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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.

Feb 26, 2013

Option Block 223: Making Money for the End of the World

Interview Block: Today's Guest: Ed Walczak, Principal Trader at Harbor Financial.  He specializes in options on the S&P futures contracts, and does everything from ratios to credit spreads.

Trading Block: Another day, another selloff, another VIX cash pop....


Feb 22, 2013

Option Block 222:  Bonds. Contrarian Bonds.

Trading Block: The majority of the market sold off by 1%.  On the news that bonds might sell off, they rallied. Apple breaks through 450. Google hanging around the 800 level.

Odd Block: A collar went up in Texas Roadhouse (TXRH); call spreads trade in Gerdau SA...


Feb 15, 2013

Option Block 221: Suspiciously Well-Timed Call Buying

Trading Block: The market was mixed today, with the VIX cash off slightly. GM profits down from 2011, stock down 3%. Jobless claims decrease last week. Zynga flirts with $4 before retreating back to $3. Former RIMM CEO dumps the rest of his stock, never a...


Feb 12, 2013

Option Block 220: Who Needs Annuities When You Can Sell Puts on GOOG?

Interview Block: Today's guest is Doug Berman, Vice President of Agriculture Derivatives, RCM Asset Management. He talks about

  • Why this is an extremely exciting time in the corn option market.
  • The unique relationship between implied...


Feb 8, 2013

Option Block 219: Trading Options to Infinity and Beyond

Trading Block: Zynga blows the doors off the market - the 2.5 puts were the sale of the century. Disney reported earlier this week, and is selling well. Activision gets a little bit of a bump to the upside. Shareholders filing suit against Apple as their...