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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.

Dec 31, 2013

Option Block 302: Looking Forward, Looking Back

Trading Block: Predictions for 2014

  • Mark - I wish they could finally get the Minis right. Hopefully someone wiIl figure out how to aggregate spread flow across exchanges to improve spread execution, less exchanges, less fixation by retail on VIX/ETFs and more migration to...


Dec 24, 2013

Option Block 301: Twas the Day Before Christmas

Trading Block

A strong rally on the street on the back of a strong consumer sentiment - A sea of green. Everyones favorite fruit company, Apple up during the day.Some substantial moves in CBOE. VXX hits a low for the year. 

Odd Block

Call buyers trade in Meritor...


Dec 20, 2013

300th Episode Spectacular!

Hooray for our 300th episode!

Mark Sebastian, Mike Tosaw, Andrew Giovinanzzi, Alex Jacobson, Mike Cavanaugh and John Grigus join Mark "The Voice of Options" Longo, to reminisce about the all their favorite moment and shows of the past three years.

Comment from Phil M. - Great show...


Dec 17, 2013

Option Block 299: Band-Aid for a Severed Jugular

Trading Block: A broad rally across the street on the backs of strong manufacturing data. Fed meeting coming up.  Herbal Life halted today. SEC promising to crackdown on insider trading. What exactly is HFT?  Stock buybacks accounting for substantial percentages of ADV. 


Dec 13, 2013

Option Block 298: Only Getting 80%

Trading Block: A mixed day on the street. Post non-farms, what is left to give us some vol? Where does one look for premium writers in this environment? Tosaw Update. OX Update.

Odd Block: Calls buyers trade in CYTRX Corp. (CYTR), calls buyers trade in Glu Mobile Inc. (GLUU), and call...