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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.

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Option Block 576: The Ducky of Maine

Nov 29, 2016

Trading Block: Jobs report and the Fed set the holiday table this week. Opinion: How the "Trump bump" to the U.S. economy could fall flat?

Odd Block: Calls trade in VALE SA (VALE), calls and puts trade in SPDR S&P Oil and Gas Exp (XOP) and calls trade in ArcelorMittal SA (MT)

Mail Block/Options#QuestionOfTheWeek:

Commodities are capturing a lot of attention and generating a lot of #Volatility. What is your option of choice?

  • $GLD / Comex Gold
  • $USO / $WTI
  • $TLT / ED / 10YR
  • EUR/USD, GPB/USD

Listener questions: Listeners have their say

  • Question from Marco - Trading on election night was horses**t! What can an options trader do when the futures are plummeting but the options are not open? So frustrating.
  • Question from Chris Brecher - Is legal pot driving squeeze in $DRYS? Debating now on. Maybe if I was high, I would have believed all the bull flags on the way up:)

Around the Block/Earnings Highlights:

  • Tuesday - Tiffany & Co.
  • Thursday - TD Ameritrade, Krogers, Lands End, Dollar General