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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 18, 2018

Trading Block: Looming government shutdown spooks the market.

Most active today:

  • SPY - 2.1M (ADV 3.44M)
  • VIX - 326k (603K ADV)

Earnings Highlights:

  • Monday - Oracle (after bell)
  • Tuesday - Darden, Navistar, FedEx
  • Wednesday - Rite Aid, General Mills
  • Thursday - Conagra, Nike
  • Friday - Carmax

Odd Block: Tesla put summary, opening call sale in (ONB), opening call love in (CG) and put love in Macy's (M)

Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses 1256 contracts and wash sales.

Mail Block: Options qusetion of the week

Which upcoming volatility product are you most excited about trading in 2019? Or are you content to stay with the original despite lingering issues?

  • SPIKES
  • Realday/RealVol
  • Voldex/Skewdex
  • I'll stick with VIX

Listener question:

  • Question from CodeLife10 - What is your thought on JPM tomorrow?

Around the Block: What's on the radar for the pre-holiday week?