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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.

May 14, 2019

TRADING BLOCK

Trade war premium is back

VIX : 20.6 - 1.5-points lower than last show

VVIX: Back up to 106
Most active indices - VIX: 764k, SPY: 1.9M, SPX: 776k

Most active equity options - AAPL, AMD, TSLA, BAC, BABA, FB, NFLX, AMZN, NVDA, MSFT

UBER struggles post IPO

 

 

 

ODD BLOCK

Call love in PagSeguro Digital Ltd (PAGS) - from 3/25

Call palooza in Mylan NV (MYL)

Call overwrite in Cummins Inc (CMI)

 

STRATEGY BLOCK

Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses the advantages and disadvantages when buying and selling options

 

AROUND THE BLOCK

This week in the market:

May 14 - Import and Export Prices
May 15 - Retail Sales, Industrial Production, Business Inventories
May 16 - Jobless Claims, Housing Starts
May 17 - Consumer Sentiment