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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.

Apr 29, 2016

Xpress Block: We have special guest co-host: Barry Metzger, CEO of optionsXpress. He discusses:

  • The latest developments at OX.
  • Interesting platform upgrades and tech overhauls
  • What are the OX clients trading during the height of earnings season?
  • Any interesting customer questions/feedback?

Trading Block: Options...


Apr 26, 2016

Trading Block: Stocks drop ahead of earnings onslaught. Traders may just be forced to unwind all those VIX bets.

  • Earnings today before the bell: Xerox, Haliburton
  • Earnings today after the bell: The Container Store
  • AAPL - ATM straddle: $4.90, approx. 4.6%
  • FB - ATM straddle: $8, approx. 7.2%
  • AMZN - ATM straddle: $49.50,...


Apr 22, 2016

Trading Block: Earnings!

  • Thursday - (Before the Bell): General Motors Company, Southwest Airlines, Under Armour, Verizon Communications; (After the Bell): Microsoft, Alphabet Inc., E*Trade Financial Company, Starbucks Corporation, Visa Inc.
  • MSFT - $56, ATM Straddle $2.37 - approx. 4.2%
  • GOOG - $756.40, ATM Straddle...


Apr 19, 2016

Interview Block: Today we are joined by special guest Mal Clissold President and Owner of SCC Capital Group, LLC. We discuss:

  • How frequently and with what percentage do they delve into the individual stock world?
  • What positions do you have that are designed to protect and potentially profit against a major one-day...


Apr 15, 2016

Trading Block: U.S. stocks fluctuate on earnings a crude oil retreats with gold. CITI before the bell tomorrow. Stock = $45, ATM straddle - $1.40 / approx. 3%. CME traders say chances of April interest rate hike are zero. Earnings: Thursday (all before bell) - Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Delta Air Lines, PNC...