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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.

Jun 28, 2019

TRADING BLOCK

BA, GBTC, AMD, BYND, MU and more

Most active indices: VIX - 246k, SPY - 849k, SPX - 448M

Most active equity options: AAPL, AMD, MU, BAC, BABA, TSLA, NVDA, FB, BA, INTC

Earnings:

Tuesday - FedEx, Lennar

Wednesday - General Mills, KB Home, Paychex, Rite Aid

Thursday - Nike, Walgreens Boots Alliance

Friday...


Jun 25, 2019

TRADING BLOCK

Market up and Vol up again too.

VIX - 15.5, VVIX - 82.5

Most active indices: VIX - 157k, SPY - 840k, SPX: 519k

Earnings:

Tuesday - FedEx, Lennar

Wednesday - General Mills, KB Home, Paychex, Rite Aid

Thursday - Nike, Walgreens Boots Alliance

Friday - Constellation Brands

 

 

 

ODD BLOCK

Covered calls in...


Jun 21, 2019

TRADING BLOCK

VIX -  14.3, 1-point lower than last show

VVIX - 82.8, Unchanged from last week

Most active indices - VIX: 310k, SPY: 2.5M, SPX: 1.1M

Most active equity options - GE, AAPL, TSLA, AMD, BAC, FB, BABA, ORCL, AMZN, MSFT

Just a reminder - SPY goes ex-div June 21

Earnings:

Tuesday - Adobe

Wednesday - Oracle,...


Jun 18, 2019

TRADING BLOCK

Most active indices: VIX - 287k, SPY - 846k, SPX - 446k

Most active equity options: FB, TSLA, DIS, AMD, AAPL, BYND, NFLX, BABA, CNX, AMZN

SPY goes ex-div on June 21

Option Pit Stock of the Week: Target

Earnings:

Tuesday - Adobe

Wednesday - Oracle, Barnes & Noble

Thursday - Kroger, Darden Restaurants

Friday...


Jun 14, 2019

TRADING BLOCK

VIX - 15.80, Still locked near the 16 handle

Most active indices - VIX - 240k, SPY - 804k, SPX - 333K,

Most active equity options: DIS, AAPL, AMD, TSLA, FB, LULU, GE, NFLX, AMZN, BABA 

SPY goes ex-div on June 21

Earnings:

Tuesday - Dave & Busters

Wednesday - Lululemon

Thursday - Broadcom

 

 

ODD BLOCK

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