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Option Block 201: Traders as Quarterbacks

Nov 27, 2012

Option Block 201: Traders as Quarterbacks

Trading Block: Black Friday/Cyber Monday/Holiday season appears to be off to a good start. Facebook pops 8% with 60% more volume than normal. Apple rallies 18 handles. Microsoft drops their second-in-command.

Interview Block: Today's guest is Anthony Crudele, Head Trader at eMini Executors.

Xpress Block: Alex Jacobson gets the OX hot seat today and discusses the slow day in today's market. In other news, ISE announced that March 13 is the Mini Options launch date.  They’re the first exchange to announce a specific date, but will others jump the gun?

Around the Block: The VIX doldrums may be ahead.