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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 17, 2019

TRADING BLOCK

Trade war premium was fleeting.

The bulls are back in town.

Most active indices - VIX: 577k, SPY: 1.51M, SPX: 629k

Most active equity options - AAPL, AMZN, BABA, AMD, CSCO, MSFT, NVDA, FB, WMT, MU

Uber struggling post IPO

 

 

ODD BLOCK

Call love in ServiceNow Inc. (NOW)

Line-in-the-sand puts in TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG)

Put love in Qurate Retail Inc (QRTEA)

 

 

MAIL BLOCK

Comment from Tim Alfred - Love your show !! Keep up the good work Mark!

Question from L78er - What is your preferred delta and duration for stock replacement?

 

 

AROUND THE BLOCK

This week in the market:

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