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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.

Jul 22, 2011

The Big Live Show is finally here!

Join...

  • Mark Longo
  • Tim Navabi
  • Rob Kurzatkowski
  • John Grigus
  • Mike Cavanaugh
  • Mike Tosaw
  • Mark Sebastian 
  • and special guest Tony Battista (of Tasty Trade fame)...

...for the first-ever live Option Block. In this epic two-and-a-half hour extravaganza, the topics include:

  • Scalping gamma during AAPL earnings
  • Trading Ford Earnings using options
  • Strange movements in VIX
  • Option strategies/outlook for Oil
  • Selling puts in LNKD
  • Trading "The Widowmaker" - aka NFLX
  • The difficulties with spread execution
  • Common customer questions/complaints at brokerage firms
  • Trading bond options
  • Blaming/defending market makers
  • Ag options/futures activity
  • Unusual activity in RSH, GNW, STJ, ETFC, OC
  • Is it stupid to trade stupids?
  • Live audience questions
  • and MUCH more...

So settle back in your chair (or on your commute to/from work) and enjoy this epic episode of The Option Block.

A special thanks to all of our listeners who attended the Big Live Show. We had a fantastic turnout and some interesting (if lengthy) questions. We couldn't do this show without you.