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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.

Dec 20, 2019

OPTION BLOCK 864: Where Is The Impeachment Premium?

  • HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER
  • CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT
  • FIDELITY HOT SEAT: KONSTANTIN VRANDOPULO, TRADING STRATEGY DESK, FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT

  • MARKETS RALLYING AFTER TRUMP IS IMPEACHED
  • VIX: 12.5  - UP .75 FROM LAST SHOW
  • VVIX: 98.75 - UP 4.75 FROM LAST SHOW
  • VXX: 15 - EFFECTIVELY UNCHD FROM LAST SHOW 
  • TECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND OPTIONS ACTIVITY AT FIDELITY IN MU, TSLA, RAD, AAPL
  • XLE SUCKED THIS DECADE
  • XLF BACK TO 2007

ODD BLOCK

  • MID-MARKET VIAC WEEKLY CALLS
  • DISCA LITS PUTS
  • SKT ROLL TO JUNE

MAIL BLOCK

  • QUESTION:  When IV is at an extreme does that always suggest that premium buying is a bad idea?

AROUND THE BLOCK

WHAT’S ON YOUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK? LOOKING TO SEE HOW THE MARKETS CLOSE OUT 2019, GDP AND PERSONAL INCOME AND OUTLAYS TOMORROW MORNING