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The Option Block

The Option Block All-Star Panel breaks down the latest developments in the options market, analyzes unusual options activity, explains cutting-edge options strategies, answers listener questions and much more. Whether you're an active options trader or just getting started in the options market, The Option Block will keep you informed and entertained.

Sep 30, 2011


Option Block 94: AMZN Takes On AAPL

Trading Block:
The market rallied on stronger than expected GDP numbers, and a little ease on European concerns, combined for a strong up move early in the day. Thirty-year rate is 4.01% -- the lowest on record. Rumors of Amazon getting into the tablet wars -- stock down 3%. With...


Sep 27, 2011

Option Block 93: Metal-Ocalypse Strikes Again

Trading Block: The relationship between VIX and VXN, how it could have helped you. Late session rally on European hopes. The Metal-ocalypse continues - where is the bottom? Sell-offs in both GLD and SLV. EK crushed to the downside...again -- CDs upfront premium not at 41%!...


Sep 23, 2011

Option Block 92: Werewolves Love SLV

Trading Block: A sea of red in the market today - recession fears slam everything except treasuries. VIX cash gaps up yet again -- VIX futures outlook. Metals/Commodities rundown - everything down across the board, with gold down as well, but no rolling down will be taking place...


Sep 20, 2011

Option Block 91: The Widowmaker Rides Again

Trading Block: The "Widowmaker" (NFLX) CEO apologizes for the screw up with their pricing and thusly losing 1 million customers and the stock dropping 50% since the price increases in July. Could Netflix split into two separate businesses? Lenders tell Greece to get its act...


Sep 16, 2011


Option Block 90: The Voice of Options

TRADING BLOCK: Research in Motion (RIMM) - The future looks bleak. “The Widowmaker” strikes again - Netflix (NFLX), which was trading $300 just two months ago, down 40%. Yet another “rogue trader” on the loose - this time it costs UBS $2 billion. Commodities rundown - gold...