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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.

Jun 30, 2015

Trading Block: Dow falls 225 points, in the red for the year amid Greece; VIX spikes 24%. Biggest one-day loss since 2011 for European stocks as Greek crisis deepens. FitBit options listed on 6/26: 1st day volume = 4,600 contracts. 2,500 on Friday, 2,500 so far today. Oil falls to three-week low amid risk of Greek exit from...


Jun 23, 2015

Trading Block: A Greek deal drives the rally ho! Dow briefly adds 150 points, NASDAQ sets intraday high on Greece hopes. Crude and gold both drop - gold off 1.5%. Hilton: Why are so many traders betting on this hotel giant? Amberella getting crushed.

 

Odd Block: Puts trade in Ford Motor Company (F), calls trade in...


Jun 19, 2015

Trading Block: Rally ho on the street.

  • Fitbit IPO prices at $20 a share, above expectations. Fitbit Inc., the maker of wearable fitness-tracking devices, priced its initial public offering above its estimated range at $20 a share, raising $732 million. That makes it the biggest tech IPO this year and gives it a market...


Jun 16, 2015

Trading Block: Trade bodies urge regulators to sort out derivatives reporting. Stocks to watch: CVS, Lumber Liquidators, Actavis. CBOE extends VIX and SPX options trading hours as global growth in VIX continues to build.

 

Odd Block: Puts trade in SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB), calls trade in iShares MSCI Germany...


Jun 12, 2015

Trading Block: Apples big meeting is a loser for investors - the Apple (AAPL) faithful are breathlessly awaiting the company's latest announcements at its confab starting Monday. But investors know better – it's a bust. VXX - closed the day at $18 (a change of -2.33%) at a relative volume of 0.95. Lululemon founder,...