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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.

Nov 30, 2018

Trading Block/Earnings highlights from the week:

  • Tuesday - Salesforce
  • Wednesday - Box
  • Thursday - TD, GameStop, HP
  • Clothing Retailers: Burlington, Chico's, J Jill, Guess, Express, Abercrombie & Fitch

Plus,

  • Oil sells off - WTI Crude back in the $40 handle.
  • Bitcoin getting crushed - BTC threatening 4000

Odd Block:...


Nov 27, 2018

Trading Block: Earnings!

  • Tuesday – Salesforce
  • Wednesday – box
  • Thursday - TD, GameStop, HP
  • Clothing Retailers: Burlington, Chico's, J Jill, Guess, Express, Abercrombie & Fitch

Also, Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to its lowest level since October 2017 on Monday, as losses are seen across the broader crypto market.

Odd...


Nov 22, 2018

Trading Block: Review of the last trading day of the year. VIX barely holding on to double digits. Big meh into the end of the year. Silver is on a tear. The highs and lows of Bitcoin. Cboe announces six Bitcoin ETFs. Uncle Mike creates a new product...Fitcoin.

2017 Year-in Review: The good, the bad, and...


Nov 20, 2018

Trading Block: Apple woes hitting the market again., Plus earnings.

  • Target
  • Best Buy
  • Lowe's
  • Kohl's

And growth in US corporate earnings expectations remains strong.

Odd Block: Tesla put summary; call love in JD.Com Inc. (JD); line in the sand puts in Mattel, Inc. (MAT); put love in ENSCO PLC (ESV).

Strategy Block: Uncle...


Nov 16, 2018

Trading Block: Vol creeping back in as Brexit woes. Bad numbers and Walmart spooking the market. Buffett likes financials. WMT, NVDA earnings.

Odd Block: TSLA Flash Poll

The top 10 TSLA options positions are DOMINATED by OTM puts. Only one Call position makes the list. Which one is it? No cheating - what does your gut...