Oct 28, 2011
Option Block 101: Size Money vs. Smart Money
Trading Block: The market is off to the races...again. Strong rallies across the board. VIX cash finally makes its way down into the sub-30 range, welcome news for those who have been leaning to the downside in VIX. European leaders expand bailout fund - 50% write-down on...
Oct 25, 2011
Option Block: The 100th Episode Extravaganza
Trading Block: A brand new Options Insider website! Are there any legs to the rally? Where was VIX during this rally? Netflix, the window maker, released earnings after the bell.
Odd Block:
Unusual activity in:
Bank of America - (BAC)
Signs of optimism in the progress towards...
Oct 21, 2011
Option Block 99: Selling MSFT Premium
Trading Block: A rare fairly uneventful day. Chipotle Mexican Grill with earnings after the bell - Is CMG the other Apple? Microsoft after the close - a whopping non-event.
Odd Block: Unusual activity in:
Microsoft (MSFT) Basically printing money today. Options on the software...
Oct 18, 2011
The Option Block
98: Playing Apple Earnings
Trading Block: Volatility rundown. Issues with the structure of the VIX - is it time to revamp the "Fear Index." Hot metals action.
Odd Block: One massive bull in CHMT. Sizable bullish call activity in USU.
Xpress Block - Debating the use of market orders by retail...
Oct 14, 2011
Option Block 97: Live From FIA Chicago
Trading Block: VIX Rundown - VIX at a decisive point, at the 32 level, it could be on the move. Apple rallying post-Jobs -- how best to position going into earnings. Alcoa came off after the bell already selling off. A look at upcoming earnings season perhaps? SPXpm -- comments...