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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.

Feb 27, 2020

Option Block 879: Pandemic Volatility Madness

  • HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER
  • CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT
  • CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT

TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT

  • A CRAZY DAY/WEEK FOR OPTIONS VOLUME /VOLATILITY
  • NEW ALL-TIME OPTION VOLUME RECORD THIS WEEK.
  • VIX: 31.20 - UP NEARLY 7...


Feb 24, 2020

THE OPTION BLOCK 878: EVERYONE IS IN CASH

It's a historic day on The Option Block when both #UncleMike and #TheGreasyMeatball are both in cash! What does that mean for you? You'll have to tune in to find out. Plus we discuss unusual activity in $BGS, $ADM, $MAS and #UncleMike breaks down what to do when your short put...


Feb 13, 2020

Option Block 877: Tasty Prunes and Exotic Elixirs

  • HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER
  • CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT
  • CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT

TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT

  • TSLA MYSTERY PUTS AND OPTIONS ACTIVITY
  • VIX: 14.15 - UP 1.15 FROM LAST SHOW
  • VVIX: 99 -UP 3 FROM LAST SHOW
  • VXX: 13.6 -...


Feb 10, 2020

OB 876: Where the Trees End and Volatility Begins

On this episode Mark, The Rock Lobster and Uncle Mike discuss:

  • How is the pandemic impacting, or not impacting, this market in SPY, VIX, QQQ, IWM and more. 
  • Hot TSLA options
  • Earnings Vol Update: LYFT, CISCO, TEVA, BABA and more

Odd Block

  • One dollar collars in...


Feb 6, 2020

Option Block 875: Options Origin Stories

  • HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER
  • CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT
  • CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT

TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT

  • THIS VIRUS IS CONSUMING LARGE SWATHES OF CHINA AND THE MARKET DOESN'T SEEM TO CARE
  • VIX: 15 - DOWN 2.65 FROM LAST SHOW