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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, 2019

TRADING BLOCK

Fidelity Hot Seat - Konstantin Vrandopulo, Trading Strategy Desk, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC

VIX - 12.25,  0.5-points lower than last show.

Most active indices - VIX: 162k, SPY: 1.13k, SPX: 558k

Most active equity options - AAPL, QCOM, BAC, NFLX, TSLA, AMD, PFE, FB, CGC, SQ

 

 

ODD BLOCK

Call love in Liberty Global PLC (LBTYA)

Call love in Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)

Above offer call love in Honeywell International Inc. (HON)

 

 

MAIL BLOCK

Question from Giddy Franciscan - Sell in May and go away. What option strategy benefits from the profound market malaise that occurs over the summer?

 

 

AROUND THE BLOCK

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