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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 31, 2019

TRADING BLOCK

Trade war premium was fleeting.

Most active indices - VIX: 187k, SPY: 1.23M, SPX: 515k

Most active equity options - AAPL, JCI, BAC, TSLA, AMD, NIO, X, SNAP, AMZN, BYND

Earnings:

Tuesday - Momo

Wednesday - Dick’s Sporting Goods, Abercrombie & Fitch

Thursday - Uber, Costco & Gap (after bell), Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Burlington, Express (before bell)

Friday - Big Lots

 

 

ODD BLOCK

Puts trade in (FOLD)

Hedging in (STLD)

Call love in (HON) - from 4/18

 

 

MAIL BLOCK

Question from Mark Brant - What is the Meatball trading right now?

Question from Khan 9 - Is there such a thing as a stock being too cheap to trade options on it?

 

 

AROUND THE BLOCK

This Week in the Market:

May 31 - Personal Income, Consumer Sentiment