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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.

Apr 19, 2016

Interview Block: Today we are joined by special guest Mal Clissold President and Owner of SCC Capital Group, LLC. We discuss:

  • How frequently and with what percentage do they delve into the individual stock world?
  • What positions do you have that are designed to protect and potentially profit against a major one-day move?
  • What kind of fund does he run?
  • How does he control risk for his positions?
  • What attracts him to a short vol position? What does he have on that he really likes right now?

Trading Block: Earnings today after the bell: Netflix. Earnings today before the bell: PepsiCo, Hasbro, Morgan Stanley. Options traders brace for another big move for Netflix shares.
Stocks to Watch: Pepsi, Chiasma, Hasbro, Morgan Stanley.

Odd Block: Calls trade in The Carlye Group LP (CG), giant call roll in - Western Gas Partners, LP (WES), and upside calls trade in - AK Steel Holdings Corp (AKS).

Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses the importance of diversification.

Around the Block: Earnings!

  • Tuesday - Intel Corporation, Discover Financial Services, Goldman Sachs, Interactive Brokers Group, Johnson & Johnson, TD Ameritrade, Yahoo, Inc.
  • Wednesday - Coca-Cola Company, Abbott Laboratories, American Express Company, Mattel
  • Thursday - Before: General Motors Company, Southwest Airlines, Under Armour, Verizon Communications; After: Microsoft, Alphabet Inc., E*Trade Financial Company, Starbucks Corporation, Visa Inc.
  • Friday - American Airlines, Caterpillar, General Electric Company, Honeywell International, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, McDonald’s Corporation