders’ volatility expectations during the past year — an enticing factoid for would-be premium buyers.”
Tax reform along with other government initiatives coupled with higher interest rates and a stronger dollar are among the factors that could hamper potential upside for gold.
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Tom Lydon’s clients own shares of GLD.