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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.

Apr 30, 2013

Option Block 239: Rally Ho!

Interview Block: Today's guest is Erik Long from Quant Trade, a CTA who primarily day trades futures. His method of looking at the markets can be associated with any time frame and he has some interesting insight for our listeners.

Trading Block: Rally Ho! Again. There was some...


Apr 26, 2013

Option Block 238: Markets Have a Headache

 

Trading Block: Weekly expiration this Friday. Exxon sells off...


Apr 23, 2013

Option Block 237: Buy Juice, Be Happy

Trading Block: VIX cash turns to the dark side. CAT earnings were not overwhelming. Netflix earnings have yet to come out, but there’s a lot of love for the "widow maker." Microsoft is also feeling a lot of love.

Odd Block: Calls trade in General Motors Corp. (GM), calls...


Apr 19, 2013

Option Block 236: Riding the Earnings Rollercoaster

Trading Block: The market was down big time. Again. Earnings-palooza after the close with CMG, GOOG, MSFT, and IBM reporting.

Odd Block: Puts trade in Bally Technologies Inc. (BYI), put spreads trade in Banco Itau Holdings SA (ITUB), OTM puts trade in Auxilium...


Apr 16, 2013

Option Block 235: The Difference Between Risk Management & Market Timing

Trading Block: An aggressive selloff wipes out most gains on the street today. Precious metals take a bath on the news that China development is slowing down. Gold down 9%. Priceline, Apple, Google, everything down. It was a bloodbath.