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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.

Feb 27, 2018

Trading Block: Earnings Highlights

  • Monday - Fitbit
  • Tuesday - Macy's, Lumber Liquidators, Priceline.com, Weight Watchers, Papa John's
  • Wednesday - Valeant, Lowe's, Mylan, Crocs
  • Thursday - Best Buy, Kohl's, AMC Entertainment, Barnes & Noble, Nordstrom
  • Friday - JCPenney, Foot Locker

In other news:


Feb 23, 2018

Trading Block:

  • Half-time report for earnings:
  • INTU - $173, ATM straddle - $10.50, approx. 6%
  • GDDY - $55.45, ATM straddle - $4.30, approx. 7.8%

Odd Block:

  • More Jan 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors Inc.
  • Puts roll in iShares S&P 500 Index Fund (XSP)
  • Size 1x2s in ILG Inc. (ILG)

Strategy Block: Mike Tosaw...


Feb 16, 2018

Trading Block: Is the VIX "Whistleblower" just more noise or it there some teeth this time? Volatility's awakening spurs record long position in VIX futures.

Strategy Block: Discusses legging into OTM vertical call spreads

Odd Block: More JAN 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors (TSLA), long-term put love in...


Feb 13, 2018

Trading Block: One week later, how is everyone doing? SPY is back in rally mode. VIX back in the mid-20s. It's been a wild week for CBOE. Stock took a hit, threatened $100, now rallying up 4%. Earnings this week include APRN, before the bell tomorrow. ATM straddle $0.65, approx. 20%. Volatility's awakening spurs a...


Feb 9, 2018

Trading Block: A review of the week to date.

  • VIX back up over 30
  • S&P is back in selloff mode despite decent earnings.
  • We are all now living in a post VIX/Monday selloff world.
  • Everyone is attacking the "Frankenproducts" like XIV and SVXY.
  • VXX was briefly back above its post-split levels.
  • Earnings are getting lost in...