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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 30, 2011

Option Block 86: Back in the Day

Trading Block: Tech leads the way today, while GLD finally has a down day. Short VIX bets are finally paying off, but there's still more downside to go. Plus, a rundown of metals from a wild day. How much of a downside move in gold are we looking at before considering rolling the puts...


Aug 26, 2011

Option Block 85: Apple's Jobs-lessness
Trading Block: The news of Steve Jobs stepping down from Apple has dominated the headlines. What does this mean for future Apple plays? What's the outlook on Apple vol going forward? An outlook of the metals market. The CME raises the margin rate of gold, a little too late? What's...


Aug 19, 2011

Option Block 84: The Madness Returns

Trading Block: Special guest Andrew Giovinazzi of Aqumin takes Sebastian’s seat as the all-star gang discusses market madness. The market has become quite the drama queen with global concerns smack the market again. Consumer confidence is still low - this is getting to be a broken...


Aug 16, 2011

Option Block 83: GOOG Gobbles MMI.  Who's Next?

TRADING BLOCK Google (GOOG) acquires MMI, which explains some of their strange trading patterns recently.  Were rumors leaked out ahead of time? A rundown of metals and commodities. The price of gold - is it realistic? 

INTERVIEW BLOCK   This week's guest, Russell...


Aug 15, 2011

Trading Block: An overview of Vix performances for the last week. Is everything rosy again? Treasury auction came out very weak. Jobless claims numbers rallied.

Odd Block: 
 Unusual activity in Cisco (CSCO), Asiainfo Holdings Inc. (ASIA) and OmniVision Technologies Inc. (OVTI).

Xpress Block: 
Mr Navabi walks us...