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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.

Mar 31, 2017

Trading Block: AAPL records. LULU craps the bed. Stock market climbs after economic data, with banks in lead. Tesla produces more PR noise.

Odd Block: Calls trade in ConocoPhillips (COP), puts trade in Lululemon Atheltica Inc (LULU) and call trade in CIT Group (CIT)

Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses Roth IRA vs...


Mar 28, 2017

Trading Block: Vol skew gets dumped. Should technical analysis be applied to VIX? Stock-market fear threatens a return, as Dow stares at longest losing streak in 6 years.

Odd Block: Puts trade in SPDR KBW Regional Banking (KRE), puts trade in GoldCorp (GG), puts trade in Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BK)

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Mar 24, 2017

Trading Block: Earnings today - GameStop (GME). Why the bull run will stay in great shape even as the health bill troubles traders.

Odd Block: Calls roll in Fireeye Inc (FEYE), calls trade in Vale SA (VALE) and calls trade in GGP Inc. (GGP).

Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses his latest put spread trade.

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Mar 21, 2017

Trading Block: Apple continues to rally. NASDAQ touches fresh intra-day record, but stocks fight for traction. CBOE Skew Index trending higher. It's about time.

Odd Block: Puts trade in GameStop Inc. (GME), call spreads trade in FireEye Inc. (FEYE) and puts trade in Grupo Televisa SAB (TV).

Mail Block: Polls, upsets,...


Mar 17, 2017

Trading Block: The stock market slipped following Fed rate-hike rally, declining in oil prices. The U.S. equity benchmarks slipped Thursday as investors reconsidered the Wednesday rally.

Odd Block: Calls trade in GoPro Inc (GPRO), calls trade in Hecla Mining Co. (HL) and calls trade in Momo Inc (MOMO)

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