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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.

Aug 30, 2018

This episode was originally posted on August 29th, 2017

Trading Block: A quiet day in the market.

Odd Block: Ratio put spread in Expedia Inc. (EXPE), ratio risk reversal in Dollar General Corp. (DG), and put-palooza in Pure Storage Inc. (PSTG).

Mail Block: Options Question of the Week

Look at #MayweatherMcGregor as...


Aug 27, 2018

This episode was originally posted on April 25th, 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...


Aug 24, 2018

Trading Block: Trump trade war is back on the tape - China implemented more tariffs on U.S. goods.

Earnings:

  • Thursday - HP, Intuit, Gap
  • Friday - Foot Locker

Odd Block: Rolling calls in Union Pacific Corporation (UNP), bullish paper in Coty Inc. (COTY) and opening puts in CBL & Associates Properties, Inc....


Aug 21, 2018

Trading Block: Earnings!

  • Wednesday - Target, Lowe's, Barnes & Noble
  • Thursday - HP, Intuit, Gap
  • Friday - Foot Locker

Plus, TSLA has major issues - SEC investigation, drug cartels, etc.

Odd Block: Put roll in QEP Resources Inc (QEP), Roling puts in Flower Foods Inc (FLO), Call palooza in PayPal (PYPL)

Mail Block:...


Aug 17, 2018

Trading Block: A look back at the week from a trading perspective

VIX briefly back over 14.

Earnings:

  • Wednesday - Macy's, Cisco
  • Thursday - Walmart, JD.com, Nordstrom, Nvidia
  • Friday - John Deere
  • Walmart (WMT) had a blowout quarter and shares are surging.
  • Nvidia (NVDA) - ATM straddle: $16.50, approx. 6%

Odd Block:...