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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 30, 2013

Option Block 263: The Wasted Year

Trading Block: A mild selloff across the board. GLD sells off fractionally on the day. ISE Gemini set to launch Aug 5. CBOE announces new VIX trading hours.

Odd Block: Pre-earnings run in Activision Blizzard Inc. (ATVI), stock replacement in Alcatel Lucent SA (ALU),...


Jul 26, 2013

Option Block 262: Cramer Loves It

Trading Block: Zynga earnings after the close. Someone paid 17% for a one-month straddle! Amazon earnings are also after the close. Facebook! Facebook! Facebook! Commodity rundown - An overview of recent action in futures/futures options. Options "insiders" come forward.

Odd...


Jul 23, 2013

Option Block 261: NFLX Strangles Children

Trading Block: Netflix earnings are after the bell. Could it be the...


Jul 19, 2013

Option Block 260: Doing the Earnings Straddle Dance

Trading Block: Earnings-Palooza: Google, Microsoft and more after the bell.

Odd Block: Combos trade in Rite Aid Corp (RAD), paper buying calls in Covanta Holding Corp. (CVA), and puts trade in YY Inc. (YY)

Xpress Block: This should be a very interesting...


Jul 16, 2013

Option Block 259: Reverse Splits & Twinkies

The all-stars are joined by guest co-host Henry Schwartz, the Founder of Trade Alert.

Trading Block: A modest, broad rally on the street. Earnings season is in full swing. Pre-deal call in LEAP from Friday. Earnings action in Goldman-Sachs. CITI earnings before the...