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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.

Oct 29, 2013

Option Block 287: Trading Patterns

 

Trading Block: A mild rally on the street. Everyone is still playing the wait and see game after hours today with Apple.

Interview Block: Guest: Mark Greenstein, CTA with Orchard Grove joins the gang as they discuss metals, rates, as well as the VIX products.

Xpress Block: It is...


Oct 25, 2013

Option Block 286: Super Thursday

Trading Block:  Another mild day on the street. Earnings-Palooza today! Ford before the bell. A newly revived Microsoft.  Amazon surges after hours. Zynga breaks the four handle.  Crazy developments in Apple post iPad.

Odd Block:  Calls trade in Covanta Holding Corp (CVA), straddle...


Oct 22, 2013

Option Block 285: Listener Mail Extravaganza

Trading Block: Navigating post-shutdown markets.  VIX Cash giving up the ghost post-shutdown.  Google, another big after hours more last week. Netflix (aka the Widowmaker) rallying hard pre-earnings.  Tesla taking in on the chin.

Odd Block: Calls trade in Orbitz Worldwide,...


Oct 18, 2013

Option Block 284: The Tosaw-Giovinazzi Show

 

Trading Block: Google up $43 after market. How long can the VIX go? Are we looking at the bottom? Gold reacts to the Fed tapering announcement.

Odd Block: Calls trade in Ingersoll-Rand PLC (IR). Unusual activity in Cole Real Estate Investments (COLE). A put sale for income...


Oct 11, 2013

Option Block 283: Kick the Can

Trading Block:  A huge drop in VIX cash. Gold also got crushed today.  Plus, a very unusual trade in VXX.

Xpress Block:  Everything on the equity options desk was active today

Around the Block: Upcoming earnings - Alcoa, Google.  Waiting to see if Washington continues to kick the...