an unfolding reality, page-11

This sounds credible qball.

It is not too difficult to execute a pump on SDL shares - just an arrangement between substantial holders to buy and sell to each other to create volume effect. When the SP settles back to pre pump levels, which it always does, those buyers and sellers are in a net unchanged position. In the meantime, as you say, they will have ignited some interest in the options market, which will also be temporary, but nonetheless, an opportunity to make (and lose) money.

Good luck with your options position. Was definitely a good move.