Feb 16, 2018
Trading Block: Is the VIX "Whistleblower" just more noise or it there some teeth this time? Volatility's awakening spurs record long position in VIX futures.
Strategy Block: Discusses legging into OTM vertical call spreads
Odd Block: More JAN 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors (TSLA), long-term put love in Community Health Systems (CYH), and calls trade in Radian Group Inc. (RDN).
Mail Block: Options question of the week
It's been a rocky week for the markets. People are understandably scared and confused. That raises the question: Which product are you most concerned about over the next 30 days? Which product would you not touch with a 10-foot pole?
Listener questions and comments:
Around the Block: How will VIX run going forward? S&P closed three points above the 200-day moving average. Can we make another run at the all-time highs?