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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 28, 2017

Trading Block with very special guest co-host: Henry Schwartz, Trade Alert

Earnings today after the bell:

  • Alphabet/GOOGL - $889, ATM Straddle - $29, approx. 3.2%
  • Amazon - $921.50, ATM Straddle - $37.50, approx. 4%
  • Intel - $37.25, ATM Straddle - $1.20, approx. 3.2%
  • Starbucks - $61.75, ATM Straddle - $2.40, approx....


Apr 25, 2017

Trading Block: Earnings today

  • Alcoa: $33, ATM Straddle $2 - approx. 6%
  • Chipotle: ATM Straddle $25.25, approx. 5.4%
  • VIX 'fear' gauge plummets as French election results spark global relief rally.

Odd Block: Calls and puts trade in GGP Inc. (GGP), puts trade in Excelon Corp. (EXC) and calls trade in MGM Resorts Intl....


Apr 21, 2017

Trading Block featuring guest co-host Jill Malandrino, Global Markets Reporter NASDAQ.

  • The brand spanking new PHLX trading floor.
  • SPX and the VIX
  • North Korea and Trump meeting Italian PM

Odd Block: Call rolls trade in Walmart (WMT), puts trade in Bank of America (BAC) and ratio call spreads trade in...


Apr 18, 2017

Trading Block: VIX preparing for the French election.

Earnings today (after the bell):

  • United Airlines - $UAL - 70.37USD, Price increase 1.29 (1.87%), ATM Straddle - $2.50, approx. 3.5%
  • Netflix - $NFLX, 146.56USD Price increase 3.64 (2.55%), ATM Straddle - $12, approx. 8%

Odd Block: Call spread selling in Thor...


Apr 14, 2017

Trading Block: Today we have very special guest co-hosts: Nick Howard, QuickStirke. Ophir Gottlieb, CMLVIZ.com

  • VIX blowing out the down side
  • MOAB bomb drops
  • Commodity update
  • Uncle Mike's silver collar

Odd Block: Puts trade in iShares Barclays 7-10 year bond ETF (IEF), puts trade in Hanesbrands Inc (HBI), calls trade...