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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.

Mar 19, 2019

TRADING BLOCK

A fairly quiet day in the market.

Most active indices - VIX: 329k, SPY: 1.2M, SPX: 500k

Most active equity options - AAPL, COTY, FB, BAC, TSLA, GE, BA, AMZN, NFLX, ACB

Earnings:

Monday - Tilray (TLRY), Lumber Liquidators (LL), Overstock.com (OSTK)

Tuesday - Michaels (MIK), China Telecom (CHA), FedEx (FDX)

Wednesday - General Mills (GIS), Guess (GES), Micron Technology (MU), Williams-Sonoma (WSM)

Thursday - Nike (NKE)

Friday - Hibbett Sports (HIBB), Tiffany & Co. (TIF)

 

 

 

ODD BLOCK

Call overwrite in Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX)

More call overwriting in USA Technologies, Inc (USAT) 

Call love in Fidelity National Information Services Inc (FIS)

 

 

 

 

STRATEGY BLOCK

This week Trey Jarrell discusses portfolio hedging.

 

 

 

MAIL BLOCK

March Madness is back! Vote for your favorite options firm today!

 

 

 

AROUND THE BLOCK

This Week in the Market:

Mar 18 - Housing Market Index

Mar 19 - Factory Orders

Mar 20 - FOMC Meeting

Mar 21 - Jobless Claims, Fed Balance Sheet

Mar 22 - Existing Home Sales, Treasury Budget