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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.

Feb 28, 2017

Trading Block: Dow sets sights on 12th straight record close. PCLN - $1631.25, ATM straddle approx. $69, approx. 4.2%.

Odd Block: Calls trade in CurrencyShares Euro Trust (FXE), calls trade in SPDR Euro Stoxx 50 (FEZ) and calls trade in Square Inc. (SQ).

Mail Block: Questions, polls, and more.

Options #QuestionOfTheWeek...


Feb 24, 2017

Trading Block: Earnings!

  • Earlier this week: Tuesday - Home Depot, Macy's, Wal-Mart; Wednesday - Tesla, Fitbit
  • TSLA: Close - $273.51, ATM straddle - $17.16, approx. 6%, Open - $264.08, down 3.4%
  • FITBIT: Close - $5.88, ATM straddle - $.76, approx. 13%, Open - $5.92, effectively unchanged
  • Earnings today: Before the bell -...


Feb 17, 2017

Trading Block: Earnings earlier this week. Tuesday - Potbelly, T-Mobile
Wednesday - PepsiCo, Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc., Groupon, Marriott International
Earnings today. AVP - Crush, stock down 17% intraday.

Odd Block: Calls trade in Himax Technologies, Inc (HIMX), Calls trade in Health Care SPDR (XLV), Calls and puts...


Feb 14, 2017

Trading Block: Earnings! Apple did not reach all time highs, but its close price is an all time highs. All time highs happened on April 28, 2015 @ 134.54. MIAX launches 15th options exchange with MIAX-Pearl. ICE Cool on Options: Speaking at the Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum in Miami Beach, Fla., Jeff...


Feb 10, 2017

Trading Block: Oil prices prop up Wall Street; NASDAQ hits record high. MIAX launches 15th options exchange with MIAX-Pearl.

Earnings Today:

  • Before the bell: Coca-Cola, Dunkin Brands Group, Twitter, Viacom
  • After the bell: Activision, Nvidia, Zinga

DIS (earnings on Tuesday): Close: $109 - ATM straddle: $3.50, approx....