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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.

Aug 22, 2019

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT
  • CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
  • FIDELITY HOT SEAT: KONSTANTIN VRANDOPULO, FIDELITY ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK

THE TRADING BLOCK

  • VIX: 17 - UNCHANGED FROM LAST SHOW 
  • VVIX: 100 - DOWN 3 FROM LAST SHOW

  • VXX: 25.8 - DOWN .7 POINTS FROM LAST SHOW 

  • MARK/ANDREW REVIEW?
  • MIKE REVIEW?
  • WHAT ARE FIDELITY’S CUSTOMERS TRADING TODAY -  SPLK/ TVIX/ AAPL/ TGT/ JWN
  • TOP 10 MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS
  • INDEX OPTION VOLUME BREAKDOWN
  • AND MORE…

 THE ODD BLOCK

  • SRE UPSIDE CALL PREMIUM HARVESTING
  • FOX CALL LOVE
  • AEO CALL LOVE

MAIL BLOCK

  • QUESTION FROM FIDELITY CUSTOMER: VIX is up (x) amount and I am trading TVIX long that is supposed to be 2x VIX, why am I not up more sometimes even down money?

 AROUND THE BLOCK

  • What is on our radar for the rest of the week? - Presser from Jackson Hole and its effect on US treasuries and equity markets Friday, CRM er after the close and BBY earnings on 8/29