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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 30, 2019

TRADING BLOCK

Most active equity options: DIS, BAC, AAPL, TSLA, GE, FB, COTY, INTC, TWTR, AMD

Earnings Highlights:

Monday - Spotify (before bell), Alphabet (after bell)

Tuesday - GE, McDonalds, Pfizer, Merck, GM, Apple

Wednesday - Qualcomm

Thursday - Activision Blizzard, Herbalife

Friday - Cboe

 

 

ODD BLOCK

Call love in Hartford Financial Services Group Inc (HIG)

Line-in-the-sand puts Nordstrom, Inc (JWN)

Put love in Qurate Retail Inc (QRTEA)

 

 

STRATEGY BLOCK

This week we discuss some thoughts on calculating the expected move of a stock going into earnings

 

 

MAIL BLOCK

#Options #QOTW - #EarningsSeason continues to rock and roll. Many big names are on the docket this week. Which of these big names are you most excited to trade in your #Options portfolio this week?

  • - $GE
  • - $AAPL
  • - $GOOGL
  • - $MCD

Question from AGDC - How much did you guys love #Endgame?

 

 

 

AROUND THE BLOCK

This week in the market:

Apr 29 - Personal Income and Outlays

Apr 30 - Consumer Confidence

May 1 - Construction Spending, FPMC Meeting

May 2 - Jobless Claims, Factory Orders

May 3 - Unemployment, International Trade