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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.

Sep 29, 2017

Featuring special guests Kevin "Lex" Luthringshausen, and Matt "Tubby" Benson.

Trading Block: What is the Pro Trader Summit? VIX is back in the single digits. Memories of trading floor days.

Mega Live Mail Block:

  • What's your favorite ETP?
  • Questions from the audience.
  • Question from Ryan Staddon - Any chance you could...


Sep 26, 2017

Trading Block: VIX is back in the double digits hitting 11.21 today. VIX volume is exploding: Over 2.5M contracts traded so far. Will traders take a knee too? Return of the VIX whale?

Odd Block: Put palooza in the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ), Upside call vertical in United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS).

Mail Block:...


Sep 22, 2017

Trading Block: VIX is back in the single digits, hitting 9.54 today. AAPL and the iPhone X. The Key Question on Equifax Options Trade Is Who Initiated the Order.

Odd Block: A funky fly/stupid in Finish Line Inc. (FINL). Put spread vs. calls in SPDR Euro Stoxx 50 ETF(FEZ). Size collar trade in Amicus Therapeutics, Inc....


Sep 19, 2017

Trading Block: The S&P held 2500 today. Equifax gives away the keys to the kingdom. One exec even cashed in his options before the public disclosure. EFX options volume up is again today.

Odd Block: TSLA Options tracker is back. Size call vertical in Visa Inc. (V). Massive opening call print in T-Mobile US...


Sep 15, 2017

 

Trading Block: Trading VIX iron condors. Crude up 10% over the last couple of weeks. New Apple iPhone rumored to cost $1,000.

Odd Block: Calls trade in Union Pacific Corp (UNP). calls trade in True Car Inc (TRUE), and puts trade in Amgen, Inc (AMGN).

Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses rolling...