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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.

Dec 16, 2014

Option Block 394: Oil Speculators Get Burned

Trading Block: Oil and oil related issues are still dominating trading - crude taking it on the chin. Brent and WTI hovering at crazy ranges. Most recent CFTC data shows increased net long positions. VIX, VXST and VVIX

 

 

Odd Block: Golar LNG Limited (GLNG), AGCO Corporation (AGCO), and Neptune Technologies & Bioressources-Ord (NEPT)

 

Xpress Block: A look at one of the coolest tools OX offers - The Walk Limit.

 

Mail Block: Listener questions and comments.

Question from Josh B - What is your favorite product to use for an options play on oil?

Question from Elian04 - I think we got a bounce coming in crude back to the 75 handle in the next month or two. Best bets?

 

 

Around the Block: Earnings this week: Blackberry and Nike. Fed coming up this week.