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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.

May 31, 2013

Option Block 247: The Confidence Trade

Trading Block: The rally continues with interest rates and bonds hot. Looking forward to the 10-year VIX from the CME. Tesla breaks 100. Will the hype never end? Ford breaks $16.

Odd Block: Collars closes in Approach Resources Inc. (AREX), and big call purchase in...


May 24, 2013

Option Block 246: Jump on the Boat with the 10-Year Note

Trading Block: CBOE/CME launches a new 10-year...


May 21, 2013

Option Block 245: Golden Tickets & Oompa Loompas

Trading Block: It was an unchanged day on the street with...


May 17, 2013

Option Block 244: Car Talk

Trading Block: It was down day on the markets. A lot of political news came out of Syria late in the day. Could Tesla be Apple 2.0?

Xpress Block: Alex talks about the OX feature "Trading Patterns," which lets you look at what underlyings people traded in the OX environment. Available...


May 14, 2013

Option Block 243: The Viceroy Trade

Trading Block: Another unchanged day. Netflix up due in part to the return of Arrested Development. Take Two earnings after the bell. Zynga gets a big pop in the day. First live day of jumbo SPX on Friday.  ISE lost its Supreme Court lawsuit and refuses to list contract....