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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.

May 26, 2017

Trading Block: A Retail Resurgence: Best Buy (BBY) - close $50.42, ATM straddle $4, approx. 8%. Earnings: Amazon, ULTA, Costco, GameStop.

Odd Block: Call spread buying in Southwestern Energy Corporation (SWN), calls buying in Macerish Co (MAC), puts and stock buying in Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI)

Strategy Block:...


May 23, 2017

Trading Block: Earnings highlights include Lowes (Wednesday), Best Buy, Costco, TD Ameritrade, GameStop (Thursday).

Odd Block: Calls trade in Pandora Media Inc. (P), calls trade in Energy Transfer Equity LP (ETE) and calls trade in MGM Resorts Int. (MGM).

Mail Block: Questions. Comments. More

Options Question Of The...


May 19, 2017

Trading Block: Still in earnings season. Yesterday: Target, Cisco. Today: Alibaba, Walmart, Gap.


May 16, 2017

Trading Block: A bull rally in the market. A short breakdown of the OIC 2017 Conference in Scottsdale, AZ.

Earnings Highlights:

  • Tuesday - Home Depot
  • Wednesday - Target
  • Thursday - Alibaba, Walmart, Gap

Odd Block: Calls trade in Fairmount Santrol Holdings (FMSA), calls trade in Ocwen Financial Corp (OCN) and calls trade...


May 12, 2017

Trading Block: Yesterday's earnings: SNAP. Today's Earnings: Macys, Kohls, Nordstrom.

Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses horizontal ratio spreads

Mail Block: Listener questions and comments

Options Question Of The Week: This volatility implosion is starting to make people nervous. $VIX #Limbo Time: How Low Can...