The Option Block

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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.

The Option Block 1361: The Revenge of the Spice Girls

In this episode, the hosts, led by Mark Longo, delve into the current market volatility, the dynamics of the options market, and strategies for navigating today's financial landscape. Joined by guests like Uncle Mike Tosaw and Flowmaster Henry Schwartz, they discuss the influence of tariffs, unusual options activity, and the state of various financial indices. They also explore specific trades and positions, such as in LUV, XRX and NFE. They also engage with listener questions on topics like wh

Mar 13, • 1:05:59

The Option Block 1360: The Flowmaster Unleashed!!!!

In this episode, the hosts, led by Mark Longo, delve into the current market volatility, the dynamics of the options market, and strategies for navigating today's financial landscape. Joined by guests like Uncle Mike Tosaw and Flowmaster Henry Schwartz, they discuss the influence of tariffs, unusual options activity, and the state of various financial indices. They also explore specific trades and positions, such as in Birkenstock and Deutsche Bank, and engage with listener questions on topics

Mar 6, • 1:02:34

The Option Block 1359: Spicy Long Straddles And Back-Door IRAs

In this episode of Options Insider Radio Network, host Mark Longo is joined by Dan Passarelli and Mike Tosaw to discuss the latest options market trends. They delve into recent market volatility, VIX activity, and specific trades in stocks like Carnival Cruise Lines and McCormick & Company. The team also explores growing trends in the options market, such as the effectiveness of long straddles and covered calls. Uncle Mike shares valuable insights on Roth IRAs and backdoor Roth IRAs, highlighti

Mar 3, • 1:01:29

The Option Block 1358: NVDA, Tariffs and VIX Super Stupids!!!

This episode of The Option Block, hosted by Mark Longo from the Options Insider Media Group with Henry Schwartz from Cboe Global Markets and Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management dives into multiple engaging topics about the current state of the options market. The show covers updates on NVIDIA's recent earnings announcement and the subsequent market reaction, along with the impact on various sectors. The hosts discuss the potential for 24-hour options trading, with mixed opinions on it

Feb 27, • 1:00:54

The Option Block 1357: Insane Options Action and the Son of the American Dream

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets Review the most active equity options for the day including SMCI Examine the latest unusual options activity in BAX, GDRX Talk about 2025 as the year of collar 24-hour trading And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit

Feb 24, • 57:16

The Option Block 1356: PLTR Kicks NVDA To The Curb

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including silver Talk about the most active equity options for the day including WMT, SMCI Examine the latest unusual options activity in QTBS, BABA, COMP  Look at Feb25 28th PLTR puts trading this morning Comment on how wild it is that spy 0dte does much more than IWM 0dte Talk about VIX options on futures Share what we are looking at for the end of

Feb 21, • 58:49

The Option Block 1355: Getting Lofty in PLTR, PLTN...and GRAB

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets  Talk about the most active equity options for the day including HOOD Examine the latest unusual options activity in GRAB, OMC, MAG, PTON  Ask if the magical letters “AI” trump the other two letters known as “PE” in the modern market Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,

Feb 13, • 1:01:09

The Option Block 1354: Doing the Options Shuffle

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including tariffs Talk about the most active equity options for the day including UBER Review earning volatility in MNDY, MCD, LYFT, DASH, HOOD, DKNG Examine the latest unusual options activity in BBAI, IBN Look at shifting your risk using options And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Andrew "The Rock

Feb 10, • 57:28

The Option Block 1353: Tariff Turmoil, F Put Palooza, Palantir Drama and More

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets  Talk about the most active equity options for the day including PLTR Review the January options volume numbers from OCC Look at earnings season volatility  Examine the latest unusual options activity in F, LAES, BMBL  Check out our latest polls about F and tariffs affecting the markets Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into n

Feb 6, • 59:32

The Option Block 1352: Rumbling with PLTR, SOUN, TIGR, VIX and More

On this episode Mark, Uncle Mike and the Rock Lobster get into a Royal Rumble over: Tariffs/ Trade Wars VIX PLTR NVDA two-year collars SOUN TIGR and more.

Feb 3, • 59:17

The Option Block 1351: Getting Spicy with Earnings, the Fed and AI

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including the Fed, AI, and earnings  Talk about the most active equity options for the day including INTC Look at earnings volatility in AAPL and INTC Examine the latest unusual options activity in PDD, BKR, and TKO Check out our latest polls about AI, SPX/SPY, NVDA and PDD Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week And

Jan 30, • 59:48

The Option Block 1350: DeepSeeking the Options Market

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including VIX, PTLO Talk about the most active equity options for the day including NVDA Examine the latest unusual options activity in IVZ, MPLX, BMBL Look at selling puts when the market is down Ask if DeepSeek is the canary in the coalmine for the end of the AI boom And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Manag

Jan 27, • 59:52

The Option Block 1349: Spice and Stocks

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets Talk about the most active equity options for the day including MSTR Look at earnings volatility in GE, AAL, AA, SOFI, BA, META, MSFT, TSLA Examine the latest unusual options activity in VALE, AKAM, MIR Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Grou

Jan 23, • 59:27

The Option Block 1348: Wild Tales of Quantum Computing and Re-Incorporating

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including TK, AAPL Talk about the most active equity options for the day including BAC, SOFI, AAPL  Look at earnings volatility in BAC, JPM, C Examine the latest unusual options activity in TK, RGTI, GME Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Gro

Jan 16, • 1:00:06

The Option Block 1347: The Wild Year Continues..

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including VIX Talk about the most active equity options for the day including DJT, AAPL Examine the latest unusual options activity in PTON Hedging strategies And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit

Jan 13, • 58:02

The Option Block 1346: The Champ Is Here!

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block. On this episode, we: Crown our 80's trivia winner for 2024 Discuss the latest in the markets Talk about the most active equity options for the day including FUBO Look at the options volume for December and all of 2024 Examine the latest unusual options activity in CPNG, WBD And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Op

Jan 6, • 1:00:06

The Option Block 1345: The Madness That Was 2024 - Part 1

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including what stands out to us as big stories from last year Talk about the most active equity options for the day including AAPL  Examine the latest unusual options activity in MSTX, WOLF, TIGR The importance of having an entry point and an exit point with your trades Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week And much

Jan 2, • 1:00:50

The Option Block 1344: A Popeye Market to End the Year

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets Talk about the most active equity options for the day including COIN, MARA Examine the latest unusual options activity in OPT, MQ, WOLF Suggest looking back at your trading year  Ask which asset class you think will have the most upside potential in 2025 And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles We

Dec 30, 2024 • 1:02:14

The Option Block 1343: Sand Worms and Drone Wars

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including VIX Talk about the most active equity options for the day including APA, AVGO, AAPL Examine the latest unusual options activity in EMKR, LWLG Look at closing out short options And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit

Dec 23, 2024 • 1:00:52

The Option Block 1342: The Fed Goes On A Rampage

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including yesterday being the 6th most active options volume day ever and the 2nd biggest jump in percentage terms in VIX history Debate what the Fed is doing right now Talk about the most active equity options for the day  Look at earnings season volatility including DRI, NIKE Examine the latest unusual options activity in BE, GOOG, QUBT Share what w

Dec 19, 2024 • 1:01:16

The Option Block 1341: Monday Afternoon's Main Event

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including small caps, tech Talk about the most active equity options for the day including MSTR, PTLR Look at earnings volatility in MU, DRI, FDX, NKE Examine the latest unusual options activity in MLCO, BBAI, RMNI Consider buying put options And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Managem

Dec 16, 2024 • 59:24

The Option Block 1340: Wild Chip Stocks and Breaking The Blockchain!

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including VIX calls Talk about the most active equity options for the day  Look at earnings season volatility including ADBE, COST, MU, FDX Examine the latest unusual options activity in HIMX, GOOG, GOOGL, MLCO Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Me

Dec 12, 2024 • 1:01:21

The Option Block 1340: Real Options Heroes

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including small caps Talk about the most active equity options for the day including PTLR Review the November options volume numbers from Options Clearing Look at earnings volatility in ORCL, OLLI, PLAY, ADBE Examine the latest unusual options activity in NVTS, MLCO, TIGR Explain why we consider volatility an asset class And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo

Dec 9, 2024 • 59:10

The Option Block 1339: Wild Biotechs, Crazy AI and John Candy Redux

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets  Talk about the most active equity options for the day including SOUN, INTC Look at earnings volatility in FIVE, DG, LULU, ULTA Examine the latest unusual options activity in UBER, TARA, ACHR And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Group Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charle

Dec 5, 2024 • 1:03:29

The Option Block 1338: Planes, Trains & Options

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade. On this episode, we: Debate the latest in the markets Talk about the most active equity options for the day including SMCI Look at earnings season volatility including CRM, MRVL, FL, FIVE, LULU, DG Examine the latest unusual options activity in CABA, FSLY, ACHR Discuss trading a risk reversal And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Group Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Opt

Dec 2, 2024 • 1:00:25

The Option Block 1337: There Can Be Only One

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade. On this episode, we: Debate the latest in the markets including bitcoin Talk about the most active equity options for the day including SMCI Look at earnings season volatility including BBWI Examine the latest unusual options activity in HVI, RGTI, KULR Discuss vertical put spreads And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Group Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit “Un

Nov 25, 2024 • 1:00:16

The Option Block 1336: Volatility, Crypto and the Death of SPY?

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including VIX, crypto, and FIA Expo Talk about the most active equity options for the day including SOFI, SNOW, NVDA Look at trends in the earnings season and earnings volatility in SNOW, NVDA, BIDU, BJ, PDD, DKS, ZM Examine the latest unusual options activity in ELF, WDC, SOUN Discussing Buffet's growing pile of cash And much more With your hosts:

Nov 21, 2024 • 1:02:53

The Option Block 1335: Options Punch Out

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade. On this episode, we: Debate the latest in the markets including bitcoin Talk about the most active equity options for the day including MSTR Look at earnings season volatility including WMT, TGT, NVDA, BIDU, INTU Examine the latest unusual options activity in MTTR, BE Discuss finding the best covered call opportunities And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Group Andrew "The Rock L

Nov 18, 2024 • 57:35

The Option Block 1334: Permabull vs. Permabear - There Can Be Only One!

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including how skew is shaping up and whether it is a good time to buy puts in SPX and SPY Talk about the most active equity options for the day including MARA, COIN Look at trends in the earnings season and earnings volatility in DIS  Examine the latest unusual options activity in QQQM, DJX, CONY Consider whether VIX will be in single digits at least

Nov 14, 2024 • 58:43

The Option Block 1333: Crypto Crazies and the Death of Vol

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade. On this episode, we: Debate the latest in the markets Talk about the most active equity options for the day including RIOT, MSTR, MARA, COIN Look at earnings season volatility including HD, MARA Examine the latest unusual options activity in IAG, JOBY Discuss hedging a portfolio with index options and the importance of beta And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Group Andrew "The R

Nov 11, 2024 • 1:00:10

The Option Block 1332: Election Fallout in VIX, SPX, DJT, WFC

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including October options volume numbers from OIC and more election fallout Talk about the most active equity options for the day  Look at earnings season volatility including DUK, WOLF, TKO Examine the latest unusual options activity in WFC, DJT, VIAV Share whether our listeners were bullish or bearish about crypto going into the election & also who

Nov 7, 2024 • 1:04:44

The Option Block 1331: The Revenge of Mondale and Dukakis!

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including the election Talk about the most active equity options for the day Look at earnings season volatility including PLTR Examine the latest unusual options activity in GSAT, ON, TIGR Explain how to lock in gains and protect them And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Group Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option

Nov 5, 2024 • 1:00:23

The Option Block 1330: A Blood-Red Halloween

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets  Talk about the most active equity options for the day including NVDA Look at earnings season volatility including CVNA, AAPL, AMZN, INTC, UBER Examine the latest unusual options activity in GOOGL, DJT, ROOT Deliberate where VIX will close tomorrow & what options strategy scares you the most And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options In

Oct 31, 2024 • 1:02:23

The Option Block 1329: Psychos, Slashers and Options

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets  Talk about the most active equity options for the day  Look at earnings season volatility including F, CROX, MCD, SOFI, EA, COIN, CVNA, HOOD Examine the latest unusual options activity in AMPS, ON, TIGR The benefits of a 1256 contract And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Group Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option

Oct 28, 2024 • 58:53

The Option Block 1328: HOOD Summit, Wild AVPT Options and Tasty TXRH

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including the election and the HOOD Summit   Talk about the most active equity options for the day Look at earnings season volatility including TXRH Examine the latest unusual options activity in AVPT, NOVA, BSX And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Group Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets Andrew "Th

Oct 24, 2024 • 59:28

The Option Block 1327: Batman, Beetlejuice and Options

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including the bond market, silver, and VIX Talk about the most active equity options for the day including SAVE Look at earnings season volatility including BA, KO, TSLA, AAL, LUV, F Examine the latest unusual options activity in VIX, BSX, KHC Recommend put options And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Group Andrew "The Rock L

Oct 21, 2024 • 58:37

The Option Block 1326: Live from Cboe RMC 2024

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including the election, Cboe Risk Management Conference 2024 (RMC)  Talk about the most active equity options for the day Look at earnings season volatility including AA, IRDM, NFLX Examine the latest unusual options activity in CNC, CYH Consider if there will be an October surprise and how the election could impact the markets And much more With you

Oct 17, 2024 • 58:01

The Option Block 1325: The Explorers of the Options Market

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including the bond market and the presidential election Talk about the most active equity options for the day Look at earnings season volatility including BAC, C, UAL, AA, NFLX Examine the latest unusual options activity in SOUN, BLNK, ITUB Suggest what to do if you want bond exposure, but you are concerned about the high bond curve And much more With your ho

Oct 14, 2024 • 1:00:55

The Option Block 1324: Wild Times in VIX, DJT, CELH and More

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including the upcoming launch of options on VIX futures Talk about the most active equity options for the day including CELH and DJT Look at earnings season volatility including DPZ, DAL, C, WFC, IBKR, and UAL Examine the latest unusual options activity in CELH, WW, and HOG And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Group

Oct 10, 2024 • 57:13

The Option Block 1323: The MacGyvers of the Options Market

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. On this episode, we break down what's going on with these markets including the bonds market, VIX, and NVDA. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including MSTR and TIGR. We also look at unusual options activity in TIGR and CPNG. In our strategy block segment, Uncle Mike suggests using options for estate planning. And, in our Around the Block segment, we discuss what we will be looking at during the we

Oct 7, 2024 • 57:17

The Option Block 1322: Rampaging TIGR and the Great Stimulus Bazooka

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including  the OCT 27/29 VIX Call Spread Talk about the most active equity options for the day Look at how the earnings season is shaping up Examine the latest unusual options activity in NGD, TIGR Discuss leap options, the Greeks, WOLF And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Group Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets Ma

Oct 3, 2024 • 1:00:43

The Option Block 1321: Hawaiian P.I.s and Wild Chinese Paper

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. On this episode, we break down what's going on with these markets and we discuss the most active equity options for the day including NIO. We also look at earnings volatility in NKE, LEVI and unusual options activity in ATIGR, LU. In our strategy block segment, Uncle Mike explains how to use the VIX to hedge on your stock holdings. And, in our Around the Block segment, we discuss what we will be looking at during the w

Sep 30, 2024 • 1:00:25

The Option Block 1320: Hungry Like the Wolf

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including realized volatility Talk about the most active equity options Look into earnings volatility in MU, COST Examine the latest unusual options activity in OTIS, WOLF, VNET Discuss options on bitcoin ETFs And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Group Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets Mark "The Greasy Meatball" Se

Sep 26, 2024 • 1:01:32

The Option Block 1319: The Vice Cops of the Options Market

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. We break down what's going on with these markets and we discuss the most active equity options for the day including SMCI. We also look at unusual options activity in . In our strategy block segment, Uncle Mike explains how to get into this market at this level. And, in our Around the Block segment, we discuss what we will be looking at during the week. With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Andr

Sep 23, 2024 • 59:41

The Option Block 1318: Live From the STA National Conference

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including yesterday's rate cut by the Fed Talk about the most active equity options Look into earnings volatility in MU Examine the latest unusual options activity in NOV, EDR, TKO Discussing what role bitcoin has in a portfolio Provide our thoughts on whether flex options or OTC options are the future of the options market And much more With your ho

Sep 19, 2024 • 58:29

The Option Block 1317: Waiting for the Fed...Again!

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. We break down what's going on with these markets and we discuss the most active equity options for the day. We talk about earnings volatility this week in DRI, FDX. We also look at unusual options activity in COMP, GALT, KKR. With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Options are not suitable for a

Sep 16, 2024 • 1:01:44

The Option Block 1316: Epic NVDA Winners and Shady MPW Business

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets Talk about the most active equity options including NIO, AAPL Look into earnings volatility in DKR, ADBE, DRI Examine the latest unusual options activity in NVDA, FE, MPW Debate what the Fed will do with rates next week And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Group Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets Andrew "The Rock Lo

Sep 12, 2024 • 58:34

The Option Block 1315: The Fall Guys of the Options Market

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. We break down what's going on with these markets and we discuss the most active equity options for the day including WBD. We talk about earnings volatility this week in ORCL. We also look at unusual options activity in PLTR and CXW. And, in the Strategy Block Segment, Uncle Mike Tosaw says you should have a plan if interest rates go lower. With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Andrew "The Rock L

Sep 9, 2024 • 56:49

The Option Block 1314: Shut Up and Take Your Medicine!!!

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including bonds and VIX Check out the August options volume numbers from Options Clearing Corporation Examine the latest unusual options activity in UNIT, UAL, LUMN And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Group Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, S

Sep 5, 2024 • 1:01:00

The Option Block 1313: Post-Nvidia Malaise

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including FLEX Options, NVDA, CRWD, AFRM, and PDD Look into earnings volatility in DG, BBY, OLLI, and CRM Examine the latest unusual options activity in OKTA, SBLK, and BILL Talking about NVDA earnings Answering a listener question about being an options trader without touching the actual underlying stock And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,

Aug 29, 2024 • 58:38

The Option Block 1312: Everyone's Waiting For Nvidia

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. We break down what's going on with these markets and we discuss the most active equity options for the day. We talk about earnings volatility this week in FL, CRM, FIVE, NVDA, DG, OLLI, DELL, and LULU. We also look at unusual options activity in PDD and DBI. And, in the Strategy Block Segment, Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses what can be done if we have some election fear? With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Me

Aug 26, 2024 • 1:01:46

The Option Block 1311: The Mother of All Options Birthdays

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets and the most active equity options including SNOW, PTON Look into earnings volatility in ZM, SNOW, INTU Examine the latest unusual options activity in PTON, BILL And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Group Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit “Uncle”

Aug 22, 2024 • 1:03:07

The Option Block 1310: The Mother of All Options Conventions

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. We break down what's going on with these markets and we discuss the most active equity options for the day including FUBO. We talk about earnings volatility this week in TGT, TJX, SNOW, ZM, and BJ. We also look at unusual options activity in TDS, VTNR, and SNAP. And, in the Strategy Block Segment, Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses wash trades. With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Andrew "The Rock Lobs

Aug 19, 2024 • 59:42

The Option Block 1309: Straight Outta Newark Airport

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including AMZN Look into earnings volatility in CSCO, WMT, STNE, BABA, AMAT Examine the latest unusual options activity in NKE, BTU, GEO, CENX And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Group Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Ch

Aug 15, 2024 • 59:25

The Option Block 1308: For Whom The Options Bell Tolls

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. We break down what's going on with these markets, the Fed, and rates. We discuss the most active equity options for the day and we talk about earnings volatility this week in HD, CSCO, STNE, BABA, WMT, AMAT. We also look at unusual options activity in CENX, WWW. Uncle Mike Tosaw explains why the VIX is not a hedge and much more. With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Gio

Aug 12, 2024 • 58:51

The Option Block 1307: Uncovering the Secrets of a Wild Week

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including SPX, VIX Look into earnings volatility in LLY, PZZA, HOOD, WMT, AMAT Talk about July monthly options volume from Options Clearing Corporation Examine the latest unusual options activity in BMBL, LUMN, CENX Provide our thoughts on why options volume was down in June With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Group Henry "The Fl

Aug 8, 2024 • 55:32

The Option Block 1306: Emergency Episode from the Hall of Fame Studio

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by  Public.   We break down what's going on with these crazy markets and volatility, what you should do, and how to trade. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including PTEN, NU. We talk about earnings volatility this week in RDDT, RIVN, LYFT, UBER, HOOD. We also look at unusual options activity in CFG, GOTU, REAL. Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses managing draw downs while staying invested. With your hosts: Mark Long

Aug 5, 2024 • 1:07:52

The Option Block 1305: Using Our Powers For Evil

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.   On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including options volume, floor trading, VIX, MSFT Look into earnings volatility in MRNA, QCOM, META, CROX, RBLX, EBAY, AAPL, AMZN, COIN, DKNG, INTC Examine the latest unusual options activity in TKO, WMG, LUMN   With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets

Aug 1, 2024 • 1:00:06

The Option Block 1304: Claws, Katanas and Options

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.   We break down what's going on in the markets including MCD. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including PLTR, PFE. We talk about earnings volatility this week in MCD, ON, AMD, MSFT, MTCH, SBUX, BA,QCOM, CROX, MRNA, AAPL, AMZN, COIN. We also look at unusual options activity in DBI, GSK, INFA. Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses diversification and we share what we are keeping an eye on for the upcomin

Jul 29, 2024 • 1:01:17

The Option Block 1303: Flowmaster Unleashed

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.   On this episode, we: Discuss what's going on in the options markets today Talk about the most active equity options today Look into earnings volatility Examine the latest unusual options activity in APLT, CVS, SYF, IOT, FUTU With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group

Jul 25, 2024 • 1:01:23

The Option Block 1302: Live from Option Pit Super Summit 2024

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.   Live from The Option Pit Conference, we break down whether the markets and particularly VIX were impacted by the events of this weekend. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including AVGO, MARA, PLTR, NKE, CRWD. We also look at unusual options activity in SOUN, PTON. And, Uncle Mike Tosaw finally gets his prize from last year's 80s wrestling contest.   With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Opti

Jul 22, 2024 • 1:03:08

The Option Block 1301: DJT Conspiracies and Dinosaur Bones

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.   On this episode, we: Discuss what's going on in the options markets today including AAPL moves Talk about the most active equity options today Look into earnings volatility in DPZ, AA, UAL, NFLX Examine the latest unusual options activity in DJT, PLTR, NVDA And we have an off-topic discussion about dinosaurs With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Option

Jul 19, 2024 • 1:00:04

The Option Block 1300: A Wild Start to a Wild Week

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.   On this episode, we break down how the markets were impacted by the events of this weekend. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including DJT. We also look at unusual options activity in TKO and RSI. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses buying some protection for your portfolio during election season. In our final segment, we look at the results of our poll about whether you wo

Jul 15, 2024 • 1:01:36

The Option Block 1299: Holy Small Caps Batman!

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.   On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the options markets today including small caps, IWM, and post CPI Look into June earnings volume numbers from OCC and today's options volume Examine the latest unusual options activity in TFC, GTES, SOUN Talk about interesting use cases for flex options   With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group

Jul 11, 2024 • 1:02:19

The Option Block 1298: Soap Operas For Lawyers and Other Fun...

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.   On this episode, we break down the latest news in the markets including META and VIX. We discuss the most active equity options for the day and the latest earnings volatility including DAL, PEP, JPM, WFC, C, and MANU. We also look at unusual options activity in GSK and INTT. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw explains how you can maintain your stock exposure in retirement. In our final segment, we discus

Jul 8, 2024 • 57:49

The Option Block 1297: A Salute to All Nations But Mostly America

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.   On this episode, we break down the latest news in the markets. We discuss the most active equity options for the day and the latest earnings volatility. We also look at unusual options activity in GSK and KEY. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw explains how options can set up your retirement portfolio. In our final segment, we discuss how you would trade NVDA right now.   With your hosts: Mark Longo

Jul 1, 2024 • 1:05:46

The Option Block 1296: The Suspicious Paper Sleuths Are On The Hunt Again

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.   On this episode, we: Discuss the most active equity options today including WBA, RIVN Look into earnings volatility in WBA, LEVI, NKE Examine the latest unusual options activity in RIVN, CHWY, BARK, MPLX Talk about which options strategies traders anticipate using the most during this traditionally quiet period until Labor Day   With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Gro

Jun 27, 2024 • 58:55

The Option Block 1295: Talking Cars, Leather Jackets and Options

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.   On this episode, we break down the latest news in the markets. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including SMCI, GME, AAPL, and NVDA. We talk about the latest earnings volatility including FDX and MU. We also look at unusual options activity in RXO, HUN, and SID. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw says hedging is cool again. In our final segment, we discuss what options strategy do yo

Jun 24, 2024 • 1:00:50

The Option Block 1294: We've Never Seen Anything Like This

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.   On this episode, we: Discuss the most active equity options today including NVDA Look at unusual options activity in VIX, AKAM Discuss whether there is shady business going on in GME   With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets

Jun 20, 2024 • 58:52

The Option Block 1293: Choose Your Own Options Adventure

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.   On this episode, we break down the latest news in the markets. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including MU and SOFI. We talk about the latest earnings volatility including LEN, KBH, and DRI. We also look at unusual options activity in SLS, SLB, and ALGM. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses strike price selection with covered calls. In our final segment, we discuss whether

Jun 17, 2024 • 59:17

The Option Block 1292: Apple Roars While Fed Holds and GME Whimpers

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.   On this episode, we: Break down how we are playing AAPL right now. Discuss at the most active equity options today including MARA, AAPL, NVDA. Look at unusual options activity in GME, AAPL, BMBL   With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Kevin Carter, Cboe Global Markets

Jun 13, 2024 • 58:27

The Option Block 1291: In Pursuit of Nvidia

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.   On this episode, we break down the latest news in the markets including the Fed. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including GME and NVDA. We talk about the latest earnings volatility including ORCL, PLAY, and ADBE. We also look at unusual options activity in KEY and AVTR. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses why you would do a covered call as an asset case. In our final segme

Jun 10, 2024 • 1:00:54

The Option Block 1290: The Great GME Debate - Manipulation or Not?

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.   On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets today including GME and silver. We also look at the most active equity options today including HOOD and PLTR. We discuss earnings today in FIVE and LULU. We also look at unusual options activity in GME, IOT, and CNQ. We talk about our Question of the Week about buying HOOD or PLTR right now, and much more.   With your hosts: Mark

Jun 6, 2024 • 58:05

The Option Block 1289: Options Trading Minus One

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public   On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets including NVDA. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including GME and the latest earnings volatility including OLLI, FIVE, and LULU. We also look at unusual options activity in AVTR, INTT, and WBD. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses use cases for a 60/40 portfolio model. In our final segment, we talk about picking

Jun 3, 2024 • 1:00:14

The Option Block 1288: The Wrong Side of History

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.   On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets today including CRM and silver. We also look at the most active equity options today including FFIE, HOOD, and CRM. We discuss earnings today in FL, BURL, BBY, and DG. We also look at unusual options activity in FL, MRVL, and AVTR, and much more.   With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Henry “The Flowmast

May 30, 2024 • 59:27

The Option Block 1287: The Post-Nvidia Blues

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.   On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets today including NVDA. We also look at the most active equity options today including NVDA. We discuss earnings today in SNOW and NVDA. We also look at unusual options activity in BE, MPW, BMBL, and GEO, and much more.   With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Henry “The Flowmaster” Schwartz, Cboe Global Mar

May 23, 2024 • 56:19

The Option Block 1286: THE Macho Men of the Options Market

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public   On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets including SLVR. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including HOOD and FFIE. We also look at unusual options activity in YMM and LI. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses volatility as an asset class itself. In our final segment, we discuss NVDA earnings this week.   With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Ins

May 20, 2024 • 1:02:49

The Option Block 1285: MEME Stock Shenanigans

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.   On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets today including CB, JPM, NVDA, GOOGL, AAPL, 0dte, and QQQ. We also look at the most active equity options today including FFIE. We discuss earnings today in WMT, CSCO, AMAT. We also look at unusual options activity in FFIE, SPCE, FUTU, and SNAP. We discuss whether we will see 0dte options in single name stocks this year and much more.

May 16, 2024 • 1:01:52

The Option Block 1284: Crazy REIT Volume and Cabbage Patch Kids

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public   On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including AMC, GME. We also look at earnings volatility in MITK, LEGN, STNE, BABA, HD, CSCO and unusual options activity in REIT and ABR. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses two ways to hedge your stocks using puts: direct hedging or correlated hedging. In our final segment, we

May 13, 2024 • 59:44

The Option Block 1283: Shining Silver, Soaring Biotechs and More

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.   On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets including earnings in RBLX, PZZA, YETI, ABNB, ARM, BMBL, TKO, and HOOD. We also look at unusual options activity in CAPR, silver stocks, VST, and VZIO. We discuss whether we will see 0dte options in single name stocks this year and much more.   With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Henry “The Flowmaster”

May 9, 2024 • 1:00:31

The Option Block 1282: Apple and the Great Earnings Shell Game

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public   On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets. We also look at unusual options activity in PTON, VZIO, and BGC. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses what your choices are when your covered calls are in the money.   With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Andrew “The Rock Lobster: Giovinazzi, The Option Pit “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Manag

May 6, 2024 • 1:03:54

The Option Block 1281: Live from The Options Industry Conference 2024

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.   On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets including the Options Industry Conference and the state of the options market. We also look at unusual options activity in SBUX, VIPS and MLCO.    With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Henry “The Flowmaster” Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets Andrew “The Rock Lobster: Giovinazzi, The Option Pit “Uncle” Mike

May 2, 2024 • 59:22

The Option Block 1280: Sneaky Super Important Stealth Pick

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL AMD, THE OPTIONS CONFERENCE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCL INTC, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL DPZ, MCD, KO, PYPL, AMD, AMZN, SBUX, DASH, CVNA, EBAY, QCOM, PTEN, MRNA, SHAK, AAPL, COIN, DKNG, CBOE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AVTR, GILD, MLCO HEDG

Apr 29, 2024 • 1:00:02

The Option Block 1279: The Mystery of The Pit

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL THE PIT TRADING CARD GAME THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL INTC EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN LUV, META, IBM, CARR, CMG, F UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN PEP, GEO, PTON, GILD DO WE THINK S

Apr 25, 2024 • 1:02:45

The Option Block 1278: A Good Ol' Fashioned Money Chuckin!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST 80'S MOVIE TRIVIA QUESTION THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS  MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCL AMC EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL VZ, TSLA, BA, META, AAL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN WBD, CPNG A PASSIVE HEDGE BECOMING AN ACTIVE HEDGE IN TRADING DO YOU THINK STOCKS SHOULD TRADE 24/7

Apr 22, 2024 • 59:55

The Option Block 1277: Nanos, EuroFlexes and Surprising Technical Analysis

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL MU THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL TSM EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN AA, NFLX UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SNAP, ERIC, HTZ WHAT IS THE BIGGEST DRIVER OF THIS MARKET RALLY WHAT’S ON OUR

Apr 18, 2024 • 58:55

The Option Block 1276: Options Bladerunners

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: 80'S MOVIE TRIVIA QUESTION THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL GS, SCHW, BAC, JNJ, AA, UAL, NFLX UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ERIC, HCP WHAT IS UP WITH BOND YIELDS RIGHT NOW WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE T

Apr 15, 2024 • 1:01:48

The Option Block 1275: Wild Markets and Zero-Sum Debate Redux

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL NKLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN KMX, JPM, BAC, WFC, PNC USING FLEX OPTIONS UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GGAL, NVDA ARE OPTIONS ZERO-SUM GAME WHAT’S ON OUR

Apr 11, 2024 • 1:01:06

The Option Block 1274: Options WarGames

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: 80'S MOVIE TRIVIA QUESTION THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCL TSM EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL DAL, C, WFC, GS, JPM UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NVDA, KTOS, DAR  CONTRIBUTING TO YOUR IRA BEFORE THE END OF TAX SEASON WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK

Apr 8, 2024 • 1:00:09

The Option Block 1273: Thief In the Night

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL SLV THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN LEVI, CAG, DAL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN MNTK, FLNC, MTCH HOW ARE YOU APPROACHING SPX/SPY IN YOUR PORTFOLIO RIG

Apr 4, 2024 • 1:02:09

The Option Block 1272: Hot Volatility Debate Action!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS WHAT IS KEEPING VOLATILITY LOW? ARE COVERED CALLS FUNDS KILLING VOLATILITY THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MARA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NANOS, DJT APPLE VS. TESLA - WHICH WOULD Y

Mar 28, 2024 • 1:00:42

The Option Block 1271: The Options Rock

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: 80'S WRESTLEMANIA QUESTION THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCL MARA EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL WBA  UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ALL, LCID, CORT  THE MOST TAX INEFFICIENT STRATEGY - THE COVERED CALL  WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Mar 25, 2024 • 59:31

The Option Block 1270: The Lazy Eye of March Madness

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: KEVIN CARTER, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND KEVIN BREAK DOWN: THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL THE FED EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN FIVE, DRI, MU, CHWY UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NAT, MET, CPRT WHAT IS YOUR PRIMARY REASON FOR TRADING OPTIONS WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK A

Mar 21, 2024 • 58:49

The Option Block 1269: March Madness

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL SMR, GOOGL, AAPL, AI MOST ACTIVE INDICES INCL QQQ MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCL PLTR, WBD, GOOG EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL STNE, OLLI, CHWY, FIVE, MU, DRI, LULU  UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN VLO, CLBT  OPTIONS GIVE YOU OPTIONS WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR F

Mar 18, 2024 • 56:15

The Option Block 1268: What Surprises Are Lurking In This Market?

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DKS, DG UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CMI, VIX, BMY, TIGR HOW MANY OPEN OPTIONS POSITIONS IN YOUR TRADING ACCOUNT WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR

Mar 14, 2024 • 1:00:43

The Option Block 1267: Are They Overpricing Zero Day Options?

GUEST HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT  CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT WHILE THE BENEVOLENT DICTATOR MARK LONGO IS AWAY, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL NVDA MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCL AMZN UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN HOOD, DLO COVERED CALL ASSIGNMENTS WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Mar 11, 2024 • 1:00:44

The Option Block 1266: A Master Class In How To Trade A Tender Offer

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL SPX, SLVR, FED NUMBERS ON SPX SKEW AND ITS IMPACT ON THE MARKET AND VOLATILITY THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL PLTR EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN VSCO, BURL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN

Mar 7, 2024 • 1:02:59

The Option Block 1265: Dueling Markets

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL APPL, TSLA, SILVER, NVDA MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL GGAL, TGT, BOX, FL, JWN, COST UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AIG, PTEN  A COLLAR STRATEGY WITH APPL WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Mar 4, 2024 • 57:49

The Option Block 1264: Uncle Mike Leap Day Extravaganza

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS  MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCLUDING AI EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCLUDING  SNOW, PZZA, PAGS, CM, DELL, GGAL, TGT UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GGAL, SOVO HOW DO YOU USE LEAPS IN YOUR OPTIONS TRADING WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Mar 1, 2024 • 1:00:07

The Option Block 1263: Just Watching Time Decay Tick Away

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCL HOOD UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ELAN, REAL  THE MAGIC OF OPTIONS AND HOW WONDERFUL THEY CAN BE AT TIMES WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Feb 26, 2024 • 58:13

The Option Block 1262: Nothing Else Matters Right Now But NVDA!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBATIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL ANALYZING ALL OF THE CRAZY NVDA OPTIONS FLOW HAS THE WORM TURNED FOR AAPL OPTIONS VOLUME ARE NVDA AND OTHER AI CHIP MAKERS THE NEW KINGS OF THE OPTIONS WORLD THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS

Feb 22, 2024 • 59:02

The Option Block 1261: A Stay of Execution?

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL VIX THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL TSLA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CVE, JCI, SOUN WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE TRADE OF THE DAY INSI

Feb 15, 2024 • 1:01:57

The Option Block 1260: Apple and Tesla Shakeup?

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: QB WHO WON MOST SUPERBOWLS IN 80'S THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCL AAPL, NVDA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CARR, SOUN, CPNG REALLOCATION FOR YOUR PORTFOLIO WOULD YOU RATHER BUY AAPL OR TSLA RIGHT NOW EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN KO WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST O

Feb 12, 2024 • 58:02

The Option Block 1259: Is This the Best Trade of the Year?

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL DIS THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL ARM EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN DIS, PYPL, WYNN, DUK UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN PCT, ARM HOW IMPORTANT IS EARNINGS SEASON TO YOUR OPTIONS

Feb 8, 2024 • 1:00:05

The Option Block 1258: Ain't Got Time to Bleed...Or Trade Options

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THEIR ADMIRATION FOR CARL WEATHERS THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS JANUARY OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FROM OCC MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCL META EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL MCD, PLTR UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN PTLO, ARMK, CARR WHEN TO CLOSE OUT SHORT POSITIONS HOW IMPORTANT IS EARNINGS SEASON

Feb 5, 2024 • 58:49

The Option Block 1257: Fed and Earnings Lead the Dance

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL GOOGL, NVDA EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN AAPL, AMZN, META, MCD, PLTR UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CVE, RKLB, MSFT WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF

Feb 1, 2024 • 1:01:11

The Option Block 1256: When the Cat Is Away....

HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL SVIX, UVIX, INTC MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCL LCID, RIVN EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL AAPL, CBOE, IBM UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN DLO, CPRT, CVNA, SATS HOW BONDS WORK IF THIS LOW VOLATILITY REGIME PERSISTS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HOW WILL IT IMPACT YOUR OPTIONS TRADING. WHAT'S YOUR PREFERRED WAY TO TRADE BOND MAR

Jan 30, 2024 • 1:03:58

The Option Block 1255: Insane TSLA Puts, Crazy CBAY Calls and SPY MegaFlies

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL TSLA GARBAGE PUTS THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL NVDA EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN TSLA, LUV, INTC UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CBAY, SPY WHAT'S YOUR PREFERRED WAY TO TRADE BRO

Jan 25, 2024 • 59:11

The Option Block 1254: All-Time Highs, VXX Skullduggery and Unlimited Skeletor

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCL MARA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ERIC, PAGS, XRX STICK WITH YOUR PLAN WHEN STRIKE PRICE GOES HIGHER IN COVERED CALL WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Jan 22, 2024 • 55:49

The Option Block 1253: Holograms and Hijinks

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL VIX, CRYPTO, BOND MARKET, STAC MID-WINTER MEETING PANEL THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MARA, NVDA EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN AA, NTRS, ALLY, NFLX, TSLA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIV

Jan 18, 2024 • 57:55

The Option Block 1252: Another Wild Start to the New Year

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: KEVIN NICHOLS, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND KEVIN BREAK DOWN: THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL THE CRYPTO STOCKS EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN BAC, C, DAL, JPM, WFC, GS, PNC, SCHW UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CVE, GT, CZR WILL BITCOIN CLOSE POSITIVE ON THE YEAR WILL SPX/SPY CLOSE POSITIVE

Jan 11, 2024 • 1:00:44

The Option Block 1251: Return of the 1-5?

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCL BA, NVDA EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL HELE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN HUN, SB DETERMINING BEST OPTION FOR TRADITIONAL IRA/ROTH IRA WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Jan 8, 2024 • 1:01:42

The Option Block 1250: Kicking Off the New Year in Style

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: LOOKING BACK ON THE OPTIONS MARKET IN 2023 THE 2023 OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FROM OCC THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL C, QS YEAR END RESULTS FOR EARNINGS SEASON UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CVE, DKNG, ZIM OPTIONS TRADIN

Jan 4, 2024 • 1:04:15

The Option Block 1249: The Most Standout, Ridiculous and Downright Dubious Trades of the Year

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL META, MARA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ATUS STANDOUT/RIDICULOUS/DUBIOUS/BEST PUT SPREAD EVER TRADES OF THE YEAR: CHPT, SNAP, RSP, KWEB, CPRI, NKLA, CS

Dec 21, 2023 • 1:14:15

The Option Block 1248: The American Options Dream

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MEMORIES ABOUT DUSTY RHODES - THE AMERICAN DREAM THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCL NIO UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NAT, EVGO SHOULD YOU BUY OR SELL OPTIONS ON CHEAP STOCKS WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Dec 18, 2023 • 56:13

The Option Block 1247: An Options Explosion!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: KEVIN CARTER, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND KEVIN BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL GME, SPX, VIX THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL  INTC, MSFT, RIVN, APPL, TSLA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GT, BAC, ACI WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Dec 14, 2023 • 1:01:29

The Option Block 1246: Stolen at Birth and Born to Trade Options

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: RIC FLAIR'S BACKGROUND THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS  MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCL PLTR, MARA EARNINGS VOLATILITY SEASON Q4 RESULTS SO FAR UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN JWN, INVZ, CZR, CENX, ORCL HOW TO PUT YOUR CASH TO WORK DOES SVIX ADDING VIX OPTIONS INTO ITS HOLDINGS MAKE YOU MORE OR

Dec 11, 2023 • 57:10

The Option Block 1245: Is This The Worst Trade Of The Year?

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL KVUE, GOOG CRAZY EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN GME, DG UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN MET, GME, NKLA WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AN

Dec 7, 2023 • 1:01:08

The Option Block 1244: Rhythm, Blues and Terrible Call Buys

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THEIR MEMORIES OF THE HONKY TONK MAN THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS - THE RUSSELL 2000 IS THE STAR OF THE SHOW TODAY MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCL UBER, MARA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PLAY, OLLI, DG, LULU UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BBWI, PLTK, CLB, COUR WHEN TO ACT AND WHEN TO WAIT TO ACT

Dec 4, 2023 • 1:00:16

OB 1243: Beeps, Boops and Dead Eagles

On this episode Mark, Uncle Mike, The Rock Lobster and The Flowmaster gather together to discuss: What's trading in the world of options and volatility? Crazy earnings volatility in CRM, SNOW and more.  Unusual options activity in: CCL, CVE, ARRY and more Is the Fed's 2% inflation target insane or just right? What you should watch out for in the markets this weekend.  And much more...

Nov 30, 2023 • 1:01:11

The Option Block 1242: Options Survivors

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: JJ KINAHAN, IG GROUP ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND JJ BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS WMT MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCL SHOP EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CRM, DELL, ULTA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN T, BAC, VOD, DDD A BASIC STRATEGY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF LOWER VOLATILITY WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK A

Nov 27, 2023 • 1:02:38

The Option Block 1241: An Infamous Gobbledy Gooker Holiday Market

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE  BREAK DOWN: THE GOBBLEDY GOOKER IN WRESTLING THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS IN MARA, NVDA, MSFT EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ZM, BBY, DKS, NVDA, DE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GGAL, HUN, FTCH MARKET ORDERS WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE THIS EPISODE OF

Nov 20, 2023 • 1:00:58

The Option Block 1240: Party Like It's 1999

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL CSCO EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CSCO, WMT, BABA, M, AMAT, BJ, ZM, BBY UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GGAL, SSRM, CHS WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK

Nov 16, 2023 • 1:02:06

The Option Block 1239: The Perils of Pattern Day Trading

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: SCOTT SHERIDAN, TASTYTRADE BROKERAGE ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND SCOTT BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN STNE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CNK, XP, DLO THEIR THOUGHTS ON 0DTE OPTIONS THE CONTENTIOUS PATTERN DAY TRADING RULE WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Nov 13, 2023 • 1:05:14

The Option Block 1238: Live from the Cboe

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND THE FLOW MASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MARA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DIS, DNUT, TWLO, YETI, LYFT, STNE, TGT, WMT UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BMBL, SPR, AMBC, GEN HOW ARE YOU USING 0DTE IN YOUR TRADING WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND A

Nov 9, 2023 • 1:03:20

The Option Block 1237: The Most Wonderful Options Traders

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: WRESTLING GREAT MR. WONDERFUL'S CAREER THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS LAST WEEK'S VIOLENT BOND MARKET RALLY MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL UBER, PLTR  EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN RIVN, TKO, WBD, DIS, AMC, LYFT, YETI UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ACVA, CNK, VTNR, GEN DOING YOUR HOMEWORK

Nov 6, 2023 • 59:44

The Option Block 1236: Boulevard of Broken Trades

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL ROKU, AAPL OCTOBER OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FROM OCC UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CVE, ROKU, TOST WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AN

Nov 2, 2023 • 58:09

The Option Block 1235: The Pink and Black Options Attack

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: WRESTLING GREAT JIM ANVIL'S CAREER THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL F, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN MCD, BP, CAT, MTCH, CVS, ABNB, DASH, EA, ROKU, QCOM, CROX, DUK, MRNA, PTLO, SBUX, AAPL, DKNG UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ETRN, TOST, F THE IMPORTANCE O

Oct 30, 2023 • 59:40

The Option Block 1234: A Blood-Red Market

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN META, IBM, LUV, AMZN UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN INVZ, ACAD, NNDM, STNE DO 0DTE OPTIONS INCREASE INTRADAY VOLATILITY WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR

Oct 26, 2023 • 1:01:30

The Option Block 1233: Stone Cold Options Trading

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MSFT EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN GE, GM, KO, VZ, GOOG, GOOGL, MSFT, BA, IBM, META, LUV, AMZN, F, INTC UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN JETS, NNDM, BLMN SAFER WAY TO PLAY BONDS DO 0DTE OPTIONS INCREASE INTRADAY VOLATILITY WHAT’S

Oct 23, 2023 • 57:35

The Option Block 1232: Put Bombers, Mystery Call Paloozas and RMC Updates

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL VIX, VOLATILITY, IMPACT FROM CONFLICT IN MIDDLE EAST ETFS IMPACT ON MUTUAL FUNDS TAKEAWAYS, SURPRISES & INTERESTING PRESENTATIONS FROM RMC 2023 MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL TSLA

Oct 19, 2023 • 1:03:14

The Option Block 1231: Million Dollar Surprises

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: IT'S A MILLION DOLLAR MAN KIND OF DAY THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL NVDA, NFLX MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BAC, JNJ, AMX, UAL, ABT, ALLY, NFLX, TSLA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CMCSA, APO, PLTR TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT TAX HARVESTING WHAT’S ON OUR

Oct 16, 2023 • 58:56

The Option Block 1230: Crappy Fills in Garbage Stocks

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL AAPL, VIX MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL AMZN UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN TUP, AGNC, PFE WHAT IS YOUR PREFERRED VOLATILITY ETP WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEK

Oct 12, 2023 • 1:00:17

The Option Block 1229: When Uncle Mike is Away the All Stars will Play

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT ON THIS EPISODE MARK AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE GUEST REFEREE FOR WRESTLEMANIA 2 THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL XLE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MSFT, AMC EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PEP, DPZ, WBA, C, JPM UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN MDLZ, TPX, FL WILL OATLY HIT $5 OR $0 FIRST WHAT'S THE LATEST ON SPIKES WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Oct 9, 2023 • 55:20

The Option Block 1228: As the Worm Turns

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL XLK MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL META SEPTEMBER OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FROM OCC EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN LEVI UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN MNST, WY THE NEWLY LAUNCHED CBOE S&p 500 D

Oct 5, 2023 • 1:03:22

The Option Block 1227: Battle of the Options Mid-Carders

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THEIR MEMORIES TITO SANTANA - KING OF THE RING THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL RIVN UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN MU, INFY, NTRA BUILDING YOUR OWN BONDS COLLAR WHERE THEY ARE COMFORTABLE BUYING INTO OR BUYING MORE SPX RIGHT NOW OUR SEPTEMBER PRO TRADI

Oct 2, 2023 • 59:40

The Option Block 1226: Sizable Secret Call Spreads

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL GOOGL, MU, AMZN EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN NKE UNDER THE RADAR FLEX TRADES IN SOFI MU ONE DAY SWING FOR THE FENCES UNUSUAL SHLS CALL LOVE WHERE ARE YOU COMFOR

Sep 28, 2023 • 1:02:34

The Option Block 1225: Uranium Explosion and the Resurgence of the Collar

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THEIR MEMORIES OF JUNKYARD DOG THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL CHPT, MPW EARNINGS SEASON RESULTS INCL COST, MU UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SYF, MASI, UUUU THE RESURGENCE OF THE COLLAR WHERE ARE YOU COMFORTABLE BUYING INTO OR BUYING MORE SPX RIGHT NO

Sep 25, 2023 • 56:36

The Option Block 1224: Fed Week Shenanigans and Ridiculous Call Spreads

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL PLTR UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SFM, KWEB, DKNG WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE TRADE OF THE DAY INSIGHTS NEWSLET

Sep 21, 2023 • 1:01:59

The Option Block 1223: Pizza Puts and Vertical Spreads

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THEIR MEMORIES OF RICKY THE DRAGON STEAMBOAT THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL GOOGL, NKLA EARNINGS SEASON RESULTS INCL FDX, KBH, DRI UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NTR, PZZA, SOVO TIPS AND TRICKS FOR TRADING VERTICAL SPREADS WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE

Sep 18, 2023 • 1:04:50

The Option Block 1222: 0DTE Lottery Tickets and ETF Surprises

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL AMC UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BTU, RCL ARE 0DTE OPTIONS LIKE LOTTERY TICKETS THOUGHTS ON NEW 0DTE ETF IS THERE AN IDEAL TIME OF DAY TO TRADE OPTIONS WHA

Sep 14, 2023 • 59:35

The Option Block 1221: Dragons and Party Poopers

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THEIR MEMORIES OF RICKY THE DRAGON STEAMBOAT THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL DIS, APPL MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL KVUE, DIS, TSLA EARNINGS SEASON RESULTS INCL ORCL, ADBE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CGC, MCHP, CPRT REVISITING CALENDARS PRODUCT/MARKET/COMPLEX THAT SHOULD L

Sep 11, 2023 • 54:24

The Option Block 1220: Rubbing Elbows with Options Luminaries

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE BLACK-SCHOLES-MERTON 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT MIT  THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL PLTR UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AVTR, CLNE WOULD YOU RATHER BUY OTLY OR NKLA WHAT’S ON OUR

Sep 7, 2023 • 58:59

The Option Block 1219: Hidden 1 Lots and Other Surprises

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL AAPL, LULU, AMZN MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL SHOP EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN CRM, OLLI, LULU, GME AUGUST 2023 LOOKS TO BE 2ND BUSIEST MONTH ON RECORD UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY

Aug 31, 2023 • 1:01:58

The Option Block 1218: Death and Taxes

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: REMINISCING ABOUT 80'S WRESTLER MIKE ROTUNDA - IRS THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS  MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL BABA EARNINGS SEASON RESULTS INCL BBY, NIO, FIVE, OLLI, LULU UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN VTNR, NAAS, SABR THINGS YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK AT WHEN BETTING ON FOOTBALL THI

Aug 28, 2023 • 57:10

The Option Block 1217: Whipsaw Flow

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MSFT EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN FL, ATUS WHERE ARE YOU ALLOCATING THE MAJORITY OF YOUR PORTFOLIO WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE R

Aug 24, 2023 • 59:28

The Option Block 1216: Hardly A Ravishing Market

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THEIR THOUGHTS ON RAVISHING RICK RUDE THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS  MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL NKLA, KVUE, JNJ EARNINGS SEASON RESULTS INCL ZM, DKS, M, NVDA, MRVL, INTU UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BMBL, BAX, EMR WHEN AN ADJUSTMENT IS A LOSS WHERE YOU ARE ALLOCATING THE MAJ

Aug 21, 2023 • 58:52

The Option Block 1215: Locust Plagues and Sith Lords

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL META, PLTR, KVUE, AMC UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ONON, EOSE BREAKING DOWN THE CBOE WHITE PAPER "THE RISE OF SPX & 0DTE OPTIONS" WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR T

Aug 17, 2023 • 1:03:08

The Option Block 1214: Chips and Dips and Rhythm and Blues

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: HONKY TONK MAN THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS  MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL X, NVDA EARNINGS SEASON RESULTS INCL TGT, WMT UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN DASH, VOD, VALE IMPORTANCE OF PATIENCE IN TRADING WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Aug 14, 2023 • 58:14

The Option Block 1213: Balanced Precariously on the Edge of a Knife

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL VIX MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MSFT, F, DIS UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN JCPRI, S, DKNG IS THE MEME STOCK FRENZY BACK WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AN

Aug 10, 2023 • 58:20

The Option Block 1212: Summer is Slamming This Market

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: WWE SUMMERSLAM THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS  MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL AAPL EARNINGS SEASON RESULTS INCL BYND, PLTR, DUK, BMBL, RIVN, DIS UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CPRI, EXPE, SOFI SELLING PUTS VS. COVERED CALLS - WHICH IS BETTER ARE YOU TRADING VXX AGAIN OR HAVE YOU MO

Aug 8, 2023 • 57:47

The Option Block 1211: Surprise Downgrades and Crazy Tenders

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL VIX, FED MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL PYPL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN JETS, CHPT, JNJ, EXPE ARE YOU TRADING VXX AGAIN OR HAVE YOU MOVED ON TRADE OF THE DAY INSIGHTS NEWSLETTER -

Aug 3, 2023 • 1:02:14

The Option Block 1210: L.T. In A Lukewarm Bath

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: LAURENCE TAYLOR AND WRESTLEMANIA THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS  MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL NKLA, AAPL, AMC EARNINGS SEASON RESULTS INCL HOOD, UBER, AMD, EA, SBUX, WWE, QCOM, PYPL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SOFI, TPX TO EXERCISE OR NOT TO EXERCISE AN OPTION WHAT’S ON OUR RA

Jul 31, 2023 • 59:46

The Option Block 1209: Killing The Market With Rwandan Put Spreads

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL NIO UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GSM, MDT, SKIN, TUP, GT BUYING INTERESTING OPTIONS PAPER - NKLA, RIVN, KDP WEAPON OF CHOICE FOR CRYPTO OPTIONS EXPOSURE -

Jul 27, 2023 • 59:56

The Option Block 1208: Kidnapped at Birth and Other Shady Dealings...Wooo

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE WRESTLING GOAT RIC FLAIR THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS  MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL BABA, NIO, AMC EARNINGS SEASON RESULTS INCL DPZ, GOOG, GOOGL, VZ, T, KO, CMG, F UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AVTR, FHN, VZ, AMC CHRISTMAS IN JULY - SELLING STOCKS THAT HAVE LONG TERM CAPIT

Jul 24, 2023 • 58:12

The Option Block 1207: Timely Options Trades and the Battle of the Bonds

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: KEVIN NICHOLS, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, ANDREW, MIKE, AND KEVIN BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL CVNA, MSFT, NFLX, AAPL EARNINGS RESULTS IN JNJ, NFLX, AAL, IBM, TSLA, UAL, MSFT, GOOG, GOOGL, META UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NVDA, T, EVGO FAVORITE JAMES BOND ACTOR AND MOVIE WHA

Jul 20, 2023 • 1:02:13

The Option Block 1206: Transforming the Options Market

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: TRANSFORMERS/GI JOE CROSSOVER THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL DIS, PLTR EARNINGS SEASON REPORT FOR Q3 UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN T, EVGO WHAT ARE YOUR CHOICES IF YOUR COVERED CALL GOES UP TOO MUCH WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MU

Jul 17, 2023 • 1:00:04

The Option Block 1205: Killer Robots and the Death of Volatility

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: VINCE CICCO, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, ANDREW, MIKE, AND VINCE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL NKLA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN RIVN, XSP, UMC, NTRS WILL WE SEE LOWER VOLATILITY LEADING TO LOWER VOLUME IN THE 2ND HALF OF 2023 WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WE

Jul 13, 2023 • 1:02:06

The Option Block 1204: Slaughtering The Options Market

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL META, RIVN EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN HELE, DAL, PEP, C, JPM UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CLNE, BALL KNOCK OUT COLLARS WILL WE SEE A DARK PERIOD FOR THE OPTIONS MARKETS WITH LOWER VOLATILITY WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE RES

Jul 10, 2023 • 57:52

The Option Block 1203: Mid-Year Options Analysis and Exploding M-80s

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL SOFI, RIVN, MSFT, META UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN VFC, BMBL, CIM TIPS FOR DIVERSIFICATION FAVORITE FOURTH OF JULY FOOD WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST O

Jul 6, 2023 • 1:05:18

The Option Block 1202: Where There Is Smoke There Is Fire

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL SOFI EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN MU, NKE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AAPL, CCJ, LBTYA CONTRA EXERCISE ORDERS VS. 0 DTE OPTIONS WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST

Jun 29, 2023 • 1:03:08

The Option Block 1201: Mercenary Armies and Macho Men

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL LCID, CCL, NVDA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN WBA, MU, NKE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AGNC, BAX, CS VERTICAL TRADING WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Jun 26, 2023 • 1:01:18

The Option Block 1200: Dancing In Flowers With Tinfoil Hats

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL INTC UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN EURN, MUFG, TTWO WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Jun 22, 2023 • 1:03:33

The Option Block 1199: Predators, Pizza Spreads and an Eye of Sauron Palooza

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND THE FLOW MASTER: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS 0DTE STRADDLE PRE FED  MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL INTC, NIO, MSFT EARNINGS VOLATILITY UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GT, VALE, DPZ, JETS, NKLA, RIDE ARE YOU STILL SELLING COVERED CALLS IN THIS ENVIRONMENT WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKE

Jun 15, 2023 • 1:01:12

The Option Block 1198: Iron Sheik, Skeletor and Active Hedging

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL AAPL, CCL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ORCL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CCL, IVZ, MAT ACTIVE VERSUS PASSIVE HEDGING WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Jun 12, 2023 • 58:09

The Option Block 1197: Remember When VIX Hit 83?

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL CVNA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN GME, DOCU UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN VIX, FRO, GRAB WILL THE SPX/SPY CLOSE POSITIVE ON THE YEAR WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE R

Jun 8, 2023 • 1:01:32

The Option Block 1196: The Super Sexy 7

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL COIN, AMD, SOFI, PLTR, NVDA OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FOR MAY FROM OPTIONS CLEARING CORPORATION UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN EVLV, INDI, BE THE JOY OF CASH WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Jun 5, 2023 • 1:01:31

The Option Block 1195: We Welcome Our Robot Overlords

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL PLTR, NVDA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DG, CHWY, CRM, JWN UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BBAI, JWN, CHWY EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT AI WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE

Jun 1, 2023 • 1:01:00

The Option Block 1194: AI Madness Sweeps the Nation

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE LIVE FROM THE CBOE TRADING FLOOR, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL NVDA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN NVDA, DLTR, BBY, BURL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CPNG, DLTR, LL HAS THE LAUNCH OF 0DTE TRADI

May 25, 2023 • 1:02:50

The Option Block 1193: WTF is ....The Dragon?

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL NVDA, PLTR, AMD EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ZM, DKS, INTU, NVDA, SNOW, BBY, BURL, COST UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN IVZ, OPEN, OLPX ACTIVELY MANAGED MUTUAL FUNDS  WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

May 22, 2023 • 57:23

The Option Block 1192: Is it Time to Buy Tech Volatility?

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MSFT, NVDA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN TGT, STNE, BABA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN LBTYA, RYAM, PLTR, GOLD WHERE ARE YOU ALLOCATING THE MAJORITY OF YOUR PORTFOL

May 18, 2023 • 1:04:10

The Option Block #1191: Sleep-Deprived Options Trading

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BKI, REAL, RHI SELLING A PUT SPREAD OFF OF A DIP WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

May 15, 2023 • 59:48

The Option Block 1190: A Deceptively-Sleepy Market

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL DIS UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ARAV, FRG WHERE ARE YOU ALLOCATING THE MAJORITY OF YOUR PORTFOLIO WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

May 11, 2023 • 1:00:14

The Option Block 1189: The Mega Options Powers

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MSFT, SHOP, AMD EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN SIX, PYPL, DUK, ABNB, EA, RIVN, RBLX, BYND, DIS UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CVNA, HEAR, POOL WHAT TO DO IF YOUR COVERED CALL GOES IN THE MONEY WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF

May 8, 2023 • 57:03

The Option Block 1188: Option Pit Live 2023

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL UBER UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SHOP, HST OPTIONS AND TAXES WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

May 4, 2023 • 1:05:02

The Option Block 1187: Money Inc.

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL SOFI, NVDA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN UBER, AMD, F, MTCH, SBUX, CVS, WING, WWE, QCOM, MRNA, PTLO, AAPL, BMBL, COIN, DKNG, DASH UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ISEE, UBER, TAL WHEN DOES THE LONG TERM BECOME THE SHORT TERM WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

May 1, 2023 • 58:32

The Option Block 1186: State of the Options Industry from the Options Conference

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS HIGHLIGHTS FROM STATE OF THE OPTIONS INDUSTRY PRESENTATION MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CROX, META, LUV, ROKU UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CROX, CL, BGFV  IS THE SHORT-TERM MEASURE OF VOLATILITY USEFUL FOR TRADING WHAT’S

Apr 27, 2023 • 1:00:46

The Option Block 1185: Masters of the Options Universe

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL BBBY EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN GM, PEP, VZ, LUV UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN S, NYCB, PSTG SELLING GARBAGE - AND WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER DO IT WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Apr 24, 2023 • 56:09

The Option Block 1184: Strung Up On The Gibbet

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL BBBY, T UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CROX, HIMS, POOL  WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Apr 20, 2023 • 1:00:12

The Option Block 1183: Crushing The Options Market

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL SCHW, GOOGL, BAC EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN SCHW, BAC, JNJ, PG UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CVE, BOX, CDE  THE WONDERS AND JOYS OF THE 1256 CONTRACT WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Apr 17, 2023 • 1:00:09

The Option Block 1182: Gold Upside Frenzy and Dubious Tupperware Buywrites

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL DAL, MARA, META, NVDA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN TGTX, TUP, EGO  WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Apr 13, 2023 • 1:02:09

The Option Block 1181: Pro Winners, Technical Difficulties and Crazy Gold Calls

On this live episode from the "Southern Studio" the OB crew were beset by technical difficulties. But we still managed to put together a great episode for you touching on: Timeframe selection for your options trades Crazy upside palooza in gold calls March records for options volume and much more

Apr 10, 2023 • 55:41

The Option Block 1180: Synthetic Friday

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL GOOG, AAPL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CVNA, MU, CLF, EXK HOW DO YOU TRADE BUTTERFLIES DISCUSSING BITO, GRAYSCALE AND CRYPTO OPTIONS WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FO

Apr 6, 2023 • 1:02:40

The Option Block 1179: WWE Takeover and the Rise of Agent T

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS WWE AND ENDEAVOR SALE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL AMC UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CVNA, NYCB, AGI WHAT IS AN ENROLLED AGENT  WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Apr 3, 2023 • 59:53

The Option Block 1178: Chainsaws and Night Trading

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL META, INTC, NVDA, TSLA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CVNA, BTG, PM SETTINGS TO USE ON YOUR OWN BROKERAGE SCANS HOW TO TRADE XLF RIGHT NOW WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR

Mar 30, 2023 • 1:01:31

The Option Block 1177: Pity the Options Fools

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL FRC, BAC, TSLA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ATVI, OLPX, NRGV HORIZONTAL VS. VERTICAL SPREADS WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Mar 27, 2023 • 58:58

The Option Block 1176: Live from the Mothership

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL NFLX, SQ UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN OPEN, EQT, NGT, IAG FAVORITE OPTIONS STRATEGY TO LEG INTO STOCK POSITIONS AT LOWER PRICES HOW CLOSE SHOULD YOU LET THE

Mar 24, 2023 • 58:49

The Option Block 1175: Swiss Shocks and Sequence of Return Risk

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MSFT, AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ABR, BE, CS SEQUENCE OF RETURN RISK WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Mar 20, 2023 • 57:04

The Option Block 1174: Never Before in the History of the Show

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL CS UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN KBH, NLY, MAT THE MOST POPULAR SEARCHES ON TRADE ALERT WITH REGARDS TO SIVB, HOW ARE PUTS EXERCISED WHEN THE UNDERLYING HAS

Mar 17, 2023 • 1:03:54

The Option Block 1173: Holy Crap

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL AAPL MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MARA, C, COIN, SCHW EARNINGS VOLATILITY UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN MQ, GT HAVING A PLAN IN PLACE IN CASE SOMETHING HAPPENS - A GARBAGE PUT SPREAD HEDGE WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH

Mar 13, 2023 • 1:01:43

The Option Block 1172: Unleashing Chat GPT on the Options Market

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL SIVB MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BJ, ULTA, ORCL, GPS, FIVE, DG UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN TAP, XP, ARCC WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK

Mar 9, 2023 • 1:02:11

The Option Block 1171: Country Boys Don't Sweat Short Premium

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MSFT, AMC, SNAP EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DOCU, GPS, ULTA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN KKR, EMR, AIRS WHAT IS A BACKDOOR OPTION TO A ROTH IRA WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Mar 6, 2023 • 1:01:05

The Option Block 1170: Rise of the Options Resistance

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL SNOW, CRM EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN SNOW, FNKO, PTLO, SIX UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN HEAR, BILI, NRGV WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEN

Mar 2, 2023 • 1:00:05

The Option Block 1169: Giving a DDT to the Options Market

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL FSR EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN LI, ZM, TGT, RIVN, SNOW, BBY, PTLO UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SLB, KKR, RLX  SELLING AT THE MONEY COVERED CALL VS SELLING AN AT THE MONEY PUT WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AN

Feb 27, 2023 • 1:01:01

The Option Block 1168: Long and Wrong

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MSFT, NFLX EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN NVDA, PZZA, BMBL, DISH, BABA, ETSY, BKNG, INTU, SQ, WBD, FNKO UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CAG, LNG, SNY WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Feb 23, 2023 • 56:43

The Option Block 1167: Beware the Eye of Sauron

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL COIN, ROKU EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ROKU, CSCO, CROX, AMAT, DASH, DKNG, DE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CAG, FIVN, TRU WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE

Feb 17, 2023 • 59:22

The Option Block 1166: Left Holding The Bag

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL AMC, BBBY EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CHKP, MNDY, ABNB, GDDY, RBLX, ROKU, CROX, AMAT, DASH, DKNG UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AJRD, TRU, RL WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Feb 13, 2023 • 56:02

The Option Block 1165: Dragged Back Down To Earth

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL BBBY, META, DIS, GOOG, GOOGL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PEP, DUK, DIS, HOOD, LYFT, PYPL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN PINS, AIRS, PCT WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Feb 9, 2023 • 56:51

The Option Block 1164: The Revenge of Rambus

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL BBBY, META EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN TSN, ATVI, PINS, TTWO, UBER, UA, DIS, HOOD, DUK UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN RMBS, PINS, AMPY THE IMPORTANCE OF USING AN IRA TO YOUR ADVANTAGE WHEN TRADING OPTIONS WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR

Feb 6, 2023 • 58:53

The Option Block 1163: It's Getting Crazy Out There

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP  CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS            CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE FLOWMASTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL F, AAPL, AMZN OPTIONS VOLUME IN JANUARY-3RD HIGHEST ON RECORD EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN META, AAPL, AMZN, F, GOOGL, SBUX, WWE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTI

Feb 3, 2023 • 1:03:55

The Option Block 1162: Let's Get Ready To Rumble

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL CVNA, SOFI EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN MCD, PFE, SPOT, UPS, AMD, EA, MTCH, SNAP, PTON, META, AAPL, AMZN UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BB, UPS, POOL RISK REVERSALS AND SYNTHETIC RISK REVERSALS WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST

Jan 30, 2023 • 59:04

The Option Block 1161: Scary Numbers and Perilous Freezes

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL META, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN TSLA, IBM, MA, AAL, WOLF, INTC, V, AXP, CVX, AGNC UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ACI, PHG, KNX IS THE 0 DTE TREND HERE TO STAY WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THIS WEEKE

Jan 26, 2023 • 1:01:11

The Option Block 1160: Overbought Territory?

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL NFLX, AMC EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BKR, GE, JNJ, MSFT, BA, T, IBM, TSLA, AAL, LUV, INTC UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GE, RIO, RLX USING OPTIONS TO HELP WITH LONG TERM MONEY AND SOCIAL SECURITY WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE

Jan 23, 2023 • 56:48

The Option Block 1159: A Rare Moment of Optimism...So Sell Everything!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL AMC, BBBY MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING PG, AA, NFLX, ALLY UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN PACB, NEWR, NEOG DON'T LOSE SIGHT OF YOUR INITIAL OBJECTIVES WHEN YOU RESET YOUR TRADING ACCOUNT IN THE NEW YEAR WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF T

Jan 19, 2023 • 1:00:39

The Option Block 1158: CPI Rally, Earnings Madness and a Dose of Levity

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL AMC, MSFT MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING KBH, TSM, INFY, BAC, C, JPM, UAL, AA, NFLX UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN KBH, RKT, LILAK WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Jan 12, 2023 • 55:26

The Option Block 1157: Sgt. Slaughter for the Win

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE WINNER OF THE 2022 '80s WRESTLING GAME WITH AN EXCLUSIVE SARGENT SLAUGHTER FIGURE AWARD THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING MARA, TWTR UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN RL, TTE, KBH WHAT IS UNCLE MIKE'S LINE IN THE SAND WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE RE

Jan 9, 2023 • 58:02

OB 1156: Kicking Off The New Year With Style

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS 2022 RECORD SETTING OPTIONS VOLUME GOOGLE TRENDS IN OPTIONS TRADING MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING SI, BBBY UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NTNX, AEO, GRPN WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Jan 5, 2023 • 58:38

The Option Block 1155: 2022 Year-End Holiday Episode

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING F, NFLX, AAPL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ARCC, AA, PINS, DOCU WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Dec 29, 2022 • 55:27

The Option Block 1154: Carnage, Blood and REIT Put Delights

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL MU, AMC, AAPL, TSLA MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING NKE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ARCC, EPR, DB WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Dec 22, 2022 • 1:00:12

OB 1153: The Holiday Selloff Continues

On this episode, Mark, Uncle Mike and The Greasy Meatball explore: Current market activity in SPX, VIX, UVXY and more.  Unusual activity in NLY, KMX and INFY How to short a stock and harvest premium. Pick your poison - AMZN, AAPL, TSLA or META and much more

Dec 19, 2022 • 57:48

OB 1152: Vol Don't Care About Your Selloff

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL SPX, VIX MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING SNAP,  MSFT, NVDA, AAPL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NRG, TAL, HBAN THE OPTIONS STRATEGY USED THE MOST IN 2022 WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Dec 15, 2022 • 1:00:59

OB 1151: Funky Risk Reversals

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING NFLX, WBD UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GSK, UBS, AXTA SELLING A PUT TO GET INTO THE MARKET WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Dec 12, 2022 • 56:01

OB 1150: Options Flow, SPX Dailies and Good Goodies

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP GUEST HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE FLOWMASTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CHWY, COST, LULU, ORCL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY CWH, KDP, UNIT WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Dec 8, 2022 • 1:01:35

OB 1149: Nobody Likes REITS

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING MSFT, BABATLRY, NIO, NVDA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PLAY, GME, COST UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ARI, ACRE, VIPS WHAT IS A 1256 CONTRACT WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Dec 5, 2022 • 54:35

OB 1148: Scurvy, Rickets and Realized Volatility

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING MSFT, BABA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN FIVE, DG, OKTA, SMAR UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CWH, SAVE LOOKING AT OI IN AVAYA WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Dec 1, 2022 • 1:00:23

OB 1147: Medleys, Options and Cowardly Skullduggery

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING MSFT, APPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN INTU, BBW, CRM, FIVE, SNOW, BIG, DG, MRVL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN FSLR, CRDO, CWH WHAT YOU CAN DO IN TERMS OF HEDGING WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH M

Nov 28, 2022 • 59:31

OB 1146: Options Hoooooo!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING DKNG, PBR, DIS, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DKNG, PBR, DIS, TSLA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN TPG, SID, PTEN WHAT QUALIFIES FOR A WASH SALE WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Nov 21, 2022 • 58:16

OB 1145: Cursing in Tinfoil Hats

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING NFLX EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN M, BABA, BJ, NVDA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN YMM, TPG, SID WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Nov 17, 2022 • 1:00:20

OB 1144: Ratio Stupids and Thousands Of Lottery Tickets

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DNUT, WMT, LOW, TGT, CSCO, NVDA, BABA, KSS, M, AMAT, ZM UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SIRI, WMT, CYH IRON CONDOR STRATEGIES WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Nov 14, 2022 • 57:37

OB 1143: What A Difference A Day Makes

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING DIS, NVDA, AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN SIX, NIO, BYND, RBLX UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AGNC, CVNA, KBH WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Nov 11, 2022 • 58:54

The Option Block 1142: Red VIX Candles, French Canadian Strong Men And a T-Rex

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING MSFT, PLTR UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN TREX, LPX, CRON THE GARBAGE PUT SPREAD AND HOW TO SELL IT IN THIS MARKETPLACE WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Nov 7, 2022 • 59:54

OB 1141: Aggressive Down Pop

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS FED SPOOKAGE TAKING BACK SOME OF THE GAINS FROM OCTOBER OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FOR OCTOBER FROM OCC MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING GOOGL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN HRB, GRAB, ATUS WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Nov 3, 2022 • 58:13

OB 1140: Time To Get Spooky

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING TLRY EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ON, XPO, HWM, UBER, EA, CVS, FUN, GOOS, HOOD, QCOM, ROKU, WWE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NKLA, FAST, WDC, NU WOULD YOU RATHER BUY META OR AMZN WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Oct 31, 2022 • 57:44

OB 1139: META Screws The Pooch

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING F, META EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN META, SHOP, LUV, F, AAPL, AMZN UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SHOP, RVLV, HST STOCK SUBSTITUTION STRATEGIES WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THE WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Oct 27, 2022 • 57:45

OB 1138: The Options Hart Attack

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING NIO, PBR EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN GE, GOOGL, MSFT, SPOT, F, META, LUV, MCD, AAPL, AMZN UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN HDB, SNAP, AXL WHAT IS SKEW AND WHY DOES IT EXIST WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND

Oct 24, 2022 • 56:03

OB 1137: A Day of Umbrage and Outrage!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING META, SNAP EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN TSLA, T, IBM, AA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ERIC, JOBY, OSPN CALL SPREADS AND RATIO CALL SPREADS WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Oct 20, 2022 • 59:26

OB 1136: The Lost Boys of the Options Market

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING LAZR, RBLX EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BAC, SCHW, JNJ, NFLX, UAL, ALLY, TSLA, AAL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ERIC, GOOS WHAT IS IMPLIED VOLATILITY? WHAT DOES IT MEAN? WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND

Oct 17, 2022 • 53:36

OB 1135: Massive CPI Swings Can't Scare the Hiccups Away!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS THE CPI REPORT MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AMC, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN WBA, DAL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN FRO, UPWK IS IT TOO LATE TO BUY PUTS IN SPY NOW WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Oct 13, 2022 • 58:49

OB 1134: Mr. Perfect And Calendar Spreads

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING NKLA, TWITR, F, AMZN, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PEP, WBA, JPM, PNC, BAC UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BEN, FAST, HOOD HOW TO USE CALENDAR SPREADS WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Oct 10, 2022 • 57:46

OB 1133: Crazy Biotechs and Adult Happy Meals

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING TSLA SEPTEMBER OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FROM OCC EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN MKC, STZ, CAG UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SYF, WDC, TCDA HAVE YOU GOTTEN A MCDONALDS ADULT HAPPY MEAL YET WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF

Oct 6, 2022 • 59:18

OB 1132: Market Breaks Free from the Dreaded Camel Clutch

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING LAZR, META, TSLA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN EQNR, LBTYK, HRB SHOULD YOU DO A CALL BUTTERFLY TRADE WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Oct 3, 2022 • 55:50

The Option Block 1131: Deeply Cynical 1x2s

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AGNC, NVDA, AMD, AMZN, AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN KMX, MU, NKE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AGNC, VRM WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Sep 29, 2022 • 1:01:13

The Option Block 1130: Natural Disasters Shock The Market

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING MSFT, GOOGL, META EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN MU, JBL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AGNC, GERN, AXL THE JOYS OF SYNTHETICS WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Sep 26, 2022 • 55:41

The Option Block 1129: Ranting and Raving

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING LAZR EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DRI, KBH, MANU, COST, FDX UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN DASH, RWT, HOOD WHEN DO YOU SELL YOUR HEDGE WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Sep 22, 2022 • 59:32

OB 1128: The Options Rockers

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING META, VALE, TSLA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SLB, GOOS, INVZ IS THE IRON CONDOR MAKING A COMEBACK BROKERS THAT ALLOW COMPLEX OPTIONS TRADING WITHOUT A MARGIN ACCOUNT WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Sep 19, 2022 • 54:58

OB 1127: This Market is Built for Crazy People

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING META, CHPT, SBUX, APPL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GRAB, PCVX WHEN DID YOU START TRADING OPTIONS WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Sep 15, 2022 • 59:51

OB 1126: Smells Like Cheaters

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ORCL, ADBE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ATUS, CPRI, PACK OPTIONS TRADERS, CALENDARS, VOLQ, WHAT WE ARE TRADING WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Sep 12, 2022 • 58:40

The Option Block 1125: The Options Electricians

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PLAY, GME, KR, ORCL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN MET, IMRA, PTEN THE MYSTERIES OF RATIO PUT SPREADS WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Sep 8, 2022 • 1:00:33

The Option Block 1124: It's the Fed's World

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING GOOGL, AMD, NVDA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN FIVE, OLLI, GME UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AIG, OLLI, NU WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Sep 2, 2022 • 1:02:10

The Option Block 1123: High-Flying Options Mavericks

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING CCJ, PDD, BBBY, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PDD, BBY, BIG, CHWY, FIVE, OLLI, LULU UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ELY, KSS, PCT HOW TO DO A 1X2 RATIO SPREAD WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Aug 29, 2022 • 59:51

The Option Block 1122: Crazy 1x2 Put Spread Time!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING MMM, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN SNOW, NVDA, DLTR, DG, BOX, DELL, MRVL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN PBR, MET, GPS THE CBOE IMPLIED CORRELATION INDICES WHAT OPTIONS TRADERS ARE OUR LISTENERS USING IN THEIR PORTFOL

Aug 25, 2022 • 1:00:18

Best of TCR: The Inaugural Episode

What better way to celebrate the options "Day of Days" than to look back on the inaugural episode of The Crypto Rundown? Enjoy!

Aug 22, 2022 • 45:42

The Option Block 1121: Celebrating the Greatest Options Holiday of All

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING CLAR EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ZOOM, DKS, INTU, BOX, NVDA, PTON UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN LNG, EAT, FRGE SELLING A CALL SPREAD AGAINST A STOCK WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Aug 22, 2022 • 1:02:08

The Option Block 1120: Tormenting Tosaw with CSCO

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS LOOKING AT VIX, SPX MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING GOOGL, META EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CSCO, AMAT, STNE, DE, FL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CSCO, TECK, KSS WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Aug 18, 2022 • 56:09

The Option Block 1119: We Love This Show!!!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING DIS, SNAP EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN HD, WMT, DNUT, TGT, STNE, FL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN RVLV, YETI KNOCKOUT COLLARS WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Aug 15, 2022 • 1:01:38

The Option Block 1118: One Word...Plastics!

On this episode,  Mark, The Rock Lobster and Uncle Mike break down: Current options market activity current volatility levels current market valuation levels A crazy Iron Condor in Disney Plus some crazy plastics paper and much more...

Aug 11, 2022 • 58:54

The Option Block 1117: Revenge of the Meme Stocks

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING F, META, PLTR, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ELAN, DINO, RBLX, WYNN, JACK, BMBL, DIS, GOOS, SIX UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN VRM, NU, BKR GETTING NAKED WITH SHORT STRADDLES WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Aug 8, 2022 • 58:48

The Option Block 1116: The Road to Mixed Metaphors

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: BRIAN OVERBY, ALLY IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE OPTIONS GUY FROM ALLY BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING HOOD, COIN EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CROX, RVLV, EBAY, NRG, PZZA, SHAK, LLY, DUK, BABA, PTLO UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN WBD, CDEV, RVLV THE MYSTERIES OF LONG STRADDLES WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WE

Aug 4, 2022 • 1:02:20

The Option Block 1115: The Punic Wars and the Princess Bride

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING F EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ATVI, UBER, ABNB, AMD, SBUX, CVS, MRNA, BABA, CROX, DUK, AMC UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SAP, YUMC, PTEN WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Aug 1, 2022 • 55:17

The Option Block 1114: The Emperor Has No Clothes

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING META EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN LUV, F, ETSY, META, AAPL, AMZN, INTC, CBOE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CSTM, PACK, SO SHOULD NEW TRADERS TRADE MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS WITH DIFFERENT FIRMS WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST O

Jul 28, 2022 • 1:00:42

The Option Block 1113: Crypto In the Cookies

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING F, SNAP EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN MCD, GOOGL, MSFT, BA, F, ETSY, META, LUV, APPL, AMZN UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN MSFT, PHG, PPL, REV SELLING A STRADDLE WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Jul 25, 2022 • 58:07

The Option Block 1112: Crypto Is Like An Ice Cube In The Refrigerator

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN T, TSLA, UAL, AAL, SNAP, TWTR UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SNAP, TPTX, SOXL ARE YOU BUYING BACK INTO EQUITIES AND CRYPTO OR IS THERE MORE BLOOD TO COME WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST

Jul 21, 2022 • 55:53

The Option Block 1111: Trading With the Pelosis

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING MARA, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN GS, BAC, SCHW, SYF, IBM, ALLY, JNJ, NFLX, IBKR, TSLA, UAL, AAL, T, SNAP, TWTR UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN RIO, GOOS, SOXL WHAT IS A STRADDLE AND HOW CAN IT BE USED WHAT'S ON OUR

Jul 18, 2022 • 56:41

The Option Block 1110: Covid Fever Dreams

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING GOEV, AAPL MID-YEAR GOOGLE TRENDS DATA IN OPTIONS TRADING EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN JPM, MS, C, BAC, ALLY, JNJ, TSLA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ERIC, RIO, CSTM WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKE

Jul 14, 2022 • 58:21

The Option Block 1109: The Covid Blues

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING TWTR, AMZN MID-YEAR GOOGLE TRENDS DATA IN OPTIONS TRADING, VIX EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PEP, DAL, JPM, C, BAC UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ERIC, CFRX, TS SELLING A PUT SPREAD WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE

Jul 11, 2022 • 55:53

The Option Block 1108: Mid-Year Options Update

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING CHPT, TSLA OCC JUNE OPTIONS VOLUME MID-YEAR OPTIONS UPDATE EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN HELE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN FSK, CSTM, ARES HOW TO USE VERTICAL PUT SPREADS WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Jul 7, 2022 • 55:36

The Option Block 1107: Volatility and the Nuances of Clam Piracy

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN MU, WBA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN TRIP, CGC, HTZ WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Jun 30, 2022 • 1:00:32

The Option Block 1106: The Gall of It All

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITIY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING CHPT EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN NKE, WBA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN FSK, RVLV, WOW A SHORT CALL SPREAD WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Jun 27, 2022 • 59:17

The Option Block 1105: A Day of Conundrums

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING VRM, TSLA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN RDFN, ZEV, REV WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Jun 24, 2022 • 58:58

The Option Block 1104: Spitting Into The Hurricane

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN KR, ADBE, DRI, FDX UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN IMAX, HEAR, AMWL WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Jun 16, 2022 • 57:04

The Option Block 1103: Catching A Bloody Knife

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING AAL, CHPT, AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ORCL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GOGO, AGL, IMAX GARBAGE PUT SPREADS WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Jun 13, 2022 • 59:11

The Option Block 1102: You Can Never Have Too Much Brazil!!!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING IMPP, META EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN NIO, FIVE, PAGS, ORCL, DOCU UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BBD, ITUB, PTEN WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Jun 9, 2022 • 1:00:13

The Option Block 1101: The American Options Dream

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING DIDI CBOE OPENS NEW TRADING FLOOR TODAY UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN K, AI, ETRN VERTICAL CALL SPREADS WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Jun 6, 2022 • 59:31

The Option Block 1100: Maverick vs. Empire vs. Godfather vs. VVIX

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING GME EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CHWY, DLTH, LULU MAY OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FROM OCC UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN PK, STWD, PAAS WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THE WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Jun 2, 2022 • 1:02:57

OB 1099: BITO Breakdown, SNAP Saga and the Death of VVIX

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING SNAP, NKLA, AMC EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BABA, M, SNOW, NVDA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN IMAX, AMC BITO OPTIONS VOLUME WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THE WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

May 26, 2022 • 1:00:14

OB 1098: The Ravishing Options Market

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING CHPT, AMD EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN XPEV, BBY, INTU, DKS, NVDA, SNOW, BABA, MRVL, BIG UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN DB, GOOS, PM BUYING A PUT OPTION WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

May 23, 2022 • 58:47

OB 1097: A Crazy Day in VIX, SPY, TGT, GOOS and More

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING LCID, NVDA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CSCO, BJ, DE, FL, AMAT, BBY UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CS, TGT, GOOS WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

May 19, 2022 • 59:52

The Option Block 1096: Rocking and Rolling In the Options Market

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING OXY, MSFT, FB, AMC, AMD, AAPL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN PTEN, CS, MOMO STRIKE PRICE SELECTION FOR SHORT PUTS WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

May 16, 2022 • 57:30

The Option Block 1095: When the Cat Is Away the Mice Will Play

GUEST HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE UNCLE MIKE AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS VIX AND VOLATILITY IN THE MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING DIS, COIN, TWTR, TSLA, AMC, AAPL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CIM, MFA, AON, AMC HOW TO USE YOUR BUTTERFLIES APPROPRIATELY WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

May 13, 2022 • 1:01:36

OB 1094: The Gorgeous Ladies of Options Trading

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DIS, PLTR, EA, DNUT, YETI, BMBL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AXP, GOOS, VST IN THE MONEY PUTS STRATEGIES WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

May 9, 2022 • 58:36

OB 1093: OB 1093: Sailing the Blood Red Tide

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PTLO, DASH, WWE, YELP, DKNG OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FOR APRIL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ICPT, VOD TAX ISSUES WITH OPTION SPREADS WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

May 5, 2022 • 59:33

OB 1092: Animals of the Options Market

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING F, AMZN, FB EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN MTCH, LYFT, AMD, SBUX, MRNA, EBAY, DASH, WWE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN JNPR, NRZ, TDOC DETERMINING YOUR LEVEL OF LEVERAGE WHEN TRADING WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK A

May 2, 2022 • 58:55

OB 1091: The Taint of the Roach Motel

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING PYPL, AMC, AMD, F UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN JNPR, ALKS SPY VS. MINI SPX (XSP) WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Apr 28, 2022 • 1:01:20

OB 1090: The Bushwhackers vs. Captain and Tennille

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING F, MSFT, BAC, FB, NFLX, NVDA, APPL, TWTR EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ATVI, OTIS, KO, GE, JBLU, UBS, GOOG, GOOGL, MSFT, CME UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN JNPR, D HOW A DIVIDEND CAN IMPACT THE PRICE OF AN OPTION WHAT'S ON OUR R

Apr 25, 2022 • 1:00:19

OB 1089: Welcome to the Bacon Cast

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING TWTR, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN AAL, TSLA, T, UAL, SNAP, ATVI, VZ UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BHP, FCX, ETRN WHEN A PUT IS TOO EXPENSIVE WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Apr 21, 2022 • 57:01

OB 1088: The Ultimate Options Podcast

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING CHPT, TWTR EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BAC, SCHW, JNJ, IBKR, IBM, NFLX, TSLA, UAL, AAL, T, SNAP, OTIS UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AI, TEVA, LW WHAT ARE THE GREEKS WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Apr 18, 2022 • 52:54

OB 1087: The Gong Show

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING VERU, WFC, TWTR EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ALLY, C, MS, GS, PNC, BAC, JNJ, IBKR, IBM, NFLX UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN OEC, TWTR, WOW WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Apr 14, 2022 • 58:39

OB 1086: Easy Options Lovers

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING VERU, AMC, F, TWTR EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BBBY, DAL, JPM, ALLY, BAC, PNC, WFC UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN DB, WBD, TPR SELLING A COVERED CALL WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Apr 11, 2022 • 57:39

OB 1085: Kicking Cats and Slinging Options!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING FB, F, TWTR, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN STZ, LEVI, CAG, BBBY, DAL,JPM, ALLY, GS UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BCRX, KGC, ARCC VOLATILITY, XIV, AND SVIX HOW TO LISTEN TO THE LIVE STREAMS WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST

Apr 7, 2022 • 1:02:06

OB 1084: Stone Cold Options Traders

It's the day after Wrestlemania! So of course the "Texas Rattlesnake" himself will be joining the program today to help us break down the latest market developments, unusual options activity, options education, market previews and more! Why? Because The Option Block All-Star Panel said so!

Apr 4, 2022 • 59:11

OB 1083: Bask In the Glory of Tasty PTLO

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS PORTILLOS STOCK (AND THE FOOD) MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING AMC, AMD EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN WBA, PATH, LEVI, STZ UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN HEAR, FTI, OWL BEST OPPORTUNITIES FOR COVERED CALLS WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THIS

Mar 31, 2022 • 1:01:03

OB 1082: Slapping You in the Face...With Volatility!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS THE CONTINUED DRAMA WITH VXX AND BARCLAYS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING AMC, AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PLAY, LULU UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AMC, RCEL, TELL WHAT TO DO WHEN IN A LEVERAGED POSITION WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AN

Mar 28, 2022 • 1:01:09

OB 1081: Holy MOMO Batman

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING NIO, INTC, AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DRI, NIO, PLAY, CHWY, LULU, MU, WBA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN MOMO, CCEP, ELAN WHY WE DON'T SEE DERIVATIVE PLAYS LIKE WE DID THE OTHER DAY IN ZIM ANYMORE WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FO

Mar 24, 2022 • 1:00:35

The Option Block 1080: Chewing Bubble Gum and Kicking Butt

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING BBIG, ZIM UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN WARBY, YOU, OUST EXITING A LONG OPTION POSITION WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Mar 21, 2022 • 1:01:25

OB 1079: Riding Good Options to Oblivion

On this episode. the All-Star Panel discusses: Vol annihilation post-FED wasting tons of money on near-term march premium How to select your duration for covered calls and much more

Mar 17, 2022 • 59:13

OB 1078: The Razor's Edge

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT ON THIS EPISODE MARK AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING AMC, BAC EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BLDP, DOLE, DG, FDX, GME UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN POST, PRCH, AZEK WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Mar 14, 2022 • 57:50

OB 1077: Spooked By International Finance

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THESE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING F EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PTLO, ORCL, ULTA, GME, STNE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CS, DB, TECK WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THE WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Mar 10, 2022 • 59:05

OB 1076: Navigating These Rocky Options Markets

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN HOW THE UKRAINE INVASION HAS IMPACTED VOLATILITY IN THE MARKETS TODAY MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING BAC, OXY, CEI UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN FTI, RIG, ALGM A 1X2 RATIO SPREAD WITH PUTS STRATEGY WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Mar 7, 2022 • 58:11

OB 1075: King Philip's War

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN HOW THE UKRAINE INVASION HAS IMPACTED VOLATILITY IN THE MARKETS TODAY MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING FB OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FOR FEBRUARY FROM OCC UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN FTI, SIRI, AMGN WHAT HAPPENS TO A SHORT PUT IF THE ETF LIQUIDATES BEFORE EXPIRATION WHAT'S

Mar 3, 2022 • 1:00:41

OB 1074: A Red Dawn for The Options Markets

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN HOW THE UKRAINE INVASION HAS IMPACTED VOLATILITY IN THE MARKETS TODAY MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING AMC, PLTR, NVDA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ZM, TGT, AMC, BOX, SNOW, BBY, COST UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GFI, PAGS, DNA COVERED CALLS AS A HEDGE WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR T

Feb 28, 2022 • 57:19

OB 1073: And So It Begins...

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: HOW THE UKRAINE INVASION HAS IMPACTED VOLATILITY IN THE MARKETS TODAY MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING BAC, PLTR UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN TELL, THO, CNK IS THIS INVASION A BTFD OPPORTUNITY WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THE WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Feb 24, 2022 • 59:48

OB 1072: Love The Greek You've Got!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING PYPL, DASH, NVDA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN NVDA, PLTR, CSCO, CAKE, WMT, AMAT, ROKU, SHAK, DKING UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN THO, CNK, OWL IS THERE SUCH A THING AS TOO MUCH HEDGING WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THE WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Feb 17, 2022 • 1:01:37

OB 1071: The Heartbreak Kids

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING F, AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN WEBR, MAR, ABNB, RBLX, SHOP, WING, AMAT, DASH, CAKE, NVDA, PLTR, DKNG, WMT UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN WEBR, THO, PK IRA STRATEGIES WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Feb 14, 2022 • 1:00:14

OB 1070: CPI Cowboys!!!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING VALE, TWTR, DIS EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN MAT, DUK, DIS, UBER, TWTR OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS IN JANUARY FROM OCC UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN EOG, HLF, BE WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THE WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Feb 10, 2022 • 1:02:07

OB 1069: The Shysters Of The Options Market

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING SNAP, PTON EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN HAS, PFE, LYFT, PTON, DIS, MAT, DUK, UA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN COTY, APTS, ARCC A BACK DOOR ROTH IRA - TAX STRATEGY WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

Feb 7, 2022 • 54:31

OB 1068: Facebook Annihilation, Jake the Snake and More...

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING AAPL, FB EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN FB, SPOT, MRK, LLY, QCOM, AMZN, ATVI, F, SNAP, WWE, CBOE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN FB, SNAP, SNBR WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THE WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Feb 3, 2022 • 1:00:52

OB 1067: We Pity the Fools Who Don't Trade Options

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING TSLA, AAPL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN DNA, PAGS 1X2 RATIO REPAIR STRATEGIES WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE...

Jan 31, 2022 • 56:09

OB 1066: WTF

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE CONTINUED VOLATILE MARKET ACTIVITY THIS WEEK MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING INTC EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN HOOD, CAT UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SIRI, PRVB WHAT DETERMINES WHICH STOCKS HAVE WEEKLIES SELLING PUT STRATEGIES WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THE WEEKEN

Jan 27, 2022 • 1:03:13

OB 1065: Mayhem Is Afoot

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE CURRENT VOLATILE MARKET ACTIVITY MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING PLTR, F EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PHG, HAL, PETS, GE, JNJ, MSFT, ABT, BA, T, INTC, TSLA, AAPL, HOOD UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AMWL, COTY, CHEGG HOW TO ROLL YOUR PUT SPREADS IN VOLATILITY MARKETS WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR

Jan 24, 2022 • 59:16

OB 1064: Huge Meltdown Catalysts Floating About

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE MSFT DEAL TO ACQUIRE ATVI MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING SOFI, F EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN AA, AAL, UAL, NFLX, PPG, ALLY, IBM, HAL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SBH, ABCL, AMGN ITM CREDIT SPREADS IN SOFI WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THIS WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE...

Jan 20, 2022 • 1:01:47

OB 1063: Red Markets, Jiggy Volatility and Cobra Kai

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: GOOGLE TRENDS IN OPTIONS, OPTIONS TRADING, VOLATILITY, AND MORE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING BA, F EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN KBH, DAL, C, JPM, IBKR, GS UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NNOX, DLO, XPEV WHAT TO DO IF YOUR POSITION IS LOSING MONEY WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE...

Jan 13, 2022 • 55:55

OB 1062: The Options Bulldogs

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING ZNGA, F UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NNOX, DLO, XPEV SELLING PUTS ON A DAY LIKE TODAY WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE...

Jan 10, 2022 • 57:05

OB 1061: Record Breaking Options Volume and Top 10 Episodes of 2021

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT We look at the most active equity options for the day, we discuss OCC clearing record setting options contracts in 2021, we look at the top 10 Option Block episodes of 2021 and we discuss what's on our radar for the rest of the week.

Jan 6, 2022 • 58:49

OB 1060: 2022 Kickoff Show!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: TSLA TRADERS DONE FOR THE YEAR ON DAY 1 MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCLUDING WBA, BBBY UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NRG, ISEE, SNBR LINE IN THE SAND TRADES WHERE VIX WILL CLOSE AT THE END OF 2022 AND MUCH MORE...

Jan 3, 2022 • 59:47

OB 1059: Looking Back on the Insanity of 2021

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: TOP TRADES AND TRENDS OF THE YEAR MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS FOR YEAR INCLUDING APPL, F, TSLA, LCID, SNDL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY THIS YEAR IN F, STNE, DNN WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE NEW YEAR AND MUCH MORE...

Dec 30, 2021 • 58:33

OB 1058: The Lords of the Options Market

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING APPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CALM UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN FIVN, FLR, QDEL PUT DEBIT SPREADS ASSET ALLOCATION AND MUCH MORE...

Dec 28, 2021 • 58:39

OB 1057: Slinging Ice

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING F, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CALM UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ARCC, BLDP, CSTM PUT DEBIT SPREADS AND MUCH MORE...

Dec 23, 2021 • 56:08

OB 1056: The Repo Men of the Options Market

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CCL, MU, NKE, RAD, KMX UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BE, BLDP, YELP BUYING THE DIP VS. CATCHING A FALLING KNIFE WHETHER INTEREST IN MEME STOCKS HAS COOLED AND MUCH MORE...

Dec 20, 2021 • 57:44

OB 1055: The Death of VIX was Greatly Exaggerated

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MARKETS MIXED TO END THE WEEK MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ADBE, FDX, RIVN, RAD, NKE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN TECK, WEN, AES WHETHER RHO WILL BE A FACTOR IN 2022 MEME STOCKS AND TYPES OF SPREADS USED AT THE END OF THE DAY AND MUCH MORE...

Dec 16, 2021 • 1:02:14

OB 1054: The American Options Dream

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MARKETS BACK IN THE RED MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING PFE, FB, AMC, AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ADBE, FDX, RIVN UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN PK, PFGC, CFLT THE END OF THE MEME STOCK TREND? EXPIRATION RISK AND MUCH MORE...

Dec 13, 2021 • 57:17

OB 1053: Apple Rampage, Volatility Annihilation and More...

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MARKETS BACK IN THE RED VOLATILITY GETTING ANNIHILATED MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN GME, CHWY, COST, LULU, RIVN UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN WBA, F, HOG RECOMMENDED OPTIONS EDUCATION BOOKS AND MUCH MORE...

Dec 9, 2021 • 1:00:27

OB 1052: ARK Implosion, The Bolsheviks and More

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MARKETS BACK IN THE GREEN MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING DIS, AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PLAY, CHWY, COST, LULU UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN FINV, QFIN, ALTO OPTION TIME FRAME SELECTION AND MUCH MORE...

Dec 6, 2021 • 57:29

OB 1051: We're Out Of Adjectives!

On this episode, Mark, Uncle Mike and the Rock Lobster discuss: The on again, off again Omicron volatility The ABSURD level of options volume hitting the tape in November.  Earnings volatility surprises in: KR, FIVE and SNOW Unusual activity reviews in: COTY and HL Will VIX break 20 by Friday? Can you rebuild your lost fortune using options? Brutus The Barber Beefcake likes our show...and Uncle Mike is THRILLED! and much more

Dec 2, 2021 • 1:00:25

OB 1050: Beware These Markets!

On this episode, Mark, Uncle Mike and The Greasy Meatball discuss: This episode's mystery 80's wrestler The impact of Omicron on volatility and the market Unusual activity in: CBRE, CFLT and OFC Using margin loans to avoid capital gains hits in your portfolio QOTW: Will VIX close above or below 20 on Friday? and much more...

Nov 29, 2021 • 58:45

OB 1049: Well-Groomed Options Traders

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ZM, BBY, DKS, DELL, HPQ, DE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BLDP, NLY, CFLT HOW TO REACT TO A LOSING TRADE AND MUCH MORE…

Nov 22, 2021 • 1:00:59

OB 1048: Apple Cars and the Return of the King

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING RBLX, AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BJ, BABA, M, NVDA, BBWI, INTU, WSM UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NTR, CSTM, DOCU THE SEXY TAX WORLD OF 1256 CONTRACTS AND MUCH MORE…

Nov 18, 2021 • 58:01

OB 1047: The Big Boss Men of Options Trading

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING TLRY, SNDL, F, TSLA OPTIONS VOLUME RECORD IN OCTOBER EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN HD, WMT, STNE, LOW, TGT, CSCO, NVDA, BABA, BJ, M, INTU, WSM UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CFLT, FLR, CSTM THE BLACK SCHOLES MODEL AND MUCH MORE…

Nov 15, 2021 • 59:43

OB 1046: Crustacean Crypto

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING DIS, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BYND, DIS, BMBL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN DIS, OPEN, WEN PUT/CALL RATIOS AND MUCH MORE…

Nov 11, 2021 • 1:00:44

OB 1045: No Holds Barred TSLA Options Trading

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING PTON, PLTR EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PYPL, RBLX, COIN, DASH, DNUT, NIO, BMBL, BYND, DIS UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN YELP, AES, QDEL HEDGING A LONG TERM HOLDING AND MUCH MORE…

Nov 8, 2021 • 56:21

OB 1044: Beautiful Stocks and the Most Terrifying Options Strategy

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING MRNA, QCOM, F, NVDA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN MRNA, QCOM, EA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN COTY, PLCE, PBR IS VOLATILITY SKEW A GOOD INDICATOR FOR FUTURE PRICE ACTION IN THE UNDERLYING WHAT DO OUR LISTENERS THINK IS THE MOST TERRIFYING OPTIONS STRATE

Nov 4, 2021 • 59:05

OB 1043: Let's Get Spooky Plus Our Pro Giveaway Winner

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AMD, AMC EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CLX, UA, ATVI, LYFT, CVS, EA, QCOM, ROKU UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN HL, GSM, PLCE WHY YOU WOULD USE A VIX CALL TO HEDGE AT STOCK PORTFOLIO WHAT'S THE MOST TERRIFYING OPTIONS STRATEGY AND MUCH MORE…

Nov 1, 2021 • 55:37

OB 1042: Earnings, SHIBA and the Rise of Nanos

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING LCID EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN MRK, F, CMCSA, AAPL, AMZN, CVX UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ALTO, F, BE NANOS BY CBOE AND MUCH MORE…

Oct 28, 2021 • 1:01:25

OB 1041: A Very Ravishing Options Market

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AAPL, SNAP, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN FB, MSFT, TWTR, BA, MCD, SIX, F UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN PBR, GES, XPEV PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION VS. SPECULATION AND MUCH MORE…

Oct 25, 2021 • 58:55

OB 1040: Earnings, Covid Lobsters and Quality Elevator Puns

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING DIDI, SNDL, F, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN IBM, CROX, TSLA, AAL, LUV, T, ALLY, KMI, LVS, INTC, SNAP, HON, AXP, OTIS UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN VOD, ZNGA WHEN PEOPLE STARTED TRADING OPTIONS AND MUCH MORE…

Oct 21, 2021 • 1:02:32

OB 1039: The Earnings Tsunami Returns with TSLA, NFLX, IBM, LUV, INTC and More

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING SOFI, FCEL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN STT, ACI, JNJ, PG, NFLX, UAL, VZ, IBM, TSLA, AAL, CROX, LUV, T, INTC, MAT, SNAP UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NTES, ERIC, DRI TRADING AN INDEX VERSUS TRADING A STOCK AND MUCH MORE…

Oct 18, 2021 • 54:56

OB 1038: The Bizarro Land Of The Squid Game

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING PLUG, F, AMD, AMC EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BAC, WBA, DPZ, UNH, AA, JNJ, PG UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN APA, WFC, GSAT GOOD BROKERAGES TO USE WHEN YOU ARE AN OPTIONS BEGINNER AND MUCH MORE…

Oct 14, 2021 • 1:01:08

OB 1037: Shocking Skullduggery!!!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND THE BIRTHDAY BOY UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING CCL, FB, SOFI, BABA THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS OUTLOOK (INCLUDING HCA, CCK) EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DAL, JPM, BAC, C, DPZ, WBA, AA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ENDP, OTIS EXPLORING THE MYSTERIES OF WEEKEND TIME DECAY THE GREATEST PRO

Oct 11, 2021 • 59:52

OB 1036: Dancing on the Ceiling

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND THE BIRTHDAY BOY UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING CEI, FB, F SEPTEMBER OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FROM OCC EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN LEVI, TLRY, DAL, JPM, BAC, C, DPZ, WBA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN TGB, ZH THE MOST MISUNDERSTOOD OPTIONS STRATEGIES OUR EXPERIENCE WITH WHEEL TRADES AN

Oct 7, 2021 • 59:48

OB 1035: Rocking The Options Market

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND THE BIRTHDAY BOY UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING MRK, F, FB THE COST OF ENTRY FOR MARKET HEDGING RIGHT NOW UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BBWI, GGAL, NOC THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACTIVE AND PASSIVE HEDGING AND MUCH MORE…

Oct 4, 2021 • 1:02:02

OB 1034: Selloffs, Silver and the Murder of Crickets

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE INDICES DT SOON TO BE $1.50 TREE EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BBBY, PEP, LEVI UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BLDP, TRIL, MTCH TRADING STRADDLES AND MUCH MORE…

Sep 30, 2021 • 1:02:17

OB 1033: Last Dance of the Junkyard Dogs

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING F, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN MU, BBBY UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN DT, ALT, BEKE BREAKING DOWN THE NUANCES OF COVERED CALL TRADING AND MUCH MORE…

Sep 27, 2021 • 57:41

OB 1032: Pay No Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING BB, AAPL, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DRI, RAD, KBH, COST, NKE, BBBY UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ERIC, OGI, DRI BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATION TO START LEARNING TO TRADE OPTIONS AND MUCH MORE…

Sep 23, 2021 • 1:02:43

OB 1031: Hammering the Markets

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING SDC, PLTR, AAPL THE RISE OF TRAVEL STOCKS SUCH AS AA GAMMA HEDGING IN THIS MARKET HOW DAY TRADING AND ROBINHOOD WILL BE IMPACTED AS MORE PEOPLE GO BACK TO WORK UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BLDP, BE, PLCE USING OUT OF THE MONEY BUTTERFLIES IN YOUR

Sep 20, 2021 • 55:16

OB 1030: Everything Small is Huge

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING LCID, IRNT, PLTR EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DRI, RAD, COST UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BOWX, VICI, GIS AND MUCH MORE…

Sep 16, 2021 • 59:54

OB 1029: The Superfly is Giddy for Gold

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING PLTR, AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ORCL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CSTM, KL, OVV THE IMPORTANCE OF WAITING FOR YOUR RIGHT ENTRY POINT. AND MUCH MORE…

Sep 13, 2021 • 59:45

OB 1028: Making Big Trades Using Kindergarten Math

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING GME, BBIG, AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN GME, LULU, PLAY, KR UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN COTY, VICI, TAP HOW DOES UNCLE MIKE TRADE SPX/SPY AND MUCH MORE…

Sep 9, 2021 • 58:11

OB 1027: People Are Trading ANY-thing and Everything

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING BBIG, NFLX, PLTR COULD ANY BE THE NEXT SHORT SQUEEZE TOTAL OPTIONS VOLUME FOR AUGUST FROM OCC UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN V, DNN, NWSA ROLLING OVER YOUR 401K TO A BROKERAGE ACCOUNT AND MUCH MORE…

Sep 2, 2021 • 1:01:17

OB 1026: Perfect Options Traders

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING FB, PLTR, BBIG, AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CTLT, STNE, ZM, CHWY, FIVE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GSAT, BBIG, GIS PYPL EXPLORING A STOCK TRADING PLATFORM THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING IT SIMPLE IN TRADING AND MUCH MORE…

Aug 30, 2021 • 1:00:41

OB 1025: Making The Markets Jiggy

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AAPL, TSLA, AMC, CRM EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DLTR, DG, CRM, ULTA, DELL, HPQ UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ALT, MTZ, BILI WHAT SEEMS TO BE THE MAIN DRIVER IN VOLATILITY AND MUCH MORE…

Aug 26, 2021 • 57:28

OB 1024: Snake-Bitten Volatility

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THE INSANE AAPL ATM CALL PALOOZA EXPIRING THIS WEEK MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING F, MSFT, AAPL, PFE EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BBY, INTU, SNOW, DELL, HPQ, MRVL, BIG UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BEKE, BLDP, TRIL HOW TO LOOK AT IMPLIED VOLATILITY ON INDIVIDUA

Aug 23, 2021 • 1:00:28

OB 1023: Day Drinking While Dreaming of Meatballs

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING PLTR, M, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN M, HOOD, CSCO, FL, JD UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN M, BBWI, GGAL HOW HARD IT IS TO TRADE VIX UPSIDE WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE TRADED DRUNK AND MUCH MORE…

Aug 19, 2021 • 57:11

OB 1022: Muscles, Mayhem, and APPL off the Charts

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING PLTR, APPL APPL VOLUME OFF THE CHARTS EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN HD, WMT, DNUT, TGT UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN MTCH, GOED, NOC UNCLE MIKE'S STATUS AS THE RESIDENT PERMA-BULL AND MUCH MORE…

Aug 16, 2021 • 1:00:42

OB 1021: Pirates, Plagues and Plunder

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING MRNA, CLOV, APPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BIDU, BIMBL, NIO, EBAY, ABNB, DIS UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN EAT, UNP, SCI YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT VIX CALLS, ETFS AND OPTIONS AND TAXES. AND MUCH MORE…

Aug 12, 2021 • 1:01:49

OB 1020: The Land of Giants

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING F, SQ, RIOT, BAC, AMC, PLTR, MRNA, AAPL, AMD, TSLA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN REI, HAIN, MTZ WHEN TO CLOSE OUT YOUR SHORT OPTIONS WHETHER OUR AUDIENCE IS A BUYER OR SELLER OF HOOD OPTIONS WHERE VIX WILL CLOSE AT THE END OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MOR

Aug 9, 2021 • 55:10

OB 1019: HOOD and the Butterfly Effect

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE CORRELATION BETWEEN THE PERFORMANCE OF GME, AMC AND HOOD SOME OF OUR FAVORITE HOOD OPTIONS PLAYS RIGHT NOW JULY OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FROM OCC - THE MOST ACTIVE JULY ON RECORD MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING PFE, MRNA, NVDA, SQ, UBER, TSLA, AAPL, AMD EARNINGS SEASON VOLAT

Aug 5, 2021 • 1:00:43

OB 1018: Whooo-ing on the Vomitron!!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: VOLATILITY TRENDING WITH SPY AND SPX MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING F, BABA, PFE, AMC, SQ, NVDA, NIO, AAPL, AMD, TSLA EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN QCOM, PYPL, F, FB, BABA, LLY, ATVI, ROKU, UBER, MRNA, BYND UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BILI, TFC, NWSA AND MUCH MORE…

Aug 2, 2021 • 56:52

OB 1017: The Coolest Secret Club in Options

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AMD, TSLA, AAPL, F, FB, NVDA, CLF, AMC, NIO, BABA EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN QCOM, F, FB, GILD, PG UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN TAP, AMD, CCL ROBINHOOD IPO TODAY BEST TRADE PLAY ON COVID SPIKE AND USING A RATIO PUT SPREAD AND MUCH MORE…

Jul 29, 2021 • 1:03:25

OB 1016: He-Man, Earnings Season and How to Lure Your Dad to the Dark Side

IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: - MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AAPL, TSLA, BABA, AMC, DIDI, SNAP, NIO, JD, NVDA, FB - EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN OTIS, TSLA, AAPL, FB, AMZN, WWE, MCD - UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CFLT, LGF/A, SPRT TRADING OPTIONS DURING EARNINGS SEASON - HOW TO UPGRADE YOUR DAD FROM OLD SCHOOL STOCK GUY TO OPTIONS GURU - AND MUCH MORE…

Jul 26, 2021 • 59:43

OB 1015: The Zone of the Monk

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: BUYING THE DIP IN THE MARKET ZONE 1, AKA THE ZONE OF THE MONK, IN VIX MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AAPL ROBINHOOD'S UPCOMING IPO EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN NFLX, UAL, JNJ, AAL, LUV, INTC, SNAP, TWTR UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN LVS, SEA, BJ COVERED CALL STRIKE SELECTION A

Jul 22, 2021 • 1:00:23

OB 1014: You Can't See...This Selloff!!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING CCL, F, AMC, TSLA, AAPL EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN IBM, NFLX, UAL, JNJ, AAL, LUV, INTC, SNAP, TWTR UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN VOD, CCL, AEO WHAT TO DO ON A DAY LIKE TODAY IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO SELL A PUT IMPACT OF DELTA VARIANT ON MARKET VOL

Jul 19, 2021 • 58:09

OB 1013: Time To Take A Few Deltas Off The Table?

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MARKETS RED TO END THE WEEK MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CCJ, CSTM, VIPS WHETHER THE WASH SALES RULE EVER COMES INTO PLAY WITHIN THE MONEY COVERED CALL TRADE DOING PUT FLY TRADES IN SPY AND MUCH MORE...

Jul 15, 2021 • 1:01:16

OB 1012: The Fire-Breathing Dragons Of The Options Market

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MARKETS GREEN TO END THE WEEK MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING DIS, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN JPM, PEP, BAC UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ATUS, GOL, RIO INCOME VS. APPRECIATION IN A COVERED CALL TRADE AND MUCH MORE...

Jul 12, 2021 • 57:29

OB 1011: Robbing From Options Traders

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MARKETS MIXED TO END THE WEEK OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FOR JUNE FROM OCC MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN LEVI, PEP, BAC UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN UNP, ADS, EXK THE ROBINHOOD OPTIONS SCANDAL AND FINRA FINE AND MUCH MORE...

Jul 8, 2021 • 1:00:55

OB 1010: Revenge of the OB Quartet

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE OPTIONS GUY BRIAN OVERBY BREAK DOWN: MARKETS MIXED TO END THE WEEK DISCUSSING THE MEME STOCKS UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN HIMX, EDU, ITUB TAKING OFF TRADES IN PIECES SELLING STRADDLES OR STRANGLES AND MUCH MORE...

Jul 1, 2021 • 1:01:10

OB 1009: Putting The Camel Clutch on Funeral Homes

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MARKETS MIXED TO START THE WEEK ALL OF THE ACTION OUT THERE IN VIX, SPY, IEF, GOLD, SILVER, OIL AND MORE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING CCL, SPCE, WISH EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BBBY, MU UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SCI, CVM, DUK "BUYING GARBAGE" IN THE OPTIONS MARKET AND MUCH MO

Jun 28, 2021 • 1:02:01

OB 1008: Someone Really Wants This Stuff

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: ALL-TIME HIGHS IN THE MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING TTD, SNAP, WISH, PLTR EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN FDX, NKE, RAD, DRI UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN VIPS, HTGC, SE ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT FB, VOL TRADING, HTGC AND MUCH MORE...

Jun 24, 2021 • 1:01:56

OB 1007: Getting Slaughtered By Death Trap Puts

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MARKETS UP STRONG TO START THE WEEK THE ENDLESS PARADE OF FED GOVERNORS SPEAKING THEIR DIFFERENT VIEWPOINTS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING PLTR, WISH UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN STNE, PRTY, ORCL SELLING SHORT TERM PREMIUM VS. LONG TERM PREMIUM AND MUCH MORE...

Jun 21, 2021 • 1:01:58

OB 1006: Hot Potato, Hot Potato

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MARKETS MIXED TODAY AFTER FED TALK YESTERDAY PEOPLE DUMPING COMMODITIES TO BUY TECH MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING F, PLTR, TSLA, AMC, AAPL EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN DR, RAD UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN QD, LESL, AES STOCK SWAP STRATEGIES AND MUCH MORE...

Jun 17, 2021 • 1:00:38

OB 1005: We're Not Your Options Boy Toys

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MARKETS MIXED TODAY LACK OF LARGE MOVES UP IN SPY MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING F, WISH, INTC, CLOV, RIOT EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN ORCL, KR UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BJ, LESL, ALLT COLLEGE SAVINGS OPTIONS WITH OPTIONS AND MUCH MORE...

Jun 14, 2021 • 1:01:15

OB 1004: Memes, All-Time Highs and Death Trap Puts

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MARKETS GREEN TODAY AMC INSIDER SELLING PICKS UP AS MEME STOCK RISES MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AAPL, TSLA, CLOV, CLF, F, AMC, AMD EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN RH, ORCL, PLAY UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN IVR, ORCL, RRC ANSWERING A LISTENER QUESTION ON AMC POSITIONS AND MU

Jun 10, 2021 • 1:00:42

OB 1003: Million Dollar Madness

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MARKETS MIXED / RED TODAY MEME CENTRAL IS BACK AGAIN MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AAPL, TSLA, BB, SNDL, CLOV, F, AMC EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN MARVELL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN DOCU, MLHR, RMO EXPLORING THE MYSTERIES OF THE KNOCKOFF COLLAR AND MUCH MORE...

Jun 7, 2021 • 1:02:10

OB 1002: The Meme Kids Topple Everyone

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE MEME STOCKS EXPLOSION MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AMC, TSLA, F, NOK, WKHS, TLRY, NVDA, SNDL, BB OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FOR MAY FROM OPTIONS CLEARING EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY INCLUDING SPLK, CIEN, FIVE, LULU UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CLIR, F, AR ANSWERI

Jun 3, 2021 • 58:50

OB 1001: AMC and Ford Topple Apple and Tesla

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: BRIAN OVERBY, ALLY ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND THE OPTIONS GUY FROM ALLY BREAK DOWN: DIVING INTO THE MEME STOCKS EXPLOSION MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AMC, F, NVDA, TSLA EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY INCLUDING SNOW, NVDA UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY (MW, F) ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT IRON CONDORS AND UVXY AND MUCH MORE...

May 27, 2021 • 1:05:03

The Option Block 1000th Episode Spectacular

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP SPECIAL GUESTS: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ALEX JACOBSON, EXITOS GLOBAL TODD RICH, IG US COLIN SONGER, FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES KONSTANTIN VRANDOPULO, FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES WE ARE JOINED BY A NUMBER OF PRESENT AND PAST CO-HOSTS AS WE LOOK BACK ON 1,000 EPISODES OF THE OPTION BLOCK...AND LOOK FORWARD TO MORE WILD MARKETS TO COME.

May 25, 2021 • 4:07:21

OB 999: Slingin Them Bitcoin Straddles!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE TANKING OF CRYPTO MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING CSCO,  SPCE, T EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY AES, BILL, COUP WHAT WE THINK IS THE BEST 1ST OPTIONS TRADE FOR PEOPLE GETTING INTO THE MARKETS NOW AND MUCH MORE...

May 20, 2021 • 1:00:51

OB 998: Real American Options Traders

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING INTC EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN WMT, TGT, CSCO, BJ UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY ENDP, HIMAX, DUK HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR IRA USING OPTIONS AS WE HIT THE DEADLINE FOR 2020 CONTRIBUTIONS AND MUCH MORE...

May 17, 2021 • 59:22

OB 997: Back into the Danger Zone

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: HANGING OUT IN A KENNY LOGGINS MARKET AGAIN AS WE'RE POISED ON THE PRECIPICE OF THE DANGER ZONE THE BATTLE BETWEEN THETA VS. VEGA THE CRYPTO SELL-OFF MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AMD,  AMC EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BABA, BMBL, POSH, COIN, ABNB UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY LVS, RIO,

May 13, 2021 • 1:00:34

OB 996: The Best There Is, The Best There Was, The Best There Ever Will Be...

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: BRET HART, JIM NEIDHART, AND THE HART FOUNDATION NEEDING SOME XLK ACTION DOGECOIN MAY BE OVER AFTER MUSK'S SNL APPEARANCE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING BA, TSLA, APPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DKE, RBLX, PLTR, BMBL, POSH COIN UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY BE, BILL, EDU WHY I DON'T LI

May 10, 2021 • 53:21

OB 995: Fraudulent Holmes and Ferraris With Snow Tires

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: BOREDOM IN THE MARKETS THE OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FROM APRIL MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING RKT, UBER UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY UBER, BILL, YPF THE GAMIFICATION OF TRADING CLOSING OF THE TRADING PITS AND MUCH MORE...

May 6, 2021 • 59:31

OB 994: Options Demolition

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE AGS SPACE GOING BANANAS. LOOKING AT ADM, TSN, JBHT MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING F, FB, PFE, PLTR, AMZN, NIO, TWTR, AMD, TSLA, AAPL EARNINGS IN PETS, EL, CHGG, PFE, GM UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY BBD, COUP, ABBV LOOKING FOR YIELD IN AN UNYIELD ENVIRONMENT WHAT WOULD BE THE A

May 3, 2021 • 1:01:09

OB 993: Ultimate Failure

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: WEEKLY OPTIONS TRADING ON VXX MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING TSLA EARNINGS IN OTIS, TSLA, GOOGL, MSFT, BA, AAPL, FB UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY AR, RRC, PCG WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK VIX IS LOW OR HIGH AND MUCH MORE...

Apr 26, 2021 • 1:02:00

OB 992: Drunk Lobsters and Scary Neophytes

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING SKLZ EARNINGS IN LUV, T, AAL, INTC UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN LVS, CSTM, QEP EARNINGS VOLATILITY UNDERPERFORMANCE AND MUCH MORE...

Apr 22, 2021 • 1:01:16

OB 991: Buy the Dump, Sell the Hump and Don't Diddle In The Middle

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AMC, CLOV, SNDL EARNINGS IN JNJ, MAT, NFLX, SNAP UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CL, WDAY, FTCH HOW TO USE RATIO PUT SPREADS TO GET INTO A STOCK POSITION AND MUCH MORE...

Apr 19, 2021 • 59:24

OB 990: COIN and The Bitcoin Ripple Effect

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: OPTIONS ON COIN BITCOIN PROXY STOCKS (RIOT, MARA) NEW HIGHS IN SPY AND SPX MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING PLTR EARNINGS IN BAC, RAD, PEP, ALLY, NFLX UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN KDP, IPG, SGMS A RATIO CALL SPREAD AND MUCH MORE...

Apr 15, 2021 • 59:48

OB 989: And the Winner is....?

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE PENDING VXX REVERSE SPLIT MEME STOCKS FACING SOME PAIN TODAY MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING UBER, NVDA UPCOMING EARNINGS IN BBBY, JPM, BAC, PEP UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN STNE, AMX, USB COVERED CALLS 2.0 THE WINNERS IN OUR BROKER MADNESS TOURNAMENT AND MUCH MORE...

Apr 12, 2021 • 58:49

OB 988: And Then There Were Two

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: VIX, VXX, UVXY MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING SOS UPCOMING EARNINGS IN BBBY, PEP UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN OMI, BKR, BGCP THE RESULTS IN THE LATEST ROUND OF OUR BROKER MADNESS TOURNAMENT FAVORITE/LEAST FAVORITE OPTIONS BROKER FEATURES AND MUCH MORE...

Apr 8, 2021 • 1:03:18

OB 987: We Just Might Live The Good Life Yet

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: WHAT'S UP WITH SPY AND VIX RALLYING TODAY MARCH OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FROM OCC MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING VIAC, MSFT, AAPL, TSLA, GME, NIO, AMC, AMZN, PLTR, FB UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN PPL, AER, VIR WHEN YOU SHOULD TAKE PROFITS ON YOUR DEBIT OR CREDIT SPREADS AND MUCH

Apr 5, 2021 • 59:26

OB 986: The Great Vol Suckage

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE VIX BREAKING THE 18 HANDLE TODAY MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING VIAC, MSFT, AAPL, TSLA THE LATEST EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN KMAX, MU UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN RIO, BLMN, KIM ROUND 2 OF OUR BROKER MADNESS TOURNAMENT AND A LOOK AT COMMENTS ABOUT THE VARIOUS BROKERS AND MUCH M

Apr 1, 2021 • 1:01:45

OB 985: Not the Momma

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: DISCUSSING THAT CRAZY RALLY ON FRIDAY AND HOW IT AFFECTED VOLATILITY MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING NIO, VIAC THE LATEST EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CHWY, LULU, WBA, PLAY UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN PCG, MNKD, UA TRADING OPTIONS BY CAPTURING BIG MOVES WITH LIMITED RISK ROUND 1 OF O

Mar 29, 2021 • 59:01

OB 984: Getting Face Punched!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: BITCOIN, RUSSELL 2000 AND VOLATILITY THE LATEST EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN RH, DRI, GRWG, PLAY UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BILL, NUAN, NRG OPTIONS AS A STOCK REPLACEMENT STRATEGY THOUGHTS ON DENISON MINES, XOM INDICATORS USED TO TRADE OPTIONS ON SPY AND MUCH MORE...

Mar 25, 2021 • 1:03:36

OB 983: The Options Hawks

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ADBE, GIS, KBH, DRI UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN FTCH, BILL, LB PROTECTING AGAINST WEEKEND RISK WITH FAR OTM PUT SPREADS AND MUCH MORE...

Mar 22, 2021 • 1:01:03

OB 982: Reviewing the Craziest Odd Block Trade of All Time

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DG, FIVE, NKE, DRI UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CLDX, DNN, QTT WHAT DOES VOLATILITY EVEN MEAN ANYMORE? DEBT SPREADS VS. CREDIT SPREADS AND MUCH MORE...

Mar 18, 2021 • 1:01:15

OB 981: Equalizing The Options Market

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN AMR, FIVE, NKE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN FTCH, VTRS WHEN IS IT AN APPROPRIATE TIME TO BUY "GARBAGE" OPTIONS ARE WE POISED FOR A RENAISSANCE OF MINI OPTIONS AND MUCH MORE...

Mar 15, 2021 • 1:01:13

OB 980: Sadness, Regret and...Aluminum?

In this episode Mark, Uncle Mike, and The Rock Lobster break down: - VIX, SPX, SPY - The latest earnings trading activity in ORCL, FOSL, JD - Unusual Options Activity in GE, CSTM and QEP - Your questions about VIX and GE - And much more...

Mar 11, 2021 • 1:02:15

OB 979: Take the Meme Stocks to Night Court

In this episode Mark, Uncle Mike and The Greasy Meatball break down: - The latest trading activity in F, GME, AMZN, TSLA - Unusual Options Activity in AER, MDLZ and MAC - How to Pick An Online Broker - Your questions about TSLA options, bitcoin ETF, covered calls in EXPR - And much more...

Mar 8, 2021 • 56:23

OB 978: A Delicate Dance of Volatility

On this episode Mark, Uncle Mike and The Rock Lobster break down: Surprising volatility and option flow flooding the market today Unusual Options Activity in: ITUB, YPF and VG Your questions about Uncle Mike's blue check mark, Wonder Year's crushes, Inverse ETFs, how to handle the delicate dance of options and much more...

Mar 4, 2021 • 1:03:49

OB 977: Will We Wonder About These Markets For Years?

On this episode, Mark, Uncle Mike and The Greasy Meatball discuss: Can you guess that theme song? (hint...it's the Wonder Years) What's up with $VIX and these markets? What is Google trends data telling us about volatility interest right now? Unusual options activity review in LB, FTCH and NUAN What should you do to protect against weekend risk? Your questions about earnings calendars And much more...

Mar 1, 2021 • 1:00:02

Option Block 976: When in Doubt, Get Out

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS SEVERELY RED GAMESTOP IS BACK BABY! - MORE THAN TRIPLING IN PAST 24 HOURS TREASURIES AND THE BOND MARKET NOT LOOKING GOOD MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCLUDING TWTR, PLTR, AMC EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCLUDING PZZA, NVDA, MRNA ODD BLOCK REVIEW SIRI CALL LOVE REVIEW M CALL LOVE REVIEW F CALL OVERWRITE MAIL BLO

Feb 25, 2021 • 1:01:38

OB 975: The Great Covid Unwind?

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS ARE MIXED TODAY MONEY IS FLOWING OUT OF THE TECH STOCKS AND INTO THE COMMODITIES COULD THIS BE THE START OF THE UNWINDING OF THE COVID TRADE MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCLUDING BA, CCL EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCLUDING RCL, HD, BYND ODD BLOCK BILL LINE IN THE SAND PUTS CNHI LONG TERM CALL LOVE KDP CALL LOVE

Feb 22, 2021 • 1:02:15

OB 974: Deep Freezes and Put Misperceptions

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT VIX IS ON A HAIR TRIGGER THESE DAYS WHO IS SELLING BITCOIN RIGHT NOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCLUDING CCIV PAYMENT FOR ORDER FLOW REVENUE IN 2020, BY BROKER ODD BLOCK NRG PUT LOVE CSTM LITS PUTS REVIEW SAVE CALL PALOOZA MAIL BLOCK ANSWERING YOUR QUESTION ON FINDING UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY ON BROKER SITES A

Feb 18, 2021 • 1:00:53

Options Rundown Special Edition

This special recording is due to the lack of programming on Monday due to the President’s Day holiday. Join Mark Longo as he discusses: volatility in the markets, the most active equity options for the day, a crypto rundown of bitcoin, ether, dogecoin and top cryptocurrencies, a nat gas and crude oil update, a highlight of the earnings announcements for the rest of this week, DNN (a stock that was profiled last week as the craziest trade in The Option Block’s history), where to find the best to

Feb 16, 2021 • 27:34

Option Block 973: The Craziest Trade in Odd Block History?

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCLUDING SNDL EARNINGS: KHC, UBER, ZNGA, DIS GOOGLE TRENDS IN OPTIONS ODD BLOCK CRAZIEST DNN TRADE QTT CALL LOVE REVIEW SAVE CALL PALOOZA MAIL BLOCK ANSWERING YOUR QUESTION ABOUT HOUSING FUTURES AROUND THE BLOCK WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK

Feb 11, 2021 • 1:02:55

Option Block 972: Tesla and Bitcoin...Two Volatile Trades That Trade Great Together

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS DEBATING THE GREAT UNION OF TSLA AND BITCOIN EARNINGS: HAS, CSCO, LYFT, MAT, TWTR, GM, KO, UA, UBER, ZNGA, PEP, DIS ODD BLOCK USB CALL LOVE REVIEW EGO CALL LOVE REVIEW SIRI CALL LOVE STRATEGY BLOCK HOW TO TRADE HEDGED RISK REVERSALS MAIL BLOCK ANSWERING YOUR QUESTION ABOUT SHORT INTERE

Feb 8, 2021 • 58:47

Option Block 971: The Silver Short Squeeze that Wasn't

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT DEMAND DERIVATIVES: ROBERT KRAUSE AND DON SCHLESINGER TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS THE SILVER SHORT SQUEEZE THAT WASN’T EARNINGS: EBAY, GRUB, YUM, PTON, SNAP, WWE ODD BLOCK BXMT CALL OVERWRITE REVIEW ZNGA CALL LOVE REVIEW NUVA CALL LOVE MAIL BLOCK ANSWERING YOUR QUESTION ABOUT SHORT SQUEEZES AROUND THE BLOCK WH

Feb 4, 2021 • 1:03:38

Option Block 970: Hi Ho Silver Away!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS THE CURRENT SILVER SHORT SQUEEZE THE DOLLAR IS THE MOST CURRENT SHORT TRADE LATEST ON GME - WHY AREN’T THEY ISSUING MORE SHARES ODD BLOCK REVIEW STNE CALL OVERWRITES REVIEW MLCO LINE IN THE SAND PUTS REVIEW WES PUT LOVE STRATEGY BLOCK HOW TO FIND YIELD IN A VOLATILE MARKET AROUND THE

Feb 1, 2021 • 1:00:34

Option Block 969: GME and the Maelstrom of Madness

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS WHAT IS GOING ON IN GME, AMC EARNINGS IN AAPL, TSLA, FB VIX, VXX AND VOLATILITY ODD BLOCK REVIEW GPN CALL OVERWRITE REVIEW FOLD LINE IN THE SAND PUTS REVIEW RAD PUT LOVE MAIL BLOCK ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT GME, GAMMA SQUEEZE AND SHORT SQUEEZE AROUND THE BLOCK WHAT’S ON OUR RAD

Jan 28, 2021 • 1:04:11

Option Block 968: YOLO Short Squeeze Madness in GME and BBBY

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS TODAY SHORT SQUEEZE IN GME, BBBY, AMC PELOSI’S TSLA OPTIONS TRADE EARNINGS THIS WEEK IN MSFT, SBUX, BA, AAPL, TSLA ODD BLOCK MDLZ CALL LOVE SIRI HOT AND HEAVY M CALL LOVE STRATEGY BLOCK REVIEWING THE GREEKS MAIL BLOCK ANSWERING YOUR QUESTION ABOUT GME AROUND THE BLOCK WHAT’S ON OUR

Jan 25, 2021 • 1:02:16

Option Block 967: We are all Sith Lords!!!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT DEMAND DERIVATIVES CO-HOSTS: ROBERT KRAUSE TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS MIXED TODAY AFTER MASSIVE INAUGURATION RALLY MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS BREAKING DOWN A LANDMARK STUDY ON REALIZED VOLATILITY ODD BLOCK ZNGA CALL LOVE F CALL OVERWRITE MAIL BLOCK ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ON A LONG POSITION IN VIX PUTS AND ON OPTIONS DATA ARO

Jan 21, 2021 • 1:03:04

Option Block 966: TSLA Catastrophe Puts, VIX vs. RealVol and Much More

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT DEMAND DERIVATIVES CO-HOSTS: DON SCHLESINGER & ROBERT KRAUSE TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS SLIGHTLY GREEN TO END THE WEEK MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS EXPLORING DIVERGENCE BETWEEN IMPLIED VOL & REALIZED VOL IN EQUITIES EARNINGS IN BLK, JPM, NFLX ODD BLOCK MAC PUT LOVE ERIC OPTIONS PALOOZA VTRS LITS PUTS MAIL BLOCK ANSWERING YOUR QUE

Jan 15, 2021 • 1:04:57

Option Block 965: Perfect Options Pairs

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS SLIGHTLY RED TO START THE WEEK MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS BITCOIN AND TSLA COMPLEX DOWN TODAY RECORD 2020 YEAR FOR OPTIONS VOLUME - NUMBERS FROM OCC ODD BLOCK VIR PUT PALOOZA AMX CALL LOVE REVIEW - ANGI CALL PALOOZA STRATEGY BLOCK EXPLORING A SHORT PUT SPREAD STRATEGY TO KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR MAIL BLOCK

Jan 11, 2021 • 59:23

Option Block 964: Getting Real About Volatility

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ROBERT KRAUSE, DEMAND DERIVATIVES CO-HOST: DON SCHLESINGER, DEMAND DERIVATIVES TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS GREEN YET AGAIN MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS 2020 FROM A HISTORICAL / REALIZED VOLATILITY PERSPECTIVE ODD BLOCK NUVA CALL LOVE USB LINE IN THE SAND PUTS MAIL BLOCK ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ON ABOUT CALCULATING A HISTOR

Jan 7, 2021 • 1:04:10

Option Block 963: 2020 Year-in-Review Spectacular

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS SEVERELY RED TO START THE TRADING YEAR MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS EARNINGS IN BBBY, WBA, MU TAKEAWAYS FROM 2020 - TSLA, FB, AMZN, AAPL, NFLX, GOOGL, NIO, PLTR, AMD, EARNINGS, REMOTE WORK, GYMS ODD BLOCK THEME OF THE YEAR WAS SELLING LITS PUTS PRETTY MUCH ALL OF THE ONES THAT WE PROFILED WORKED OUT VERY WEL

Jan 4, 2021 • 1:03:00

The Option Block 962: Bubble-licious Options Extravaganza

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT NASDAQ HOT SEAT: SCOTT NATIONS, NATIONS INDEXES TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS GREEN TO START THE FINAL TRADING WEEK MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS TALKING VOLQ AND ASSET MANAGERS POPULAR ROBINHOOD NAMES (DKNG, PLTR) GETTING SMOKED MARGIN DEBT AND USING OPTIONS FOR LEVERAGE  ODD BLOCK GPN CALL OVERWRITE BZUN CALL OVERWRITE STRATEGY BLOCK

Dec 28, 2020 • 1:01:47

The Option Block Top 5 Episode Countdown

We're taking a little break for the holidays. But fear not faithful listeners! The Option Block All-Star Panel has you covered with a breakdown of the Top 5 Episodes of 2020. So sit back, grab an eggnog and listen to our fearless leader (and The Options Overlord himself) break down the top episodes of the year. Enjoy!

Dec 24, 2020 • 14:33

OB 961: TSLA, Volatility and the Dangers of Not Closing Your Shorts

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT NASDAQ HOT SEAT: STEVE SOSNICK, CHIEF STRATEGIST, INTERACTIVE BROKERS TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS RED TO START THE HOLIDAY WEEK MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS GROWTH OF RETAIL OPTIONS TRADERS IN 2020 TALKING VIX, VOLQ, SPIKES, TSLA BANKING OPTIONS AFTER FED ANNOUNCEMENT ON FRIDAY ODD BLOCK FOLD LINE IN THE SAND PUTS STNE CALL OVERWRITES

Dec 21, 2020 • 1:04:20

Option Block 960: All Stocks Will Become TSLA

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT DEMAND DERIVATIVES HOT SEAT: DON SCHLESINGER - PRESIDENT - DEMAND DERIVATIVES TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS GREEN TO END THE WEEK MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS BREAKING DOWN THE ACTION IN THE RISK PREMIUM IN THE MARKET ALL ABOUT SILVER  THE EX-DIVIDEND DATE IS COMING UP IN SPY. OPTIONS SELLERS NEED TO PAY ATTENTION ODD BLOCK ABEV CALLS

Dec 17, 2020 • 1:02:18

OB 959: Falling for Options

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT NASDAQ HOT SEAT: TONY ZHANG, OPTIONS PLAY  TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS MIXED TO START THE NEW WEEK MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS DISCUSSING VOLATILITY POST ELECTION LOOKING AT TRADING ACTIVITY IN INTC MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING DIS, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN GIS, NAV, RAD, DRI  ODD BLOCK MLCO LITS PUTS WES PUT LOVE RUBY CALL OVERWRITE MAIL BLOCK DISCUSSING REASONS FOR ELEVA

Dec 14, 2020 • 1:02:27

OB 958: Talking NIO, VIX, TSLA, AAPL, FB, LULU, ADT and More...

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS MIXED TO END THE WEEK MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ADBE, COST, LULU, ORCL, PLAY ODD BLOCK ADT PUT LOVE EGO CALL PALOOZA REVIEW UNP LITS PUTS MAIL BLOCK ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS OPTIONS ON AIRNB IPO AND SPY IN YOUR PORTFOLIO AROUND THE BLOCK WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE W

Dec 10, 2020 • 59:07

Option Block 957: Volatility and Vaccines

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT NASDAQ HOT SEAT: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS MIXED TO START THE WEEK HOW VOLQ FITS INTO A VOLATILITY PORTFOLIO MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS - VIX, NIO, AAPL, TSLA, PLTR, AAL, BA, AMD, INTC, GE ODD BLOCK SIRI CALL LOVE AXTA LITS PUTS BCOV UPSIDE CALLS STRATEGY BLOCK END OF THE YEAR OPTIONS TAX STRATEGIES MAIL BLOCK ANSWERING YOUR QUESTION ON

Dec 7, 2020 • 1:01:27

Option Block 956: Crazy Super Mega Options Explosion

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MAJOR INDICES HIT NEW INTRADAY RECORD MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS BREAKING DOWN THE MASSIVE MOVES IN CCL, AAL, PFE EARNINGS VOLATILITY: SPLK, MIK, SNOW, KR, DG, FIVE, MRVL, ULTA NOVEMBER OPTIONS VOLUME FROM OPTIONS CLEARING ODD BLOCK STAY CALLS TRXC CALL OVERWRITE REVIEW MOMO CALLS MAIL BLOCK ANSWERING YOUR QU

Dec 3, 2020 • 1:01:32

Option Block 955: Where Volatility Knows Your Name

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT NASDAQ HOT SEAT: BRIAN OVERBY, ALLY INVEST TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS RED AS VIRUS CASES SOAR MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS NEW VOLATILITY PRODUCT ON NDX LOTS OF OPTIONS PAPER IN AMD AND SNDL ODD BLOCK GPN LITS PUTS NUAN CALL OVERWRITE REVIEW HUM LITS PUTS STRATEGY BLOCK HOW TO MANAGE YOUR 1X2 RATIO SPREADS IN THESE CRAZY MARKETS HOW

Nov 30, 2020 • 1:01:34

Option Block 954: Keeping Our Kung Fu Grip on Volatility

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT NASDAQ HOT SEAT: RUSSELL RHOADS, EQ DERIVATIVES TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS MIXED AS COVID CASES SOAR MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS VOLQ VS. VIX AS A SPREAD XPEV OPTIONS EARNINGS VOLATILITY: BBY, DKS, DELL ODD BLOCK LB AGGRESSIVE CALL SALE STNE LITS PUTS BGCP MASSIVE PUT LOVE STRATEGY BLOCK HOW TO MANAGE RISK IN THIS UNCERTAIN ENVIRON

Nov 23, 2020 • 1:02:12

Option Block 953: FCEL, NVDA, Robinhood and...Space Lasers?

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS MIXED AS COVID CASES SOAR MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS RUSSELL 2000 JUMPS AS CALL BUYERS PUSH SMALL CAPS HIGHER LOOKING AT FCEL OPTIONS EARNINGS VOLATILITY: NVDA, BJ, BBY ODD BLOCK DHT PUT ACTION CS CALL LOVE REVIEW GPN LITS PUTS MAIL BLOCK LISTENER QUESTIONS ABOUT ROBINHOOD IPO AND JACK SCHWAGER’S COMM

Nov 19, 2020 • 59:33

Option Block 952: Macgyvering Volatility Plus NIO Options Explosion

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT NASDAQ HOT SEAT: TIM MCCOURT, CME GROUP INTERVIEW BLOCK SEGMENT INTERVIEW WITH TIM MCCOURT, MANAGING DIRECTOR, CME GROUP, GLOBAL HEAD OF EQUITY PRODUCTS, REGARDING JOINT VOLQ VENTURE WITH NASDAQ TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MORE VACCINE GREEN WHILE CASES SPIKE TO RECORD LEVELS MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS WHAT ARE ROBINHOOD OPTIONS TRADERS TRAD

Nov 16, 2020 • 58:36

Option Block 951: Vanishing VIX Euphoria

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS FINALLY TAKING A BREAK POST-ELECTION AND POST VACCINE MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS EARNINGS VOLATILITY: AMAT, CSCO, DIS, DKNG SHORT SELLERS DOWN $5.5BN ON US POSITIONS IN NOVEMBER ODD BLOCK CALL ROLL IN AES REVIEW DRI LITS PUTS REVIEW SIX COLLAR MAIL BLOCK DISCUSSING A TRADE SUGGESTION IN SLV AND BUYING

Nov 12, 2020 • 58:26

The Option Block 950: The Cure for Volatility

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT NASDAQ HOT SEAT: ERIC METZ, SPIDERROCK ADVISORS TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT A LOT OF GREEN ON THE SCREEN TODAY MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS POTENTIAL VACCINE CAUSES NEW MOMENTUM IN MARKETS PFE STOCK SOARS WHILE ZOOM, PTON, AMZN ALL DOWN EARNINGS VOLATILITY: BYND, LYFT, AMAT, DIS ODD BLOCK SAVE CALL PALOOZA STOR CALL OVERWRITES REVIEW - RLGY PO

Nov 9, 2020 • 57:52

Option Block 949: Welcome to America Where Stocks Go Up

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT A LOT OF GREEN ON THE SCREEN TODAY MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS ELECTION VOLATILITY EARNINGS VOLATILITY: QCOM, BABA, PZZA, MTCH, SEAS OPTIONS CLEARING OCTOBER OPTIONS VOLUME ODD BLOCK REVIEW PEP CALL LOVE ANGI CALL PALOOZA SPWR PUT LOVE MAIL BLOCK ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT TRADING ON THE FED DECISION, THE BID

Nov 5, 2020 • 1:00:47

Option Block 948: Hunting for Election Volatility

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT NASDAQ HOT SEAT: JAMES MCDONALD, CEO & CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER - HERCULES INVESTMENTS TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT A LOT OF GREEN ON THE SCREEN DESPITE LOCKDOWN NEWS FROM EUROPE MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS DISCUSSION ON VOLATILITY IN THE MARKETS AND THE IMPACT OF THE ELECTION THE UVXY WHALE EARNINGS VOLATILITY ODD BLOCK GPN LINE IN THE SAN

Nov 2, 2020 • 59:05

Option Block 947: Where did the Money Go?

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT A LITTLE GREEN ON THE SCREEN TODAY BUT A LOT OF RED MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS DISCUSSION ON VOLATILITY IN THE MARKETS EARNINGS VOLATILITY: MSFT, EBAY, PINS, GILD, ETSY, GRUB ODD BLOCK HUM LINE IN THE SAND PUTS RLGY POST EARNINGS CALL LOVE REVIEW MTCH PUTS MAIL BLOCK ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ON GETTING BULLIS

Oct 29, 2020 • 59:08

Option Block 946: The Golden Boys of Options

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT NASDAQ HOT SEAT: LUKE RAHBARI, EQUITY ARMOR INVESTMENTS TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT A LOT OF RED ON THE SCREEN TODAY SPX STILL BELOW 3500  VIX: 32 - UP 3.75 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 127.5 - UP 12.5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 23.6 - UP 1.4 FROM LAST SHOW VOLQ: 34.75 - UP 2.25 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS ELECTION VOLATILITY NDX AND VOLQ UP

Oct 26, 2020 • 1:05:30

Option Block 945: It's OK to Take It Off

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT A LITTLE RED ON THE SCREEN TODAY SPX STILL BELOW 3500  VIX: 28.25 - UP .5 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 115 - DOWN 1.6 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 22.25 - UNCHD FROM LAST SHOW VOLQ: 32.5 UNCHD MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS EARNINGS VOLATILITY: TSLA, T, LUV, AAL, INTC, MSFT, BA, AAPL, AMZN, FB, GOOGL, TWTR ODD BLOCK REVIEW MRVL CAL

Oct 22, 2020 • 58:19

Option Block 944: Fast Cars, Sweet Moustaches and Volatility Dispersion!

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT NASDAQ HOT SEAT: RUSSELL RHOADS, EQ DERIVATIVES TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT RED ON THE SCREEN TODAY SPX NOW BACK BELOW 3500  VIX: 27.75 - DOWN .25 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 116.6 - DOWN 3 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 22.25 - DOWN .25 FROM LAST SHOW VOLQ: 33.1 DOWN .25 MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS MARKETS BEING IMPACTED BY ELECTION VOLQ DISPERSION OPPORTUNITI

Oct 19, 2020 • 1:01:25

OB 943: The Worst Options Market We've Ever Seen

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT RED ON THE SCREEN TODAY SPX NOW BACK ABOVE  VIX: 28 - UP 3 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 119.6 - UP 7.6 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 22.5 - UP .5 FROM LAST SHOW VOLQ: 33.25 UP 3 MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS MARKETS BEING IMPACTED BY POTENTIAL STIMULUS, ELECTION EARNINGS VOLATILITY SEASON ODD BLOCK FSLY LITS PUTS PPL CALL LOVE REV

Oct 15, 2020 • 1:00:39

Option Block 942: The Options Vice Squad

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT NASDAQ HOT SEAT: MATT AMBERSON, ORATS TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MORE GREEN ON THE SCREEN TODAY VIX: 25 - DOWN 2.25 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 112 - UP 7.5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 22 - DOWN 2.1 FROM LAST SHOW VOLQ: 30.25 MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS HOW SOFTBANK WHALE IMPACTED AAPL VOLATILITY SKEW VOLATILITY FOLLOWING VP DEBATE EARNINGS VOLATILITY SE

Oct 12, 2020 • 1:02:18

Option Block 941: Crazy Pizza Volatility

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MORE GREEN ON THE SCREEN TODAY VIX: 27.25 - DOWN 1.4 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 104.5 - UP 1.2 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 24.1 - DOWN 1.2 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS OCC CLEARS NEW ANNUAL EXCHANGE-LISTED OPTIONS INDUSTRY VOLUME RECORD LOOKING AT DPZ VOLATILITY AFTER EARNINGS ODD BLOCK MRVL CALL LOVE HUN LITS PUTS SWCH FEB CALL OVERWRITE MAIL BLOCK ANSWERING

Oct 8, 2020 • 1:01:58

Option Block 940: A New Player Enters the Volatility Game

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT NASDAQ HOT SEAT: SCOTT NATIONS, NATIONS INDEXES INTERVIEW BLOCK SEGMENT INTERVIEW WITH SCOTT NATIONS REGARDING THE NEW VOLQ PRODUCT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT A LOI OF GREEN ON THE SCREEN TO BEGIN THE WEEK VIX: 28.65 - UP 2.15 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 103.3 - UP 2.8 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 25.3 - UP .5 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS ODD

Oct 5, 2020 • 1:00:05

The Option Block 939: Rise of the Options OverLord

OPTION BLOCK 939: RISE OF THE OPTIONS OVERLORD HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT A LITTLE BIT OF GREEN ON THE SCREEN TO END THE WEEK VIX: 26.5 - DOWN .35 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 100.5 - DOWN 2.25 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 24.85 - DOWN .65 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS THIS WEEK’S DEBATE, UPCOMING ELECTION AND VOLATILITY ODD BLOCK REVIEW COF

Oct 1, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 938: The Greatest Options Heroes

OPTION BLOCK 938: THE GREATEST OPTIONS HEROES  HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT A LITTLE BIT OF GREEN ON THE SCREEN TO START THE WEEK VIX: 26.8 - DOWN 2 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 102.75 - UNCHGD FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 25.5 - DOWN .75 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS UPCOMING ELECTION AND VOLATILITY ODD BLOCK MTCH PUTS BHC CALLS REVIEW: KTOS C

Sep 28, 2020 • 0:58

Option Block 937: The Sexiest Man in Options

Option Block 937: The Sexiest Man in Options HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT A LITTLE BIT OF GREEN ON THE SCREEN VIX: 28.8 - UNCHD FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 102.75 - DOWN 8.65 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 26.25 - UP .65 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS EARNINGS VOLATILITY FOR DRI, RAD, COST, MU DEBATING THE #SOFTBANK WHALE'S STRATEGY AND POSITIONS

Sep 24, 2020 • 0:59

Option Block 936: Election Volatility, Coronavirus, Airwolf...Oh My!

OPTION BLOCK 936: ELECTION VOLATILITY, CORONAVIRUS, AIRWOLF...OH MY! HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT A RED DAY TO KICK OFF THE WEEK RENEWED LOCKDOWN FEARS SPOOKING MARKET VIX: 28.8 - UP 1 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 111.4 - UP 7.2 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 25.6 - UP .8 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS CRUDE OIL PULL-BACK EARNINGS VOLATILITY PREVIEW

Sep 21, 2020 • 0:56

Option Block 935: We're All Snowflakes Now

OPTION BLOCK 935: WE'RE ALL SNOWFLAKES NOW HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS DOWN TO END THE WEEK VIX: 27.75 - UP 1.9 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 104.2 - DOWN 6.1 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 24.86 - DOWN .14 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS THE RAMPAGE OF SNOW POTENTIAL FOR A SURPRISE OCTOBER STIMULUS BEFORE THE ELECTION ODD BLOCK SU CALL LOV

Sep 17, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 934: We Love It When A Plan Comes Together

OPTION BLOCK 934: We Love It When A Plan Comes Together HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS RALLYING TO START THE WEEK VIX: 25.8 - DOWN 3.2 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 110.5 - DOWN 9.5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 25 - DOWN 2 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS EARNINGS EXPECTATIONS FOR LEN, CBRL, ADBE ODD BLOCK COF PUT LOVE AXTA CALL LOVE DRI STRA

Sep 14, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 933: Return of Vol Man, Plus GME vs. BBBY Deathmatch

OPTION BLOCK 933: RETURN OF VOL MAN, PLUS GME VS. BBBY DEATHMATCH  HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS MIXED ON JOBS DATA VIX: 29 - UNCHD FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 120 - DOWN 5.6 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 27 - DOWN 2.25 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS VOLATILITY IN THE ELECTION CYCLE EARNINGS EXPECTATIONS FOR PLAY, PTON, CHWY ODD BLOCK PRI

Sep 10, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 932: The Blood Red Tide

Option Block 932: The Blood Red Tide HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT A RED END TO THE TRADING WEEK STIMULUS DEADLOCK SPOOKING MARKETS? VIX: 29 - UP 4 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 125.6 - UP 13 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 29.25 - UP 5 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS THE TSLA SELLOFF OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FOR AUGUST FROM OPTIONS CLEARING CORP ODD BLO

Sep 3, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 931: Baywatch vs. Knight Rider

OPTION BLOCK 931: BAYWATCH VS. KNIGHT RIDER  HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT A MIXED START TO THE TRADING WEEK SLOW MOTION BEACH RUNNING VS. TALKING CARS VIX: 24.9 - DOWN 1.2 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 112.5 - DOWN 7 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 25.25 - UP 1.25 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS TSLA AND APPL POST STOCK SPLIT MADNESS ODD BLOCK ACM CA

Aug 31, 2020 • 0:57

Option Block 930: Fed Murders the Inflation Hawks

OPTION BLOCK 930: FED MURDERS THE INFLATION HAWKS HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT FED CHANGES ITS OUTLOOK ON INFLATION VIX: 26.10 - UP 3.35 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 106.75 - DOWN APPROX. 2.5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 27.25 - UP2.75 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS WMT AND MSFT INTEREST IN TIKTOK ODD BLOCK SIRI SHORT CALL ROLL ORCL CALL LOVE SR

Aug 27, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 929: Masters Of The Trading Universe

OPTION BLOCK 929: MASTERS OF THE TRADING UNIVERSE    HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT ANOTHER GREEN START TO THE WEEK VIX: 22.65 - DOWN .325 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 109.2 - DOWN 6.3 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 24.5 - DOWN .6 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS LOTS OF HEDGING IN AAPL EARNINGS: BBY, INTU, DELL ODD BLOCK CRAZY VOLUME IN LB OMC PUT PALOO

Aug 24, 2020 • 0:58

Option Block 928: Insanity Abounds!!!

OPTION BLOCK 928: INSANITY ABOUNDS!!!   HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT VIX: 23 - UP 1.25 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 115.5 - UP 4 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 25.1 - UP .35 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS EARNINGS: NVDA, BABA, BBY, INTU, DELL ODD BLOCK SPX RISK REVERSAL TRADES MASSIVE SABR PUT PALOOZA ORCL CALL LOVE MAIL BLOCK DISCUSSING YOUR QU

Aug 20, 2020 • 0:59

Option Block 927: Options...Options...Options...ThunderTraders, Ho!

OPTION BLOCK 927: OPTIONS...OPTIONS...OPTIONS...THUNDERTRADERS, HO! HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT VIX: 21.75 - UP .25 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 111.5 - DOWN 2 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 24.75 - DOWN .5 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS TOS DOWN THIS MORNING EARNINGS: WMT, LOW, NVDA, BABA ODD BLOCK JD CALL LOVE/ROLL PRNB CALL LOVE HCI PUT LOVE

Aug 17, 2020 • 0:56

Option Block 926: The Fun-Ness of WWE Origins

OPTION BLOCK 926: THE FUN-NESS of WWE ORIGINS HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MIXED END TO THE WEEK VIX: 21.5 - DOWN .25 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 113.5 - UP 3.6 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 25.25 - DOWN .65 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS GEORGE SOROS IS OUT OF THE MARKET AMC 15 CENT CELEBRATION WE HAVE A DEMOCRATIC VP ODD BLOCK REVIEW SIZE GM RISK

Aug 13, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 925: Crazy Collars and Rolling Diagonals

OPTION BLOCK 925: CRAZY COLLARS AND ROLLING DIAGONALS  HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MIXED START TO THE WEEK KODAK LOOKING WORSE VIX: 22.25 - DOWN 1.15 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 110.9 - UP 4.3 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 25.9 - DOWN 1.3 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS EARNINGS: MAR, CSCO, LYFT, AMAT ODD BLOCK KODK CALLS MTG CALL OVERWRITE RIG

Aug 10, 2020 • 0:59

Option Block 924: Bullish but Terrified

OPTION BLOCK 924: BULLISH BUT TERRIFIED  HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MIXED MESSAGES DRIVE MIXED MARKETS TODAY JOB-CUT ANNOUNCEMENTS SURGE 54% IN JULY TO THIRD-HIGHEST ON RECORD WAR GAMES EXPLAIN ELECTION BUMP IN VIX KODAK UNDER SEC INVESTIGATION OCC JULY 2020 TOTAL VOLUME UP 52.5 PERCENT FROM A YEAR AGO VIX: 23.4 - DOWN 1.2 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 106.6 - DOWN

Aug 6, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 923: Rock Buyouts, Dubious Kodak Paper and more

OPTION BLOCK 923: ROCK BUYOUTS, DUBIOUS KODAK PAPER AND MORE HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS KICKING OFF THE WEEK IN RALLY MODE NASDAQ SETTING NEW RECORD HIGHS STRONGER THAN EXPECTED MANUFACTURING DATA THE ROCK SCOOPS HALF OF THE XFL - TOTAL SALE PRICE $15 MILLION EARNINGS: MSFT, MPC, CLX, CHGG, TTWO, BYND, DIS, FOXA, CVS, MRNA, ETSY, ROKU, SQ, PZZA, UBER

Aug 3, 2020 • 0:58

Option Block 922: Hunting for Shady Business in Kodak

Option Block 922: Hunting for Shady Business in Kodak HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT U.S. ECONOMY CONTRACTED RECORD 32.9% IN Q2 AMID STATE SHUTDOWNS, COVID-19 CONTAGION FEARS EARNINGS TODAY FB, AMZN, APPL, GOOGL, WWE, GILD, EA, CBOE VIX: 26.25 - UP .75 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 117.5 - UP 1.8 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 29.9 - UNCHD FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND M

Jul 30, 2020 • 0:59

Option Block 921: Silver...A Thief In The Night

OPTION BLOCK 921: SILVER...A THIEF IN THE NIGHT HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS RALLYING HEADING INTO STIMULUS PLANS DUELING STIMULI: REPUBLICAN PLAN UNVEILED TODAY VS. DEM PLAN GOLD HITS NEW INTRADAY HIGH OF $1939.35 SILVER HIGHEST SINCE 2013 TO HIT $24.24 VIX: 25.50 - UP 1.5 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 115.7 - UP 4.2 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 29.9 - UP 1.15 FROM LAST

Jul 27, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 920: What the heck is going on with TSLA

OPTION BLOCK 920: WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON WITH TSLA HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT RED ON THE SCREEN. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? VIX: 24.10 - DOWN .65 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 111.5 - DOWN 2.75 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 28.75 - DOWN .5 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS HOT OPTIONS IN TSLA ODD BLOCK TSLA CALLS KTOS CALLS REVIEW TSM CALL LOVE MAIL

Jul 23, 2020 • 0:01

OPTION BLOCK 919: We Are Legend

OPTION BLOCK 919: We Are Legend HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT On today's show Mark, Andrew and Mike discuss: Is this an "I Am Legend" type of market? What's going on with $VIX? Where are the hot spots in global derivative trading? Unusual options activity in $JCI, $IBM and $GLYC When to sell puts and when to sit in cash.  and much more...

Jul 20, 2020 • 0:59

Option Block 918: A Godfather 3 Market

OPTION BLOCK 918: A GODFATHER 3 MARKET HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT VACCINE HOPES VIX: 28 - DOWN .25 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 115 - UP 1 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 32.25 - UNCHD 1.5 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS STOCKS FINALLY TAKING A BREAK AFTER ANOTHER WEEK OF ENDLESS RALLY EARNINGS SEASON - TALKING NFLX, SNAP, MSFT, TWTR, INTC AND MORE AAP

Jul 16, 2020 • 0:59

Option Block 917: Smokey And The Bandit...The Western?

OPTION BLOCK 917: SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT...THE WESTERN? HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT ANOTHER STRONG START FOR THE WEEK WITH VACCINE HOPES TSLA IS NOW 10TH LARGEST STOCK BY MARKET VALUE VIX: 28.25 - DOWN 2.25 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 114 - DOWN 4 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 32.25 - DOWN 1.5 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE INDICES AND MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS EARNINGS SEASON IS BACK -

Jul 13, 2020 • 0:55

Option Block 916:  The Berkshire Backdoor to Apple

OPTION BLOCK 916:  THE BERKSHIRE BACKDOOR TO APPLE HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT On this episode Mark, Mike and Andrew discuss: Our current thoughts on market and volatility levels.  Is Berkshire Hathaway really just a cheap back door into Apple? How did that crazy $GNUS call trade work out? How to properly gauge $SPX skew.  Your thoughts on current $SPY valuation levels and much

Jul 9, 2020 • 0:59

Option Block 915: How America Trades Options

OPTION BLOCK 915: HOW AMERICA TRADES OPTIONS HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT VIX: 27.5 - UP .75 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 114.5 - DOWN 5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 31.75 - UP .25 FROM LAST SHOW EARNINGS THIS WEEK IN PAYCX, LEVI, WBA ODD BLOCK BACK DOOR COVERED CALLS IN FIZZ LINE IN THE SAND PUTS IN BABA IN THE MONEY CALLS IN GNUS STRATEGY BLOCK TRADING OPTIONS IN AMERICA

Jul 6, 2020 • 0:57

Option Block 914: More Madness On the Tape In TSLA, SPY, GM, VIX and More

OPTION BLOCK 914: MORE MADNESS ON THE TAPE IN TSLA, SPY, GM, VIX AND MORE HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT VIX: 26.75 - DOWN 6.75 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 119.5 - DOWN 6 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 31.5 - DOWN 5 FROM LAST SHOW TSLA IS NOW WORTH MORE THAN XOM OR ANY AUTOMAKER IN THE WORLD BREAK DOWN THE LATEST ACTION IN SPY, TSLA, VIX AND MORE JOBS REPORT WAS BETTER THAN EXP

Jul 2, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 913: Whistling Past The Graveyard...Again

OPTION BLOCK 913: WHISTLING PAST THE GRAVEYARD...AGAIN HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT VIX: 33.5 - DOWN .75 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 125.5 - DOWN 9.25 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 36.5 - DOWN .25 FROM LAST SHOW GILD CHARGING OVER $3K FOR REMDESIVIR BREAK DOWN THE LATEST ACTION IN SPY, SPX, VIX, QQQ, IWM AND WKHS ODD BLOCK SIZE BLDP CALL LOVE HST PUT LOVE REVIEW - COF LITS

Jun 29, 2020 • 0:58

Option Block 912: Happy Lobstering

OPTION BLOCK 912:  HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT VIX: 34.25 - UP 1.5 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 134.75 - UP 2.25 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 36.75 - UP 1 FROM LAST SHOW WHAT IS THE NEW MECCA FOR OPTIONS TRADING IN US EARNINGS IN NKE,MU,FDX ODD BLOCK DUK LITS PUTS AGGRESSIVE CALL OVERWRITING IN DHT MID-MARKET HZNP CALLS MAIL BLOCK  DISCUSSING THE TRAGIC DEATH OF THE ROB

Jun 25, 2020 • 0:58

Option Block 911: An Exciting Road to Nowhere

OPTION BLOCK 911:  AN EXCITING ROAD TO NOWHERE HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS CONTINUE TO WEIGH ON THE MARKET VIX: 32.75 - DOWN .5 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 132.5 - DOWN 5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 35.75 - DOWN 1.5 FROM LAST SHOW TVIX IS NO MORE OPTIONS SEARCH INTEREST AT A 12-MONTH HIGH OPTIONS TRADING INTEREST AT PEAK AS WELL ODD BLOCK INCOME PLA

Jun 22, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 910: The Tragic Importance Of Options Education

OPTION BLOCK 910: THE TRAGIC IMPORTANCE OF OPTIONS EDUCATION HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT VIX: 33.25 - DOWN 4 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 137.5 - DOWN 13.5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 37.25 - DOWN 2.25 FROM LAST SHOW ODD BLOCK CLDR CALL PALOOZA CAMP LITS PUTS GLPI PUTS REVIEW NIO CALL LOVE MAIL BLOCK ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TRAGIC STORY OF THE INEXPERIENCED ROBI

Jun 18, 2020 • 0:56

Option Block 909: As The Worm Turns

OPTION BLOCK 909:  AS THE WORM TURNS HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT IS THE BULL FINALLY WAKING UP TO THE CORONAVIRUS?: RENEWED CASES ACROSS THE COUNTRY, NY GOV THREATENING TO RESTORE LOCKDOWN, INDIA AND BRAZIL FACING MAJOR WAVE OF CASES ALL SEEM TO BE SPOOKING THE MARKET VIX: 37.25 - UP 1.25 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 151 - UP 21.5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 39.5 - UP 4.5 FRO

Jun 15, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 908: The Death of the Rally?

OPTION BLOCK 908: THE DEATH OF THE RALLY HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT FED SPOOKS THE BULL: JEROME POWELL SAID WE HAVE “A LONG ROAD AHEAD” AND ESTIMATED RATES WOULD STAY NEAR ZERO UNTIL 2022 WHAT DO WE THINK OF THIS SELLOFF? IS THIS THE END OF THE V-SHAPED RECOVERY? VIX: 36 - UP 10.5 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 129.5 - UP 19.5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 35 - UP 5.5 FROM

Jun 11, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 907:  The Worldwide Option Block

Option Block 907:  The Worldwide Option Block HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT ANOTHER STRONG START TO THE TRADING WEEK VIX: 25.25 - UNCHD 3.5 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 109.3 - UP .7 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 29.5 - UP 1 FROM LAST SHOW ODD BLOCK REVIEW ZNGA CALLS REVIEW YNDX CALLS CAH CALL LOVE STRATEGY BLOCK UNCLE MIKE IS REMINISCING LIKE A STOCK OPERATOR. AROUND THE B

Jun 8, 2020 • 0:59

Option Block 906: Revenge of the Clam Privateers

OPTION BLOCK 906: Revenge of the Clam Privateers HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT VELOCITY OF THE RALLY: FROM OPALESQUE: THE S&P 500 HAS NOW RALLIED +41% IN TEN WEEKS. VIX: 25.25 - DOWN 3.5 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 108.6 - UP 1.6 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 30.5 - DOWN 3 FROM LAST SHOW OCC ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT MAY 2020 TOTAL CLEARED CONTRACT VOLUME WAS 545,272,318 CONTRAC

Jun 4, 2020 • 0:59

Option Block 905: Market Rallies While the U.S. Burns

OPTION BLOCK 905: MARKET RALLIES WHILE THE U.S. BURNS HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT THE STOCK MARKET ISN’T REFLECTING REALITY YET, BUT CITIGROUP WARNS THAT PAIN AND ‘COLLATERAL DAMAGE’ ARE ON THE WAY AMERICAN CITIES ARE BURNING, THERE'S A LETHAL PANDEMIC, AND WE'RE IN A NEW GREAT DEPRESSION. OF COURSE, THE STOCK MARKET IS UP. WHY DO WE PERSIST IN CALLING IT

Jun 1, 2020 • 0:58

Option Block 904: Is This Rally For Real?

OPTION BLOCK 904: IS THIS RALLY FOR REAL? HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADESTATION HOT SEAT: ANDREW ROCCO, MANAGER, EDUCATIONAL CONTENT STRATEGY TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT THIS RALLY IS UNSTOPPABLE: IN THE GREEN PRETTY MUCH EVERY DAY THIS WEEK. VIX: 27.75 - DOWN 1.35 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 108.25 - DOWN 15.25 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 33.6 - DOWN 1.3 FROM LAST SHOW ODD BLOCK NVDA SDC SLV

May 28, 2020 • 0:01

OPTION BLOCK 903: PRELUDE TO MADNESS

OPTION BLOCK 903: PRELUDE TO MADNESS HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADESTATION HOT SEAT: ANDREW ROCCO, MANAGER, EDUCATIONAL CONTENT STRATEGY TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT THE LOVE FEST IS FINALLY OVER: STIMULUS AND VACCINE OPTIMISM FINALLY WANING IN LIGHT OF MORE TERRIBLE ECONOMIC NUMBERS VIX: 29.1 - UNCHD FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 123.5 - DOWN 2 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 34.9 - UP .2 FROM LAST S

May 21, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 902: Plagues, Floods and Murder Hornets

OPTION BLOCK 902: PLAGUES, FLOODS AND MURDER HORNETS HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT THE MARKETS ARE FEELING THE LOVE AGAIN:MORE STIMULUS AND OPTIMISM OVER VACCINE ARE BOOSTING MARKETS VIX: 29.25 - DOWN 7.4 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 125.5 - DOWN 20.5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 34.7 - DOWN 6 FROM LAST SHOW ODD BLOCK GE CALL ROLL COF LITS PUTS MDLA LITS PUTS STRATEGY BL

May 18, 2020 • 0:56

OPTION BLOCK 901: The End of the V-Shaped Recovery?

OPTION BLOCK 901: The End of the V-Shaped Recovery? HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADESTATION CO-HOST: ANDREW ROCCO, MANAGER, EDUCATIONAL CONTENT STRATEGY TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT VIX: 36.6 - UP 9 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 146 - UP 27 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 40.8 - UP 6.8 FROM LAST SHOW TOP NAMES AT TRADESTATION DON'T INCLUDE ANY CHIP STOCKS EXCEPT FOR AMD. THAT'S HIGHLY UNUSUAL. ODD BLOC

May 14, 2020 • 1:03:10

The Option Block 900th Episode Spectacular

OPTION BLOCK 900: The 900 Episode Spectacular     HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADESTATION CO-HOST: ANDREW ROCCO, MANAGER, EDUCATIONAL CONTENT STRATEGY THE 900th EPISODE!!! THE OPTION BLOCK SNEAK PREVIEW WAS POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 THE OPTION BLOCK PREMIERE EPISODE WAS POSTED ON OCT 8, 2010 TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT VIX: 27.5 - DOWN 3.5 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 119 - UP 3 FROM

May 11, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 899: Can You Trade Too Much?

OPTION BLOCK 899: Can You Trade Too Much? HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADESTATION CO-HOST: SARAH POTTER, TRADESTATION’S CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER AND HEAD OF YOU CAN TRADE TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT VIX: 31 - DOWN 6.5 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 116 - DOWN 6 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 37.5 - DOWN 3.5 FROM LAST SHOW EXPLORING OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN MA, TSLA, PTON, LYFT, BYND DISCUSSING A FUNKY CONTAN

May 7, 2020 • 59:21

Option Block 898: Option Block 898: Let's Talk Activity in SPY, VIX, X, IWM, DIS, ROKU, ATVI and More

OPTION BLOCK 898: Option Block 898: Let's Talk Activity in SPY, VIX, X, IWM, DIS, ROKU, ATVI and More  HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADESTATION CO-HOST: ANDREW ROCCO, MANAGER, EDUCATIONAL CONTENT STRATEGY TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT VIX: 37.55 - UP 2.35 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 122 - UP NEARLY 4 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 41 - UP 2.5 FROM LAST SHOW EXPLORING OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GE, AMD, AAPL,

May 4, 2020 • 0:01

OPTION BLOCK 897: A TALE OF TWO MARKETS

OPTION BLOCK 897: A TALE OF TWO MARKETS     HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADESTATION CO-HOST: ANDREW ROCCO, MANAGER, EDUCATIONAL CONTENT STRATEGY TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT VIX: 35.25 - UP 2.5 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 118.3 - DOWN 1.2 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 38.5 - UP .5 FROM LAST SHOW IT’S A WEEK OF CONFLICTING DATA. YESTERDAY WE WERE IN RALLY MODE. TODAY WE HAVE MORE BAD NEWS ON THE EMPL

Apr 30, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 896: Moscowan Volatility 

OPTION BLOCK 896: MOSCOWAN VOLATILITY  HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT VIX: 32.75 - DOWN ALMOST 7 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 119.5 - UP 2 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 38 - DOWN 5 FROM LAST SHOW EARNINGS LOOK AT BYND  - ONE OF THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY 1 - 5 TRADE ODD BLOCK ZNGA AT THE MONEY CALLS BBBY IN THE MONEY CALLS YNDX STRATEGY BLOCK EXPLORING HOW RETAIL OPTIONS TRADERS SHOULD REBALANCE THEIR PORTFOLIOS MA

Apr 27, 2020 • 59:13

Option Block 895: TIME FOR A CRUDE OIL MULLIGAN 

Option Block 895: TIME FOR A CRUDE OIL MULLIGAN  HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT CRUDE CAN NOW GO NEGATIVE! USO IS IN TURMOIL! JOBLESS CLAIMS HIT ANOTHER 4.4M VIX: 39.5 - DOWN .5 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 117.5 - DOWN 7.5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 43.25 - UP 3 FROM LAST SHOW OIV: 731 - AKA COMPLETELY MEANINGLESS EARNINGS ODD BLOCK FE CALL OVERWRITE MAY HL PUT LOVE REVI

Apr 23, 2020 • 0:58

Option Block 894: Crude Oil Apocalypse  

Option Block 894: Crude Oil Apocalypse HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT CRUDE OIL WTH??? THE SENATE MAY APPROVE AN EMERGENCY $300 BILLION RELIEF PACKAGE FOR SMALL BUSINESS. IN ADDITION, THE ADMINISTRATION AGREED TO DEFER COLLECTION OF MORE TARIFFS FROM U.S. IMPORTERS IN RELATION TO SOME CHINESE GOODS IN AN EFFORT TO EASE THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATION.  OVER THE WEE

Apr 20, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 893:  Reverse Splits and Painful Legos

Option Block 893: Reverse Splits and Painful Legos HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT LABOR DEPARTMENT REPORTED MORE THAN 5 MILLION NEW UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS AND A STIMULUS PLAN TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS RAN OUT OF CASH THURSDAY. U.S. DEATHS SPIKED TO A DAILY HIGH OF ALMOST 2,500.  VIX: 42.3 - DOWN .7 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 133 - DOWN 6 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 41 - DOWN .3

Apr 16, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 892: Naked Cowboys and Impressive Bench Presses

Option Block 892: Naked Cowboys and Impressive Bench Presses HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT OPEC FINALLY MAKES A DEAL GOLDMAN SAYS WORST IS OVER VIX: 43 - UP .25 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 139 - DOWN 1 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 41.3 - DOWN 1 FROM LAST SHOW EARNINGS SEASON IS BACK ODD BLOCK UNP CALL SALE GD CALL WRITE SWCH CALL WRITE STRATEGY BLOCK HOW TO OUTLINE THE PROP

Apr 13, 2020 • 0:59

Option Block 891: Whispers Of Stimulus Scare Away Pandemic Shadows

Option Block 891: Whispers Of Stimulus Scare Away Pandemic Shadows HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW ROCCO, TRADESTATION TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT TERRIBLE DEATH TOLL OUT OF NEW YORK MORE TERRIBLE JOBLESS CLAIMS NUMBERS FORMER FED CHAIR BERNANKE PREDICTS GDP COULD DROP 30% GE & STARBUCKS ALREADY WARNING ABOUT EARNINGS BUT WE’RE STILL RALLYING! MARKET REALLY LIKES NEW FED

Apr 9, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 890:  Who Needs Furniture in an Apocalypse

Option Block 890:  Who Needs Furniture in an Apocalypse?  HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT WORST WEEKS UPCOMING FOR THE VIRUS “LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL” - LATEST TALKING POINT FROM THE WHITE HOUSE ACKMAN IS CLEARLY LONG VIX: 44.3 - DOWN NEARLY 8 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 146 - DOWN 5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 42.5 - DOWN 5.3 FROM LAST SHOW ODD BLOCK W LINE IN THE SAN

Apr 6, 2020 • 0:55

Option Block 889: How to Lose $15M Selling Puts

Option Block 889: How to Lose $15M Selling Puts HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MORE TERRIBLE JOBS NUMBERS HIGHEST VOLUME MONTH EVER FOR U.S. EQUITY OPTIONS INDUSTRY VIX: 52.5 - DOWN 7.5 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 151 - DOWN 9 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 47.8 - DOWN 2.2 FROM LAST SHOW ODD BLOCK REVIEW APD LINE IN THE SAND PUTS MAIL BLOCK QUESTION FROM BRIAN COLLAMER:  H

Apr 2, 2020 • 0:58

Option Block 888: Why The Heck Are We Rallying?

Option Block 888: Why The Heck Are We Rallying? HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT WE’RE RALLYING YET AGAIN...FOR SOME REASON.  TERRIBLE JOBS NUMBERS...GROWING DEATH TOLLS….INCREASING THE CLOSURE AND DISTANCING UNTIL 4/30, TALKS OF SHUTTING DOWN THE MARKETS - AND WE’RE RALLYING!! GS TRADING NEAR $4. PROBABLY $4 TOO HIGH VIX: 60 - UP 2 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 160 - DOWN

Mar 30, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 887: The Dead Cat Bounce That Wasn't

Option Block 887: The Dead Cat Bounce That Wasn't HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: DAVID RUSSELL, TRADESTATION TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT WE FINALLY DID IT! SORT OF. FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE FEBRUARY 12, THE S&P 500 CLOSED HIGHER TWO SESSIONS IN A ROW. INITIAL JOBLESS CLAIMS SURGED TO RECORD 3.3M LAST WEEK AS CORONAVIRUS TAKES HEAVY TOLL ON ECONOMY VIX: 58 - DOWN 10 FROM LAST SHOW

Mar 26, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 886: Market Intelligence, ITM Covered Calls and More

Option Block 886: Market Intelligence, ITM Covered Calls and More HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: DAVID RUSSELL, TRADESTATION TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT WORST WEEK SINCE 2008 FOR ALL MAJOR INDICES LIMIT DOWN ON SUNDAY NIGHT FED ANNOUNCING “UNLIMITED” ASSET PURCHASES NOW WE HAVE A FULLY ELECTRONIC MARKET ST. LOUIS FED TALKING ABOUT 30% UNEMPLOYMENT VIX: 68.30 - DOWN 8.3 FROM LAST

Mar 23, 2020 • 0:58

Option Block 885: Stay Small. Stay Nimble. Stay Alive.

Option Block 885: Stay Small. Stay nimble. Stay Alive.  HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT SELL EVERYTHING! - CAN WE FINALLY PUT TO REST THE NOTION THAT GOLD OR FIXED INCOME ARE GREAT “HEDGES” FOR AN EQUITY PORTFOLIO? WHEN IT ALL HITS THE FAN CORRELATION GOES TO ONE.  NAMES LIKE FORD APPROACHING CRISIS PRICE LEVELS. BOEING THREATENING BANKRUPTCY COMMODITIES GETTI

Mar 19, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 884: 1987 Redux...All Over Again

Option Block 884: 1987 Redux...All Over Again HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT GUEST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, TRADE ALERT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT   HERE WE GO AGAIN! - MARKETS HALT ON THE OPEN AND ARE DRIFTING LOWER.  THE FED PUT IS MEANINGLESS: THE MARKET IS COMPLETELY IGNORING YET ANOTHER EMERGENCY FED ACTION. FED CUTS RATES TO ZERO ON THE HEELS OF MASSIVE QUANTITATIVE EASING AND AN EARLIER EM

Mar 17, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 883: 1987 Redux

Option Block 883: 1987 Redux HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT THE BULL IS OFFICIALLY DEAD - IT WAS A GOOD RUN. OVER 11 YEARS.  DOW, S&P AND NASDAQ ALL NOW OFFICIALLY IN BEAR MARKET TERRITORY.  TRIGGERED CIRCUIT BREAKERS TWICE IN ONE WEEK GOLDMAN STUDIED BEAR MARKETS BACK TO 1835 VIX: 65 - UP 12 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 154 - UP 11 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 46 -  UP NEARL

Mar 12, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 882: The Depths of Market Madness

Option Block 882: The Depths of Market Madness HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT THE WORLD HAS LOST ITS COLLECTIVE MIND: SAUDIS AND RUSSIA DECIDE TO RACE EACH OTHER TO THE BOTTOM IN PERHAPS THE MOST BEWILDERING PRICE WAR IN CRUDE HISTORY. NORTH KOREA DECIDES TO LAUNCH MORE MISSILES BECAUSE WHY NOT AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS TRIGGERED AT CME AND NYSE. BLOOMBERG WRITING AB

Mar 9, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 881: The Gamma Gods 

Option Block 881: The Gamma Gods  HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI AND MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT SURPRISE FED RATE CUT AND IMPACT ON VOLATILITY. VIX: 36.97- UP 3.37 FROM LAST SHOW  VVIX: 115.42 - DOWN 1.58 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 25.46 - UP 3.31 FROM LAST SHOW OCC VOLUME NUMBERS FOR FEBRUARY ODD BLOCK UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN RWT, APD, SNSS MAIL BLOCK QUESTION FROM DOM

Mar 5, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 880: The Dead Scaredy Low?

Option Block 880: The Dead Scaredy Low? HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI AND MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT HOW LONG CAN 35 VOL LAST? VIX: 33.60- UP 2.4 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 117-UP 3 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 22.15 - UP APPROX 1 FROM LAST SHOW ROBINHOOD APP DOWN ALL DAY ODD BLOCK CALL SELLERS IN VALE HUGE PUT CLOSE ROLL IN TEVA STRATEGY BLOCK KEEPING MONEY IN CASH DURING THIS TIM

Mar 3, 2020 • 0:55

Option Block 879: Pandemic Volatility Madness

Option Block 879: Pandemic Volatility Madness HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT A CRAZY DAY/WEEK FOR OPTIONS VOLUME /VOLATILITY NEW ALL-TIME OPTION VOLUME RECORD THIS WEEK. VIX: 31.20 - UP NEARLY 7 FROM LAST SHOW - HIT A HIGH OF NEARLY 35 TODAY VVIX: 114 -UP 3 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 21 - UP NEARLY 4 FROM LAST SHOW ODD BLOCK PLAN HGV PTLA MAIL BLOCK QUESTION FROM MARK BRANT: FI

Feb 27, 2020 • 0:01

THE OPTION BLOCK 878: EVERYONE IS IN CASH

THE OPTION BLOCK 878: EVERYONE IS IN CASH It's a historic day on The Option Block when both #UncleMike and #TheGreasyMeatball are both in cash! What does that mean for you? You'll have to tune in to find out. Plus we discuss unusual activity in $BGS, $ADM, $MAS and #UncleMike breaks down what to do when your short put spread moves against you. All that and more on this episode of The Option Block.

Feb 24, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 877: Tasty Prunes and Exotic Elixirs

Option Block 877: Tasty Prunes and Exotic Elixirs HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT TSLA MYSTERY PUTS AND OPTIONS ACTIVITY VIX: 14.15 - UP 1.15 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 99 -UP 3 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 13.6 - DOWN .5 FROM LAST SHOW   ODD BLOCK REVIEW - MDLA LINE IN THE SAND PUTS REVIEW - MLCO CALL LOVE NTAP AGGRESSIVE LINE IN THE SAND PUTS MAIL BLOCK QUESTION FROM NACEL: HOW LONG D

Feb 13, 2020 • 0:01

OB 876: Where the Trees End and Volatility Begins

OB 876: Where the Trees End and Volatility Begins On this episode Mark, The Rock Lobster and Uncle Mike discuss: How is the pandemic impacting, or not impacting, this market in SPY, VIX, QQQ, IWM and more.  Hot TSLA options Earnings Vol Update: LYFT, CISCO, TEVA, BABA and more Odd Block One dollar collars in AAL Funky XB puts Earnings swings for the fences in LBTYK Strategy Block Managing Vertical Put Spreads Around the Block Pandemic fears lingering

Feb 10, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 875: Options Origin Stories

Option Block 875: Options Origin Stories HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT THIS VIRUS IS CONSUMING LARGE SWATHES OF CHINA AND THE MARKET DOESN'T SEEM TO CARE VIX: 15 - DOWN 2.65 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 91.3 - DOWN NEARLY 10 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 14.1 - DOWN 1.6 FROM LAST SHOW OCC ANNOUNCED THAT JANUARY 2020 TOTAL CLEARED CONTRACT VOLUME WAS 521,727,816 CONTRACTS, THE INDUSTRY’S HIGH

Feb 6, 2020 • 0:54

Option Block 874:  Tesla...Seriously...WTH?

Option Block 874:  HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT BREAKING DOWN SURPRISING OPTIONS TRADES IN TESLA VIX: 17. 65 - UP .35 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 101 - UNCHANGED FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 15.7 - UP .1 FROM LAST SHOW ODD BLOCK REVIEW - LAST MINUTE PREMIUM HARVESTING IN MO REVIEW - JBL PUT LOVE TPR CALL LOVE STRATEGY BLOCK HOW TO USE SHORT PUT SPREADS IN THIS VOLATILE MARKET MAIL BL

Feb 3, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 873: Revenge of the TSLA Mystery Puts

Option Block 873: Revenge of the TSLA Mystery Puts HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT PANDEMIC FEARS CAN’T STOP THE BULL APPLE AND TESLA BLEW THE DOORS OFF THIS WEEK VIX: 17.3 - DOWN .2 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 101.5 - DOWN 3.5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 15.6 - DOWN .1 FROM LAST SHOW  ODD BLOCK LAST MINUTE PREMIUM HARVESTING IN MO JBL PUT LOVE SCHW CALL OVERWRITE MAIL BLOCK COMMENT FRO

Jan 31, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 872: We're Not All Going To Die

Option Block 872: We're Not All Going To Die  HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT PANDEMIC FEARS CONTINUE TO RATTLE THE MARKET VIX: 17.5 - UP NEARLY 4 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 105 - UP OVER 11 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 15.4 - UP 1.65 FROM LAST SHOW EARNINGS: APPL, SBUX, BA, TSLA, FB, MSFT, AMZN ODD BLOCK REVIEW INTEL EARNINGS DAY CALL LOVE LVS CALL SALE/ ROLLING DOWN IN WEIRD NON-SPREAD

Jan 27, 2020 • 0:59

OPTION BLOCK 871:  INTC WASTED CALLS PLUS UNCLE MIKE CANNABIS CRAZINESS

OPTION BLOCK 871:  INTC WASTED CALLS PLUS UNCLE MIKE CANNABIS CRAZINESS HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT VIX: 13.65 - UP 1.4 VVIX: 93.65 - UP 3.3 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 13.75 - UP .35 FROM LAST SHOW  ODD BLOCK INTEL EARNINGS DAY CALL LOVE CME LONG TERM PUT LOVE MEGA DHT MARCH CALL LOVE STRATEGY BLOCK CANNABIS STOCK STRATEGY  AROUND THE BLOCK WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST

Jan 23, 2020 • 0:58

Option Block 870: Crazy Calls and Even Crazier Dividends

Option Block 870: Crazy Calls and Even Crazier Dividends HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT VIX: 12.25 - DOWN .25 VVIX: 90.3 - UP 1.4 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 13.4 - UP .5 FROM LAST SHOW  FEATURED DISCUSSION OF VIX AND SPIKES ODD BLOCK UNIT PUT LOVE MRNA CALL SALE MDT CALL LOVE MAIL BLOCK QUESTION FROM BILL: HOPEFULLY YOU CAN GO OVER THIS NEXT WEEK BEFORE JAN 23. NLOK (AKA OLD SY

Jan 17, 2020 • 0:01

Option Block 869: The Ticks in VIX

Option Block 869: The Ticks in VIX HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS RALLY AS MIDEAST TENSIONS EASE  VIX: 12.5 - DOWN .35 VVIX: 88.9 - DOWN .5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 13.9 - DOWN .5 FROM LAST SHOW  FEATURED DISCUSSION OF TSLA AS IT WAS THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTION IN THE MORNING. ALSO COVERED AAPL, BYND, BABA, AMD, ROKU and FB. ODD BLOCK REVIEW - KSS PUT LOVE REVIEW - MN

Jan 14, 2020 • 0:57

Option Block 868: Back in Rally Mode

Option Block 868: Back in Rally Mode HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS RALLY AS MIDEAST TENSIONS EASE:  VIX: 12.85 - DOWN 1.65 VVIX: 89.4 - DOWN OVER 4 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 14.4  - DOWN .9 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS OF MORNING - AAPL ODD BLOCK REVIEW - PUMP LINE IN THE SAND PUTS REVIEW - ADI OUT-OF-SEQUENCE RATIO RISK REVERSAL/STRANGLE REVIEW - BAKER HUG

Jan 9, 2020 • 0:57

Option Block 867: Kicking Off A New Decade

Option Block 867: Kicking Off A New Decade  HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS MIXED AS MIDEAST TENSIONS ESCALATE: APPARENTLY THE TRADE WAR WASN’T ENOUGH VIX: 14.5 - UNCHD VVIX: 93.65 - DOWN 6 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 15.30 - DOWN .3 FROM LAST SHOW OPTIONS CLEARING CORPORATION NUMBERS IN FOR DECEMBER AND FOR ALL OF 2019 ODD BLOCK REVIEW - VIAC WEEKLY CALLS REVIEW - APA CALL

Jan 6, 2020 • 1:00:07

OB 866: 2019 Review Spectacular Plus 2020 Predictions

OB 866: 2019 Review Spectacular Plus 2020 Predictions It's our Year End Spectacular as we look back on a crazy 2019. Plus we venture boldly into the future with our predictions for 2020. Additionally, in our Trading Block Segment, Fidelity provides technical analysis and options activity on NIO, TSLA, SVRA, and AAPL.  Enjoy!

Dec 31, 2019 • 0:01

OPTION BLOCK 865: REIT Put Palooza Redux Plus DNE Order Nuances

OPTION BLOCK 865: REIT Put Palooza Redux Plus DNE Order Nuances HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: KONSTANTIN VRANDOPULO, TRADING STRATEGY DESK, FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS RALLYING AFTER TRUMP IS IMPEACHED VIX: 12.7  - UP .2 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 99.75 - UP 1 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 15 - EFFECTIVELY UNCHD FROM LAST SHOW  TECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND OPTIONS ACTIVITY AT FIDELITY IN ITCI/ BA/ TSLA/ AAPL S&P IS

Dec 23, 2019 • 0:01

OPTION BLOCK 864: Where Is The Impeachment Premium?

OPTION BLOCK 864: Where Is The Impeachment Premium? HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: KONSTANTIN VRANDOPULO, TRADING STRATEGY DESK, FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS RALLYING AFTER TRUMP IS IMPEACHED VIX: 12.5  - UP .75 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 98.75 - UP 4.75 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 15 - EFFECTIVELY UNCHD FROM LAST SHOW  TECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND OPTIONS ACTIVITY AT FIDELITY IN MU, TSLA, RAD, AAPL XLE SUCKED THIS

Dec 20, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 863: The Dangers of SPY Dividends

OPTION BLOCK 863: THE DANGERS OF SPY DIVIDENDS HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: COLIN SONGER, TRADING STRATEGY DESK, FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS RALLYING AFTER TRUMP TWEET ON TRADE DEAL BRITAIN VOTING YET AGAIN AROUND BREXIT VIX: 11.75  - DOWN 2.75 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 94 - DOWN 9.5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 14.90 - DOWN 1.7 FROM LAST SHOW  TECHNICAL A

Dec 17, 2019 • 0:01

OB 862: Why Bother Puts

Option Block 862: Why Bother Puts HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: TREY JARRELL, TRADING STRATEGY DESK, FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS RALLYING AFTER TRUMP TWEET ON TRADE DEAL BRITAIN VOTING YET AGAIN AROUND BREXIT VIX: 14.5 - DOWN .25 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX:103.5 - UP 5.5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 16.6 - DOWN .4 FROM LAST SHOW  TECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND OPTION

Dec 12, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 861: Crazy Size Collars

OB 861: Crazy Size Collars   HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: KONSTANTIN VRANDOPULO, TRADING STRATEGY DESK, FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC   TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MILD SELLOFF TO KICK OFF THE WEEK  VIX: 14.75 - UNCHD VVIX: 98 - DOWN 1 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 17 - DOWN .6 FROM LAST SHOW  TECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND OPTIONS ACTIVITY AT FIDELITY IN UGAZ, ROKU, AAPL, CGC. ODD BLOCK MASSIVE PC

Dec 10, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 860: Baby Yoda vs. Gizmo

Option Block 860: Baby Yoda vs. Gizmo HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI/MARK SEBASTIAN, OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: COLIN SONGER, ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT IMPEACHMENT AND TRADE WAR STILL WEIGHING ON MARKET AN OUTSIZED MOVE IN VIX? TECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND OPTIONS ACTIVITY AT FIDELITY IN AUPH, ROKU, SAGE, AAPL, AMZN OCC NOVEMBER CLEARED VOLUME DOWN 9.6 PERCENT ODD BLOCK MAYBE LITS

Dec 6, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 859: Betting Against The Death of Outlet Malls

Option Block 859: Betting Against The Death of Outlet Malls HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT  FIDELITY HOT SEAT:  Konstantin Vrandopulo, Trading Strategy Desk, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT Black Friday online sales hit all time high. Trade Deal with China, tariffs on Brazil and Argentina Technical analysis and options trading at Fidelity in ROKU, AMZN, CLVS, AAPL ODD

Dec 3, 2019 • 0:01

OB 858: Thanksgiving Listener Mail Palooza

OB 858: Thanksgiving Listener Mail Palooza FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CUzD9FzYGAYlcX157hhDpjEC7dImbVg8QrhKseNA8GA/edit?usp=sharing TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT TSLA and the Cybertruck, ROKU, and NVDA Breaking down our Ray Dalio volatility term structure trade STRATEGY BLOCK Looking at when to sell and take profits in your options positions. Mail Block Thanksgiving Listener Mail Palooza Why aren’t there free commissions on options? AROUND THE BLOCK Mixed

Nov 25, 2019 • 0:01

OB 857: Front Row Seat To the Broker Wars

OB 857: Front Row Seat To the Broker Wars FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE HERE: - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wsZlfA8t-ogDguSvJtUdTSwTYSL94G0Xcmpt6BuUZoU/edit?usp=sharing TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT - Schwab buying TD, VIX, Cannabis Craziness and more... ODD BLOCK - Analyzing unusual activity in CGC, NWBI and NRG Mail Block - The peril of Fig Leaves AROUND THE BLOCK - Trade war madness, earnings and more

Nov 22, 2019 • 0:01

OB 856: Racing Back to New Highs

OB 856: Racing Back to New Highs FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qr7Ke3j09Ddz-z2veL7EpJIuMQPqqwc1_VICeD2hlww/edit?usp=sharing HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT:   THE LAST EMPEROR KONSTANTIN VRANDOPULO.  TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT VIX, SPIKES Launch, Roku, Disney, AMD, Apple and more... ODD BLOCK Did the smart money make or lose money in GLW, SE an

Nov 18, 2019 • 0:01

OB 855: What is The Eye of Sauron?

OB 855: What is The Eye of Sauron? HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT:   TREY JARRELL FROM FIDELITY’S TRADING STRATEGY DESK TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT   VIX: 13.75 -  UP .75 VVIX: 95.75 - UP 3.75 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 18.65 - DOWN .15 FROM LAST SHOW  FIDELITY REVIEW?:  Disney, Wal Mart, and Cisco   ODD BLOCK LPLA CALL OVERWRITE ITCI PUT LOVE CGC POST EARNINGS CALL OVERWRITE MAIL

Nov 14, 2019 • 0:01

OB 854: Unusual Activity Review Plus Call Diagonals

OB 854: Unusual Activity Review Plus Call Diagonals HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT:  Konstantin Vrandopulo, Trading Strategy Desk, Fidelity Brokerage Services  TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT HAPPY SINGLES AND VETERANS DAYS! ODD BLOCK ECA CALL PALOOZA REVIEW CLOUDERA CALL LOVE REVIEW NEPT LINE-IN-THE-SAND PUTS STRATEGY BLOCK OVERVIEW OF CALL DIAGONAL SPREADS AROUND THE BLOCK WHAT

Nov 12, 2019 • 0:01

OB 853: Mysterious Puts and Infinite Covered Calls

OB 853: Mysterious Puts and Infinite Covered Calls HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT:  Colin Songer, Active Trader Strategy Desk  TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT TRADE WAR OPTIMISM CONTINUES TO BOOST MARKET VIX 12.4 - DOWN .5 VVIX: 89 - UP 1 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 19 - UNCHD FROM LAST  MOST ACTIVE INDICES MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS  OTHER TRADING BLOCK DISCUSSION TOPICS Monday - Uber, Shake

Nov 8, 2019 • 0:01

OB 852: Funky Puts, Ratio Rolldowns and More

OB 852: Funky Puts, Ratio Rolldowns and More HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT:  KONSTANTIN VRANDOPULO, TRADING STRATEGY DESK, FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT TRADE WAR OPTIMISM CONTINUES TO BOOST MARKET - MCDONALD’S DRAGGING ON DOW BUT STILL THREATENING RECORD HIGH  VIX 12.95 - DOWN .4 VVIX: 88 - UP 1.5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 19 - DOWN 1PT FROM LAST SHOW  FIDEL

Nov 4, 2019 • 0:01

OB 851: You've Been Volsmashed

HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT:  TREY JARRELL, TRADING STRATEGY DESK, FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT DOUBTS ON THE TRADE DEAL SPOOK THE MARKET    VIX 13.35 - UP .35 VVIX: 86.5- UNCHD FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 19.95 - NEARLY UNCHD FROM LAST SHOW  FIDELITY REVIEW?: AAPL, FB, TWLO EARNINGS SEASON IS BACK BABY!!! Monday - AT&T, Spotify TODAY AFTER THE BELL: Hexo,

Nov 1, 2019 • 0:58

OB 850: The Greatest Day In Market History

OB 850: The Greatest Day In Market History HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT:  The Last Emperor Konstantin Vrandopulo, Trading Strategy Desk, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT THE RALLY CONTINUES - HAPPY BEST DAY IN MARKET HISTORY - From a statistical standpoint, Oct. 28 is the day that, on average, has produced the best gain for the S&P 500 over the past seven

Oct 28, 2019 • 0:01

OB 849: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SCUMBAGGERY

OB 849: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SCUMBAGGERY HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: COLIN SONGER, ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK    TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS RALLYING AGAIN TOWARD THE END OF THE WEEK - MARKET SHRUGGING OFF BAD DURABLE GOODS DATA VIX: 13.8 - DOWN .5PTS FROM LAST SHOW  VVIX: 86.5- DOWN 3 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 20.6 - DOWN .2 FROM LAST SHOW   FIDELITY REVIEW?: TSLA, TWT

Oct 24, 2019 • 0:01

OB 848: Buy Nothing If You Know Nothing

OB 848: Buy Nothing If You Know Nothing HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: TREY JARRELL, ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK  TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT SO MUCH FOR THE BREXIT DEAL EVERYONE HOPED FOR OVER THE WEEKEND.  VIX 14.25 - UP APPROX. .25PTS FROM LAST SHOW  VVIX 89.5- DOWN 3 FROM LAST SHOW VXX 20.8 - DOWN .5 FROM LAST SHOW  FIDELITY REVIEW?: TSLA, CMG, MSFT ODD BLOCK SE LINE

Oct 21, 2019 • 0:01

OB 847: The Revenge of Micro

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: COLIN SONGER, ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK  TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT TENTATIVE BREXIT DEAL BOLSTERING MARKETS TODAY VIX 13.90 - DOWN 1.1PTS FROM LAST SHOW  VVIX: 92.5- DOWN 3.5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 21.3 - DOWN 1.2 FROM LAST SHOW - HIT A HIGH OF 26.84 EARLIER THIS WEEK FIDELITY REVIEW?: NFLX, ROKU, IBM, HEPA, CRON ODD BLOCK MNK PUT LOVE CFG

Oct 18, 2019 • 0:01

OB 846: Befuddled By An Old Nemesis

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: KONSTANTIN VRANDOPULO, ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK  TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKET TRYING TO DIGEST WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE TRADE WAR VIX 15 - DOWN 3PTS FROM LAST SHOW  VVIX: 96- DOWN 4 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 22.5 - DOWN 2 FROM LAST SHOW - HIT A HIGH OF 26.84 EARLIER THIS WEEK FIDELITY REVIEW?: AAPL/ SES (breakdown of adjusted option

Oct 14, 2019 • 0:01

OB 845: Zero Commissions and Juicy Cage Matches

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: TREY JARRELL, ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK  TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT WELCOME TO THE GAME - FIDELITY JOINS THE ZERO FEE BANDWAGON. DOES THAT INCLUDE OPTIONS? MARKET BACK IN RALLY MODE.  VIX BACK OVER A 20 HANDLE ON TUES - HIGH OF 20.30 on WEDS.  VIX 18 - UP 1 PT FROM LAST SHOW  VVIX: 100- UP 3.5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 24.5 - UP .5 FRO

Oct 10, 2019 • 0:01

OB 844: Pricey Options on Garbage Stocks

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: KONSTANTIN VRANDOPULO, ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK  TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKET UNCHD AFTER A WEIRD WEEK  MASSIVE SELLOFF ON WEDS. LARGEST SINCE 8/23.  VIX BACK OVER A 20 HANDLE ON WEDS. HIGH OF 21.40 on WEDS.  VIX 17 - DOWN NEARLY 3 FROM LAST SHOW  VVIX: 96.5 - DOWN 3.5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 24 - DOWN 2 FROM LAST SHOW   FIDE

Oct 7, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 843: Almost Live From D.C.

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: COLIN SONGER, ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK  TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MASSIVE SELLOFF ON WEDS. LARGEST SINCE 8/23.    VIX BACK OVER A 20 HANDLE ON WEDS. HIGH OF 21.40 on WEDS.  VIX 19.75 - UP 3.25 FROM LAST SHOW  VVIX: 100 - UP 1 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 26 - UP 2.3 FROM LAST SHOW FIDELITY REVIEW: TSLA, AAPL, TVIX, AMZN, SPY    ODD BLO

Oct 4, 2019 • 0:59

OB 842: Behold The Power of Gamma

OB 842: Behold The Power of Gamma HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI/MARK SEBASTIAN, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: KONSTANTIN VRANDOPULO, ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK  TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT   MARKET BACK IN RALLY MODE VIX 16.5 - DOWN .35 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 99 - DOWN 2 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 23.7 - DOWN .3 FROM LAST SHOW FIDELITY REVIEW?: (technicals and options activity) AAPL/ AMZN/ BABA/ MU AAPL SURGES

Sep 30, 2019 • 0:01

OB 841: Old School Impeachment Premium

HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI/MARK SEBASTIAN, OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: TREY JARRELL, Active Trader Strategy Desk - ATS East TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT   IMPEACHMENT VOL PREMIUM IS IN THE AIR.  VIX: 16.85 - UP 1.7 FROM LAST SHOW  VVIX: 101.5 - UP 1 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 24- UP 1. FROM LAST SHOW - SO MUCH WASTED MONEY ON VXX OI LAST FRIDAY   ODD BLOCK CHECKING IN ON THAT EARNINGS CALL SWEEP

Sep 27, 2019 • 0:59

OB 840: A Shiny Bauble For Your Sweetheart

OB 840: A Shiny Bauble For Your Sweetheart HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI/MARK SEBASTIAN, OPTION PIT CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: Colin Songer, Active Trader Strategy Desk - ATS East TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT SEEMED LIKE THE VOLATILITY WORM WAS TURNING ON FRIDAY.  VIX 15.15 - UP 1.3 FROM LAST SHOW  VVIX: 100.5 UP 4 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 23- UP 1.2 FROM LAST SHOW - SO MUCH WASTED MONEY ON VXX OI LAST FRIDAY FIDELITY REVIEW?

Sep 23, 2019 • 0:59

OB 839: No One Cares About Anything

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: KONSTANTIN VRANDOPULO, ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK, FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC THE TRADING BLOCK MARKETS RECOVERED FROM SAUDI OIL ATTACK - SPOOKED BY THE FED THOUGH  VIX 13.85 - DOWN 1 FROM LAST SHOW  VVIX: 96.6 - DOWN 4 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 21.8 - DOWN 1.6 FROM LAST SHOW  MARK/ANDREW REVIEW? MIKE REVIEW?  FIDELITY REVIEW?: ROKU/ MS

Sep 20, 2019 • 0:01

OB 838: SAUDI ATTACKS DRIVE BP CALL EXPLOSION

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: TREY FARRELL, ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK, FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC THE TRADING BLOCK MARKETS SPOOKED BY SAUDI OIL ATTACK  VIX 14.85 - UP .75 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 100.6 - UP 5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 23.4 - UNCHD FROM LAST SHOW THE ODD BLOCK BP CALL EXPLOSION DISH CALL PALOOZA STRANGE ITM IGT CALL PRINT STRATEGY BLOCK Is it bette

Sep 16, 2019 • 0:01

OB 837: Topsy Turvy Volfefe Madness

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: COLIN SONGER, ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK, FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC THE TRADING BLOCK MARKETS BACK IN RALLY MODE AFTER A CRAZY WEEK  VIX: 14.15 -  DOWN 1.15 FROM LAST SHOW  VVIX: 95.5 - UP 2.35 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 23.4 - DOWN 1.1 POINTS FROM LAST SHOW  MARK/ANDREW REVIEW? MIKE REVIEW?  FIDELITY REVIEW?  AAPL, ACB, ROKU, TVIX, T

Sep 13, 2019 • 0:01

OB 836: NOISY CRICKETS AND JUICY DIVIDENDS

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: KONSTANTIN VRANDOPULO, TRADING STRATEGY DESK, FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC THE TRADING BLOCK   MARKETS BACK IN RALLY MODE AFTER A CRAZY WEEK  VIX 15.25 - DOWN .5 FROM LAST SHOW  VVIX: 93.15 - DOWN 1.85 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 24.5 - DOWN .8 POINTS FROM LAST SHOW  ANDREW REVIEW? MIKE REVIEW?  FIDELITY REVIEW?: T/ ROKU/ AAPL  (

Sep 10, 2019 • 0:59

Option Block 835: Crazy Takeover Paper

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT THE TRADING BLOCK MARKETS BACK IN RALLY MODE AFTER A CRAZY WEEK  VIX 15.75 - DOWN 2.5 FROM LAST SHOW  VVIX: 95 - DOWN 6.5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 25.3 - DOWN 1.7 POINTS FROM LAST SHOW  TOP 10 MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INDEX OPTION VOLUME BREAKDOWN OCC AUGUST CLEARED VOLUME UP 10.3 PERCENT AND MORE…  THE ODD BLOCK CRUSHING MET CALLS TPR CALL LOVE ATUS CALL

Sep 6, 2019 • 58:55

Option Block 834: Into the Eye of the Storm

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT:  KONSTANTIN VRANDOPULO, TRADING STRATEGY DESK, FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC THE TRADING BLOCK MARKETS BACK IN RALLY MODE AFTER A CRAZY LAST WEEK  VIX 18.25 - DOWN 2.5 FROM LAST SHOW  VVIX: 101.5 - DOWN 9 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 27 - DOWN 1.5 POINTS FROM LAST SHOW MARK/ANDREW REVIEW?  MIKE REVIEW?  FIDELITY REVIEW?:  TVIX/ AMZN AAPL/ BBY

Aug 29, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 833: VIX Conspiracy Theories and Max Loss Puts

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT:  TREY JARRELL FROM FIDELITY’S TRADING STRATEGY DESK THE TRADING BLOCK MARKETS BACK IN RALLY MODE AFTER A CRAZY LAST WEEK  VIX 20.75 - UP 3.75 FROM LAST SHOW  VVIX: 110.5 - UP 10.5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 28.5 - UP NEARLY 3 POINTS FROM LAST SHOW  MARK/ANDREW REVIEW? MIKE REVIEW?  FIDELITY REVIEW?:  AAPL, AMZN, ROKU, and SHOP TOP 10 MOST ACTI

Aug 26, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 832: Intergalactic Birthday Spectacular

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: KONSTANTIN VRANDOPULO, FIDELITY ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK THE TRADING BLOCK VIX: 17 - UNCHANGED FROM LAST SHOW  VVIX: 100 - DOWN 3 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 25.8 - DOWN .7 POINTS FROM LAST SHOW  MARK/ANDREW REVIEW? MIKE REVIEW? WHAT ARE FIDELITY’S CUSTOMERS TRADING TODAY -  SPLK/ TVIX/ AAPL/ TGT/ JWN TOP 10 MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS IN

Aug 22, 2019 • 0:01

OB 831: OPTIONS AS AN EXIT STRATEGY

OB 831: OPTIONS AS AN EXIT STRATEGY HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, OPTION PIT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: TREY JARRELL, FIDELITY ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK  THE TRADING BLOCK MARKETS OFF TO THE RACES TODAY VIX 17:15 - DOWN 4.5 FROM LAST SHOW - VVIX: 103 - DOWN 10 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 26.5 - DOWN 3.5 POINTS FROM LAST SHOW MARK/ANDREW REVIEW? MIKE REVIEW? WHAT ARE FIDELITY’S CUSTOMERS TRADING TODAY - FADING AP

Aug 20, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 830: Paddington's Revenge

OB 830: Paddington's Revenge HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: COLIN SONGER, FIDELITY ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK  THE TRADING BLOCK WHAT A WILD WEEK - YIELD CURVE INVERSIONS AND CHINESE/GERMAN ECONOMIC WEAKNESS SPARK WORST SELLOFF OF THE YEAR - HOT ON THE HEELS OF ONE OF THE BEST RALLIES OF THE YEAR. MARKETS ARE UNCERTAIN TODAY AFTER SUCH A DRUBBING YESTERDAY VIX: 21.60 - UP NEARLY 2 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 1

Aug 16, 2019 • 0:01

OB 829: Trainspotting With the Fresh Prince

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, OPTION PIT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: KONSTANTIN VRANDOPULO, FIDELITY ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK THE TRADING BLOCK VIX: 19.90 - UP 2.3 FROM LAST SHOW - VVIX: 104.5- UP NEARLY 5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 27.80 - UP 1.3 POINT FROM LAST SHOW MARK/ANDREW REVIEW? MIKE REVIEW? WHAT ARE FIDELITY’S CUSTOMERS TRADING TODAY - ROKU, AMD and UBER. TOP 10 MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INDEX OPTION VOLUME BREAKDOWN AND MORE…  THE ODD BLOCK LT

Aug 13, 2019 • 0:01

OB 828: Clam Pirates, Hobbits and Funky VIX Curves

OB 828: Clam Pirates, Hobbits and Funky VIX Curves HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: COLIN SONGER, FIDELITY ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK  THE TRADING BLOCK WHAT A WILD WEEK - WORST SELLOFF OF THE YEAR FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER SELLOFF THAT ULTIMATELY ENDED UNCHD. NOW WE’RE IN RALLY MODE VIX 17.60 - DOWN 4 FROM LAST SHOW - VVIX: 99.88- DOWN 11 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 26.50 -

Aug 8, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 827: China Strikes Back

Option Block 827: China Strikes Back HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: TREY JARRELL, FIDELITY ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK  THE TRADING BLOCK CHINA STRIKES BACK IN TRADE WAR - CHINESE YUAN FALLS BELOW 7 VS. USD -WIDELY SEEN AS THE FLOOR FOR THE CURRENCY AND A HEDGE FOR MANY TRADERS HASN’T TRADED LOWER THAN 7 SINCE 2008 ALSO TOLD ALL STATE-OWNED COMPANIES TO HALT U.S. AG IMP

Aug 6, 2019 • 0:58

Option Block 826: As The Worm Turns

Option Block 826: As The Worm Turns   HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: BRIAN ISABELLE, FIDELITY ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK   THE TRADING BLOCK   FIRST RATE CUT IN 10+ YEARS - SINCE THE DARK DAYS OF THE FINANCIAL CRISIS. MARKET WANTED 50 BASIS POINTS YESTERDAY - 1% SELLOFFS ACROSS THE BOARD. VIX 13.90 - UP 1.35 FROM LAST SHOW - HIT A HIGH OF 15.44 SINCE LAST SHO

Aug 2, 2019 • 0:59

OB 825: Protect Your Fortnite Millions From Assignment Risk

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: KONSTANTIN VRANDOPULO, FIDELITY ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK THE TRADING BLOCK MIXED DAY ON THE STREET VIX  12.65 - DOWN .35 FROM LAST SHOW -  VVIX: 85 -  DOWN 2.75 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 21.6 -  DOWN .9 POINTS FROM LAST SHOW MARK/ANDREW REVIEW? MIKE REVIEW? WHAT ARE FIDELITY’S CUSTOMERS TRADING TODAY? TOP 10 MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INDEX O

Jul 30, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 824: TSLA Downside, Fiddy Cent and Timely Dunder Mifflin Puts

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: COLIN SONGER, FIDELITY ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK THE TRADING BLOCK VIX  13 - DOWN 1.25 FROM LAST SHOW - THREATENED THE 12 HANDLE RECENTLY VVIX: 87.5 -  UP 3 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 22.5 -  DOWN .65 POINTS FROM LAST SHOW MARK/ANDREW REVIEW? MIKE REVIEW? WHAT ARE FIDELITY’S CUSTOMERS TRADING TODAY? TOP 10 MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INDEX OP

Jul 26, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 823: Revenge of the High BBI

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: TREY JARRELL, FIDELITY ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK THE TRADING BLOCK MILD SELLOFF ON THE STREET TODAY VIX 14.25 – UNCHD FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 84.5 – DOWN 3 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 23.15 – DOWN .35 POINTS MARK/ANDREW REVIEW? MIKE REVIEW? WHAT ARE FIDELITY’S CUSTOMERS TRADING TODAY? TOP 10 MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INDEX OPTION VOLUME BREAK

Jul 23, 2019 • 0:01

OB 822: NFLX Debacle, SLV Thievery and More

OB 822: NFLX Debacle, SLV Thievery and More HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: COLIN SONGER, FIDELITY ACTIVE TRADER STRATEGY DESK THE TRADING BLOCK MILD SELLOFF ON THE STREET TODAY VIX 14.25 - UP 1.25 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 87.5 - UP .75 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 23.5 - UP .75 POINTS MARK/ANDREW REVIEW? MIKE REVIEW? WHAT ARE FIDELITY'S CUSTOMERS TRADING TODAY? TOP 10 MOST ACTIVE EQ

Jul 19, 2019 • 0:58

OB 821: A Prime Day For Trading Options

OB 821: A Prime Day For Trading Options HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: TREY JARRELL FROM FIDELITY’S TRADING STRATEGY DESK THE TRADING BLOCK A relaxing day in the markets. VIX, VVIX up slightly. VIX 12.95 - UP .2 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 86.8 - UP .3 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 22.8 - DOWN .4 POINTS MARK/ANDREW REVIEW? MIKE REVIEW? WHAT ARE FIDELITY'S CUSTOMERS TRADING TODAY? TOP 10 MOST ACT

Jul 16, 2019 • 0:59

OB 820: That Chinese War Thing Plus Helen of Troy

OB 820: That Chinese War Thing Plus Helen of Troy HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: TREY JARRELL FROM FIDELITY’S TRADING STRATEGY DESK THE TRADING BLOCK THE POWELL RALLY IS IN FULL EFFECT CME FEDWATCH IS GETTING MORE AGGRESSIVE. VIX 12.75 - DOWN 1.6 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 86.5 - UP 3.5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 23.2 - DOWN 1.2 POINTS MARK/ANDREW REVIEW? MIKE REVIEW? WHAT ARE FIDELITY'S CUS

Jul 11, 2019 • 0:01

The Option Block 819: A Benevolent Dictatorship

The Option Block 819: A Benevolent Dictatorship Today on The Option Block Mark, Uncle Mike, The Rock Lobster and the Last Emperor discuss: The Trading Block Fidelity's Most Actives Options Market Most Actives Option Pit Stock of the Day:  Discussing back spreads in Weight Watchers - ticker WW Odd Block CROX Call Love CHWY Earnings Calls TAL Earnings Puts The Strategy Block The importance of liquidity in your strategy and underlying selections Around the Block Fed, Fed and More Fed

Jul 9, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 818: The Volatility Smackdown on VIX, BYND, WWE and More

TRADING BLOCK We got a little bit of insight into the trade war - no new tariffs. North Korea stole all the trade war thunder over the last weekend. S&P had best June performance since 1955. MU up around 6% Financial (XLF) and China (FXI) ETF’s up on trade news and bank stock buyback announcements. NVDA, MU, AMD, (Chip makers and trade talks) AMZN,& AAPL - no surprises, often on the list of most traded. Most active indices - VIX: 366k, SPY: 1.7M, SPX, 720k Most active equity options - AAPL, BABA

Jul 2, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 817: Keeping Your Powder Dry Ahead of G20

TRADING BLOCK BA, GBTC, AMD, BYND, MU and more Most active indices: VIX - 246k, SPY - 849k, SPX - 448M Most active equity options: AAPL, AMD, MU, BAC, BABA, TSLA, NVDA, FB, BA, INTC Earnings: Tuesday - FedEx, Lennar Wednesday - General Mills, KB Home, Paychex, Rite Aid Thursday - Nike, Walgreens Boots Alliance Friday - Constellation Brands       ODD BLOCK Call love in Vistra Energy Corp (VST) Lits puts in Kroger Co (KR) - from May 20 Put love in Conagra Brands Inc (CAG)       STRATEGY BLOCK Uncl

Jun 28, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 816: More Exciting Than Pee Wee Baseball

TRADING BLOCK Market up and Vol up again too. VIX - 15.5, VVIX - 82.5 Most active indices: VIX - 157k, SPY - 840k, SPX: 519k Earnings: Tuesday - FedEx, Lennar Wednesday - General Mills, KB Home, Paychex, Rite Aid Thursday - Nike, Walgreens Boots Alliance Friday - Constellation Brands       ODD BLOCK Covered calls in Caesars Entertainment Corporation (CZR) Long-term call love in Mallinckrodt PLC (MNK) Call love in Laureate Education Inc (LAUR)     STRATEGY BLOCK Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses box spr

Jun 25, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 815: Going BYND TSLA With Bollinger Strangles

TRADING BLOCK VIX -  14.3, 1-point lower than last show VVIX - 82.8, Unchanged from last week Most active indices - VIX: 310k, SPY: 2.5M, SPX: 1.1M Most active equity options - GE, AAPL, TSLA, AMD, BAC, FB, BABA, ORCL, AMZN, MSFT Just a reminder - SPY goes ex-div June 21 Earnings: Tuesday - Adobe Wednesday - Oracle, Barnes & Noble Thursday - Kroger, Darden Restaurants (Yard House, Capital Grill, Seasons 52, Longhorn Steakhouse, Olive Garden) Friday - Carmax     ODD BLOCK July covered calls in Iq

Jun 21, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 814: Talking TSLA and Front Spreads

TRADING BLOCK Most active indices: VIX - 287k, SPY - 846k, SPX - 446k Most active equity options: FB, TSLA, DIS, AMD, AAPL, BYND, NFLX, BABA, CNX, AMZN SPY goes ex-div on June 21 Option Pit Stock of the Week: Target Earnings: Tuesday - Adobe Wednesday - Oracle, Barnes & Noble Thursday - Kroger, Darden Restaurants Friday - Carmax     ODD BLOCK Lits puts in Enerplus Corp (ERF) Call love in Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ) Long-term puts in Scorpio Tankers Inc. (STNG)     STRATEGY BLOCK Konstan

Jun 18, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 813: Where VIX Goes To Die

TRADING BLOCK VIX - 15.80, Still locked near the 16 handle Most active indices - VIX - 240k, SPY - 804k, SPX - 333K, Most active equity options: DIS, AAPL, AMD, TSLA, FB, LULU, GE, NFLX, AMZN, BABA  SPY goes ex-div on June 21 Earnings: Tuesday - Dave & Busters Wednesday - Lululemon Thursday - Broadcom     ODD BLOCK Call love in Tellurian Inc (TELL) Call love in EQT Corporation (EQT)     MAIL BLOCK #Options #QuestionoftheWeek - #Bitcoin $BTC is hovering around $8500 right now. If you had to make

Jun 14, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 812: Bieber v. Cruise Plus Options

TRADING BLOCK VIX : 16.2  BYND has better than expected quarterly earnings Most active indices: VIX - 312k, SPY - 1.35M, SPX - 547k Most active equity options: AMD, AAPL, TSLA, FB, BABA, AMZN, MSFT, BAC, BYND, NFLX Earnings: Tuesday - Dave & Busters Wednesday - Lululemon Thursday - Broadcom     ODD BLOCK Calls trade in QuinStreet Inc (QNST) OTM puts in Coupa Software Inc (COUP) Calls trade in Shutterfly, Inc (SFLY)     STRATEGY BLOCK Colin Songer from Fidelity discusses selling box spreads.

Jun 11, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 811: Live From The Pro Trader Summit 2019

TRADING BLOCK Option Pit Summit review Most active indices: VIX - 242k, SPY - 3.27M, SPX - 1.28M Most active equity options: AAPL, BAC, TSLA, AMD, NVDA, FB, BABA, PEP, ROKU, BIDU OCC May volume up 13.1% Earnings: Thursday - Beyond Meat, Ciena     ODD BLOCK Puts trade in Tesla Inc (TSLA) Call love in Public Storage (PSA) Call palooza in PG& E Corporation (PCG)     MAIL BLOCK Live questions from the fans! Question from Bertim3r - If I register for the archive of the option pit summit will the meat

Jun 7, 2019 • 0:49

Option Block 810: Another Crazy Day or INTC, AAPL, GOOGL and More

TRADING BLOCK VIX : 17.5, VVIX: 92 Here are the top five things you need to know in financial markets on Monday, June 3:   1. Risk aversion escalates amid trade threats 2. Global manufacturing in contraction ahead of U.S. ISM 3. Apple preps for WWDC 4. Boeing warns of defective parts 5. Google slumps after network congestion caused outage Earnings Monday - Box Tuesday - GameStop, salesforce Wednesday - Stitch Fix, Campbell Soup Company, Vera Bradley, ABM Thursday - Beyond Meat, Ciena       ODD B

Jun 4, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 809: VIX Dies A Little Every Day

TRADING BLOCK Trade war premium was fleeting. Most active indices - VIX: 187k, SPY: 1.23M, SPX: 515k Most active equity options - AAPL, JCI, BAC, TSLA, AMD, NIO, X, SNAP, AMZN, BYND Earnings: Tuesday - Momo Wednesday - Dick’s Sporting Goods, Abercrombie & Fitch Thursday - Uber, Costco & Gap (after bell), Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Burlington, Express (before bell) Friday - Big Lots     ODD BLOCK Puts trade in (FOLD) Hedging in (STLD) Call love in (HON) - from 4/18     MAIL BLOCK Question from

May 31, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 808: TSLA Deathwatch Drives Mystery Puts

TRADING BLOCK Lots of Tesla put love this week. Most active indices - VIX: 211k, SPY: 1.75M, SPX: 672k Most active equity options - TSLA, AAPL, BABA, GE, BAC, HAL, AMD, QCOM, AMZN, FB Earning: Tuesday - Home Depot, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Nordstrom Wednesday - Target, Lowe’s Thursday - Best Buy Friday - Foot Locker     ODD BLOCK Call love in Golar LNG Limited (GLNG) Call love in Danbury Resources Inc (DNR) Long-term puts in Washington Prime Group Inc (WPG)   MAIL BLOCK #QOTW: In honor of #GameOfThron

May 24, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 807: Let's Talk Thrones...plus NVDA and TSLA

TRADING BLOCK Trade war premium was fleeting. Most active indices - VIX - 238k, SPY - 1.15M, SPX - 450k Most active equity options - AAPL, TSLA, BABA, T, AMD, S, MU, QCOM, BAC, FB Option Pit stock of the day - NVDA Earnings: Tuesday - Home Depot, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Nordstrom Wednesday - Target, Lowe’s Thursday - Best Buy Friday - Foot Locker       ODD BLOCK Puts trading in Kroger Co (KR) Call love in Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (BZH) Rolling calls in Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)       STRATEGY BLOCK Unc

May 21, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 806: Uber Gets a Lyft

TRADING BLOCK Trade war premium was fleeting. The bulls are back in town. Most active indices - VIX: 577k, SPY: 1.51M, SPX: 629k Most active equity options - AAPL, AMZN, BABA, AMD, CSCO, MSFT, NVDA, FB, WMT, MU Uber struggling post IPO     ODD BLOCK Call love in ServiceNow Inc. (NOW) Line-in-the-sand puts in TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG) Put love in Qurate Retail Inc (QRTEA)     MAIL BLOCK Comment from Tim Alfred - Love your show !! Keep up the good work Mark! Question from L78er - What is

May 17, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 805: The End of the World

TRADING BLOCK Trade war premium is back VIX : 20.6 - 1.5-points lower than last show VVIX: Back up to 106 Most active indices - VIX: 764k, SPY: 1.9M, SPX: 776k Most active equity options - AAPL, AMD, TSLA, BAC, BABA, FB, NFLX, AMZN, NVDA, MSFT UBER struggles post IPO       ODD BLOCK Call love in PagSeguro Digital Ltd (PAGS) - from 3/25 Call palooza in Mylan NV (MYL) Call overwrite in Cummins Inc (CMI)   STRATEGY BLOCK Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses the advantages and disadvantages when buying and se

May 14, 2019 • 0:01

Options Block 804: VIX Spikes… Then Dies

TRADING BLOCK Trade war premium is back Most active indices - VIX: 564k, SPY: 2.16M, SPX: 825k Most active equity options - AAPL, INTC, DIS, AMD, ROKU, FB, BABA, BAC, TSLA, AMZN Uber IPO pricing at the middle of its range. Earnings Highlights Friday: JD.com (JD), Marriott International (MAR), Tribune Media (TRCO), Viacom (VIAB) before market open Uber IPO on Friday, May 10.     ODD BLOCK Lits puts in Apple Inc (AAPL) - from 3-21 Put love in Barclays PLC (BCS) Put love in Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN)

May 10, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 803: We Are Not Impressed

TRADING BLOCK Big earnings week ahead. Highlights: Monday: Tyson Foods (TSN) before market open; Hertz (HTZ) after market close Tuesday: Allergan (AGN), Anheuser-Busch Inbev (BUD), Crocs (CROX), Mylan (MYL), Regeneron (REGN) before market open; Electronic Arts (EA), Lyft (LYFT), Match Group (MTCH), Papa John’s (PZZA), TripAdvisor (TRIP), Wingstop (WING) after market close Wednesday: Chesapeake Energy (CHK), Coty (COTY), Honda Motor (HMC), Wendy’s (WEN) before market open; ANGI Homeservices (ANGI

May 7, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 802: Live From OIC 2019

INTERVIEW BLOCK Guest: Greg Stevens, Vice President - Fidelity Investments     MAIL BLOCK Question from Mart03 - What is the cheapest way to buy a put? Question from Flyer - What are some of the best ways to trade put options? Question from Lincan - My go to options strategy is to sell covered puts on stocks that I want to buy then get paid to wait. If the stock comes my way I eventually trade out of it using a covered call. What do you think? Savvy or stupid?

May 3, 2019 • 0:43

Option Block 801: Using Straddles During Earnings Season

TRADING BLOCK Most active equity options: DIS, BAC, AAPL, TSLA, GE, FB, COTY, INTC, TWTR, AMD Earnings Highlights: Monday - Spotify (before bell), Alphabet (after bell) Tuesday - GE, McDonalds, Pfizer, Merck, GM, Apple Wednesday - Qualcomm Thursday - Activision Blizzard, Herbalife Friday - Cboe     ODD BLOCK Call love in Hartford Financial Services Group Inc (HIG) Line-in-the-sand puts Nordstrom, Inc (JWN) Put love in Qurate Retail Inc (QRTEA)     STRATEGY BLOCK This week we discuss some thought

Apr 30, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 800: 800th Episode Spectacular

TRADING BLOCK Welcome to our 800th episode! Most active indices: VIX - 348k, SPY - 1.14M, SPX - 572k Most active equity options: FB, TSLA, MSFT, AAPL, DIS, AMD, TWTR, T, SNAP, BAC Earnings Highlights: Tuesday - Twitter, Snap Wednesday - FB, Tesla, Microsoft, Boeing, Chipotle, PayPal, WWE Thursday - Amazon, Starbucks, Intel, Grubhub, Mattel       800th EPISODE MAIL BLOCK PALOOZA #Options #QOTW: $TSLA open interest continues to be dominated by far #OTM "Mystery Puts." The lion's share of the OI is

Apr 26, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 799: Earnings Palooza Plus Calendar Spreads

TRADING BLOCK VIX - 12.75, 0.5-points higher than last show. SBUX made a new 52 week high. TSLA, 4 of 11 directors expected to leave, and company investigating what appears to be exploding Model S sedan in shanghai. PINS, IPO had offering price of $19 and closed at 24.40. Most active indices - VIX: 139k, SPY: 771k, SPX: 449k Most active equity options - GE, AAPL FB, TSLA, NFLX, TWTR, QCOM, AMD, F, MSFT Earnings Highlights: Tuesday - Twitter, Snap Wednesday - FB, Tesla, Microsoft, Boeing, Chipotl

Apr 23, 2019 • 0:59

Option Block 798: The Fall of Constantinople...and Options

TRADING BLOCK Fidelity Hot Seat - Konstantin Vrandopulo, Trading Strategy Desk, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC VIX - 12.25,  0.5-points lower than last show. Most active indices - VIX: 162k, SPY: 1.13k, SPX: 558k Most active equity options - AAPL, QCOM, BAC, NFLX, TSLA, AMD, PFE, FB, CGC, SQ     ODD BLOCK Call love in Liberty Global PLC (LBTYA) Call love in Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) Above offer call love in Honeywell International Inc. (HON)     MAIL BLOCK Question from Giddy Franciscan - Sel

Apr 19, 2019 • 0:58

Option Block 797: TSLA Mysteries and Lyft Surprises Plus Adding Deltas

TRADING BLOCK VIX : 12.70 - 0.6-points lower than last show. Most active indices: VIX: 125k, SPY: 713k, SPX: 272k Most active equity options: DIS, BAC, TSLA, AAPL, AMD, BABA, GE, NVDA, NFLX, WFC Earnings Highlights: Netflix (NFLX) Walt Disney Company (DIS)       ODD BLOCK Mystery put update in Tesla Inc (TSLA)       STRATEGY BLOCK This week’s topic discusses applying technical analysis to option trading.       MAIL BLOCK Question from Douglas Tilley - Hello!--Regarding long stock substitution: 1

Apr 16, 2019 • 0:59

Option Block 796: Mystery TSLA Puts and COTY Calls

TRADING BLOCK  LYFT Options Update: Rumors of Uber IPO hitting stock and driving LYFT volume - 61k on the tape so far today. Most active indices - VIX: 384k, SPY: 845k, SPX: 323k Most active equity options - AAPL, TSLA, BAC, EBAY, BA, AMD, X, FB, NVDA, BBBY TSLA, AMZN, AMD and AAPL - no surprises, often on the list of most traded.       ODD BLOCK Mystery put update in Tesla Inc (TSLA) Size put love in eBay Inc (EBAY) Call write JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) Call love in Weight Watchers Inte

Apr 12, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 795: OTM Gamma, New TSLA Puts, VIX and More

TRADING BLOCK VIX - 13.3 Boeing cutting production, down around 4%. TSLA - Jefferies cuts price target to $400 from $450, up 1%. LYFT options update - $72.75, 15k today, ADV: 64k, Total 86k (54k Calls, 32k Puts) Most active equity options - GE, AAPL, SNAP, BA, TSLA, AMD, BABA, FB, NVDA, CVE       ODD BLOCK Call love in (BP) Upside call roll in Lowes (LOW) Upside call overwrite in AGNC Investment Corp (AGNC)       STRATEGY BLOCK Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses out of the money gamma       MAIL BLOCK

Apr 9, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 794: LYFT Options plus TSLA, AMZN, VIX and more

TRADING BLOCK LYFT options trading today Tesla off 64 handle on the day       ODD BLOCK Call love in BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) Call love in Dana Inc (DAN) - review from 11/8 Call love in Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (BR)     MAIL BLOCK Broker Madness Round 3 - The Final Four! TD Ameritrade vs. Fidelity Investments Interactive Brokers vs. tasty works Question from Joe and Linda - My question is for Trey: Being that you are the “Chart” guy...  I have had some success with The ADX, 50/200 SMA a

Apr 5, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 793: Getting a LYFT on April Fools

TRADING BLOCK Lyft options coming on Thursday. Cboe Global Markets Plans Listing of Options on Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) Most active indices - VIX: 181k, SPY: 1.4M, SPX:  662k Most active equity options - AAPL, BAC, AMD, MSFT, JD, COTY, FB, TSLA, F, BA Earnings: Tuesday - Gamestop Thursday - Duluth Trading Company       ODD BLOCK Options palooza in SPDR S&P Oil & Gas (XOP) - review from 2/11 Opening put love in California Resources Corp (CRC) - review from 11/26 Opening call love in Analog Devices, Inc.

Apr 2, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 792: The Options Mason-Dixon Line

TRADING BLOCK Most active indices - VIX: 119k, SPY: 1M, SPX:  444k Most active equity options - AAPL, FB, AMD, LULU, COTY TSLA BAC, NVDA, GE, AMZN Earnings: Monday - Winnebago Industries, Redhat Tuesday - Cronos Group (marijuana stock) Wednesday - Lennar, Lululemon       ODD BLOCK Put love in (PAH) - review from 1/24 Opening Feb call love in (LEN) - review from 12/6 Size call love in Knight-Swift Transportation (KNX)       MAIL BLOCK Broker Madness continues!! Round 2: TD Ameritrade vs Schwab, F

Mar 29, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 791: Apple Credit Cards and Credit Spreads

TRADING BLOCK VIX - 16.5, up 3-points from last show Earnings: Monday - Winnebago Industries, Redhat Tuesday - Cronos Group (marijuana stock) Wednesday - Lennar, Lululemon Wall Street set for lower open. Apple's 'Show Time' event.         ODD BLOCK Call love in PagSeguro Digital Ltd (PAGS) Call overwrite in Viacom, Inc. Class B(VIAB) Lits puts in Newmark Group Inc (NMRK)       STRATEGY BLOCK Trey Jarrell discusses credit spreads.       MAIL BLOCK It’s Broker Madness time!!! Round One continues.

Mar 26, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 790: Bitter Apple Puts

TRADING BLOCK Most active indices: VIX - 110k, SPY - 1.3M, SPX -  363k Most active equity options: AAPL, MU, AMD, BAC, NVDA, FB, NFLX, AMZN, COTY, DIS 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 Put love in Nordstrom, Inc.

Mar 22, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 789: Let the Madness Begin

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 BLO

Mar 19, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 788: Selling Supermodel Calls

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Mar 15, 2019 • 1:05:45

Option Block 787: A New Era For The Option Block

TRADING BLOCK Co-Host: Trey Jarrell, Fidelity Trading Strategy Desk Most active indices: VIX - 224k, SPY - 1.06M, SPX: 432k Most active equity options: LLY, AAPL, BA, FB, ELAN, GE, NIO, AMD, NVDA, TSLA Boeing shares tumble 9% after deadly crash of popular 737 jet.         ODD BLOCK Call activity in QuinStreet Inc (QNST) - from Feb 7 Harvesting risk premium in Plains GP Holdings LP(PAGP) - from Feb 4 More risk premium harvesting in Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP) - from Feb 4       STRATEGY BLO

Mar 11, 2019 • 0:58

Option Block 786: Europeans Make VIX Slidey and Weak

TRADING BLOCK Most active indices: VIX - 352k, SPY - 1.65M, SPX - 567k Most active equity options: LLY, NIO, AAPL, FB, GE, BAC, TSLA, AMD, BAB, MSFT OCC February volume down 25.9% after strong 2018     ODD BLOCK Put selling in Kraft Heinz Co (KHC) Puts trading in General Electric Company (GE) More puts trading in Kroger Co (KR)       MAIL BLOCK #QOTW: Everyone in our audience thought 2019's #options volume would eclipse 2018's record volume. But, through February, ADV is down nearly 19% from las

Mar 8, 2019 • 0:57

Option Block 785: Time to Take About Premiums

TRADING BLOCK Most active indices: VIX - 599k, SPY - 1.67M, SPX - 708k Uber/Lyft drivers may be able to participate in IPO       ODD BLOCK Call love in (BUD) Call overwrite in Workday Inc (WDAY) Call love in SandRidge Energy Inc. (SD)       STRATEGY BLOCK Uncle Mike Tosaw discuses how trading based on a breakout can be beneficial to risk management.         MAIL BLOCK #QOTW: We'll keep it simple to wind down the week. What is your go-to #options strategy right now? Don't see your fav on the list

Mar 5, 2019 • 0:59

Option Block 784: Geopolitical Risk vs. VIX, Plus Crazy GE Puts

TRADING BLOCK Most active indices: VIX - 138k, SPY - 800k, SPX:477k Most active active equity options: GE, JD, SQ, AAPL, TSLA, CELG, NIO, LLY, BAC, BMY Earnings: Monday - Etsy, Shake Shack Tuesday - Home Depot, Macy’s Wednesday - Lowe’s, Best Buy, Square, Hewlett Packard, Box, Fitbit Thursday - Nordstrom, JcPenney, Gap, Dell, Crocs Friday - Foot Locker       ODD BLOCK Call love in Dell Technologies Inc (DELL) Call overwrite in Fitbit Inc (FIT) Call overwrite plus puts in General Electric Company

Mar 1, 2019 • 0:55

Option Block 783: Fighting the Flu and Volatility

TRADING BLOCK Most active indices: VIX - 968k, SPY - 1.8M, SPX - 670k Most active equity options: GE, AAPL, AMD, BAB, NIO, JD, TSLA, BAC, FB, NFLX Earnings this week Monday - (after the bell) Etsy, Shake Shack Tuesday - Home Depot, Macy’s Wednesday - Lowe’s, Best Buy, Square, Hewlett Packard, Box, Fitbit Thursday - Nordstrom, JcPenney, Gap, Dell, Crocs Friday - Foot Locker       ODD BLOCK Call review from 2/7 in Mohawk Industries, Inc. (MHK) Call palooza from 2/4 in Mattel Inc (MAT)       STRATE

Feb 26, 2019 • 0:57

Option Block 782: Profitable Puts, Death Benefits and More

TRADING BLOCK More red on the street today. VIX 14.75 - UP .75 Trader are focusing on FANG through Nasdaq futures - http://openmarkets.cmegroup.com/14669/traders-are-focusing-on-fang-through-futures         ODD BLOCK Put review from 2/7 in (KAR) Calls trade in (AGI) Call sale in (PGR)       STRATEGY BLOCK Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses his experience defending a client using the law.       MAIL BLOCK Comment from Optionsgame: Translated from French: You should follow @Options. It's a good podcasts t

Feb 22, 2019 • 0:01

Best Of The Option Block: Back To The Beginning

Best Of The Option Block: Back To The Beginning The markets are closed for President's day so the All-Star Panel gets a day off. But that doesn't mean you don't get a show! Join us for a trip down memory lane to the very first "sneak preview" episode of The Option Block from September 2010. Enjoy!

Feb 18, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 781: Talking VIX and Playing Fortnite

TRADING BLOCK Another mixed day of the street. EA bouncing back after Fortnite crash and Apex rally. Earning Highlights this Week: Monday - Aurora Cannabis (ACB) Tuesday - Activision Blizzard Wednesday - Cisco Thursday - Nvidia, The Coca-Cola Company, CME Group, Cannabis Growth (CGC), Applied Materials Friday - PepsiCo       ODD BLOCK Near-term ITM call love in Electronic Arts Inc (EA) Call love in CBS Corporation Common Stock (CBS) More paper trading in Centurylink Inc (CTL)       MAIL BLOCK #Q

Feb 15, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 780: XOP Calls, TSLA Puts and Bison Balls

TRADING BLOCK Earnings Highlights this Week: Monday - Aurora Cannabis (ACB) Tuesday - Activision Blizzard Wednesday - Cisco Thursday - Nvidia, The Coca-Cola Company, CME Group, Cannabis Growth (CGC), Applied Materials Friday - PepsiCo Pot, soda and videogame earnings are on Wall Street’s to-do list - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/weed-soda-and-videogames-are-on-wall-streets-to-do-list-2019-02-09     ODD BLOCK Size paper trading in SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Explore & Prod. (XOP) Put palooza in Centu

Feb 11, 2019 • 0:58

Option Block 779: Putting a Smackdown on Earnings

TRADING BLOCK More Earnings Highlights This Week: Monday - Clorox, Sysco Tuesday - Walt Disney Company, Snap Inc., BP, TakeTwo, Electronic Arts, Viacom, Wednesday - GM, Lilly, Spotify Thursday - Twitter, WWE, Mattel, Grubhub Friday - Cboe, Exelon, Hasbro     ODD BLOCK Upside calls in Mohawk Industries, Inc. (MHK) Calls trade in QuinStreet Inc (QNST) Puts trade in KAR Auction Services Inc (KAR)     MAIL BLOCK #QOTW - With everyone still shaking off #SuperBowl haze, let's start the week by applyin

Feb 8, 2019 • 0:58

Option Block 778: Volume Wars, Risk Reversals and GOOGL

TRADING BLOCK Are we out of correction? You betcha!  OCC January volume down 11.9% after record-breaking 2018 Earnings Highlights this week: Monday - Clorox, Sysco Tuesday - Walt Disney Company, Snap Inc., BP, ADM, Electronic Arts, Viacom, Wednesday - GM, Lilly, Spotify Thursday - Twitter, WWE, Mattel Friday - Cboe, Exelon, Hasbro       ODD BLOCK Harvesting the risk premium in Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP) Call palooza in Mattel, Inc. (MAT) Harvesting more risk premium in Canadian Pacific Railway

Feb 4, 2019 • 0:59

Option Block 777: Earnings Options Palooza - AAPL, TSLA, FB and More

TRADING BLOCK Apple earnings: Did they do the right thing by pre-announcing the bad earnings? Earnings Highlights: Monday - Caterpillar (before bell), Whirlpool (after bell) Tuesday - AMD, Apple, eBay, Harley-Davidson, Lockheed Martin, Pfizer, Verizon, 3M Wednesday - Alibaba, AT&T, Boeing, Facebook, McDonalds, Microsoft, PayPal, Tesla, Visa Thursday - Amazon, GE, MasterCard, Sprint, UPS Friday - Chevron, ExxonMobil, Honeywell, Sony     ODD BLOCK Opening call love in Dropbox Inc (DBX) Opening lin

Feb 1, 2019 • 0:01

Option Block 776: NVDA and CAT Driving Volatility

TRADING BLOCK Caterpillar missed its market expectations NVDA off 15% VALE S.A. estimated to report earnings on Feb 26 Earnings Highlights: Tuesday - AMD, Apple, eBay, Harley-Davidson, Lockheed Martin, Pfizer, Verizon, 3M Wednesday - Alibaba, AT&T, Boeing, Facebook, McDonalds, Microsoft, PayPal, Tesla, Visa Thursday - Amazon, GE, MasterCard, Sprint, UPS Friday - Chevron, ExxonMobil, Honeywell, Sony     ODD BLOCK Put love in Digital RLTY (DLR) Harvesting premium in Yum China Holdings Inc (YUMC) H

Jan 28, 2019 • 0:01

The Option Block 775: Whatever Happened To The Avon Lady

In this episode, Mark, Uncle Mike and the Rock Lobster discuss: Trading Block LUV, JBLU, XLNX, INTC Earnings VIX AAPL Today's most active options and more.. Odd Block Unusual options activity in PAH AVP SPWR Strategy Block Uncle Mike talks stock replacement strategies.  Mail Block Your 5,4 and 1 star Itunes reviews.  Around the Block Anything but macro...

Jan 25, 2019 • 0:01

The Option Block 774: Time to Dance Once again

The Option Block 774: Time to Dance Once again HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI/MARK SEBASTIAN, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT Trading Block We discuss AAPL, VIX, SPY and more Odd Block Today's tickers: TRU SIG KEY Strategy Block How to manage a covered call portfolio. Mail Block You guys have puts and stocks on the brain this week. Around the Block Looking ahead to earnings in GS, BAC, BNY, JPM, NFLX and more...

Jan 15, 2019 • 0:58

The Option Block 773: Getting Gossipy Live With The Rock Lobster

The Option Block 773: Getting Gossipy Live With The Rock Lobster In this episode Mark is joined live in the studio by the Greasy Meatball AND the Rock Lobster (along with Uncle Mike beaming in from St. Charles). Gossipy madness ensues...

Jan 11, 2019 • 0:54

The Option Block 772 - Still A Market For Crazy People

The Option Block 772 - Still A Market For Crazy People TSLA, AAPL, AMZN all in the news. VIX still eerily flat. What were the Top 10 OB Episodes of 2018? Tune in to find out. Odd Block Today we review the following unusual activity: DAN call love EXEL call love CSOD call love Strategy Block Uncle Mike's advice - in a nutshell Stay Vertical Mail Block Gauging your thoughts about AAPL at these levels Answering your questions about the mystery window after the close to exercise options on e

Jan 8, 2019 • 0:56

Option Block 771: Kicking Off The New Year With Volatility

TRADING BLOCK VIX: 207k, SPY: 1.7M, SPX: 694k, QQQ: 476k MVP of the Year: We've got quite the horse race now to see who will be crowned the most valuable company by the end of the year. Amazon was briefly number one today, but closed in the second spot. Now we have: $MSFT at 860.43 billion market cap. - 779.2B on 12/31 $AAPL at 877.04 billion market cap. -  Now 748.5B on 12/31 $AMZN at 866.63 billion market cap. - 734B on 12/31     ODD BLOCK Put love in Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR) Call love in

Jan 4, 2019 • 0:01

Best of Option Block: Revenge of Realized Volatility

Originally published January 30, 2018 Trading Block: VIX is back into the 13 handle. Earnings this week: Wednesday - FB, Microsoft Thursday - Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Alibaba The ORATS earnings report for 1/29/2018 Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors (TSLA). Size call diagonal in Anheuser Busch Inbev NV (BUD). Near-term call paper in Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL). Mail Block: Options question of the week Earnings Season is upon us once again! It's time for #Tech to

Dec 31, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 770: 2018 Year in Review

Trading Block: A look back at the year in trading The worst holiday week ever? Dow rallies 1,000 points, logging its biggest single-day point gain ever 2018 YEAR END REVIEW MVP of the Year: Now we've got quite the horse race to see who will be crowned the most valuable company by the end of the year. Amazon was briefly number one today, but closed in the second spot. Now we have: MSFT at 860.43 billion market cap. - NOW 753B AAPL at 877.04 billion market cap. -  NOW 721B AMZN at 866.63 billio

Dec 28, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 769: Fed Doesn't Care About Volatility

TRADING BLOCK Fed raises rates again - hints at slower raises to come, but not enough for the markets. Chair Powell pretty much says the Fed doesn’t need to respond to Trump or the market. Most active: SPY - 3.54M (ADV 3.72M) VIX -  177k (584K ADV) Earnings Highlights: Thursday - Conagra, Nike Friday - Carmax     ODD BLOCK Tesla put summary Call love in (PG) Call love in (EXEL) Put love in (GNW)       MAIL BLOCK #Options #QOTW - Which upcoming #Volatility product are you most excited about tradi

Dec 21, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 768: Buying Illuminati Calls

Trading Block: Looming government shutdown spooks the market. Most active today: SPY - 2.1M (ADV 3.44M) VIX - 326k (603K ADV) Earnings Highlights: Monday - Oracle (after bell) Tuesday - Darden, Navistar, FedEx Wednesday - Rite Aid, General Mills Thursday - Conagra, Nike Friday - Carmax Odd Block: Tesla put summary, opening call sale in (ONB), opening call love in (CG) and put love in Macy's (M) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses 1256 contracts and wash sales. Mail Block: Options quse

Dec 18, 2018 • 0:55

Option Block 767: A Market for Crazy People

Trading Block: A mixed day today after a crazy week. Most active today: SPY - 1.62M (ADV 3.44M) VIX - 332k (603k ADV) Earnings Highlights: Monday - Stitch Fix Tuesday - Dave & Busters, American Eagle Outfitters Wednesday - Vera Bradley, Peak Resorts Thursday - Costco, Adobe And, Apple falls after Chinese court bans sale of most iPhones Odd Block: Tesla put summary, put breakdown in General Electric Company (GE), call sale in Tenet Healthcare Corp (THC), and call love in Liveramp Holdings Inc

Dec 14, 2018 • 0:56

Options News Rundown: December 11, 2018

Options news you can use for Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Dec 11, 2018 • 0:08

Option Block 766: As the Worm Turns

Trading Block: Another day, another selloff Most active today: SPY - 2.71M (ADV 3.44M) VIX - 299k (603K ADV) Earnings Highlights: Monday - Stitch Fix Tuesday - Dave & Busters, American Eagle Outfitters Wednesday - Vera Bradley, Peak Resorts Thursday - Costco, Adobe MVP of the Year: Now we've got quite the horse race to see who will be crowned the most valuable company by the end of the year. Amazon was briefly number one today, but closed in the second spot. Now we have: AAPL at 877.04 bill

Dec 11, 2018 • 0:55

Option Block 765: Tariff Man Brings Back Volatility

Trading Block: A look back at the week in trading Tariff Man spooks the market…again. Exchanges were closed on Wednesday, December 5 in observance of a National Day of Mourning for the late George HW Bush. Netflix blew $100M on Friends reruns for one year! Most active this week: SPY - 3.01M (ADV 1.43M) VIX - 476K Earnings Highlights: Tuesday - Dollar General, HP Wednesday - Five Below Thursday - The Kroger Co., Broadcom, Michaels, Ulta Friday - Big Lots Odd Block: Tesla put summary, openin

Dec 7, 2018 • 0:58

Option Block 764: Trade War, GE Palooza, Risk Management and More

Trading Block: Exchanges closed on Wednesday, December 5 in observance of a National Day of Mourning for the late George HW Bush. Earnings Highlights: Tuesday - Dollar General, HP Wednesday - Five Below Thursday - The Kroger Co., Broadcom, Michaels, Ulta Friday - Big Lots Also: Oil selling off - WTI Crude back in the $40 handle. Bitcoin crushed - BTC threatening 4000. Odd Block: Tesla put summary, possible opening call sale in (GPOR), put love in (PVG), and put love in (BEL). Strategy Block:

Dec 4, 2018 • 0:59

Option Block 763: AAPL Options Debate, Return of the Bull and More

Trading Block/Earnings highlights from the week: Tuesday - Salesforce Wednesday - Box Thursday - TD, GameStop, HP Clothing Retailers: Burlington, Chico's, J Jill, Guess, Express, Abercrombie & Fitch Plus, Oil sells off - WTI Crude back in the $40 handle. Bitcoin getting crushed - BTC threatening 4000 Odd Block: Tesla put summary, Dec lifts puts in (VOD), opening put love in (AEO), and opening call love in (IQV) Mail Block/Options question of the week AAPL continues to take a beating - recent

Nov 30, 2018 • 0:59

Option Block 762: We are Back Talking AAPL, TSLA, VIX, Risk Reversals and More

Trading Block: Earnings! Tuesday – Salesforce Wednesday – box Thursday - TD, GameStop, HP Clothing Retailers: Burlington, Chico's, J Jill, Guess, Express, Abercrombie & Fitch Also, Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to its lowest level since October 2017 on Monday, as losses are seen across the broader crypto market. Odd Block: Tesla put summary, opening call sale in (ADI), opening put love in (CRC), and Jan call sale in (PAA) Strategy Block: Tosaw discusses what a risk reversal is and how to use it. Mail

Nov 27, 2018 • 1:00:58

Best of Option Block: 2017 Year-End Palooza - All Smoke, No Fire

Trading Block: Review of the last trading day of the year. VIX barely holding on to double digits. Big meh into the end of the year. Silver is on a tear. The highs and lows of Bitcoin. Cboe announces six Bitcoin ETFs. Uncle Mike creates a new product...Fitcoin. 2017 Year-in Review: The good, the bad, and the unexplicable. Final Options Question of the Week for 2017: What is your enduring market memory/event/trend/etc of 2017? Have a suggestion of your own? We encourage you to choose "Other" and

Nov 22, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 761: Apple Wreck, Nat Gas Blowout and More

Trading Block: Apple woes hitting the market again., Plus earnings. Target Best Buy Lowe's Kohl's And growth in US corporate earnings expectations remains strong. Odd Block: Tesla put summary; call love in JD.Com Inc. (JD); line in the sand puts in Mattel, Inc. (MAT); put love in ENSCO PLC (ESV). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses premium selling Mail Block: Options question of the week You guys did great on last week's crystal ball so we've upped the ante. Where will VIX be at the end

Nov 20, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 760: Option Block Quick Hit - TSLA, SPY and More

Trading Block: Vol creeping back in as Brexit woes. Bad numbers and Walmart spooking the market. Buffett likes financials. WMT, NVDA earnings. Odd Block: TSLA Flash Poll The top 10 TSLA options positions are DOMINATED by OTM puts. Only one Call position makes the list. Which one is it? No cheating - what does your gut tell you? Feb 450 Call Dec 365 Call Jan 2020 465 Call Jan 600 Call Mail Block: It's crystal ball time! Where will $VIX bet at 1pm central - aka the end of the show - next Friday?

Nov 16, 2018 • 0:19

Option Block 759: Rolling Short Calls and Puts

Trading Block: A look at the week in trading (so far). Selloff mode is back - somewhat. Apple iPhone XR slack demand spooking markets. GE continues to decline on power weakness. Vol creeping back in. Equities: Growth in US corporate earnings expectations remains strong. Odd Block: Tesla put summary Opening call love in (ZNGA) - from 11/5. Opening call love in (ETM) - from 11/1. Put love in (BCS). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses adjusting a short call and short put. Around the Block:

Nov 13, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 758: Out of the Danger Zone

Trading Block: A look back at the week in options trading Goodbye backwardation! Earnings Highlights for the Week Monday - Sysco, Mylan, Marriott Tuesday - Eli Lilly, CVS Health, Gogo, Etsy, Match, Papa John's Wednesday - Groupon, Roku, Square Thursday - Dropbox, Walt Disney Equities: Growth in US corporate earnings expectations remains strong. Odd Block: TSLA put summary, calls trading in Ctrip.com Internation Ltd (CTRP), and call love in Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. (CSOD) Mail Block: Option b

Nov 9, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 757: Apple Volatility and Knockout Collars

Trading Block: Earnings Highlights for the Week Monday - Sysco, Mylan, Marriott Tuesday - Eli Lilly, CVS Health, Gogo, Etsy, Match, Papa John's Wednesday - Groupon, Roku, Square, Thursday - Dropbox, Walt Disney Apple screwed the pooch: Apple tumbles 7% after earnings on light guidance. Market cap back below $1T Plus, OCC Sets All Time Monthly Volume Record - OCC Clears Record Monthly Volume in October: Over 567 million contracts cleared in October, up 48.9 percent compared to 2017 Odd Block: P

Nov 6, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 756: The End of the Beginning or The Beginning of the End

Trading Block: Earnings Highlights for the Week Tuesday - GE, Sony, BP, FB, ebay, Pfizer, Coca-Cola Wednesday - GM Thursday - Apple, Starbucks, Weight Watchers, Spotify, Cigna, Dow/DuPont Friday - ExxonMobil, Cboe, Alibaba, Chevron, Berkshire Hathaway Equities: Growth in US corporate earnings expectations remains strong. Odd Block: More puts in Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA) and "Line in the sand" puts in Yelp Inc (YELP) Mail Block: Options question of the week Volatility is all over the pl

Nov 2, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 755: Talking Earnings, Volatility, IBM and More

Trading Block: And we're back up! Earnings highlights for the week: Tuesday - GE, Sony, BP, FB, eBay Wednesday - GM Thursday - Apple Friday - ExxonMobil, Cboe, Alibaba, Chevron IBM buys Red Hat for $34B Odd Block: Put summary in Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA), calls going up in Proctor & Gamble Co (PG), call love in Exelixis (EXEL) and put love in Ford Motor Company (F). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike discusses butterflies for buying the dip Around the Block/This Week in the Markets Oct 29: Personal In

Oct 30, 2018 • 0:58

Option Block 754: What The Heck Is Going On?

Trading Block: Holy crap and holy crap! Earnings: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE): Earnings topped views but revenue missed as ticket sales to live events fell, and the company plans to go ahead with an event in Saudi Arabia. Twitter (TWTR): The stock shot up 16%, near 32, during morning trading on the stock market today. Amazon (AMZN): ATM straddle: $102, approx. 6% Alphabet (GOOGL): ATM straddle: $57, approx. 5% AND Chinese operatives were able to infiltrate motherboards made by a US com

Oct 26, 2018 • 0:58

Option Block 753: VIX Prediction Umbrage, Plus AMZN, TWTR and more

Trading Block: Economic Calendar - Top 5 Things to Watch This Week and U.S. midterms a mere blip on equity options traders' radar. Odd Block: Call sale in EnLink Midstream Partners LP (ENLK), puts trade in Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. (MLNX), and risk reversal/collar in Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG) Mail Block: Options question of the week Earnings are back with big tech names on the docket. Which of the following will be lighting up your options trading this week? Bonus points for your preferred str

Oct 23, 2018 • 0:59

Option Block 752: The Funky Bunch

Trading Block: What a week - volatility is coming back down, and the crystal ball is looking nice! Dow tumbles 350 points as technology and communication-services stocks tank in midday trading. Odd Block: Tesla put summary, funky put palooza in General Electric Company (GE), put sale in Activision Blizzard Inc. (ATVI) and call palooza in KeyCorp (KEY). Mail Block: Options question of the week Time to break out your crystal balls. Volatility is on everyone's mind these days. Will earnings season

Oct 19, 2018 • 54:23

Option Block 751: What the Heck Is Going On?

Trading Block: What a week! Uncle Mike leaves and the market falls apart. Earnings move reports available now. Chinese operatives were able to infiltrate motherboards made by a US company that sold to Apple and Amazon: Bloomberg Odd Block: TSLA 50 mystery put update. Plus, TSLA put palooza. Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses how to get bullish in a market like this. 20,360 RRC Jan20 13.0 puts traded for $1.19. 3599 HBAN Nov 15.0 calls trade for $0.24. 2000 LPI Nov 7.0 calls traded for $0

Oct 16, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 750: Live from Duke University

Trading Block: OCC cleared contract volume up 8.7% in September. Total cleared volume up 18.6% year-to-date. Equity options volume up 14.3% in September and up 21.7 percent year-to-date. Odd Block: Call sale in Glu Mobile Inc. (GLUU), Puts trade in AMETEK, Inc. (AME), and Call-palooza in Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) Mail Block: Volatility flash poll, plus live questions from Duke University VIX has soared to 18.50 & $VVIX hit 120. Is this the new normal or a quick blip? Let's put that to the test

Oct 11, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 749: Birthday Strategy and Question Palooza

Trading Block: An overview of STA 2018: Stocks, stocks and more stocks. Google searches for hedges is ticking up. VIX searches anemic compared to Feb. Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses 1x2 ratio spreads Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from David Kotlyar - Hey mark, Could you discuss the Jun 2019 400 SPY calls? Very cheap and getting some love (5000+ contracts OI) Question from JL Smith - How important is OI when you're trading options? Are there other indicators th

Oct 5, 2018 • 0:59

Option Block 748: Talking TSLA, Trade Wars and Cannabis Beverages

Trading Block: The Trump trade deal: Bringing Canada and Mexico back to the table. The Tesla investigation was a farce: seems like the SEC just wanted some headlines. Odd Block: A summary of Tesla (TSLA) puts, options palooza in New Age Beverages Corp (NBEV), put love & call stupid in WisdomTree TR/Japan Hedged Equity (DXJ) and opening put palooza in AVEO Pharmaceuticals (AVEO) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses investing 101. Mail Block: Volatility Flash Poll The CBOE Skew Index alarmed

Oct 1, 2018 • 0:58

Option Block 747: In Search of the Steepest Skew

Trading Block: Earnings! Disney Blackberry Plus, Google searches for hedges are ticking up. Odd Block: Puts trade in Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY), call love in Ally Financial Inc. (ALLY) and call love in Virtu Financial Inc. (VIRT). Mail Block: Volatility Flash Poll The CBOE Skew Index alarmed many when it soared above 150. Of course, every index tells its own skew story. Which index do you think has the steepest skew right now (aka 25D put vol vs. 25D Call vol)? Russell 2000 S&P 500 Nasdaq

Sep 28, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 746: Paying for Puts, plus AMZN, SNAP, SIRI and P

Trading Block: Snap stock rises after company announces new Amazon partnership; Earnings: Walt Disney Co (DIS) Odd Block: Aggressive call sale in TransUnion (TRU), call sale in Williams Companies Inc. (WMB) and puts/calls deal in Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (SIRI). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses both trading in a low Vol market and how to pay for puts. Mail Block: Is it just me? Question from Niny3 - Is it me? I seem to only get filled on my limit option order when the stock moves aggre

Sep 24, 2018 • 0:59

Option Block 745: Reefer Madness

Trading Block: Earnings and major moves Oracle Corporation (ORCL) after the bell - $49.25, ATM straddle: $2.75, approx. 5.5% FedEx Corporation (FDX) after the bell - $255.25, ATM straddle: $8.50, approx. 3.3% Reefer madness hits the options markets as cannabis shares continue to climb. $TLRY $CORE $MJ Odd Block: Tesla Inc. (TSLA) put summary, call love in KKR & Co Inc. (KKR), put love in Meet Group Inc. (MEET) and call love in Delek US Holdings Inc. (DK). Mail Block: Options question of the we

Sep 21, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 744: AMZN Spinoff, plus Mastering the Wheel

Trading Block: Trade war concerns are renewed as Trump keeps turning up the rhetoric. $AMZN in Chicago! A new Amazon Go store opens down the street from our studio - the first outside of Seattle. Amazon spinoff AWS heats up. FedEx (FDX) - $255.23, ATM straddle: $8.50 approx. 3.3%. Oracle (ORCL) - $49.25, ATM straddle: $2.75 approx. 5.5%. Odd Block: Call love in Cigna Corporation (CI), calls trade in Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY), and call love in Antero Resources Corp (AR). Strategy Block: Uncle

Sep 18, 2018 • 0:57

Option Block 743: Is Volatility Making a Comeback?

Trading Block: Volatility Flash Poll! VIX is threatening 15 and $VXX is back above 30. Is this the return of volatility or just a blip? Quite simply - where will we be at the end of next week? 14% - Here: VIX=14, VXX=30(ash) 32% - Low: VIX= 15% - Lower: VIX= 39% - Higher: VIX= Earnings! Kroger, Adobe, Radiant Apple unveils iPhone 10plus Odd Block: Call love in Caesars Entertainment Corp (CZR), XRX Call weirdness in Xerox Corp (XRX), call sweep in MGM Resorts International (MGM). Strategy Blo

Sep 14, 2018 • 0:58

Option Block 742: FB Crazy Calls Plus TSLA, AAPL and Rickets

Trading Block: VIX is back to 14, and VXX is back below 30. Earnings. If Apple made phone in U.S. they would cost 20% more, according to BAML analyst. SEC rejects bitcoin ETFs. Odd Block: Upside calls in Altice USA Inc. (ATUS), short puts in PagSeguro Digital Ltd (PAGS) from 4-16, and size calls in Regions Financial Corp (RF) from 2-26. Mail Block: Listner questions and comments Question from EB18 - What do you think of $FB calls profiled on Options Action last week? Question from Anzew - If I

Sep 10, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 741: We Are Back Talking TSLA, VIX, SPY and More

Trading Block. There are still names reporting earnings. Namely, Barnes & Noble and GameStop. Odd Block: Cheapie calls in Northern Oil & Gas, Inc. (NOG) from 5/21. Crazy put palooza in Dean Foods Co (DF) from 4/30. Call love in Devon Energy Corp (DVN) from 4/16 Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Jason Anstey: Would you or your followers have a recommendation on best discount brokerage? Ideally low cost per contract and the ability to enter spread orders on a mobile device

Sep 7, 2018 • 0:01

Best of Option Block 648: Everyone Loves Cheap Lottery Tickets

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 #Options traders. @TheNotoriousMMA calls cost $1, pay $3. #Floyd calls cost $4, pay $1. Your trade? 30% - Buy #Connor Calls? 32% - Buy #Floyd Calls? 16% - I'd rather sell premium 22

Aug 30, 2018 • 0:01

Best of Option Block 614: Unleash the Liberator Puts

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 in Exelon Corp. (EXC) and calls trade in MGM Resorts Intl. (MGM). Mail Block: Question of the Week: Earnings Season is upon us. Big names are reporting soon. Which is your pick for the l

Aug 27, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 740: Trade Wars and Cannabis Stocks

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. (CBL) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses investing in marijuana stocks. Mail Block: Options question of the week We're talking about #Crypto #Derivatives at the upcoming @BlockchainVoi

Aug 24, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 739: TSLA Is Crazy

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: Options question of the week This week we would like to know more about your level of #options expertise. Quite simply - how would you describe yourself at a dinner party? 13% - Curren

Aug 21, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 738: Talking VIX, NVDA, WMT, TSLA and More

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: Bullish risk reversal in Discovery Communications Inc.  (DISCA) (From 7/19), Well-timed bullish stupid in Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) (From 7/16), and earning bet in Interpublic Group

Aug 17, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 737: VIX Roars while Musk Dances

Trading Block: The week in trading (so far!) VIX is back over 14! Earnings: Tuesday - Home Depot Wednesday - Macy's, Cisco Thursday - Walmart, JD.com, Nordstrom, Nvidia Friday - John Deere Odd Block: Shares surge in Rent-A-Center Inc. (RCII) (from 6/18), put spread in IQIYI Inc. (IQ) (from 6/21), ratio call spread in Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) (from 6/4) Mail Block: Listeners take over QOTW: This week we would like to know more about your level of #options expertise. Quite simply -

Aug 14, 2018 • 0:57

Option Block 736: New Bat Time, Same Bat Channel

Trading Block: A week in review from a trading perspective. The 30 handle is in the rear-view mirror for VXX - more puts hotting the tape. OCC Cleared Contract Volume Up 15 Percent in July Earnings: Monday - Tyson, Marriott, Tenet, NeoPhotonics, Vericel Tuesday - Snap, Disney Wednesday - CVS, Roku Thursday - Coca-Cola, Viacom, Dropbox Odd Block: Review from 7/9: Rolling July put spread in iShares Russell 2000 Growth Index (IWO), vertical opening in Endo International PLC (ENDP), and small ve

Aug 10, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block Quick Hit: Volume Breakdown And Your Question

Sometimes technology gets the best of us. This was one of those cases. We were able to discuss: Picard vs. Kirk VXX breaking the 30-handle OCC volume numbers for July Options question of the week How to handle the fixed time aspect of trading options?

Aug 7, 2018 • 0:16

Option Block 735: The AAPL, TSLA, VIX Trifecta

Trading Block: A review of the week from a trading perspective. APPL (earnings were on Tuesday) Apple makes history by becoming first U.S. company to reach $1 trillion market value Earnings: Thursday - Activision/Blizzard, Shake Shack, Blue Apron, Go Pro Friday - CBOE Odd Block: WMB Call-palooza and GRPN Pre-Earnings Call 1x2. Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses the possible outcome of more rate hikes. Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question of the week: EarningsSeason is

Aug 3, 2018 • 0:56

Option Block 734: Talking AAPL, TSLA, VIX and More

Trading Block: The week in trading (so far) Social media tech stocks are taking a bath Earnings: Tuesday - Apple Wednesday - Tesla Thursday - Activision/Blizzard, Shake Shack, Blue Apron, Go Pro Friday - CBOE Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50 Puts in Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA), line-in-the-sand puts in Adient PLC (ADNT), and put sweeps in AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS). Mail Block: Options question of the week EarningsSeason is still in full swing. Which names will dominate your options trading

Jul 31, 2018 • 0:57

Option Block 733: Earnings Palooza - FB, AMZN, INTC, CMG and More

Trading Block: A review of the week from a trading perspective Earnings: Thursday - Amazon, McDonalds, Comcast, Starbucks, Nokia Friday - Twitter, Merck Facebook (FB) is 'face-planting' after hours tonight. Earnings Flash Poll: Facebook (FB) is getting crushed post-earnings, trading down nearly 20% after-hours. Assuming it opens at that level, what's your next FB options trade? Other suggestions? Submit them below: Buy Calls/Spreads Buy Puts/Spreads Sell Puts/Spreads Sell Calls/Spreads Commen

Jul 27, 2018 • 0:59

Best of Option Block: Revenge of the Schwartzotron

This best of Option Block episode was originally p>osted on July 22nd, 2016 Trading Block: Most major markets off 0.5% or more. VIX cash watch. Earnings today (before) Dunkin Brands,General Motors, Marriott Vacations, Southwest Airlines; (after) AT&T, Chipotle Mexican Grill, E*Trade Financial (ETFC). Apple Watch is a flop! Odd Block: Calls trade in Nobel Corporation (NE), calls trade in Teucrium Corn Fund (CORN), calls and puts trade in Ebay Inc (EBAY), and calls trade in Mattel Corp (MAT). Mail

Jul 24, 2018 • 0:57

Option Block 732: Talking MSFT, TSLA, VIX, and VXX; plus Pairs Trading

Trading Block: A review of the week in trading Amazon and Apple: The race to $1 trillion. Earnings! Thursday - Microsoft Friday - GE, Honeywell MSFT (after the bell) - $104.70, ATM straddle: $3.70, approx. 3.5% Odd Block: Bullish risk reversal in Discovery Communications Inc. (DISCA), Rolling call speeds in Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC), Call 3-way in Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses options pairs vs. stock pairs. Mail Block: Listeners weigh in Volatility Flash Po

Jul 20, 2018 • 1:01:57

Option Block 731: Mystery Risk Reversals and Funky Puts

Trading Block: A review of the week so far from a trading perspective Amazon.com down on its biggest day of the year. The trade war continues to scare no one. Earnings! Monday - Netflix Tuesday - Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson, United Wednesday - IBM, eBay, American Express Thursday - Microsoft Friday - GE, Honeywell NFLX - ATM Straddle: $35, approx. 9% Odd Block: Bullish stupid in Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF). Risk reversal in Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. (IPG). Put roll in QEP Reso

Jul 17, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 730: VIX vs the Negative Zone

Trading Block: Earnings! Tuesday – PepsiCo Thursday - Delta Airlines Friday - JPMorganChase, Citi, Wells Fargo, PNC Bank Plus, crude is taking it on the chin this week. Odd Block: Call love in D.R. Horton Inc. (DHI), call vertical in PagSeguro Digital Ltd (PAGS), put/call palooza in Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses premium buying vs selling. Mail Block: Options question of the week Options during earnings season can be challenging. Some live for it

Jul 13, 2018 • 0:58

Option Block 729: Market Loves a Trade War

Trading Block: The trade war scares no one??? Earnings: Tuesday - PepsiCo Thursday - Delta Airlines Friday - JPMorganChase, Citi, Wells Fargo, PNC Bank SPX is celebrating its 35-year anniversary. Odd Block: Rolling put spread in iShares Russell 2000 Growth Index (IWO), vertical roll in Endo International PLC (ENDP) and small verticals in Amgen, Inc. (AMGN) Mail Block: Listeners have their say Options question of the week: Traders generally fade vlatility going into holidays (today notwithstand

Jul 10, 2018 • 0:57

Best of Option Block 633: Nukes, Volatility and Crazy Tesla Puts

Originally posted on July 7th, 2017 Trading Block: VIX ends near the top of the range. It was up to 13.05 at its highest. Tesla down 7.2% yesterday, due to concerns of slowing Model S and Model X sales. The numbers are out: OCC announced today that cleared contract volume in June reached 387,597,223 contracts, a 2% increase from the June 2016. Odd Block: TSLA Jan 2019 50 puts and Jan 2018 20 puts continue to trade. Back and forth trading in Tesla Motors (TSLA). Puts trade in LG Display Company L

Jul 5, 2018 • 0:59

Option Block 728: Tariff-Ied of Killer Foxes

Trading Block: Canadian revenge tariff are on the docket today. VIX cash sits above 17. OCC Cleared Contract Volume up 6% in June - the highest June for total options volume on record. It's SPX's 35-year anniversary. Odd Block: July 4 calls in Limelight Networks, Inc. (LLNW), Funky multi-leg in BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust (BPT), Rolling puts in (FLO). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses trading short put spreads Mail Block: Options question of the week Traders generally fade volatility g

Jul 3, 2018 • 0:56

Option Block 727: Slinging VIX By Way of Mexico, Maine

Trading Block: A review of the week in trading VIX Cash - started at 18.99, ended at 16.70 Earnings: Nike after the bell - $71.70, ATM straddle - $3.40, approx. 5% Odd Block: Size money call roll in Devon Energy Corp (DVN). Call vertical in CVS Health Corp (CVS). Size puts in PowerShares DB US dollar Index (UUP) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike discusses selling a call spread versus selling a call. Mail Block: Question form Jack Daniels trades: Pump me up $WWE don't fade! Huge TV deal billionsss. L

Jun 29, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 726: Amazing VIX Predictions...and Hiccups

Trading Block: Trump's trade war spooks the market. Again. Bitcoin manipulation via tether. Who out there is trading or interested in Crypto? What are you trading? Odd Block: Call writing frenzy in Campbell Soup Company (CPB). Call palooza in Market Vectors Oil Services ETF (OIH). Call love in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCAU). Mail Block: Listeners take over Options question of the week. Let's have some fun. These "entertainment" stocks are pricing in big moves. Gun to your head: Which July ATM

Jun 26, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 725: Well-Timed Puts and Funky Verticals

Trading Block: Trump trade war spooks markets again. We are fully into zone two. Will vol explode, or is it just a bunch of nothing? Will there be a 50-handle move in the S&P within the next three days? Will this be another year of record volume? Which exchange is dominating the flow so far? Odd Block: TSLA takes a drubbing. Returning to the Rent-A-Center trade from Tuesday. SBUX closing some locations. Is IQIY Inc. being impacted by the threat of trade war? Strategy Block: Managing risk comes b

Jun 22, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 724: Live from the Southern Studio

Ttrading Block: Making up for lost ground. Weekend risk. Silver give up gains on tarriff talks.New low in the July VIX futures.Square up for no discernible reason. TWTR. TSLA. Put buyers. VIX zones. Fifty cent is back.Why are there so few market makers left? IL Rep takes it on. Where should regulators focus their attention? Odd Block: Mystery TSLA puts. Rally-ho in Dropbox. Finding value in Rent-A-Center. Mail Block: Listeners take over Last week's question of the week: We've broken down the wee

Jun 19, 2018 • 1:00:00

Option Block 723: Live from the Pro Trader Summit

In this episode, the all stars are live at the annual Option Pit Pro Trader Summit. Chaos, hilarity, and options discussion ensued.

Jun 15, 2018 • 0:30

Option Block 722: Prepare for the Meeting of the Minds

Trading Block: What is happening in the markets this week? Stocks shake off G7 row as investors await US-North Korea summit Bitcoin tumbles as hackers hit South Korean exchange Coinrail New research shows European demand for US equity options remains strong Odd Block: Funky closing spread in Owens Corning (OC), call love in BGC Partners, Inc. (BGC) and playing with house money in Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses Bitcoin/crypto future. Mail Block/Options

Jun 12, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 721: The Trade Hawks

Trading Block: Earnings! Monday - Dell, PaloAlto, CSMC, Orion Tuesday - HD Supply, Duluth Trading, Navistar Wednesday - Signet, Knot, SecureWorks, Thursday - Smuckers, Broadcom, At Home Warren Buffett and Jamie Dimon join forces to convince CEOs to end quarterly profit forecasts Odd Block: Size opening puts in Banco Bradesco (BBD), Size opening call sale in Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI). Mail Block: Options question of the week Google Trends is full of interesting, and surprising, data. When you

Jun 8, 2018 • 0:58

Option Block 720: Options Volume and Skew Breakdown

Trading Block: Last week in review Is the trade war back on the table? The May number are in: OCC cleared contract volume increased 8% in May. Credit Suisse announces 1-to-10 reverse split for $TVIX and $TVIZ effective June 8th. Odd Block: Ratio call spread in Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO), put apocalypse in Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR), and put roll in iShares MSCI Turkey Index Fund (TUR). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses how to trade skew. Around the Block: What are we looking

Jun 5, 2018 • 0:57

Option Block 719: The Rock Lobster Loves Asian Options

Trading Block: Trade wars are back on the table. Credit Suisse announces 1-to-10 reverse split for TVIX and TVIZ effective June 8th. Odd Block: Put palooza in Deutsche Bank AG (DB). Opening size call sale in Exeton Corporation (EXC). Calls and puts trade in PagSeguro Digital Ltd (PAGS) Mail Block: Options question of the week Holiday Weekends are notoriously tough for VIX traders. The markets love to crush Volatility going into these events. So we thought we'd poll the savvy VIX traders in our a

Jun 1, 2018 • 0:59

Option Block 718: Crazy HMNY, TSLA and DB Options Trades

Trading Block: Earnings! Friday - Foot Locker Best Buy reaffirms guidance - renews concerns about the inroads of Amazon. Monday review: Intuit - 191.30, ATM straddle: 11, approx.7% Gap Inc. (GPS) - 33, ATM straddle: 2.60, approx. 8% Netlifx vs. Disney - Who will come out ahead in the long run? Odd Block: Big selloff in Petroleo Brasil (PBR). Size opening risk reversal in iShares JPMorgan USD (EMB). Call buyer giving up the ghost in Deutsche Bank AG (DB). Mail Block: Options question of the wee

May 25, 2018 • 0:50

Option Block 717: The Dangerous Art of Buying OTM Calls

Trading Block: Earnings! Tuesday - Kohl's Wednesday - Lowe's, Target Thursday - Best Buy Friday - Foot Locker Intuit - $191.30, ATM Straddle: $11, approx. 5.7% Odd Block: Call palooza in PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL). Rolling calls in Union Pacific Corporation (UNP). Cheapie calls in Northern Oil & Gas, Inc. (NOG) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses how to profitably buy OTM calls Around the Block/Economic Reports: May 23 - New Home Sales, FOMC Minutes May 24 - Jobless Claims, Existing H

May 22, 2018 • 0:59

Option Block 716: Secrets That Option Muggles Don't Know

Trading Block: Featuring special guest host Greg Stevens, VP of Product Development for Options at Fidelity. Earnings! Tuesday - Home Depot Wednesday - Cisco, Macy's Thursday - Walmart, Applied Materials, JC Penney, Nordstrom Friday - John Deere AMAT - 54.30, ATM straddle: 2.25, approx. 4% Odd Block: Line in the sand puts in Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA). Call love in General Electric Company (GE). Roll/stupid in Mylan NV (MYL). Mail Block: Options question of the week. CME Group just

May 18, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 715: What Zone is VIX in Today?

Trading Block: Earnings! Tuesday - Home Depot Wednesday - Cisco, Macy's Thursday - Walmart, Applied Materials, JC Penney, Nordstrom Friday - John Deere Odd Block: Crazy call palooza in Caesars Entertainment Corp (CZR). Bullish risk reversal in QUALCOMM, Inc. (QCOM). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses what skew is. Mail Block: Options question of the week CME Group just announced a new Ether index this week - expanding the universe of Crypto indices. But, at the end of the day, we all w

May 15, 2018 • 0:59

Option Block 714: Talking VXX, NVDA and VIX

Trading Block: Earnings! Thursday - Nvidia NVDA - ATM straddle: 17, approx. 6.5% Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50 “catastrophe” put in Tesla Motors (TSLA). Crazy option palooza in Helios and Matheson Analytics (HMNY). Line in the sand puts in HP Inc. (HPE). Call trade in Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR). Mail Block: Options Question of the Week VIX is back in the mid-teens but the Volatility space is hotter than ever. This is breathing new life into old Volatility products as they try to elbow their wa

May 11, 2018 • 0:59

Option Block 713: More Mystery Option Paloozas

Trading Block: What's moving the options market? Options Volume for April: OCC announced that total cleared contract volume in April reached 405,853,179 contracts, a 27% increase from April 2017 volume of 320,547,848 contracts and marking the highest April on record. Earnings! Tuesday - The Walt Disney Company Thursday - Nvidia Odd Block: Bullish paper opening in Coty Inc. (COTY). Rolling calls in Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO). Near ATM earnings calls in Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. (FOLD). St

May 8, 2018 • 0:01

Best of Option Block: Jedi vs. Sith vs. Earnings

Originally Posted January 24th, 2017 Trading Block: The Trump Effect: President Donald Trump is set to unleash a cascade of stock-market anxiety - The day of reckoning for the Wall Street is here. McDonalds (MCD) earnings today. Friday close - $122.26; ATM Straddle - $3.52, approx. 3%; Open down $.75, Traded as low as $2.44; No more love for all-day breakfast. Odd Block: Calls and puts trade in Morgan Stanley (MS), calls trade in Home Depot Inc (HD) and calls trade in Lending Club Corp (LC) Mail

May 4, 2018 • 0:57

Option Block 712: AAPL, SNAP, TSLA Earnings Options Breakdown

Trading Block: Earnings! Monday - McDonalds Tuesday - Apple, Snap Inc. Wednesday - Tesla Thursday - Activision/Blizzard, WWE Friday - CBOE Odd Block: Jan 2020 50 "catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA). Closing/rolling paper in ILG Inc. (ILG). Buying a put stupid in PowerShares DB US Dollar Index (UUP). Crazy put-paoolza in Sea Foods Co (DF) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses ways in which to look at covered calls in a channeling market. Around the Block/Economic Reports: Apr 3

May 1, 2018 • 1:02:16

Option Block 711: AMZN, MSFT and INTC Earnings Palooza

Trading Block: Earnings: AMZN - 1460, ATM straddle 90, approx. 6% MSFT - 92, ATM straddle 4, approx. 4% INTC - 51.38, ATM straddle 2.40, approx. 5% GOOGL - ATM straddle 54, approx. 5% Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50 "catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors (TSLA). Apr 12.5 Puts in CNH Industrial NV (CNHI). Line in the sand puts in L Brands Inc. (LB). Line in the sand puts in Dicks Sporting Goods Inc. (DKS). Mail Block: Options question of the week We dig up many strange options positions at the Options

Apr 27, 2018 • 0:59

Option Block 710: You Are All Stupid

Trading Block: VIX down. Vol futures down. Gold vol is very low. 10-year yield at 3%. Metals get the crap kicked out of them. Earnings: GOOGL - ATM straddle: 54, approx. 5%. More tech earnings to come. Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50 "catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors (TSLA). Puts trade in Chicago Bridge & Iron Company (CBI). Calls trade in D. R. Horton Inc. (DHI). Puts trade in CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (CBL). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses hedging during earnings. Mail Block: O

Apr 24, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 709: Tech Wreck, plus Well-Timed VIX Puts

Trading Block: That's right. We are up to 16 exchanges now. MIAX Options and MIAX PEARL options exchanges, today announced that it intends to launch MIAX Emerald as its third fully electronic options exchange in 2019. Options Flash Poll: The proposed third exchange from MIAX exchange will raise the total number of U.S. Options Exchanges to 16. Is this a good thing for the options market? Is it the straw that finally breaks the camel's back? Or are you too busy getting great fills to care? More

Apr 20, 2018 • 0:59

Option Block 708: VIX Is Dead...Long Live VIX

Trading Block: What is happening that might move the markets? Calm coming soon? A silent Trump Twitter account helps. A calmer backdrop for equities would bring pain to speculators, or more kindly, reduce the value of their hedges. Earnings Season Is Set to Crush Volatility Once Again Earnings: Monday - Netflix (after the bell) $307, ATM straddle $28, approx. 9% Tuesday - IBM, Johnson & Johnson, United Wednesday - American Express, Alcoa, Abbott Thursday – E*Trade Friday - GE, P&G, Honeywell,

Apr 17, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 707: When to Roll Short Puts

Trading Block: A look back at what moved the market this week Volatility ETFs nearly double. Top Performing ETFs of the Year Bitcoin’s Price Jumps $1,000 In 30 Minutes Of Market Growth Across The Board Why Bitcoin Behaves Like the Flu Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors (TSLA), sweep puts in CNH Industrial NV (CNHI), line in the sand puts in L Brands Inc (LB), call butterfly in Facebook (FB) Strategy Block: ;Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses when to close shorts Mail Block:

Apr 13, 2018 • 0:58

Option Block 706: VIX Likes Stormy Daniels

Trading Block WWE stock selling off post Wrestlemania - still very lofty. Big contracts today - April 34 puts and April 40 calls. Spotify options starting on April 9. Big launch day for Dropbox with nearly 10k contracts. Odd Block: Some of the stranger paper we saw trade today More Jan 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors (TSLA) Weekly call palooza in GameStop Corp. (GME) Someone spooked in VanEck Vectors Russia ETF (RSX) Rolling down calls in Yandex NV (YNDX) Mail Block: Options questio

Apr 10, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 705: The Bulls Strike Back

Trading Block: TSLA - up $50 in a few days. FB up over $7 since yesterday. SPOT options start on April 9. Dropbox has a big launch day with nearly 10k contracts. OCC cleared contract volume up 15% in March. Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50"Catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors (TSLA), weekly call-palooza in GameStop Corp. (GME), crazy call spread in Energy Transfer Partners LP (ETP), and call love in Array Biopharma Inc. (ARRY). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses selling a spread vs buying a spre

Apr 6, 2018 • 0:59

Option Block 704: The Streets Run With Blood

Trading Block: OCC Cleared contract volume up 15% in March. Highest first quarter volume and highest first quarter for equity options on record. Cleared futures average daily volume for quarter up six percent from Q1 2017. Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors (TSLA); put-palooza in SPDR S&P Biotech (XBI), call-palooza in GameStop Corp. (GME), and rolling puts in The Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG). Mail Block: It's the finals! TastyWorks vs Lightspeed! Comment

Apr 3, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 703: Mystery TSLA Puts for the Win

TRADING BLOCK Is the trade war over? Market back in rally mode. VIX off a few handles. Have the FANGs been de-fanged? Opinion: If the FAANGs have got you down, it's time to win with the WNSSS stocks https://www.marketwatch.com/story/if-the-faangs-have-got-you-down-its-time-to-win-with-the-wnsss-stocks-2018-03-29 Tesla hit $250 yesterday - off over $100 in a few weeks. Facebook annihilation continues - hit $150.80 yesterday. ODD BLOCK More Jan 2019 50 "catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors (TSLA)

Mar 30, 2018 • 0:59

Option Block 702: The Apocalypse Is Over...For Now

Trading Block: The market is back in rally mode, is the trade war over? VIX off a few handles. Tesla breaks the magical $300 level. The Facebook selloff continues. Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors (TSLA), funky stupid in MGM Resorts International (MGM), buying Jan upside in Newmont Mining Corp (NEM), and size call sweep in Finish Line Inc. (FINL) Mail Block: It's Madness We have 2 more match ups to see who makes it to the #FinalFour of #BrokerMadness. Next up, @Tra

Mar 27, 2018 • 0:59

Option Block 701: Revenge of the Trade War

Trading Block: The market is tanking on trade war concerns: Trump is at it again. Volatility returns - VIX back in the 20s. The tech selloff continues - FB closed $185 on 3/16 - traded as low as $163.72 today, down nearly 12%. Fed hikes rates as expected. US weekly jobless claims total 226,000, in line with expectations Earnings: NKE: $65.30, ATM straddle - $3.60, approx. 5.5% Odd Block: Calls trade in Deere & Company (DE), puts trade in CNH Industrial NV (CNHI) and split ticket calls in TC Pi

Mar 23, 2018 • 0:57

Option Block 700: The Soft Underbelly of the Market

Trading Block: VIX is back in the 20's. Facebook is taking it on the chin as Russia fallout continues - down 7% and leading other tech stocks into the toilet. Fed Meeting with New Chairman on Wednesday. Earnings: Oracle - ATM straddle - $2.75, over 100k contracts on the tape. Odd Block: Call palooza in Olin Corporation (OLN), put palooza in UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH), split ticket puts in Criteo SA (CRTO). Mail Block: Vote in our Options Broker Madness competition each day by going to @Option

Mar 20, 2018 • 0:59

Option Block 699: Rihanna Clabpack Tanks SNAP

Trading Block: Looking back at the week's news: US weekly jobless claims total 226,000, in line with expectations Dow up more than 200 points, attempts to snap 3-session skid, as Boeing's stock rises ToysRUs closing all stores. iHeartMedia files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. SNAP tanks due to controversial Rihanna ad on platform. Spotify says it will begin trading shares April 3. Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses limit orders Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Mat

Mar 16, 2018 • 0:58

Option Block 698: Madness

Trading Block: Discovering the plight of liquidity providers at CBOE RMC today. It's ironic timing since Spot Trading just shut down. Potentially changing tick sizes in VIX futures and options. VIX options breakdown is 90/10 standard vs weekly volume. Odd Block: Line in the sand puts in Dick's Sporting Goods Inc (DKS). Buying more Tim in Johnson Controls International (JCI). Size put/call kickers in The Western Union Co (WU) Mail Block: It's madness! The Options Insider: It's time for our annua

Mar 13, 2018 • 0:58

Option Block 697: Delicious Futures Melt

Trading Block: Markets unchanged mid-day. VIX back around the 17-handle. A rundown of CBOE RMC. Earnings: Highlights: Friday- Revlon, Big Lots A lot of big box retail this week, too - Costco, Target, Kroger, etc. Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA). Line in the sand puts in Victoria's Secret (LB). Size call fly/roll in Electronic Arts (EA). Strategy Block: Mike Tosaw discusses rolling SPY puts. Mail Block: Are you ready for Broker Madness? The Options Ins

Mar 9, 2018 • 0:59

Option Block 696: Trade War, Plus More SVXY Debate

Trading Block: Today we feature special guest host Lex Luthringshausen founder and CEO of Tradehawk, powered by Option Eyes. Headlines of the day: What trade war? SPX up over 1% intraday. VIX is back into the teens. Earnings Highlights: Tuesday - Target Wednesday - Dollar Tree, Costco Thursday - Kroger Friday - Revlon, Big Lots Odd Block: More JAN 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA). Trade war sparks put roll in Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB). Long-term call action in U

Mar 6, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 695: Talking Trade Wars and SVXY Debacle

Trading Block: Trump's trade war is spooking the market. SPX off nearly 2%. VIX is back into the 20s. Equity Markets: It's worth noting that at a forward P/E ratio of just over 17x for the S&P 500, valuations do not appear to be stretched. The great SVXY debacle. The numbers are in for February, and they were good (surprise). Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors Inc. Puts roll in iShares S&P 500 Index Fund (XSP). Bullish call love in Salesforce (CRM). Mail Block: Option

Mar 2, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 694: Let's all Trade SVXY

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: Warren Buffett: 'We've bought more Apple than anything else' in the last year Nearly half of 2017's Cryptocurrency 'ICO' Projects Have Already Died Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts in Tes

Feb 27, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 693: Back in the Saddle Again

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 discusses the 1x2 ratio call spread Around the Block: What are we looking at for the upcoming week?

Feb 23, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 692: Mixing Things Up A Bit

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 Community Health Systems (CYH), and calls trade in Radian Group Inc. (RDN). Mail Block: Options question of the week It's been a rocky week for the markets. People are understandably s

Feb 16, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 691: The Calm After the Storm

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 record long position in VIX Futures Odd Block: Review from 2/8: Someone unloading calls in (UNP), Pre earnings action in Under Armor (UAA). Mail Block: Options question of the week VIX

Feb 13, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 690: Debating XIV and SVXY

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 the macro maelstrom - TSLA, CMG, TWTR, SNAP, ETC Earnings Highlights: NVDA: ATM Straddle - $18, approx. 8% ATVI: ATM Straddle - $5.50, approx. 8% CBOE stock is getting crushed.

Feb 9, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 689: It's The End of the World

Trading Block: Dow loses over 1,000 points on the day. SPX opened at 2,683 on Jan 2. VIX cash now threatening 35! XBT below $7000; good thing for "uncorrelated assets." Earnings Highlights this Week: Tuesday - GM, Snap Inc., Walt Disney Company Wednesday - Tesla, ICE Thursday - Twitter, Nvidia, Activision/Blizzard Friday - CBOE Odd Block: From last Monday: Near-term call paper in (CL) Mail Block: Question of the week Holy Crap! $VIX is threatening 23! Is this the beginning of the #ZombieApocal

Feb 6, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 688: The Great Earnings Palooza Returns

Trading Block: Earnings! Wednesday's big names: FB, MSFT. Thursday's big names: AAPL, GOOGL, AMZN, BABA. OCC cleared contract volume increased 42% in January; highest January for cleared volume, highest month ever for index options. Odd Block: TSLA options tracker. Review from Monday's near-term call paper in CL. Strategy Block: Uncle Mike takes us to strategy school. Mail Block: Options question of the week, plus listener questions and comments EarningsSeason is upon us once again! It's time fo

Feb 2, 2018 • 0:59

Option Block 687: Revenge of Realized Volatility

Trading Block: VIX is back into the 13 handle. Earnings this week: Wednesday - FB, Microsoft Thursday - Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Alibaba The ORATS earnings report for 1/29/2018 Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors (TSLA). Size call diagonal in Anheuser Busch Inbev NV (BUD). Near-term call paper in Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL). Mail Block: Options question of the week Earnings Season is upon us once again! It's time for #Tech to put its best foot forward. Which big #

Jan 30, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 686: Bridging the ETF-Options Divide

Trading Block: Earnings! Monday: Netflix Tuesday: Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, Travelers, Verizon Wednesday: GE, United Technologies Thursday: Caterpillar, 3M, Intel (Caterpillar doing crazy volume today - over 130k contracts on the tape.) Netflix, Intel and Starbucks. Odd Block: Size near-term put sales in (NWL). Crazy move sparks crazy volume in (MNKD). Size short call roll in (SAN). Strategy Block: Mike Tosaw discusses his most recent SPY trades Mail Block: Options questions of the

Jan 26, 2018 • 0:58

Option Block 685: Shutdown

Trading Block: The Dow sets all-time intraday record as Senate votes to end government shutdown Earnings This Week: Monday: Netflix Tuesday: Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, Travelers, Verizon Wednesday: GE, United Technologies Thursday: Caterpillar, 3M, Intel Odd Block: Calls and puts trade in Patterson UTI Energy (PTEN). Puts trade in Harley Davidson Inc (HOG). Puts roll in HCA Healthcare Inc (HCA). Strategy Block: Mike Tosaw discusses buying OTM calls in this current market Mail Block:

Jan 23, 2018 • 0:58

Option Block 684: Is Uncle Mike Getting Bearish?

Trading Block: VIX at 12.40! In the double digits for the first time in a long while. Earnings season ahead. IBM - $168.70, ATM straddle - $7.20, approx. 4%. A rough start to the year for Bitcoin. Tuesday selloff hits crypto hard. Odd Block: Yet more Jan 2019 50 "catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors (TSLA). Massive call party in Guggenheim CurrencyShares Euro Trust (FXE). Size bullish strangle in Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI). Size put roll in MBIA Inc. (MBI). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses

Jan 19, 2018 • 59:31

Option Block 683: Getting Crude with Pot Stocks and Crypto

Trading Block: Crude is hitting new near-term highs. Brent breaks above 70 for the first time since 2014. Kodak is now a crypto company!? Odd Block: Massive call party in (FXE); Options-palooza in (XOP); Call frenzy in (XLE). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses risk reversals. Mail Block: Options question of the week Another "easy" one to help kick off the New Year. Which name are you looking forward to trading options on during the upcoming earnings season? Your fav not here? Choose "Oth

Jan 12, 2018 • 0:59

Option Block 682: INTC Insider Trading, Plus NVDA, TSLA, F and More

Trading Block: Nvidia stocks rises on new of chips being used in handle processing of driverless cars. Intel was aware of the chip vulnerability when its CEO sold off $24 million in company stock & options. Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors (TSLA). Massive call party in Guggenheim CurrencyShares Euro Trust (FXE). Buying more time in Johnson Controls International PLC (JCI) Mail Block: Options question of the week 2017 was the "Year that Volatility Died." So our 1st #

Jan 9, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 681: The Great 2018 Kick-Off Show

Trading Block: The numbers are in for 2017 OCC announced 2017 volume reached the third highest total cleared contract volume ever with 4,327,576,930 contracts, a 4% increase from 2016. December cleared volume was 346,006,092 contracts, up 3% from December 2016. OCC also reported record-breaking 2017 volume for cleared futures with 138,029,762 cleared contracts; a 32% increase from 2016. What were our top 5 Option Block episodes for 2017? Odd Block: Call spreads trade in (EWJ); Funky ratio call

Jan 5, 2018 • 0:01

Option Block 680: 2017 Year-End Palooza - All Smoke, No Fire

Trading Block: Review of the last trading day of the year. VIX barely holding on to double digits. Big meh into the end of the year. Silver is on a tear. The highs and lows of Bitcoin. Cboe announces six Bitcoin ETFs. Uncle Mike creates a new product...Fitcoin. 2017 Year-in Review: The good, the bad, and the unexplicable. Final Options Question of the Week for 2017: What is your enduring market memory/event/trend/etc of 2017? Have a suggestion of your own? We encourage you to choose "Other" and

Dec 29, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 679: Bitcoin and Levered SPY Risk Reversals

Trading Block: NKE after hours. ATM straddle - $3.40, approx. 5%. Looking back on 2017: The year without volatility. Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts in (TSLA). Size roll/diagonal in Autodesk Inc. (ADSK). Size call party in First Data Corp. (FDC). Closing call party in Blackstone Group LP (BX). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses his most recent trading strategy in SPY. Mail Block: Options question of the week. Now it's a party! Bitcoin futures are live on both CME Group and

Dec 22, 2017 • 1:02:38

Option Block 678: Is Donald Trump Long Bitcoin?

Trading Block: JPMorgan is lighting up Twitter. It's one of the bank's best ideas for 2018. A lot of div plays lighting up the tape today. Now it's a party! CME Bitcoin futures are live! Volume a little lighter in XBT now. Taleb is not a fan of Bitcoin - at least not without options. Petterrfy also hates Bitcoin - but it didn't stop him from buying ads on the futures. Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors (TSLA). Size call party in Regions Financial Corp (RF). Ratio call

Dec 19, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 677: Bitcoin Is Destroying the World

Trading Block: Volume is a little lighter in XBT now. Taleb is not a fan of Bitcoin, at least not without options. Apparently Bitcoin is destroying the world. Question of the week: Everyone's caught Bitcoin fever these days. The first "real" futures launched at CBOE. Our question is simple - are you going to trade them this week? Heck Yes! Hell No! I already traded them Sticking w/Coinbase et al Odd Block: Closing vertical w/ puts in Time Warner Inc. (TWX). Closing upside calls in Symantec Cor

Dec 15, 2017 • 0:56

Option Block 676: Everyone Has Bitcoin Fever

Trading Block: We are living in the Bitcoin futures world. At 5:00 pm CT on Sunday, XBT futures opened at $15,000 and 890 contracts were traded by 7:15 pm. Total volume Sunday overnight was a reported 3,001 contracts, with nearly 20 trading firms actively participating. Apparently Bitcoin is destroying the world. Options Question of the Week: Everyone's caught Bitcoin fever these days. The first "real" futures launched today on CBOE. Our question is simple - are you going to trade them this week

Dec 12, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 675: Talking Skew, VIX, TSLA, Bitcoin, Taxes and More

Trading Block: Someone has the gall to downgrade Tesla, but the stock still rallies. OCC Cleared contract volume increased 1% in November. It was the highest November ever for options volume. Odd Block: Jan 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA) Paper doubling down in (JBLU). Calls trade in Union Pacific Corp (UNP). Puts trade in Amgen, Inc. (AMGN). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses how to trade skew. Mail Block: Options question of the week. The war for Bitcoin Derivati

Dec 8, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 674: Bitcoin Battles and Long Options Debate

Trading Block: GOP tax plan passes the Senate. CBOE Plans December 10 Launch of Bitcoin Futures Trading Odd Block: Size OTM call paper in Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP). Funky ratio verticals/stupid in Him Technologies Inc. (HIMX). Weird backwards post-earnings roll in L Brands Inc. (LB). Mail Block: Options question of the week The war for Bitcoin Derivatives is heating up w/ both CME Group and CBOE jumping into the fray. How do you think you'll be trading Bitcoin in 2018? CME BRR Futures CBOE G

Dec 5, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 673: TSLA, XRT, CZR, Olive Garden Babies and More

Trading Block: Dow sets new record by hitting 24,000 and SPX hits 2,657. This was the fifth 1,000-point milestone for the Dow this year, first hitting 20,000 on Jan. 25. The market is still in rally mode, awaiting tax deal. North Korea unable to spook the market. Question from Henry Gannett - Is $VIX way up today due to call buying/pricing? It's at 11.70 right now, instead of maybe 9.0 at other, recent SPX all-time highs. The VIX is umbrage-ing me right now! Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50 "Catast

Dec 1, 2017 • 0:01

The Option Block Episode 672: Comfortably Craptastic

The Trading Block: SQ and QCOM dominating the options charts today. Looks like QCOM activity is actually a dividend play. Light on earnings this week. Goldman execs cash out decade-old options just days before they expire. The Odd Block: TSLA tracker; Weird house-money put roll in WDC; Tons of Dec 26 puts in DKS; Size near-term call love in NEM. The Mail Block: Options question of the week SPY always dominates the #options volume charts. But what do you think people are actually trading in SPY?

Nov 27, 2017 • 0:01

Best of Option Block

We are not letting the Thanksgiving holiday get in the way of you getting your Option Block fix on.

Nov 24, 2017 • 0:58

Option Block 670: Thanksgiving Listener Question Palooza

Mail Block: It's all listener questions and comments today Options question of the week: The war for Bitcoin Derivatives is heating up w/ both CME Group and CBOE jumping into the fray. How do you think you'll be trading Bitcoin in 2018? CME BRR Futures CBOE Gemini Futures Stick w/ Regular Bitcoin Still don't trust Crypto Questions and Comments: Question from Nikbak - When do you think we'll have #bitcoin options? Question from Scott Somer - Another question I would like to see is - Do you thi

Nov 21, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 669: Breaking Down the Binaries

Trading Block: Featuring special guest Dan Cook from NADEX. What are the uses for binary options? Binaries as a way to trade options. VIX coming back to life. House passes tax reform, will congress unify behind a single plan? Uncle Mike speculates on winter weather and resulting oil demand. There is still earnings on the horizon, including: AMAT, GAP and WMT after the bell today. Odd Block: More TSLA 50 "Catastrophe" puts. Put-palooza in Time Warner Inc. (TWX). Funky far OTM outs in Restoration

Nov 17, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 668: AMZN Loves Hobbits, and Your Questions

Trading Block: Earnings! Are we heading for more carnage? Putin says he didn't do anything to the election. GE gets smoked. Amazon up over 1% thanks to Lord of the Rings. Odd Block: Catastrophe puts in Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA). Size put roll in (SEAS). Put-palooza in Square. Mail Block: Options question of the week The war for Bitcoin derivatives is heating up w/ both CMEGroup and CBOE jumping into the fray. How do you think you'll be trading #Bitcoin in 2018? CME BRR Futures CBOE Gemini Future

Nov 14, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 667: Return of the Viceroy, Plus DIS and NVDA

Trading Block: The Return of the Viceroy! OCC cleared contract volume up 20% in October. Earnings! Disney - ATM straddle $5, approx. 4.5% NVDA - ATM straddle $16, approx. 8% Odd Block: Put roll in Time Warner Inc. (TWX). Size call love ENSCO PLC (ESV). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses the pulse of the market. Mail Block: Options question of the week Trading #Options during #Earnings is a coin flip. But you know you love to do it. What's your #Earnings #Options MO? 28% - Buy Calls/Ca

Nov 10, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 666: Earnings Trades, 7 VIX and T-Rexes

Trading Block: Earnings! Monday - Weight Watchers Tuesday - CBOE, Valeant, Snap Inc. Thursday - Nvidia, Macys, Kohl’s Friday - JCPenney Odd Block: Size call love in MRO. Opening calendar/stupid in RSX. Call 1x3 in RCX. Mail Block: So many questions! Options question of the week: Bitcoin just blew past $100B in "market cap." If #Options were available how would you trade them? 52% - Buy Calls/Call Spreads 18% - Buy Puts/Put Spreads 13% - Sell Covered Calls 17% - Other/Hate #Crypto Listener qu

Nov 7, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 665: Debating Hobbitry; Plus Apple and Tesla

Trading Block: Earnings season review: Apple after the bell. ATM straddle - $7.25, approx. 4.3% Facebook and Tesla Odd Block: Options tracker in Tesla Inc. (TSLA), call-palooza ahead of earnings in Pandora Media Inc (P), and size upside buywrite in Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses tax savings. Mail Block: Options question of the week Bitcoin just blew past $100B in "market cap." If #Options were available how would you trade them? 52% - Buy Calls/Call

Nov 3, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 664: The Great Invisible Leggings Debate

Trading Block: Earnings Season Review. This season's theme "Buy Premium"! Under Armor before the bell tomorrow. Review of: Chipotle, Twitter, Amazon, Google & Microsoft. Odd Block: Size OTM call paper in Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP). Pre-earnings put-palooza in Under Armor Inc. (UAA). Rolling puts in ENSCO PLC (ESV). Mail Block: Options question of the week. Bitcoin just blew past $100B in "market cap." If #Options were available how would you trade them. Buy Calls/Call Spreads Buy Puts/Put Spr

Oct 31, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 663: Earnings Palooza: AMZN, TWTR, GOOGL and More

Trading Block: Earnings! Chipotle (CMG) - ATM straddle: $20, approx. 6.25% Twitter (TWTR) - ATM straddle: $1.50, nearly 9% Amazon (AMZN) - ATM straddle: $39, approx. 4% Google (GOOGL) - ATM straddle: $41, approx. 4% Microsoft (MSFT) - ATM straddle: $1.75, approx. 2.2% Odd Block: Review from 8/7: Call frenzy in Procter & Gamble (PG) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses SPY and risk reversals. Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Hawkeye - To ye merry band of Magical

Oct 27, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 662: The Great After Hours Debate Continues

Trading Block: Earnings! Tuesday - McDonalds, GM, Chipotle, AT&T. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), ATM straddle - $20, approx. 6.25% Wednesday - VISA Thursday - Twitter, Amazon, Google, Microsoft Friday - ExxonMobil, Merck Odd Block: Calls trade in Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (FSM). Combo/straddle trade in iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ). Size buy/write in West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.(WFT) Mail Block: Options question of the week It looks like you all REALLY want after-hours #Options trading. The quest

Oct 24, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 661: Unhappy Anniversary

Trading Block: Black Monday 30th Anniversary, October 19, 1987. Earnings: GE Honeywell P&G SunTrust Odd Block: Massive closing paper in Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC), and review from 8/17 - Rolling winning puts in WisdomTree India Earnings Fund (EPI). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses hedging stock Mail Block: Options question of the week EarningsSeason is here! Which name do you plan to trade most actively this cycle? 31% - Tesla, $TSLA 41% - Amazon, $AMZN 17% - Apple, $AAPL 11% - Al

Oct 20, 2017 • 0:59

Option Block 660: NFLX Kicks off Earnings Season

Trading Block: Earnings! Netflix, ATM straddle - $15.30, approx. 7.5% Tuesday - IBM Wednesday - Alcoa Thursday - Verizon, PayPal, Etrade Friday - Honeywell, P&G Odd Block: Size upside love in Comcast Corp. (CMCSA), size roll in Alerian MLP (AMLP) and funky ratio vertical/stupid in Himax Technologies, Inc. (HIMX). Mail Block: Options question of the week Earnings Season is almost upon us! What's your favorite way to trade earnings using #Options? Sell Strad./Fly/Condor Buy Strad./Fly/Condor Se

Oct 17, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 659: The Dark Side of Vertical Spreads

Trading Block: Roku hit the trading floor. We present some stats from the first week. ADV: 4413 contracts OI: 12,800 contracts, puts slightly outnumber calls 1.2/1. Plus, the craziest gold trade of the year. Odd Block: Size put roll in iShares S&P 500 Index Fund (XSP), funky prints in Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) and combo Swap/Roll in Edwards Lifesciences Corp (EWW). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses managing vertical spreads. Mail Block: Options question of the week EarningsSeason

Oct 13, 2017 • 0:01

Best of Option Block: Does a High Skew Signal the Zombie Apocalypse

Recorded on March 20, 2017, this Best of Option block looks back on when the SKEW index finally popped. Posted March 21st, 2017 Trading Block: Apple continues to rally. NASDAQ touches fresh intra-day record, but stocks fight for traction. CBOE Skew Index trending higher. It's about time. Odd Block: Puts trade in GameStop Inc. (GME), call spreads trade in FireEye Inc. (FEYE) and puts trade in Grupo Televisa SAB (TV). Mail Block: Polls, upsets, questions, and more. Options #BrokerMadness tournamen

Oct 10, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 658: Tree Blights and SKEW Funds

Trading Block: UPS and FedEx stocks fall as Amazon moves further into delivery space. CBOE Holdings plans listing of Roku (ROKU) options with an expected start date of October 6. Odd Block: More TSLA “Catastrophe" puts. 8/28 - Ratio risk reversal in Dollar General (DG). 8/28 - Nickel put palooza in (PSTG). 8/17 - Call frenzy in (XLU). Strategy Block: Tosaw discusses interest rates and a new fund through RCM. Mail Block: Listeners have their say Options question of the week: Everyone's got electr

Oct 6, 2017 • 0:58

Option Block 657: Trading Options on Electric Cars

Trading Block: A quick overview of our live show from last week. OCC cleared contract volume last month down 9% from September 2016. Odd Block: A quick summary of the TSLA "catastrophe" puts. Size opening combo in General Motors Company (GM). Puts roll into collar in United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG). Size vertical roll in Caesars Entertainment Corp (CZR). Mail Block: Listeners have their say Options question of the week: Everyone's got electric cars on the brain. How are you playing the shif

Oct 3, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 656: Live from the Option Pit Pro Trader Summit

Featuring special guests Kevin "Lex" Luthringshausen, and Matt "Tubby" Benson. Trading Block: What is the Pro Trader Summit? VIX is back in the single digits. Memories of trading floor days. Mega Live Mail Block: What's your favorite ETP? Questions from the audience. Question from Ryan Staddon - Any chance you could give me some information on how to or most effectively short ECB n feds QE programes or bond markets?? Question from ISU - Question for the option block: Let's say you're short nake

Sep 29, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 655: Return of the VIX Whale

Trading Block: VIX is back in the double digits hitting 11.21 today. VIX volume is exploding: Over 2.5M contracts traded so far. Will traders take a knee too? Return of the VIX whale? Odd Block: Put palooza in the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ), Upside call vertical in United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS). Mail Block: Listener Questions and Comments Comments regarding the possible Equifax insider trading: Comment from Jedi Markus -Sounds easy enough for a jury to understand it then....#GUILTY Commen

Sep 26, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 654: Looking into EFX Insider Trading

Trading Block: VIX is back in the single digits, hitting 9.54 today. AAPL and the iPhone X. The Key Question on Equifax Options Trade Is Who Initiated the Order. Odd Block: A funky fly/stupid in Finish Line Inc. (FINL). Put spread vs. calls in SPDR Euro Stoxx 50 ETF(FEZ). Size collar trade in Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. (FOLD). Strategy Block: The listeners pick the strategy block: Uncle Mike discusses selling premium with a 9 VIX. Mail Block: Listeners take control of the show Comment from Salma

Sep 22, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 653: Was There Insider Trading in EFX?

Trading Block: The S&P held 2500 today. Equifax gives away the keys to the kingdom. One exec even cashed in his options before the public disclosure. EFX options volume up is again today. Odd Block: TSLA Options tracker is back. Size call vertical in Visa Inc. (V). Massive opening call print in T-Mobile US Inc. (TMUS). Mail Block: Listeners have their say Options question of the week: First #Harvey, then #Irma, now #Jose & more. We prep houses/cars/family for #disasters. How do you prep your por

Sep 19, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 652: VIX Iron Condors, Rolling Your Puts

Trading Block: Trading VIX iron condors. Crude up 10% over the last couple of weeks. New Apple iPhone rumored to cost $1,000. Odd Block: Calls trade in Union Pacific Corp (UNP). calls trade in True Car Inc (TRUE), and puts trade in Amgen, Inc (AMGN). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses rolling protective puts. Question Block: Options question of the week. First #Harvey, then #Irma, now #Jose & more. We prep houses/cars/family for #disasters. How do you prep your portfolio? Get Long $VI

Sep 15, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 651: Who Is the Best Online Broker?

Trading Block: Irma hits Florida, Jose next? Kiplingers releases its list of top online brokers: 7. Ally 6. Vanguard 5. TD Ameritrade 4. E-Trade 3. Charles Schwab 1. (Tie) Fidelity & Merrill Edge Odd Block: Massive call vertical in PowerShares DB US Dollar Index (UUP), size roll in Guggenheim CurrencyShares Euro Trust (FXE) and calls trade in Array Biopharma Inc. (ARRY). Mail Block: Options questions of the week: As Q4 looms, where are you placing your bullish #Volatility bets? Which has most

Sep 12, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 650: Talking Hurricanes, Missiles and Bankruptcy Puts with Fidelity

Joining the all-star panel is guest co-host Greg Stevens, VP of Product Development of Options at Fidelity Investments. Trading Block: Hurricane Irma puts Florida in it's crosshairs. The numbers are in: August was surprisingly strong. Earnings season is in the rearview mirror now. Odd Block: TSLA options tracker. Upside call love in Himax Technologies, Inc. (HIMX), massive put block in iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ), and call frenzy from 8/17 in Utilities SPDR (XLU). Mail Block: Options question o

Sep 8, 2017 • 1:07:14

Option Block 649: Getting Naked in LULU

Trading Block: A thin day in the market. Lululemon (LULU) after the bell: ATM straddle - $6.75, approx. 12%. Will invisible yoga pants strike again? Odd Block: A review of past paper: Paper buying strangles in Tesla Motors (TSLA) on Aug 3rd. Call love in Extended Stay America (STAY) on Aug 7th. Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses call spread trades Mail Block/Options Question of the Week: Let's get cheap! If you had to buy "lottery ticket" December calls for $.05 in one name - which wou

Sep 1, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 648: Everyone Loves Cheap Lottery Tickets

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 #Options traders. @TheNotoriousMMA calls cost $1, pay $3. #Floyd calls cost $4, pay $1. Your trade? 30% - Buy #Connor Calls? 32% - Buy #Floyd Calls? 16% - I'd rather sell premium 22 - Whoever Wins We Love Listener questions: Question fr

Aug 29, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 647: Weird Rolls, Covered Call How-To and More

Trading Block: Amazon announces price cuts at Whole Foods, Hurricane Harvey bears down on oil central. Earnings are still happening! GameStop (GME) after the bell - ATM straddle $2, approx. 9%. Odd Block: Rolling calls in Genworth Financial Inc. (GNW), rolling calls in SPDR S&P Metals and Mining (XME) and weird rolls in L Brand Inc. (LB). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses strike price selection for a covered call. Mail Block: Options Question of the Week Look at #MayweatherMcGregor as #

Aug 25, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 646: Question Palooza

Trading Block: The eclipse hits the U.S. market. Steve Bannon gone from the White House. Elon Musk urges the UN against the use of AI in warfare. Odd Block: 105 More $TSLA Jan 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts hit the tape today. Put spreads trade in Starbucks Corporation (SBUX). Size put spreads in Utilities SPDR ETF (XLU). Mail Block: Poll review Question of theWeek: Taking a break from #FireandFury & $VIX to talk #Earnings. Which #Options are you looking forward to trading this week? 18% - CSCO 57%

Aug 22, 2017 • 0:59

Option Block 645: Dragons and Funky 3-Ways

Trading Block: WMT and BABA earnings today before the bell. Donald Trump sympathizes with Confederate statues. A look at George Soros options positions. Odd Block: More TSLA Jan 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts hit the tape today. Call frenzy in Utilities SPDR ETF (XLU). Funky puts trade in Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC). Rolling puts in WisdomTree India Earnings Fund (EPI). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses his recent SPY diagonal spreads. Mail Block/Options Question of the Week: Taki

Aug 18, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 644: Talking Trades with Tub

Trading Block featuring Matt "Tubby" Benson. VIX back in the 12 handle - is Fire and Fury over? Sept future down from 15.20 to 13.20 FIZZ and the Cook County soda tax Odd Block: Puts trade in Urban Outfitters Inc. (URBN), risk reversal in Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE), calls trade in Teradyne Inc. (TER). Mail Block/Question of the Week: Taking a break from #FireandFury & $VIX to talk #Earnings. Which #Options are you looking forward to trading this week? CSCO BABA HD WMT Volatility Fla

Aug 15, 2017 • 1:01:34

Option Block 643: Fire, Fury and VIX

Trading Block: VIX getting some life again thanks to "fire and fury." Earnings after the bell: NVDA - ATM straddle: $15, approx. 9% SNAP - ATM straddle: $2.25, approx.16.5% Odd Block: Put spreads trade in iShares MCSI South Korea Index (EWY) , put rolls in SPDR Retail ETF (XRT) and puts sell and call in Urban Outfitters (URBN). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses what happens when low volatility gets higher in the course of just one day. Mail Block/Flash Poll: BOX Options is opening a n

Aug 11, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 642: The Mystery of LQD Combos

Trading Block: Investors Have Never Been More Short Volatility Futures Odd Block: An update on the Tesla "Catastrophe Puts," call frenzy in Procter & Gamble Co (PG), size bullish combo/conversion/reversal in iShares IBoxx $ Invest Grade Corp. (LQD), and calls trade in Extended Stay America Inc (STAY). Mail Block: More Tesla commentary From Michael Smith - This is an obscene about of OI that far out of the money. From Bart S. - Are those Puts bought or sold? From Gary Paster - A very interesting

Aug 8, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 641: Talking AAPL, TSLA and Call Scalping

Trading Block: Apple earnings after the bell on Tuesday. ATM straddle $6, approx. 4% Options Earnings Poll - $AAPL earnings on Tuesday. The market is pricing a 4% move - approx. $6. Do you think $AAPL can do it? 32% - $6 is Cheap, Buy Straddle 25% - $6 is Rich, Sell Straddle 30% - $6 Seems Fair 13% - Can't Stand $AAPL Tesla earnings on Wed - $322.87. ATM straddle - $22.50, approx. 7% Odd Block: Puts trade in Flotek Industries Inc (FTK), calls trade in Mitek Systems, Inc. (MITK), risk reversal

Aug 4, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 640: Leprechauns v. Trolls v. Apple

Trading Block: AAPL earnings after the bell on Tuesday. ATM straddle $6, or approximately 4%. Options Earnings Poll: $AAPL earnings on Tuesday. The market is pricing a 4% move, which is approximately $6. Do you think $AAPL can do it? $6 is Cheap- Buy Straddle $6 is Rich- Sell Straddle $6 Seems Fair Can't Stand $AAPL Odd Block: Puts trade in Altria Group Inc (MO), puts trade in Pantheon NV (PTHN) Mail Block: Listener Questions and Comments Comment from Shawn St.Peter - I think someone would bu

Aug 1, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 639: Amazon Earnings Umbrage

Trading Block: Amazon rallies 2%. Bezos surpassed Gates ever-so briefly as richest man in the world. Then there was a selloff. Earnings Flash Poll - $AMZN is up next. ATM Straddle approx. $50 - aka 4.5%. Does a $50 earnings move seem reasonable or crazy to you? 39% - I'll buy that for $50 22% - I'll sell that for $50 28% - Seems Fair to Me 11% - I'm waiting for $AAPL Odd Block: Call rolls in Dynavax Technologies Corporation (DVAX) and calls trade in JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU). Strategy

Jul 28, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 638: GOOGL, AMZN, TSLA, FB, CMG and MORE

Trading Block: Earnings! Monday - Alphabet earnings after close today Earnings Flash Poll - $GOOGL is on deck. With $GOOGL around $993 the ATM Straddle is pricing in a 4% move. Are you a buyer or a seller? Buy it - 4% is cheap Sell it: 4% is expensive 4% is just right I'm holding out for $AMZN More earnings! Tuesday - GM, McD, AT&T, Chipolte, AMD Wednesday - FB, Coca-Cola, Boeing Thursday - Amazon, Intel, UPS, Southwest Friday - ExxonMobil, AA Odd Block: Puts trade in Sirius XM Holdings In

Jul 25, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 637: Talking Earnings with Tubby

Trading Block: Earnings after the bell today: Ebay - $37.19 Microsoft - $73.81 Earnings season is back! $MSFT & $EBAY are up next. $MSFT ATM Straddle = 3.5%. $EBAY ATM Straddle = 7% Which trade would you make? Buy $MSFT Straddle 3.5% Buy $EBAY Straddle 7% Sell $MSFT Straddle 3.5% Sell $EBAY Straddle 7% NFLX Closed $161.70 on 7/17, traded as high as $185 (up $23) the next day. Odd Block: Put trade in Home Depot Inc (HD) and puts roll in Spider S&P Biotech (XBI). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tos

Jul 21, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 636: Netflix Earnings with the Option Block Home Boys

Trading Block: NFLX earnings after the bell. Netflix trading around $161.19. Options Flash Poll: Earnings season is back! $NFLX ($161.19) is currently pricing in a $13 ATM straddle (approx. 8%). What's your take? $13 is WAY too Cheap $13 is WAY too expensive $13 is JUST RIGHT I'm sitting this one out Amazon taking on Blue Apron - filing a trademark for a competing meal-kit service Odd Block: Puts trade in (CHRW), puts roll in Harley-Davidson (HOG), size call diagonal in STZ. Mail Block: Listen

Jul 18, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 635: TSLA Puts, VIX Calls, No Love For APRN

Trading Block: Amazon Prime Day today. Lots of closing VIX puts. Waiting on what Yellen may say. Odd Block: TSLA options tracker - 145 "catastrophe" puts hit the tape today, 20 more Jan 2018 20 puts also trade today. APRN first week review - paper buys 1080 Aug 9 calls for $0.40. Crazy tree or put spread in iShares MCSI Taiwan Index (EWT). Strategy Block: A double strategy today! A put roll down trade in silver and a modified collar trade in XLF. Mail Block: Options question of the week. $APRN #

Jul 14, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 634: APRN Calls Not So Tasty

Trading Block: Blue Apron options to list on CBOE exchanges on Monday."Amazon Prime Day" is today. A plan for new trading pit triggers a feud in the U.S. options market. Odd Block: TSLA Options Tracker - 51 more "catastrophe" puts hit the tape today. Puts roll in L Brands Inc. (LB) Puts trade in Gap Inc. (GPS) Mail Block: Listeners weigh in Options question of the week: Blue Apron $APRN is down over 10% from its #IPO price. Assuming #Options were listed, what trade would you make? Buy Dec 10 Ca

Jul 11, 2017 • 0:58

Option Block 633: Nukes, Volatility And Crazy Tesla Puts

Trading Block: VIX ends near the top of the range. It was up to 13.05 at its highest. Tesla down 7.2% yesterday, due to concerns of slowing Model S and Model X sales. The numbers are out: OCC announced today that cleared contract volume in June reached 387,597,223 contracts, a 2% increase from the June 2016. Odd Block: TSLA Jan 2019 50 puts and Jan 2018 20 puts continue to trade. Back and forth trading in Tesla Motors (TSLA). Puts trade in LG Display Company LTD. (LPL) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike

Jul 7, 2017 • 0:59

Best of Option Block: 500th Episode Spectacular

Originally posted on February 19, 2016 Trading Block: Welcome to our 500th episode. Today's special panel includes: Mark Sebastian, Mike Tosaw, Andrew Giovanazzi, and our most beloved former panelist Alex "The Viceroy" Jacobson. They discuss: How many exchanges are too many exchanges? Options Insider question of the week The SEC Citadel Transaction fees Talking free of compliance issues And so much more... Odd Block: Rolling calls in Coca-Cola Company (KO), calendar spreads trade in Time Warne

Jul 4, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 632: Managing Your Trades When You're Away

It's all strategy in this abridged episode of the Option Block. Today, uncle Mike discusses what you an do when you're not connected to your computer, including: Take your mobile device with you Have the phone number for the trading desk Contingent orders and alerts Why not to have a limit order on a contingency Setting alerts

Jun 30, 2017 • 0:09

Option Block 631: Talking VIX, Apple, Bitcoin, Oil And More

Trading Block: Wall St. boosted by tech stocks, rebound in oil prices; Bitcoin Tumbles to Lowest Level in More Than a Week Odd Block: Put buying in Darden Restaurants (DRI), put spreads trading in iShares MSCI Taiwan Index (EWT) and puts trading in Iridium Communications (IRDM) Mail Block: Options Question of the Week 1 Everyone is talking about #Bitcoin #Volatility these days. Where do you stand on #Bitcoin after last weeks aggressive downturn? Too Volatile, I am out I am still bullish I want

Jun 27, 2017 • 0:59

Option Block 630: Don't Get too Cute when Closing Trades

Trading Block: Taking the weekend out of the market. Biotech and the effect of the AHCA bill. Crude and the energy section taking it on the chin. Odd Block: Puts trade in Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA) call spreads trade in Praxair, Inc. (PX). Strategy Block: Mike discusses trading size and closing positions. Mail Block: Listener Questions and Comments Question from Frank C. - Can you do a review of second order Greeks and when to use them? Thanks. Question from ZX45 - Is now actually

Jun 23, 2017 • 0:58

Option Block 629: Bitcoin, VIX and Becoming a Pro Trader

Trading Block: Green screens. Did we turn a corner? Channeling Don S. Do we have a lack of shellac? AMZN needs WFM to grow? Everyone wants to be everything. Mike's disclosure moment. Odd Block: Puts trade in Marriott Vacation Club (VAC), puts roll in Alerian MLP (AMLP) and put buying in Pattern Energy Group (PEGI). Mail Block: Options question of the week Everyone is talking about #Bitcoin #Volatility these days. Where do you stand on #Bitcoin after last week's aggressive downturn? Too Volatile

Jun 20, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 628: Fed, Trump Tantrums And Closing Your Longs

Trading Block: The Federal Reserve announced a quarter-point rate hike Wednesday as expected. The market keeps shrugging off news about Trump. The news deluge, with its quasi facts, is making people numb. Odd Block: Puts trade in Tesla Motors (TSLA), puts roll in Yamana Gold Inc (AUY) and puts trade in Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. (AXDX). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses closing out long SPY call spreads Mail Block: VIX Limbo Last Month 40+% of you said $VIX wouldn't break 9 in 2017. B

Jun 16, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 627: VIX De-Synchronization

Trading Block: What is up with VIX today? NASDAQ sells off, S&P not so much, VIX pops. How low should VIX go? Are you in the Goldman camp or the Barclay's camp? Gaming segment hot today. Big news out of the E3 show. MSFT: $69.71 - .8%. Company too big to move much on gaming news. Sony (SNE): Unchanged. Slight adv pop - about 2.5X EA: $108.90 - off over 1% TTWO: $73.83 - Off 2% ATVI: $56.76, off 2.2% Odd Block: Puts trade in Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK), calls trade in United Parcel

Jun 13, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 626: Comey Fails VIX, TSLA Mystery Deepens

Trading Block: Comey talks before the Senate - the markets shrug. VIX still in double digits, barely. Silver and Alibaba. Odd Block: Puts trade in Tesla Inc. (TSLA), calls trade in CIT Group Inc. (CIT). Strategy Block: Mike discusses the importance of having different strategies for different underlying, in similar scenarios. Mail Block/Options Question of the Week: Weird Fact: #1 $TSLA position= 26,760 Jan 2019 50 P. Weird Fact #2: 10k OI added in last 2 months (200 today). Why buy these puts?

Jun 9, 2017 • 0:59

Option Block 625: Dealing With Profound Market Malaise

Trading Block: VIX at 960! The VIX is back to flirting with its lowest levels ever. Keep an eye on APPL. The World Wide Developer Conference begins this week. The year-to-date performance of Apple, Amazon, Netflix and FB is +34% right now. Odd Block: Calls trade in Cenovus Energy Inc. (CVE), puts and calls trade in Dynavax Technologies Corp. (DVAX) and calls trade in MSCI Hong Kong Index (EWH) , update from 4/3/17. Mail Block: Options Question of the Week Weird Fact: #1 $TSLA position= 26,760 Ja

Jun 6, 2017 • 0:59

Option Block 624: Mystery Tesla Puts

Trading Block: Today we welcome guest co-host Matt Amberson from ORATS. AMZN finally hits $1000. Who is next? Google? Do we need to bring back mini options with all of these high-priced stocks? The crude rally continues. Odd Block: TSLA Options Tracker: Guess what the number one position in Tesla is right now? Calls trade in Taubman Centers (TCO). Strategy Block: Mike discusses his SPY diagonal spread trade put on last week. Mail Block/Options Question of the Week: AMZN just hit $1000. Will GOOG

Jun 2, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 623: How to Sell Premium With A Low VIX

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: Mike discusses what you can do to sell premium in this market environment. Mail Block: Options Question Of The Week: $VIX =11.20. $VIX June Future = 12.40 $VIX Weekly 11 puts = $.15

May 26, 2017 • 1:02:01

Option Block 622: Selling Crazy Penny Calls

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 Week: $VIX =11.20. $VIX June Future = 12.40 $VIX Weekly 11 puts = $.15, Weekly 13 Calls = $.15. What's your trade? Buy 13 Call for $.15 Buy 11 Put for $.15 Sell 13 Call for $.15 Sel

May 23, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 621: Stumping The RockLobster With Vertical Spreads

Trading Block: Still in earnings season. Yesterday: Target, Cisco. Today: Alibaba, Walmart, Gap. GAP (GPS) - $23.13, ATM Straddle: $1.85, approx. 8% BABA - $120.72, ATM Straddle $6, approx. 5% Dow moves higher amid Trump fears following worst drop of year The Volatility Buyer Known as '50 Cent' Just Had a Huge Payday Odd Block: Calls trade in Pandora Media Inc (P), calls trade in SBA Communications Corp (SBA) and calls trade in Kimberly Clark Corp (KMB) Strategy Block: Mike discusses his adjus

May 19, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 620: Earnings, Questions, OIC Breakdown and More

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 in Home Depot Inc (HD). Mail Block: Questions, comments, polls and more. Options Question of the Week: Still a lot of big names reporting in earnings season. Which ones are on yo

May 16, 2017 • 0:59

Option Block 619: Look Out Below

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 It Go in 2017? 9.0 is the bottom (38%) No lower than 8.5 (18%) Cannot get below 8.0 (15%) Question from Fund Concept: Doubt that Trump will get rid of H1Bs considering global tal

May 12, 2017 • 0:38

Option Block 618: Time for VIX Limbo

Trading Block: VIX near the single digits at the 10 handle. Is the VIX too low? Earnings: Tesla, Facebook, Disney and EA. Odd Block: Puts trade in iShares MSCI Germany Index (EWI), call buying in JD.com Inc (JD) and calls trade in iShares MSCI South Korean Index (EWG) Mail Block/Weekend Flash Poll: These are crazy times for all markets from commodities to equities and volatility. Which crazy level will we hit first? VIX Below 9 SPX Above 2500 WTI Below 40 AAPL Above $160 Listener Question: Qu

May 9, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 617: FB and TSLA Earnings Flashback

Trading Block: The Trumpcare bill and French election, how might they affect vol? Tesla: Close - $311, ATM Straddle - $17, approx. 5.5%. Stock off over $20 at the lowest point today, closing off nearly 5%. FB: Close - $151.80, ATM Straddle - $5.63, approx. 3.7% Facebook grew its revenue by 49% during the first three months of the year. Thank you to Steve A for the fan art! Odd Block: Calls trade in Whiting Petroleum Corp (WLL), puts trade in Alerian MLP Index (AMJ) and puts trade in US Silica Ho

May 5, 2017 • 0:58

Option Block 616: AAPL Earnings Preview Plus More Stupids

Trading Block: Green on the screen for the NASDAQ. Looking ahead to AAPL earnings. CNBC's Mr. Wonderful is loving AAPL right now. OCC cleared contract volume down 6% year over year. Odd Block: Review of MGM time stupid from last week, puts trade in NBR, calls trade in CBI, and put buyers in NBL. Mail Block/Options Question of the Week: #Earnings #PopQuiz - $AAPL $146.50, #Weekly strad. $5 (3.5%). IV30 = 21%, Weekly 155 Call= $.27, 138 Put = $.27 Would you rather? Buy Straddle/Iron Fly Sell Stra

May 2, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 615: AMZN, GOOGL, SBUX Earnings, Plus Epic Strategy Block

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. 4% Odd Block: Calls trade in Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (AAOI), calls trade in Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR), and calls trade in Yandex NV (YNDX) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw disc

Apr 28, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 614: Unleash the Liberator Puts

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. (MGM). Mail Block: QuestionoftheWeek: Earnings Season is upon us. Big names are reporting soon. Which is your pick for the largest % move post-earnings? $AMZN $GOOGL $CMG $MSFT Li

Apr 25, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 613: The Shiny New PHLX

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 Starbucks (SBUX) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses the importance of gamma. Around the Block: What are we looking at that might move the markets next week?

Apr 21, 2017 • 1:00:16

Option Block 612: NFLX the Widowmaker Wimps Out

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 Industries Inc. (THO), call buying in Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN), and put spread buying in SPDR Euro STOXX 50 ETF (FEZ). Mail Block/Options #QuestionOfTheWeek With $TSLA threatening $3

Apr 18, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 611: More All-Stars than You Can Handle

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 in Whiting Petroleum Corp (WLL). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses trading over a long weekend. Mail Block/Options #QuestionOfTheWeek With $TSLA threatening $315 how are y

Apr 14, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 610: TSLA, VIX and More

Trading Block: Tesla is now more valuable than GM. Odd Block: Calls trade in MOMO Inc. (MOMO), calls trade in SunPower Corp. SPWR and calls trade in First Solar, Inc. FSLR. Mail Block/Options QuestionOfTheWeek With $TSLA threatening $315 how are you leaning in your #Options trades this month? Would you rather: Buy 1-month $300 put Buy 1-month $300 call Sell 1-month $300 put Staying far away from it Around the Block: What is lighting up our trading screens for the coming week?

Apr 11, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 609: VRX, Salvaging Good Trades, Umbrage and More

Trading Block: The 100-year anniversary of the vote to join WWI. VIX pops after Syrian attack. Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, VRX + $0.16 to $9.66. Odd Block: Puts trade in iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Future ETN (VXX), puts trade in Ford Motor Co. (F) and calls trade in JetBlue Airways Corp (JBLU). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses his most recent trade in SPY. Mail Block: #Options #BrokerMadness WINNER IS - Lightspeed Around the Block/This Week in the Market: Apr 7: Unemplo

Apr 7, 2017 • 0:58

Option Block 608: TSLA, FIT and BrokerMadness Champion

Trading Block: New 52-week highs (132 new highs today): Amazon Inc. (AMZN + $2.62 to $889.16), Red Hat Inc. (RHT + $0.88 to $87.33), Veeva Systems Inc. (VEEV + $0.01 to $51.29), Tesla (TSLA + $11. 11 to $289.41). Tesla Inc is now more valuable than Ford Motor Company, and could very well surpass General Motors Company this week. General Motors Co. (GM - $1.55 to $33.81), Ford Motor Company (F - $0.34 to $11.30). Odd Block: Calls trade in iShares MSCI Hong Kong Index (EWH), puts trade in Fitbit I

Apr 4, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 607: LULU Puts & House Money Rolls

Trading Block: AAPL records. LULU craps the bed. Stock market climbs after economic data, with banks in lead. Tesla produces more PR noise. Odd Block: Calls trade in ConocoPhillips (COP), puts trade in Lululemon Atheltica Inc (LULU) and call trade in CIT Group (CIT) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses Roth IRA vs a traditional IRA Around the Block/This Week in the Market: Mar 31: Personal Income, Consumer Sentiment

Mar 31, 2017 • 0:57

Option Block 606: The Eye of Sauron is Fixed on Puts

Trading Block: Vol skew gets dumped. Should technical analysis be applied to VIX? Stock-market fear threatens a return, as Dow stares at longest losing streak in 6 years. Odd Block: Puts trade in SPDR KBW Regional Banking (KRE), puts trade in GoldCorp (GG), puts trade in Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BK) Mail Block: Quizzes, question and more. Options #BrokerMadness tournament going on now. Current #Options #BrokerMadness battle (Monday/Tuesday). @OptionsHouse v. @TradingBlock https://twitter.c

Mar 28, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 605: Broker Madness Is Taking Over

Trading Block: Earnings today - GameStop (GME). Why the bull run will stay in great shape even as the health bill troubles traders. Odd Block: Calls roll in Fireeye Inc (FEYE), calls trade in Vale SA (VALE) and calls trade in GGP Inc. (GGP). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses his latest put spread trade. Mail Block: Quizzes, questions, comments and more. With $SKEW so high we all need to prepare for the impending #ZombieApocalypse. What's your #Zombie weapon of choice? Sword/Axe Club/Ha

Mar 24, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 604: Does a High Skew Signal the Zombie Apocalypse

Trading Block: Apple continues to rally. NASDAQ touches fresh intra-day record, but stocks fight for traction. CBOE Skew Index trending higher. It's about time. Odd Block: Puts trade in GameStop Inc. (GME), call spreads trade in FireEye Inc. (FEYE) and puts trade in Grupo Televisa SAB (TV). Mail Block: Polls, upsets, questions, and more. Options #BrokerMadness tournament going on now. Tough battle today in #options #BrokerMadness as @optionsXpress takes on @IBKR, Who will emerge to take on @Tra

Mar 21, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 603: Musk Magic

Trading Block: The stock market slipped following Fed rate-hike rally, declining in oil prices. The U.S. equity benchmarks slipped Thursday as investors reconsidered the Wednesday rally. Odd Block: Calls trade in GoPro Inc (GPRO), calls trade in Hecla Mining Co. (HL) and calls trade in Momo Inc (MOMO) Strategy Block: Andrew Giovinazzi discusses closing trades in his strategy block debut. Mail Block: Options #QuestionoftheWeek $VIX = 11.50, $SNAP IV30 =56, $AAPL IV30 = 14, $OIV= 33. If you had to

Mar 17, 2017 • 0:48

Option Block 602: The Ides of Yellen

Trading Block: Are SNAP options set for strong demand on their market debut? Fed kicks off tomorrow. Odd Block: Puts trade in Encana Corp. (ECA), calls trade in Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN) and calls trade in Rio Tinto PLC (RIO) Mail Block: Options #QuestionOfTheWeek - $VIX = 11.50, $SNAP IV30 = 56, $AAPL IV30 = 14, $OIV = 33. If you had to buy #Volatility, which is the best value? $SNAP - aka Tween Vol $AAPL - aka #iPhone Vol $VIX - aka $VIX $OIV - aka #Crude $VIX Listener questions and comme

Mar 14, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 601: The Umbrage Hour

Trading Block: What's going on in the market? The BBI explained. What would drive the VIX up? Interactive Brokers to Stop Options Market-Making Activities. Snap options set for strong demand on market debut. Crude oil prices fall below $50 as US stockpiles rise. Odd Block: Puts trade in ILG Inc (ILG), puts trade in SPDR S&P Oil and Gas (XES) and puts call and puts trade in SPDR S&P Oil and Gas (XOP). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses credit spreads. Mail Block: Listener questions and

Mar 10, 2017 • 0:59

Option Block 600: SNAP Straddles and Earnings Bets

Trading Block: OCC announced that total cleared contract volume in February was 333,411,251 contracts, 1% from February 2016 volume. Index options volume was up 11% with 39,247,030 contracts in February. An escalating broker price war has begun. Odd Block: Puts trade in iShares Iboxx $High Yield Corp (HYG), calls trade in NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) and calls trade in Dicks Sporting Goods (DKS). Mail Block: Options #QuestionOfTheWeek #Oscars Edition. #WarrenBeatty screwed up Best Picture. What's your

Mar 7, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 599: Pricing SNAP Straddles

Trading Block featuring special guest Ophir Gottlieb, CEO of Capital Market Laboratories, Editor in Chief @CMLviz SNAP: The first big IPO of the year is off to the races. Supposed to list at $17, opened at $24 and traded up to nearly $26, up over 50% from the listing price. Earnings earlier in the week: Tuesday - Target Wednesday - Best Buy Earnings today: After the bell - Costco Odd Block: Puts trade in Shake Shack Inc (SHAK), calls trade in Sirius XM Holdings (SIRI) and calls trade in Dollar

Mar 3, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 598: PCLN and the Dangers of Assignment

Trading Block: Dow sets sights on 12th straight record close. PCLN - $1631.25, ATM straddle approx. $69, approx. 4.2%. Odd Block: Calls trade in CurrencyShares Euro Trust (FXE), calls trade in SPDR Euro Stoxx 50 (FEZ) and calls trade in Square Inc. (SQ). Mail Block: Questions, polls, and more. Options #QuestionOfTheWeek - #Oscars Edition. #WarrenBeatty screwed up Best Picture. What is your biggest #Options screwup? Held onto shorts too long Time decay killed me Gamma exploded in my face Vega sn

Feb 28, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 597: The Impossible VIX Debate

Trading Block: Earnings! Earlier this week: Tuesday - Home Depot, Macy's, Wal-Mart; Wednesday - Tesla, Fitbit TSLA: Close - $273.51, ATM straddle - $17.16, approx. 6%, Open - $264.08, down 3.4% FITBIT: Close - $5.88, ATM straddle - $.76, approx. 13%, Open - $5.92, effectively unchanged Earnings today: Before the bell - Kohls; After the bell - Nordstrom, BIDU, Herbalife NYSE plans a trial run for Snap IPO. Odd Block: Calls trade in Carmax Inc (KMX), calls trade in Scientific Games Corp (SGMS) a

Feb 24, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 596: Disastrous 1x3 Call Spreads

Trading Block: Earnings earlier this week. Tuesday - Potbelly, T-Mobile Wednesday - PepsiCo, Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc., Groupon, Marriott International Earnings today. AVP - Crush, stock down 17% intraday. Odd Block: Calls trade in Himax Technologies, Inc (HIMX), Calls trade in Health Care SPDR (XLV), Calls and puts trade in Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ). Mail Block: #Options #QuestionOfTheWeek - Trading single #Calls and #Puts is fine, but smart #Options traders use spreads. What is your go

Feb 17, 2017 • 0:57

Option Block 595: Rise of the Yield Hunters

Trading Block: Earnings! Apple did not reach all time highs, but its close price is an all time highs. All time highs happened on April 28, 2015 @ 134.54. MIAX launches 15th options exchange with MIAX-Pearl. ICE Cool on Options: Speaking at the Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum in Miami Beach, Fla., Jeff Sprecher, founder, CEO, and chairman of ICE, painted a less than rosy picture of the options market. Odd Block: Calls trade in True Car Inc (TRUE), calls trade in Union Pacific Corp (UNP) a

Feb 14, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 594: Sports Retail Is Sexy. Who Knew?

Trading Block: Oil prices prop up Wall Street; NASDAQ hits record high. MIAX launches 15th options exchange with MIAX-Pearl. Earnings Today: Before the bell: Coca-Cola, Dunkin Brands Group, Twitter, Viacom After the bell: Activision, Nvidia, Zinga DIS (earnings on Tuesday): Close: $109 - ATM straddle: $3.50, approx. 3.2%; Open: $109.52 - traded as high as $11.42, up 2.2% Other earnings earlier this week: Tuesday:General Motors, Walt Disney Company, Take Two Interactive Wednesday: GrubHub, Tim

Feb 10, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 593: Can You Trade Options On The Superbowl

Trading Block: Earnings Today Before the bell - Hasbro After the bell - CBOE Holdings, Twenty-First Century Fox But there is more than just earnings. OCC announces Total Cleared Contract Volume was down 9% in January. The Snapchat IPO looms ahead. Odd Block: Calls trade in S&P 500 VIX Short Term (VXX), puts trade in T-Mobile Inc (TMUS), alls trade in TrueCar Inc (TRUE). Mail Block: Options #QuestionOfTheWeek Time for another Earnings #StraddleBattle : Which stock will outperform its straddle b

Feb 7, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 592: The Apple of Yesteryear

Trading Block: Earnings edition AAPL: Closed: $121.35, ATM Straddle: $4.25 approx. 3.5%. Opened: $127.09 - up 4.7%, traded as high as $130.49 - up 7.5%. iPhone 7 sales blew away estimates. Apple still sitting on over a quarter of a trillion in cash - excluding debt. FB: Closed: $133.23, ATM Straddle: $6.70 approx. 5%. traded as high as $135.29 - up 1.5%, today down to $130.70, approx. 2% After the bell: Amazon, Chipotle, Visa, GoPro AMZN: $839.75, ATM Straddle: $41.50 - approx. 5% CMG: $424.1

Feb 3, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 591: Apple Earnings Preview, Strange VIX Spike

Trading Block: Earnings today include Apple, Under Armour. Odd Bock: Call writer in Coach Inc. (COH), call spreads trade in Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) and calls trade in Pfizer Inc. (PFE) Mail Block: Questions, comments, and more. Options #QuestionOfTheWeek - Time for another earnings straddle battle. Which company will outperform their earnings straddle by the largest margin? Apple - $AAPL Facebook - $FB Amazon - $AMZN Chipotle - $CMG Listner questions: Question from Michael Gavriel -

Jan 31, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 590: Earnings Straddle Battle - GOOGL, MSFT, SBUX and More

Trading Block: Earnings! Before the bell: Southwest, Caterpillar After the bell: Alphabet, PayPal, E-Trade, Microsoft, Intel GOOGL - $852.70. ATM Straddle: $34, approx. 4% MSFT - $64.05. ATM Straddle: $2.75, approx. 4.3% INTC - $37.6. ATM Straddle: $1.25, approx. 3.3% PAYPAL - $41.52. ATM Straddle: $2.12, approx. 5% SBUX - $58.51. ATM Straddle: $2.20, approx. 3.7% Odd Block: Calls trade in Kate Spade Co. (KATE), calls trade in Technology SPDR (XLK) and puts trade in JPMorgan Alerian MLP index

Jan 27, 2017 • 0:59

Option Block 589: Jedi vs. Sith. vs Earnings Season

Trading Block: The Trump Effect: President Donald Trump is set to unleash a cascade of stock-market anxiety - The day of reckoning for the Wall Street is here. McDonalds (MCD) earnings today. Friday close - $122.26; ATM Straddle - $3.52, approx. 3%; Open down $.75, Traded as low as $2.44; No more love for all-day breakfast. Odd Block: Calls and puts trade in Morgan Stanley (MS), calls trade in Home Depot Inc (HD) and calls trade in Lending Club Corp (LC) Mail Block: Questions, Comments, Polls, a

Jan 24, 2017 • 0:57

Option Block 588: Trump Dump, VIX Pop, NFLX Explosion

Trading Block: Stocks tumble ahead of Trump inauguration - Dow off 100. Netflix: Another crazy earnings for NFLX. Close = $133.26, straddle = $12.60 / 9.5%. Spiked to $145 in the after-hours, opened at $142 today. How a one-two, Trump-Yellen punch may move interest rates. Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses the importance of event risk Odd Block: Puts trade in 3D Systems Corp (DDD); Calls trade in Avon Products, Inc (AVP); Calls trade in Union Pacific Corp (UNP) Mail Block/Options Questio

Jan 20, 2017 • 0:58

Option Block 587: Epic Drone Smackdown - AMZN vs Trump

Trading Block: Stocks sharply lower: Dow drops about 150 points. Who can slow down the Amazon juggernaut? Odd Block: Calls trade in Cheasepeake Energy (CHK), puts trade in Fiat Chrysler Auto NV (FCAU) and puts trade in Ford Motor Co (F). Mail Block: #QuestionOfTheWeek $VIX hit a high of 28 last year. How high will $VIX get in 2017? About the same (27-29) Slightly Lower (24-26) Slightly Higher (30 - 33) Much Higher (Above 33) Listner questions and comments: Question from Ian Wagner: Overheard

Jan 13, 2017 • 1:01:46

Option Block 586: Zombie Gold Back From the Dead

Trading Block: Oil drop stymies the Dows march to 20,000. Tech stocks send Nasdaq to record, Apple is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the iPhone. Gold prices settle at highest level in nearly 6 weeks. The options market is not too worried about retail (XRT) woes, but should it be? Is Amazon.com the mall killer? Odd Block: Calls trade in 3D System Corp (DDD), calls trade in IAMGOLD Corp (IAG) and calls trade in Direxion Daily Junior Gold Minors (JNUG). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discus

Jan 10, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 585: 2016 Year in Review Spectacular

Trading Block: Looking back at 2016! The thrills of victory. The agonies of defeat. Odd Block: Andrew's favorite Odd Block trades from 2016 Big winner: Calls trade in Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX). Size upside calls trade (buy Jun expiration $5 ITM) - 2/4/16 Favorite House Money Roll: Calls trade in Advanced Mico Devices Inc. (AMD). Calls roll up in Jan 2017 - 8/23/16 Big Jury is still out: Calls trade in Financial Select SPDR (XLF). Size calls trade - 11/17 Mail Block: Happy New Year!

Jan 6, 2017 • 0:01

Option Block 584: Winter in Chicago - Close Your Shorts

Trading Block: A look back at the year 2016 in the options market. An overview of Lightspeed Trading with guest co-host Kevin Ott. Oil falls for the first time in nine days as U.S. crude supplies climb. Odd Block: Calls trade in Moblieye NV (MBLY), calls roll in Jetblue Corp (JBLU), puts trade in Kinross Gold (KGC). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses 1256 contracts Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Trader Taz1 - Do you have a broker recommendation for someone who

Dec 30, 2016 • 0:01

Best of Option Block

We dug through the archives to bring you the very best of the Option Block.

Dec 27, 2016 • 0:57

Option Block 583: Dow 20,000?

Trading Block: Gold, the Fed and volatility on this last episode before the holiday weekend. Odd Block: Calls trade in Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT), calls roll in Michael Kors Holdings, Ltd (KORS) and call buyers in Eldorado Gold Corp (EGO) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses the strategy of "boxing off" Mail Block: Options question of the week, listener questions and comments #QuestionOfTheWeek: Major market indices are pushing record highs. Everyone has protection on the brain. How do you pr

Dec 23, 2016 • 53:49

Option Block 582: International Options After Dark

Trading Block: The polar vortex might have snuck into the S&P, a narrow range of movement today. Vol off half a handle. How likely is the Fed to make an announcement before the end of the year? Odd Block: Calls trade in GlobalStar, Inc (GSAT), calls trade in Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and calls trade in Energy Transfer Equity LP (ETE). Mail Block: Listener questions, comments, and opinions #QuestionOfTheWeek: Financial advisors represent the last options frontier. What level of options knowl

Dec 20, 2016 • 0:59

Option Block 581: Reasons to Believe

Trading Block: The market and everything else rallied. Vol drops. Fed forecasting. What's the scoop with the shiny stuff? Odd Block: Call trade in Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF), call spreads trade in Michael Kors Holding LTD (KORS), calls trade in KEY Corp. (KEY) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses how to choose a financial advisor. Around the Block: The Fed has spoken. Now what?

Dec 16, 2016 • 0:42

Option Block 580: Bringing Sexy Back to Box Spreads

Trading Block: Stocks mixed as Dow hits another new record high, flirting with 20,000. Crude and XLE up too. Wealthy investors show a Trump bump in confidence, UBS Wealth Management Americas reported Thursday. Odd Block: Puts trade in Transocean ltd (RIG), calls and puts trade in SPDR S&P 500 trust (SPY) and calls trade in Hain Celestial Group (HAIN). Mail Block: Question of the week and listener questions #QuestionOfTheWeek: Financial advisors represent the last options frontier. What level of

Dec 13, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 579: XLF Call Love and AAPL Box Spreads

Trading Block: Stocks rise as NASDAQ joins Dow, S&P and notch new record highs. Understanding the minutiae of VIX. The Tao of Don: Sell or sell not. There is no buy. Odd Block: Calls trade in CBOE Holding Inc (CBOE), Massive calls trade in Financial Select SPDR (XLF), Calls trade in Bank of America Corp (BAC). Strategy Block: Uncle Tosaw discusses trading collars in Apple Mail Block/Options#QuestionOfTheWeek: #CrudeOil has been volatile lately. $OIV, aka Oil $VIX, is 37.33. Where will #Crude #Vo

Dec 9, 2016 • 0:59

Option Block 578: A Kung Fu Grip on the Options Market

Trading Block: CBOE sets record volume with S&P 500 Index and CBOE Volatility Index in November. Apple still up on the year. What might next year look like? Lululemon on Wednesday closed $57.16. The ATM straddle is trading at $5.35, or approx. 9%. Odd Block: Puts trade in Barrick Gold Corp (ABX), Calls trade in Market Vectors Russia ETF (RSX), Calls trade in Pandora Media Inc (P) Mail Block/Options#QuestionOfTheWeek: #CrudeOil has been volatile lately. $OIV, aka Oil $VIX, is 37.33. Where will #C

Dec 6, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 577: Mad Man Option Screeners

Trading Block: Earnings after the bell today: TD Ameritrade, Krogers, Lands End, Dollar General. OCC cleared contract volume increased 20% in November. Why was November such a massive month for markets around the world? XLE up 8% since Tuesday. Volume 1.5x ADV, calls slightly over puts.USO up over 10% since Tuesday - volume 2x ADV, calls over puts 2-to-1. VOLUME 2X ADV TODAY, CALLS OVER PUTS 2-TO-1. Trump plan to dismantle Dodd-Frank unlikely to be realized, says TABB Group. Odd Block: (Review f

Dec 2, 2016 • 0:59

Option Block 576: The Ducky of Maine

Trading Block: Jobs report and the Fed set the holiday table this week. Opinion: How the "Trump bump" to the U.S. economy could fall flat? Odd Block: Calls trade in VALE SA (VALE), calls and puts trade in SPDR S&P Oil and Gas Exp (XOP) and calls trade in ArcelorMittal SA (MT) Mail Block/Options#QuestionOfTheWeek: Commodities are capturing a lot of attention and generating a lot of #Volatility. What is your option of choice? $GLD / Comex Gold $USO / $WTI $TLT / ED / 10YR EUR/USD, GPB/USD Listen

Nov 29, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 575: Put Spreads Need Love to Grow

Trading Block: Stocks jump as S&P 500 and Nasdaq set new record highs. Goldman insiders underwater options were salvaged by the Trump election.There are still earnings being released. Earnings today: Tyson Foods (before the bell) Palo Alto Networks (after the bell) Odd Block: Calls trade in NRG Energy Inc (NRG), calls trade in Ultra DJ - AIG Crude Oil ProShares (UCO) and calls trade in Cypress Semiconductor Corp (CY). Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from RealRK - Juice fo

Nov 22, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 574: Laterally Arabesque

Trading Block: A mild market rally today. VIX cash back below the 14-handle. TSLA recovering from some recent losses; was up over 2% at mid-day. Yellen says Fed might hike interest rates relatively soon. Jobless claims in U.S. declined to lowest level in four decades. Odd Block: Size calls trade in Financial Select SPDR (XLF), calls trade in Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and puts trade in Freeport Mc MoRan Inc. (FCX). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike discusses trading in IBB Mail Block: Listener questi

Nov 18, 2016 • 1:03:39

Option Block 573: Tesla Tailspin and Dubious DRYS

Trading Block: U.S. stock market Trump rally loses steam. Oil gets left behind in post-Trump rally. Trump presidency raises questions on the future of Wall St. regulation. Odd Block: Calls trade in Canadian Natural Resources LTD (CNQ), calls trade in Financial Select SPDR (XLF) and calls trade in Square Inc (SQ) Mail Block/Options #Question of the Week: $TSLA ($182.50, down 3%, IV30:41, HV30:31) Straddle says $8.20 move (4.5%) by Friday close. How much will $TSLA actually move In line: ($8-$8.5

Nov 15, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 572: Post-Election Market Madness

Trading Block: Volume in non-U.S. trading hours sets a new daily record. Pharma pop on Hillary loss. Earnings After the Bell: DIS - $95.72, ATM Straddle = $2.70, approx. 3% NVDA - $68, ATM Straddle = $5.40, approx. 8% JWN - $57.10, ATM Straddle = $4.85, approx. 8.5% Odd Block: Calls roll in YRC Worldwide Inc (YRC), calls trade in Huntington Bankshares Inc. (HBAN) and calls trade in Financial Select SPDR (XLF) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses what to do when you get called away from a

Nov 11, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 571: TSLA Puts and Election Volatility

Trading Block: Dow soars 300 points after FBI clears Clinton again. Are certain volatility funds raising election risk for the stock market? Earnings today after the bell Fogo de Chao Hertz Global Holdings Marriott International - ATM Straddle = $2.75, approx. 4% The Priceline Group - ATM Straddle = $82, approx. 5.5% Odd Block: Calls trade in SPDR KBW Bank ETF (KBE), calls and puts trade in iShares MSCI Mexico Fund (EWW) and puts trade in Marathon Oil Company (MRO) Mail Block/Options #Question

Nov 8, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 570: Resigned to Groans

Trading Block: Wrapping up the week in options Earnings this Week: Alibaba (Wednesday before the bell). Close: $101.15, ATM Straddle: $5.46. Open up: $2.65, Traded up: $2.95. Facebook (Wednesday after the bell). Close: $127.17, ATM Straddle: $6.68. Open down: $5.17, Traded down: $7.56. Starbucks. Close: $52, ATM Straddle: $2.45 - 4.7% OCC cleared contract volume down 13% in October. Options #QuestionOfTheWeek: Special #Earnings, #Election, #WorldSeries edition $FB ATM strd=$7.30 $VIX=17.20. Wh

Nov 4, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 569: The Musical Halloween Spooktacular

Trading Block: The tumultuous presidential election could peak the VIX today. Emotional uncertain about the election? Stick to your investing plan. Odd Block: Calls trade in Metlife Inc. (MET), calls and puts trade in Holly Frontier Corp (HFC) and puts trade in Encana Corp (ECA). Mail Block/ Options #QuestionOfTheWeek: Special #Earnings, #Election, #WorldSeries edition $FB ATM strd=$7.30 $VIX=17.20. Which outcome is most likely? $VIX > 20 before election $FB beats ATM Straddle @realDonaldTrump

Nov 1, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 568: Honking Slingshot Swaps Plus AMZN, GOOGL and TWTR Earnings

Trading Block/Earnings Palooza! Before the Bell: TSLA: stock up 1.5%, $12.30 (6%) AAPL: stock closed $118.25, but dropped nearly $5 the next trading day - now trading around $115, straddle $5.25 (4.5%) TWTR: ATM straddle - $2.10, approx. 12% - stock nearly unchanged today. After the Bell: GOOG: ATM straddle - $39.45, approx. 5% AMZN: ATM straddle - $50 - approx. 6% Odd Block: Calls trade in Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD), calls trade in Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) calls trade in Marathon Petrol

Oct 28, 2016 • 0:59

Option Block 567: VIX Fades and Broker Buyouts

Trading Block: Earnings today before the bell: T-Mobile USA, Inc. Earnings today after the bell: Visa Inc. S&P 500 Skew Unwind Shows Complacency Over Clinton Win: Analysis. TD Ameritrade to buy Scottrade in two-step deal with TD Bank: Read more. Odd Block: Calls trade in Fiat Chrysler Auto (FCAU), puts trade in Time Warner Inc. (TWX), calls and puts trade in CBS Corp. (CBS). Mail Block/QuestionOfTheWeek: Is #Trumpocalypse done? Is $VIX already pricing in @HillaryClinton win? Where will $VIX clos

Oct 25, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 566: Revenge of the Pit Traders

TRADING BLOCK Earnings highlights today: Before the bell: American Airlines, Dunkin Brands, Verizon Communications, Textron (TXT), Illinois Tool Works (ITW) and Union Pacific (UNP) After the bell: E*Trade Financial Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, PayPal Holdings The return of pit trading? CFTCs Massad wants access to automated trader source code. A Nasdaq speed upgrade is threatening IEX. Resources mentioned in the show: http://www.valuewalk.com/2016/10/cftc-automated-trading/ http://www.w

Oct 21, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 565: Rise of the Widowmaker

Trading Block: Earnings today before the bell: Bank of America (BAC) leading off before the market opened Monday with a positive result. Earnings today after the bell: IBM: $154.50, ADV 23K; Today over 50k, ATM Straddle: $6.50, approx. 4% Resources mentioned in the show: OptionsHouse blog Options market sees Netflix as a coiled spring ahead of earnings CEO sold millions in Wells Fargo stock before fraud revelations Odd Block: Calls trade in SPDR KBW Bank (KBE), calls trade in Bank of Ameri

Oct 18, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 564: Winter Is Coming

Trading Block: Dow drops amid weak China data and rate fears. Will it be a cold winter? Will that spike energy prices? WTF Fed? Airline earnings Odd Block: Calls and puts trade in Johnson Controls Intl (JCI), call buyers in Blackstone Group LP (BX), calls trade in Tenet Healthcare Inc (THC) Strategy Block: Mike Tosaw discusses income strategies. Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from TraderOnki Re: ULTA Guidance Increase - Wednesday Close: 238.97 - Thursday morning news: Ulta

Oct 14, 2016 • 0:59

Option Block 563: Stocks That Cause Great Sadness

Trading Block: Deutsche Bank says derivatives exposure fears overblown. Twitter shares plunge on report bidders are scarce. TWTR off 11% - back around $17.50. Dow soars as traders await earnings season; Nasdaq near record high. Odd Block: Calls trade in Energy Transfer Partners LP (ETE), calls trade in Boston Scientific Corp (BSX), and calls trade in Nabors Industries LTD (NBR). Mail Block/Options #QuestionOfTheWeek: What is your fav way to trade #Volatility? $VIX? $VXX? $XIV? $SPX? $SPY? Other?

Oct 11, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 562: The Sexy Yield Party

Trading Block: An anemic day in the market. Deutsche Bank does not need a bailout for now, IMF says. DB-$13.50; normal ADV is around 30k, today it was over 65k. Twitter shares plunge on report bidders are scarce. TWTR off 20%. Odd Block: Puts trade in JP MorganChase and Co. (JPM), calls trade in Wal-mart Stores, Inc (WMT), puts trade in Lowes Companies, Inc (LOW). Strategy Block: Mike discusses weekend risk. Mail Block/ Options #QuestionOfTheWeek What is your preferred way to trade #Volatility?

Oct 7, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 561: Dangerous Call Volatility

Trading Block: It is that time of the month: OCC Cleared Contract volume up 2% in September. Exchange-listed options volume reached 357,041,027 contracts in September, up one percent from September 2015 volume of 354,782,668 contracts. TSLA: Quarterly sales numbers are strong. 70% increase in delivered cars over Q2. Production up 35%. Odd Block: Puts trade in Deutsche Bank AG (DB), alls roll out in Pfizer Inc (PFE) and calls trade in Wells Fargo Co (WFC). Mail Block: Listener questions and comme

Oct 4, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 560: The Sex Appeal of Options

Today we have a very special guest co-host, Benjamin Londergan, Executive Managing Director and Head of Options Trading and Technology, Convergex. Trading Block: Most indices closed sharply lower. That means the VIX closed higher. Was Deutsche Bank the biggest story of the day? The media dropped the dreaded "D" word. Crude is up again. Revisiting the CBOE/BATS deal. Odd Block: Size PFE time spread goes up, size BHI call buyers and VNDA parity calls and combos trade. Strategy Block: Uncle Mike di

Sep 30, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 559: Options Buyout Frenzy

Trading Block: Vol begins to head north again after a big selloff in VIX on Friday. The debates are coming! Merkel has no love for Deutsche Bank. Golf loses a king, Arnold Palmer. What can investors learn from his endorsements? Are you seeing Trump in the rearview mirror? CBOE agrees to buy market operator Bats for $3.2 Billion. With a B. Interesting turn into exchange consolidation rather than fragmentation. Odd Block: Puts trade in EWG, calls trade in TCK and calls trade in DVAX. Mail Block: L

Sep 27, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 558: Sucking Up the VIX Slurpee

Trading Block: VIX apocalypse post-Fed. It looks like we were not pessimistic enough on Vol Views last week! How will next weeks first Presidential debate effect vol? Wall Street extends rally after Fed rate decision. Fed is perilously close to losing its credibility, says economist. Odd Block: Calls trade in ETSY Inc (ETSY), from Monday, calls trade in Bank of America Corp (BAC), calls trade in Encana Corp (ECA), and calls trade in Pandora Media Inc (P). Strategy Block: Mike Tosaw discusses cal

Sep 23, 2016 • 0:56

Option Block 557: Get Your Bowels in an Uproar

Trading Block: AAPL! It is no longer the Feds market, it is now Apple's market. Last week Apple essentially carried the S&P 500, Dow, and NASDAQ, having one of its best weeks ever climbing 12% in only 5 days, or more than $75B in market cap! NASDAQ: The NASDAQ is now less than 1% away from hitting fresh all-time highs - The current all-time high is 5,287.61. Odd Block: Calls trade in Infoblox Inc (BLOX), calls trade in Etsy Inc. (ETSY) and calls and puts trade in Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP) Mai

Sep 20, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 556: Flimflammery and Skull Blockery

Trading Block: Volatility is coming back! Wall Street gains on Apple, dimmer chances of rate hike. Odd Block: Calls trade in Lending Club Corp (LC), calls trade in Infoblox Inc (BLOX), and calls trade in Technology SPDR (XLK) Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Yukoner: Do you ever do spreads in LEAPS? Why and how? So I used trade the LEAPS rather than guy the stock. Is that s good use case? Question from Trader Shawn: What is the difference between USO and UCO? Question f

Sep 16, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 555: Will the Fed Please Shut Up

Trading Block: Dow rebounds 130 points amid rate hike debate. Vol explodes higher and the bulls' confidence is tested. TSLA: Shares of Tesla Motors Inc. fell in pre-market trading but was slightly higher after the open. SSNLF: Shares of the world's biggest smartphone maker plunged 7% Monday. Odd Block: Calls trade in Gold Fields Ltd (GFI), calls trade in Southwestern Energy Co. (SWN), puts trade in HCA Holdings Inc. (HCA). Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from JDiggs - What

Sep 13, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 554: Crude Battle Plus the Collar-Risk Reversal Breakdown

Trading Block: August this year was the lowest average daily volume for puts and calls since October 2012. Stocks to Watch: TWTR - Stock off over 5% AAPL - World not enthused with new iPhone, stock off nearly 3% TSLA - Stock back below $200 - With the combined weight of SCTY deal controversy, cash squeeze and SpaceX explosion. SBUX - CEO endorses Hilary, stock off nearly 2%. Crude stock drop sparks rally. U.S. crude stocks fell by a whopping 14.5 million barrels last week. Odd Block: Calls tra

Sep 9, 2016 • 1:03:16

Option Block 553: Hearing Crickets

Trading Block: OCC Cleared Contract volume down 24% in August. Earnings today: (before the bell) Campbell Soup Co., Lands End, Vera Bradley; (after the bell) Lululemon Athletica Inc. Bill Gross says Janet Yellen has "Mastered the art of market manipulation." U.S. stocks turn lower to start September on unsteady footing as energy sinks. Odd Block: Puts trade in Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM), calls trade in Chevron Corp. (CVX) and calls trade in Pandora Media Inc. (P). Strategy Block: Uncle M

Sep 2, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 552: Controversy Options: VRX, HLF, MYL and More

Trading Block: Stocks to Watch: Mylan, Herbalife, and Caesars Entertainment. Mylan on Monday said it would launch a generic alternative to EpiPen at a 50% discount after being criticized for dramatically raising the price of the lifesaving drug. Shares gained 2.4% to $44.05 in premarket trading. Carl Icahn bought more shares in Herbalife on Friday, just days after he weighed selling his stake in the controversial nutritional-products maker. Herbalife shares rose 2.7% to $62.11 premarket. Federa

Aug 30, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 551: Epic MYL Rant and HPQ Call Fail

Trading Block: Earnings today include: Gamestop, Ulta Salon, Cosmetics and Fragrance. Gamestop (GME) is at $32.21, ATM straddle: $1.50, or approx. 4.6%. Stocks to Watch: Mylan, Medtronic, Signet Jewelers, Sears, Guess. Mylan NV responded Thursday to backlash over price increases for its EpiPen emergency allergy treatment by promising to reduce the costs that some patients pay, though the drugmaker stopped short of saying it would roll back prices or limit future increases. Shares rose 2.18% to $

Aug 26, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 550: Buy Your War Bonds Now

Trading Block: The one- year anniversary of the 8/24 flash crash looms near. Yellen speech at Jackson Hole set to dominate mood on Wall Street. VRX continues its roller coaster ride. Up another 8% today - volume 1.5 ADV by 12PM. Calls 1.5 /1 over puts, IV 30 61. Sep. ATM straddle approx. $4, approx. 13%. Confirmed Monday that it has hired Zoetis executive Paul Herendeen as its new chief financial officer. Odd Block: Calls trade in Starbucks Inc (SBUX), calls trade in Marvel Tech Group (MRVL), pu

Aug 23, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 549: Squeezy Mcheesenstein

Trading Block: Earnings today (before the bell): Wal-Mart, Hormel Foods, MSG Networks); (after the bell): Gap, Ross Stores. Wal-Mart closed at $73. ATM straddle $2.75, approx. 3.8% Options #QuestionoftheWeek: $VRX $26.66 up 7% Monday. IV30 is 63. HV30 is 99. Looking out 1 month would you rather: Buy Calls? Buy Puts? Sell Premium? Will not touch $VRX Odd Block: Calls trade in JA Solar Holdings Co. (JASO), puts trade in iPath SP Crude Oil ETF (OIL), puts roll in Eli Lilly and Co (LLY), and puts

Aug 19, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 548: Chatting About VRX, VIX, AMZN, PAAS and more

Trading Block: New all-time highs across most major indices. Oil rallies yet again; up 1.5%. VIX cash still below the 12-handle. Earnings Tuesday: BMO. Stock $137. ATM straddle approx. $4/3%. Odd Block: Vertical put buying in Polaris Industries Inc. (PII), vertical call buying in Energy Transfer Partners LP (ETP), buying calls in Akamai Technologies Inc. (AKAM) Mail Block/Options Question of the Week: What is your preferred way to trade crude oil? #QOTW WTI Options/Futures USO Options/ETF XLE O

Aug 16, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 547: TWTR Frenzy, BABA Bounce and VRX Volatility

Trading Block: Strong earnings, surge in oil power Dow to record intraday high. Earnings today: Before the bell: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, Kohls Corporation, Macys Inc.; After the bell: Cosi, Inc., Nordstrom Inc. VRX: ATM straddle approx. $3, 13%. So much for put buyers Stock opened $1.50 higher and closed nearly $6 higher - surrendered most of those gains today. Odd Block: Calls trade in Twitter Inc (TWTR), calls trade in Alibaba Group Holdings (BABA), puts trade in SPDR Retail ETF (XRT) Mail

Aug 12, 2016 • 0:59

Option Block 546: VRX and Buffett's Weapons of Mass Destruction

Trading Block: Earnings today include (before): Dean Foods, Sotheby's, Tyson Foods; (after) Hertz Global Holdings, Rackspace, WebMD Health Corp. Options bears descend on Valeant ahead of earnings. Traders are betting shares are due for even more pain. Non-farm payroll brightens the U.S. economic outlook. Odd Block: Puts trade in Tupperware Brands Corp. (TUP), puts trade in SM Energy Co. (SM), calls trade in Targa Resources Corp. (TRGP) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses money management

Aug 9, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 545: Dump Like an Elephant

Trading Block: Earnings today: AMC Networks, HH Gregg, Icahn Enterprises, MGM Resorts International, Nokia Corporation, Starwood Property Trust, Time Inc. (before); Activision Blizzard, Almo Group, Bats Global Markets, LinkedIn Corporation, Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation, Weight Watchers International, Zillow (after). ATVI at $40.84, approx. 7%. Takeover rumor sparks busy day in Twitter options. Odd Block: Aug call buyers in Comcast Corp (CMCSA), selling calls in Noble Corporation PLC (NE)

Aug 5, 2016 • 0:56

Option Block 544: The Great Options Broker Debate: Commissions Vs. Platform

Trading Block: Earnings today include: AMC Entertainment Holdings, Loews Corporation (before), and Dunn & Bradstreet, General Growth Properties (after). U.S. stocks pressured as oil losses mount. Crude back below $40. BATS to launch “BAM” Options Auctions, offering competitive price improvement opportunity. Odd Block: Calls selling and buying in MetLife (MET), calls selling in FDC First Data Corp (FDC), and LEAPS put buying in Trina Solar Limited (TSL). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses

Aug 2, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 543: Broker Buying Sprees and Earnings Breakdowns

Trading Block: Big news! OptionsHouse is now the sponsor of The Option Block. Earnings today include CME, FORD, DOW. Ford off nearly 9% AMZN: $748.50. ATM Straddle approx. $50, 6.6% GOOG: $742. ATM Straddle approx. $38.50, 5%. Odd Block: Calls trade in ETSY Inc. (ETSY), calls trade in The Technology SPDR (XLK), calls and puts trade in Yandex NV (YNDX) Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from AWorth: Can the Options House guys explain how their short buyback program works? Is

Jul 29, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 542: VZ Buys YHOO, plus AAPL Downgrade

Trading Block: Earnings! Not many earning today, but a big week is ahead. Apple after the bell tomorrow. Stock at $97.27, ATM Straddle approx. $2.90, or 3%. Oil prices fell to two-and-a-half month low. Verizon owns the internet from the 90s, AOL last year, Yahoo today. Odd Block: Calls trade in Crown Castle Inter. (CCI), call buying in Bank of America (BAC), call selling in iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ), and put selling in Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusse

Jul 26, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 541: Revenge of the Schwartzotron

Trading Block: Most major markets off 0.5% or more. VIX cash watch. Earnings today (before) Dunkin Brands,General Motors, Marriott Vacations, Southwest Airlines; (after) AT&T, Chipotle Mexican Grill, E*Trade Financial (ETFC). Apple Watch is a flop! Odd Block: Calls trade in Nobel Corporation (NE), calls trade in Teucrium Corn Fund (CORN), calls and puts trade in Ebay Inc (EBAY), and calls trade in Mattel Corp (MAT). Mail Block: Listener questions and comments....LIVE! Size aside, what are the p

Jul 22, 2016 • 0:57

Option Block 540: Free Trades with Every Pokemon

Trading Block: The coup that wasn't. Earnings today include Bank of America, Hasbro, Charles Schwab Corp., (before) and IBM, Netflix, Yahoo (after). A Brexit swoon boosts US options volume to a 10-month high. Odd Block: Size puts in IZE iShares MSCI Turkey Market Index ETF (TUR), calls trade in Nobel Energy (NE), calls trade in Market Vectors Russia ETF (RSX), and calls and puts trade in ArcelorMittal SA (MT). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw diagonal spreads and when to know the market is at a

Jul 19, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 539: Transaction Taxes, Call Frenzies, and Fake Dividends

Trading Block: Earnings today include: JPMorgan Chase, Delta Air Lines. Legislation to impose financial transactions tax introduced. Clinton aims "Wall Street" tax at Flash Boys, not banks. Odd Block: Calls trade in ConAgra Foods Inc. (CAG), calls trade in HollyFrontier Corp (HFC) and calls trade in Credit Suisse Group (CS). Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Dmitry: What happens to Leaps for tickers that get delisted before expiration? Question from Mark Davis: Hello, I

Jul 15, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 538: The Hottest Girl at the Dance

Trading Block: Today we have a specail co-host, Steve Claussen, Chief Investment Strategist, OptionsHouse. What do the all-stars discuss? Earnings today: Alcoa Inc. ATM Straddle approx. $.65-6.5%. The S&P hits new all-time high, Nasdaq above 5,000. CBOE to list SPX Monday-expiring Weeklys Options. Pokemon Go craze sends Nintendo stock soaring. Odd Block: Short-term bulls go shopping at Macy's (M); calls trade in Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. (SFM); calls trade in Lifelock Inc (LOCK), and; puts t

Jul 12, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 537: Surprise Options Successes and Failures

Trading Block: Post-Brexit market update. OCC Cleared contract volume up 11% in June. The urgency of the Fed to hike has faded away as Brexit further clouded the outlook. SEC approves NYSE request for new market volatility rules. Twitter Poll Options Question of the Week: Which products' performance post-#Brexit surprised you the most? 43%: Volatility (VIX, etc) 0%: Rates (10yr, etc) 52%: Equity Index: (SPY, etc) 5%: FX (GBP/USD, EUR/USD etc) Odd Block: Size call seller in Kinross Gold Corp (K

Jul 8, 2016 • 0:57

Option Block 536: Hershey Insiders and VIX Iron Condors

Trading Block: Earnings today before the bell: ConAgra. U.S. lawmakers seek more money, authority for derivatives regulators. CFTC charges ex-Chicago Board Options Exchange director with fraud. Options Question of the Week Twitter Poll: Where will $VIX close on Friday in this first trading week post-#Brexit? #QOTW 6%: Above 25 13%: 22-24.99 22%: 19-21.99 59%: Below 19 Odd Block: Calls go up in Hershey Co. (HSY), call buyers in Mondelez International Inc. (MDLZ), and put spread buyers in Encana

Jul 1, 2016 • 0:50

Option Block 535: The Brexit Maelstrom

Trading Block: Brexit provides a review of pitfalls for options and futures traders. Oil extends decline as Brexit fallout spurs market volatility. Could the Fed potentially reverse course and cut rates? Odd Block: Calls trade in Crown Castle Inter. (CCI), puts trade in Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses how to select the correct collar size. Listener Mail: Listener questions and comments Question from David Shanabrook: Can you check the $AAPL weekly options

Jun 28, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 534: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Trading Block: Brexit, Brexit, Brexit! Results due late Thursday night. Tesla owner Elon Musk wants to acquire SolarCity, another company he owns. Gold. Oil. Odd Block: Bull call spreads trade in RiteAid Corp. (RAD), bull call spreads trade in Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Robert K.: I would like to use strategy regarding naked puts. If the naked put is far out of money what strategy could I use to protect myself. Could I use some type

Jun 24, 2016 • 0:43

Option Block 533: Brexit Volatility Annihilation

Trading Block: Brexit: Much ado about nothing? Market rallies and VIX Cash sells off 2 handles, Dow jumps 200 points. Is that it for volatility? Goldman slashes stock demand estimates. Odd Block: Puts trade in Newmont Mining Corp (NEM), calls trade in Credit Suisse Group AG (CS), and puts trade in Community Health Systems (CYH) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses iron condors Around the Block: Earnings! Tuesday: Adobe Systems Incorporated, CarMax, FedEx Corporation, La-Z-Boy Wednesday: B

Jun 21, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 532: Dead Pro Wrestlers. And Brexit

Trading Block: Fed keeps rates unchanged, lowering odds for future hikes. Weak Nonfarms number derailed any Fed plans to raise in June. Earnings today: (before the bell) Oracle Corporation; (after the bell) the Kroger Co, Rite Aid Corporation. CME Fedwatch tool: July probability: 7% Sep: 29% Nov: 31% Dec: 47% Options Question of the Week: $VIX surging ahead of FOMC, but for how long? Where will $VIX cash close Friday 6/17? 19% - 18-20 range 47% - 15-17.99 range (Winner) 25% - Above 20 09% - B

Jun 17, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 531: Shady Options Activity in LinkedIn

Trading Block: Today we have a special guest co-host: Steve Claussen, Chief Investment Strategist, OptionsHouse. What's going on: VIX/VVIX surging ahead of FOMC - VIX Cash over 20, VVIX: 117. Suspicious options activity in LNKD/MSFT ahead of deal A group from Silicon Valley has a serious plan for creating a totally new US stock exchange. Options Question of the Week Results: How are you prepping your portfolio for #BREXIT: 23% Buying S&P / Index Puts 27% Buying Vol -VIX, VXX, etc 15% Moving t

Jun 14, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 530: Option Block from a Train

Trading Block: VIX remains somewhat muted heading into FOMC new week as well as Brexit the following week. Billionaire George Soros returns as a Brexit bear. He's also loading up on gold and GLD options, SPY puts. Odd Block: Calls trade in Market Vectors Oil Services ETF (OIH), calls trade in AT&T (T), and calls trade in Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC). Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from JMFarrare: Do you guys have a service that alerts on unusual options activity in the mo

Jun 10, 2016 • 0:57

Option Block 529: Options Scandals and Brexit Battles

Trading Block: Market not spooked by Yellen today. Brexit worry has radiated around world as poll puts traders on edge. Odd Block: Calls trade in Calpine Corp (CPN), calls trade in EI Dupont (DD), and calls trade Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) Listener Questions: In which the listeners take over Question from Andy Noble: What do you guys think about this scandal over the super trader? Another black eye for options? Question from Andre Chiles: I am new to the market, but I was wondering if y

Jun 7, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 528: Staring into the Eye of Sauron

Trading Block featuring guest co-host Todd Rich, President of OM Media (an affiliate of OptionsHouse). Crude oil and energy stocks It is that time of the month - volume time. OCC announced that cleared contract volume in May reached 319,533,636 contracts, a four percent increase from the May 2015 volume of 308,639,215 contracts. YTD average daily cleared contract volume is also up four percent from 2015 with 16,734,689 contracts. Odd Block: Calls trade in Xilinx Inc. (XLNX), calls trade in iSh

Jun 3, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 527: Dubious Calls and Silly Stupids

Trading Block Featuring guest co-host Nick Howard, Bantix Soybean rundown: Is the collar skew still favorable? Gold rundown: GLD vs Futures options. The SEC has obtained a court order to freeze the profits of a trader who allegedly manipulated a technology stock through a false regulatory filing traced to a computer in Pakistan. Odd Block: Calls trade in WisdomTree India Earnings (EPI); calls trade in CurrencyShares Euro Trust (FXE); puts trade in Royal Bank of Canada (RY) Mail Block Question of

May 27, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 526: Options on a Sunny Day

Trading Block: Will anything useful come out of the Fed meeting? Will the United Kingdom leave the EU? Bayer offers to buy Monsanto for $62B Odd Block: Calls trade in Comcast Corp (CMCSA), calls and puts trade in Bed Bath and Beyond (BBBY), calls trade in Corning Incorporated (GLW) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses how not to force a trade. Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Trader Shawn - With the recent rise and fall of crude oil, is there an options tell that

May 24, 2016 • 0:58

Option Block 525: Causing Confusion and Delay

Trading Block: Earnings Thursday (retail heavy) After the bell: Gap, Inc., Ross Stores, Shoe Carnival, Before the bell: Wal-Mart, Dick's Sporting Goods, HH Gregg, Stein Mart, The Bon-Ton Stores Stocks to watch: Wal-Mart, Monsanto, Advance Auto Parts, Tesla, Urban Outfitters. This S&P 500 Death Cross could be the real deal. Odd Block: Calls trade in Kinross Gold Corp (KGC), call buyers trade Coeur Mining Inc. (CDE) and puts trade in Market Vectors Gold Miners (GDX) Mail Block: Listener question

May 20, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 524: From Footloose to Options Trading

Trading Block: Weekend Review: VIX Options and Futures 5/9 through 5/13. Has VIX bottomed? Yen volatility surges as Central Bank meetings loom. Hedge funds are not what they used to be. Odd Block: Puts trade in Twitter Inc. (TWTR), puts trade in Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB), and puts trade in CF Industries Holdings inc. (CF) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses ratio spreads and sector investing. Mail Block: Last week, the options question of the week was "What is your favorite optio

May 17, 2016 • 0:57

Option Block 523: How to Get Caught Cheating

Trading Block: S&P was all over the place, to settle down only 0.2%. A little flip on volatility. Apple is no longer the most valuable company in the world. Will online retailers take over retail stores? Are malls dead? Monsanto cheater, could you be more obvious? Odd Block: Big call buying in JNK, massive long-term call buying in JD, and UPS calendar put trades. Around the Block: Bears mini camp. Retail sales numbers. Standard options expiration next week.

May 13, 2016 • 0:34

Option Block 522: Options Civil War

Trading Block: Options Civil War: Which side are you on? Earnings today before the bell: Tyson Foods, Liberty Media Group, Sothebys. Traders on edge as Staples-Office Depot deal decision looms. Are markets more sensitive to the Fed these days? Stocks to watch: LendingClub, Krispy Kreme, Freeport-McMoRan, Valeant. Odd Block: Call roll in American Capital LTD (ACAS), buying time call stupid in Nokia Corp (NOK), and put spread buyers in JPMorgan Alerian MLP Index (AMJ). Strategy Block: Tosaw discus

May 10, 2016 • 0:59

Option Block 521: TSLA and BABA Straddle Battle

Trading Block: Earnings "Straddle Battle" pitted Tesla against Alibaba. Who won? Other interest in Blizzard, XLE Odd Block: OTM call buyers in Weatherford International PLC (WFT), long-term collar trades in Market Vectors Oil Services ETF (OIH), and put spread trades in SPDR S&P Metals and Mining ETF (XME). Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Oarmin333 - Hi. I have been learning and using MProfile for a year now, all on an intraday basis using futures, mainly ES. I would l

May 6, 2016 • 0:01

Option Bbock 520: Imagine an Apple Tesla Mashup

Trading Block: What is going on in the market? Options #QuestionOfTheWeek: Earnings Straddles - $AAPL(4.5%), $FB(7%) & $AMZN(8%). Which will be the most accurate? 45% Facebook - Close $108.89 (Straddle. $7.62) - Open $119.57: Difference. $10.68 / 9.8% - Missed by 40% 29% Amazon - Close $602 (Straddle. $48.16), Open $666 - Difference. $64 / 10.6% - Missed by 33% - WINNER!! 24% Apple - Close $104.35 (Straddle.$4.70), Open $96 - Difference. $8.35 / 8% - Missed by 77% 02% Other Earnings Straddle B

May 3, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 519: OptionsXpress CEO Joins the All-Star Panel

Xpress Block: We have special guest co-host: Barry Metzger, CEO of optionsXpress. He discusses: The latest developments at OX. Interesting platform upgrades and tech overhauls What are the OX clients trading during the height of earnings season? Any interesting customer questions/feedback? Trading Block: Options Traders Brace for Amazon Earnings. Amazon at $612.60. ATM straddle $49, approx. 8%. LinkedIn Corporation - $123. ATM straddle $16.20, approx. 13%. Earnings before the bell: CME, Coca-C

Apr 29, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 518: Earnings Preview: AAPL, AMZN, FB and More

Trading Block: Stocks drop ahead of earnings onslaught. Traders may just be forced to unwind all those VIX bets. Earnings today before the bell: Xerox, Haliburton Earnings today after the bell: The Container Store AAPL - ATM straddle: $4.90, approx. 4.6% FB - ATM straddle: $8, approx. 7.2% AMZN - ATM straddle: $49.50, approx. 7.9% Odd Block: Calls trade in Health Care SPDR (XLV), calls trade in BankRate Inc. (RATE), and calls trade in Dollar Tree Inc (DTLR) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw dis

Apr 26, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 517: Mega Earnings Spectacular: GOOG, MSFT, SBUX and More

Trading Block: Earnings! Thursday - (Before the Bell): General Motors Company, Southwest Airlines, Under Armour, Verizon Communications; (After the Bell): Microsoft, Alphabet Inc., E*Trade Financial Company, Starbucks Corporation, Visa Inc. MSFT - $56, ATM Straddle $2.37 - approx. 4.2% GOOG - $756.40, ATM Straddle $41.50 - approx. 5.5% SBUX - $60.77, ATM Straddle $2.25 - approx. 3.7% Odd Block: Call spread buyers in Marathon Petroleum Corp (MRO), call buying in Tronox Ltd (TROX), and paper buy

Apr 22, 2016 • 0:59

Option Block 516: Dueling NFLX Butterflies

Interview Block: Today we are joined by special guest Mal Clissold President and Owner of SCC Capital Group, LLC. We discuss: How frequently and with what percentage do they delve into the individual stock world? What positions do you have that are designed to protect and potentially profit against a major one-day move? What kind of fund does he run? How does he control risk for his positions? What attracts him to a short vol position? What does he have on that he really likes right now? Tradi

Apr 19, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 515: The Many Joys of Limit Display Rules

Trading Block: U.S. stocks fluctuate on earnings a crude oil retreats with gold. CITI before the bell tomorrow. Stock = $45, ATM straddle - $1.40 / approx. 3%. CME traders say chances of April interest rate hike are zero. Earnings: Thursday (all before bell) - Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Delta Air Lines, PNC Financial Services, BlackRock. Odd Block: Calls trade in Kate Spade Inc (KATE), puts trade in Seagate Technology PLC (STX), and calls trade in Freeport-McMoran (FCX) Mail Block: Listener q

Apr 15, 2016 • 0:58

Option Block 514: The Many Flavors of Skew

Trading Block: The fear gauge just hit an all-time high. Turbulence for Delta Air Lines, Inc.: Two earnings trades for DAL stock. Under Armor selling off over 5% today, and over 50% since last week. Earnings today after the bell: Alcoa, Bank of the Ozarks Odd Block: Calls trade in SPDR GLD Gold Trust (GLD), puts trade Avon Products, Inc (AVP), and calls trade in Steel Dynamic, Inc (STLD) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw selling a call spread against a stock you own vs. selling a covered call. Ma

Apr 12, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 513: Why, Why, Why

Trading Block: Today we are joined by Nick Howard, Founder & CEO of Bantix Technologies, LLC, and creator of QuikStrike. Stocks tumble amid choppy start to April; Dow drops more than 150. OCC gratified by changes to DOL fiduciary rule that benefit users of listed options. Ally Financial jumps into brokerage business. Earnings: Thursday - Rite Aid, CarMax, ConAgra Foods (all before bell). Odd Block: Calls trade in Crown Castle Inter. (CCI), calls and puts trade in iPath S&P 500 VIX mid term futur

Apr 8, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 512: Do Not Smoke the Hopium

Trading Block: March Madness Poll - Winner: TradeKing, which (beat Interactive Brokers in the finals. Drawing winners will be announced on Thursday's Option Block. An update on March options activity from ISE. OCC cleared contract volume up 4% in March. CME Group notches record ADV in Q1, while FX volumes fall. Stocks to Watch: Apple, Tesla, Alaska Air, Intel, Brocade. Odd Block: Calls trade in Nike Inc. (NKE), calls trade in KKR & Co. (KKR), and calls trade in Reynolds American, Inc (RAI). Stra

Apr 5, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 511: Revenge of the Time Combo

Trading Block: March Madness Poll - Vote today for TradeKing or E*Trade to find out who will go to the finals against Interactive Brokers, who beat OptionsHouse to make the final round. Stocks higher as the end to a rocky quarter nears. Yellen killed the strong dollar rally. Stocks to watch: Tesla – new electric Model 3 unveiled today. A modest rally for Tesla – up only 5% intraday. Lululemon – earnings announced yesterday and stock looks good, trading up about 10% post-earnings. Odd Block: Ca

Apr 1, 2016 • 0:58

Option Block 510: Trading Size Stupids in VIX

Trading Block: A bull market in the S&P 500 goes AWOL as history rewards patience. Could Jan. 1, 2018 become the next "Perfect Banking Storm"? Appeals court upholds determination that CBOE patents are invalid. Stocks to Watch: Pandora, Avon, GameStop, Cal-Maine Odd Block: Selling paper in The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), Aug call buyer in iShares FTSE/Xinhua China 20 ETF (FXI), and strange seller in Pinnacle Foods Inc. (PF) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses diagonal call spreads. Mail B

Mar 29, 2016 • 1:00:23

Best of Option Block: Theoretical Value & Implied Volatility

It may be a trading holiday, but you still need your Option Block fix, right? We dug through the archives to bring you some of the best of Option Block. This episode was posted in November, 2015.

Mar 25, 2016 • 0:45

Option Block 509: Phenomenally Ingenious Tree Trade

Trading Block: The most up-to-date result of our March Madness Poll. Stocks to Watch: Valeant, Tesla, Starwood, Marriott, Markit, IHS. Stocks dip, dollar advances in wake of Fed comments. Odd Block: Bullish call action in iShares Dow Jones US Homebuilder ETF (ITB), upside call buyer in Kraft Heinz Co. (KHC), and christmas put tree in US Steel Corp (X). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses out-of-the-money call buying. Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Groose - Rega

Mar 23, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 508: The Lobster Flies Solo

Trading Block: U.S. crude options volatility sinks as prices bounce off Feb lows. CBOE to list options on FTSE 100 and China 50. Options traders prepare for "worst of all worlds".Fed scales back rate-rise forecasts as global risks remain. Earnings after the bell: Adobe Systems Inc., Aeropostale Odd Block: Calls trade in iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM), calls trade in Genesis Energy LP (GEL), and calls trade in Technology SPDR (XLK) Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question fr

Mar 18, 2016 • 0:43

Option Block 507: Waiting for a Bonehead Political Soundbite

Trading Block: ICE would keep London Stock Exchange if it bought LSE Group. Fed to sit tight on rates at March meet, hint at hikes to come. Earnings today before the bell: 3D Systems Corp. Odd Block: Put buying in Banco Bradesco SA (BBD), 1-by-2 put spread in CarMax Inc. (KMX), and calls trade in Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses short put spreads. Listener Mail: Listener questions and comments Question from Bob - I have heard pros say that when too many reta

Mar 15, 2016 • 0:45

Option Block 506: Uncovered Covered Calls and IRA Options Debate

Trading Block: Big news today from an options exchange perspective: Nasdaq announced it has agreed to acquire International Securities Exchange (ISE), an operator of three electronic options exchanges, from Deutsche Borse Group. Investors greeted the Nasdaq deal to buy International Securities Exchange, the US options business of Deutsche Borse, with some skepticism on Thursday, sending Nasdaq shares down as much as 3.5 per cent. Earnings: Dollar General Odd Block: Calls trade in Club Corp. Hold

Mar 11, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 505: Just Buy Upside Calls

Trading Block: Goldman Sachs sees best time in two decades to buy S&P 500 calls. Traders are betting the Federal Reserve will next raise U.S. short-term interest rates about six weeks earlier than previously thought, after the government reported U.S. employers added many more jobs than expected in February. Earnings today after the bell: Shake Shack. Odd Block: Calls trade in Alcoa Inc. (AA), puts trade in Linn Energy LLC (LINE), and calls trade in VALE SA (VALE). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tos

Mar 8, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 504: What Makes a Butterfly Take Flight?

Trading Block: Continued relief rally. VIX now has a 16-handle. Huge contango in the VIX. Who blew the all-clear signal? Cage match in junk stocks. CBOE reported that total trading volume in February was 92.9 million contracts. OCC announces cleared contract volume increased in February. OCC announced that total cleared contract volume in February was 338,300,969 contracts. . Why CME would want to buy the London Stock Exchange? Why buy when you can make your own? What is Europe going to do? Odd

Mar 4, 2016 • 0:36

Option Block 503: Tried and True Beats Bold and New

Trading Block: Traders are now taking the possibility of a Trump presidency seriously. What was once thought to be a flight of fancy is moving ever closer to becoming reality, with one of the real estate moguls rivals, Texas Senator Ted Cruz, declaring that Trump may be "unstoppable" if he dominates the upcoming Super Tuesday contests. Gold allure burnished by Fed outlook as treasuries lag: analysis - U.S. Treasury 10-year futures may continue to underperform gold over the medium-term in a globa

Mar 1, 2016 • 0:56

Option Block 502: Is Put/Call Worthless

Trading Block: Gold goes for a ride. SeaWorld earnings today after the bell and taking it on the chin. Off approx. 9%. Odd Block: Calls and puts go up in Restoration Hardware Inc. (RH), call spreads go up in Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC), and puts go up in Cypress Semiconductors (CY). Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Matt M1000 - Hello Mr. Longo and All Star Cast. I have been enjoying The Option Block and Volatility Views shows for years. You guys are the best! Keep up

Feb 26, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 501: More Drama in FIT, VIX and GLD

Trading Block: Options market sees 50% chance of massive S&P plunge. Stocks may have rebounded from their recent lows, but the option market still implies a big chance that stocks plummet anew before the year is out. Earnings today after the bell: Fitbit, Inc., ATM Straddle: $2.90 - 18.3%, calls 2/1 over puts; stock nearly hit $52 last summer: Now a pale shadow of what it used to be. Earnings today before the bell: Dean Foods. Odd Block: Puts trade in Zoetis Inc. (ZTS), puts trade in Rio Tinto P

Feb 23, 2016 • 0:01

The Option Block 500th Episode Spectacular

Trading Block: Welcome to our 500th episode. Today's special panel includes: Mark Sebastian, Mike Tosaw, Andrew Giovanazzi, and our must beloved former panelist Alex "The Viceroy" Jacobson. They discuss: How many exchanges are too many exchanges? Options Insider question of the week The SEC Citadel Transaction fees Talking free of compliance issues And so much more... Odd Block: Rolling calls in Coca-Cola Company (KO), calendar spreads trade in Time Warner Cable (TWX), and put sellingHess (HES

Feb 19, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 499: Crazy Call Skew in Gold

Trading Block: TSLA: Options traders are betting on a 16% move in Tesla shares in either direction through the end of the week. Four of the five most traded Tesla options on Wednesday were put options, but it was not clear whether investors were buying or selling them. It has been a rough year for Elon Musk - off $3.3B between TSLA and SCTY. Earnings today: Before the bell: Nokia, PepsiCo, After the bell: Activision Blizzard, Groupon, Pandora Media Group. Odd Block: Calls trade in SPDR Gold Trus

Feb 12, 2016 • 0:59

Option Block 498: Gold and Apple Lead the Charge

Trading Block: Stocks take another beating: Dow down 400. Gold tops $1,200 for first time since June on economic woes. Earnings today after the bell: Yelp - $16.17, down nearly $2 - over 10%; Before the bell: Hasbro, Loews Odd Block: Calls trade in Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX), calls trade in Goldcorp Inc. (GG), calls trade in iShares MSCI EAFE Index fund (EFA), and calls and puts trades in Paypal Holdings Inc. (PYPL) Strategy Block: Tosaw discusses when he is going to get back into this

Feb 9, 2016 • 0:58

Option Block 497: The Very Immediate Roll

Trading Block: Today we have guest co-host Dan Cook from NADEX. LNKD after the bell. ATM straddle: $22, approx. 11.5%. Wall St. fluctuates as equities track oil prices. Is oil driving the stock market - and should traders care? As energy rout deepens, CME, ICE reap benefit from record volumes. Earnings today - Before the bell: ConocoPhillips, Intercontinental Exchange. Odd Block: Calls trade in SPDR S&P Metal and Mining ETF (XME), calls trade in Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX), and calls an

Feb 5, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 496: TWTR Bulls Piling In

Trading Block: OCC announced total cleared contract volume for the month of January was up four percent from January 2015 with 371,870,087 contracts, marking the third highest January on record. CBOE announced that it plans to list S&P 500 Index (SPX) Wednesday - expiring Weeklys options beginning February 23, 2016. ISE Mercury to launch on February 16, 2016. Earnings today after the bell: Options on Google parent Alphabet Inc were busy on Monday ahead of the its quarterly results that could hel

Feb 2, 2016 • 0:54

Option Block 495: The Pablum of QE

Trading Block: Earnings! Ford Alibaba Amazon - rocking and rolling! Odd Block: Calls trade in ICICI Bank Ltd (IBN), calls trade in Abbott Laboratories (ABT), and call buyers in JA Solar Holding Co. (JASO) Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from BillyMo - Hey, any new updates with after hours options trading on earnings stocks? Question from NVid - The junk bond market is melting down and interest rates are hovering around zero. Is the best place to find income these days via

Jan 29, 2016 • 0:59

Option Block 494: Bulls Pile into Crude Oil ETF

Trading Block: Earnings today before the bell Hess Corp. ConocoPhillips fell at least 6.1 percent. Banks retraced their best rally in more than a month Friday, with Bank of America Corp. down 3.1 percent. McDonalds Corp. gained after the fast-food giant earnings beat analysts forecasts as all-day breakfast helped fuel U.S. sales. The Fed begins a two-day meeting tomorrow. The probability of a rate increase this week has stayed low after the December liftoff, and chances of a March boost have f

Jan 26, 2016 • 0:45

Option Block 493: Searching for the Dark Source of Volatility

Trading Block: Stocks rebound as Dow up more than 200 points and oil jumps 5%. Wall Street pay takes a hit, braces for deeper cuts. Yellen to keep Fed rate options open amid turbulent markets. Earnings today (Thursday): Before the bell: Southwest Airlines, Verizon Communications After the bell: American Express Company, E-Trade Financial Corporation Odd Block: Calls trade in NewCastle Investment Corp. (NCT), puts trade in Anadarko Petroleum Corp (APC), and calls trade in United Parcel Service,

Jan 22, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 492: The Great Stupid Debate

Trading Block: U.S. stocks rally from 3-Month lows as energy, healthcare lead. Goldman plans to cut up to 10% of fixed-income traders, salespeople. Before the bell: JP Morgan Chase. What crisis? JPMorgan Chase reports $5.4 billion profit. After the bell: Intel Corporation. ATM Straddle - $1.45, ADV 72K contracts, today: 115K. Odd Block: Puts trade in Fiat Chrysler Auto NV (FCAU), calls trade in KKR and Co. LLP (KKR), and calls trade in Blackstone Group (BX) Mail Block: Listener questions and com

Jan 15, 2016 • 0:58

Option Block 491: Buy Andrew a Generator

Trading Block: Last week was the worst start to a trading year in history. An early rally lost steam later in the session. Intra day S&P high - 1935. Does the lack of IPOs signal a looming recession? Fear makes oil options increasingly expensive. Odd Block: 1-by-2 call spread in The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), buy to close short in Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA), and bullish risk reversal in Powershares QQQ Trust (QQQ). Strategy Block: Tosaw discusses the importance of "drawing a line in the sand"

Jan 12, 2016 • 0:56

Option Block 490: We Are All Doomed. Flee for your Lives

Trading Block: Hysterics are creeping back into the market in the New Year. This question seems to be popping up all over the place this week. Is this 2008 all over again? Chinas 29 minutes of chaos: stunned brokers and a race to sell. Apple Inc. said App Store billings topped a record $20 billion in 2015, but growth from the business appeared to slow even as the company introduced apps on new devices such as Apple TV and Apple Watch. The selloff continues - Apple broke $100 for the first time s

Jan 8, 2016 • 0:01

Option Block 489: Biggest Winners and Losers of 2015

Trading Block: OCC 2015 cleared contract volume third highest ever at 4.2B. Options traders adding to bullish bets on Europe stocks for 2016. Stocks plunge as Dow tumbles about 420; S&P falls below 2,000. Odd Block “Best of” 2015: Weird trade of the year - 11/30/15 - Put rolls and calls going up in Ascena Retail Group Inc (ASNA) Loser of the year - 6/1/15 - Possible upside Anadarko Petroleum Corp. (APC) butterfly. Most ironic winner of the year - 10/26/15 - Mens Wearhouse (MW) buy call/sell sto

Jan 5, 2016 • 0:55

Best of Option Block: The Most Epic Strategy Block Ever

Originally posted on December 24th, 2014, we bring you "The Most Epic Strategy Block Ever" Trading Block: A shortened holiday week, so not much is moving on the street. Upside move in Taser. Facebook and Amazon. Odd Block: Calls trade in Cobalt International Energy (CIE), opening calls trade in U.S. Bancorp (USB), and calls going up in Alibaba Holding Group Ltd (BABA). Xpress Block: Another new tool is being rolled out by OX - IRIS. Strategy Block: In the spirit of the season, Uncle Mike present

Dec 31, 2015 • 0:56

Option Block 488: A Bold Way to Make Twenty-Five Cents

Trading Block: The S&P 500 surged 2.8 percent last week, buoyed by gains in oil and raw-material companies, some of the year’s least-loved stocks. VIX jumped 14 percent Monday to 17.91. Oil led an early retreat among commodities Monday, sliding more than 3 percent from a three-week high as Iran repeated its goal of boosting exports after sanctions on the country are lifted. Odd Block: Calls trading in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL), calls trade in Franklin Resources Inc (BEN), puts trade in Z

Dec 29, 2015 • 0:58

Best of Option Block: A Terrifying Bloodbath

Originally published on August 25, 2015, this episode focused on the biggest single point drop ever in the DJIA. Also, chicken little was referenced. Trading Block: The DJIA briefly slumped more than 1,000 points, its biggest point-drop ever. VIX Cash hit 53.29 at 10am. The VIX jumped as much as 90 percent to 53.29, its highest since January 2009. VIX didn’t update for 30 minutes as options quotes got erratic. AAPL hit a low of $92 before rebounding. Around the Block: Retail earnings season wind

Dec 24, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 487: Peppermint Sticks for Old St. VIX

Trading Block: The Force is not strong with Disney. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” had a record-breaking $238 million opening weekend at box offices in the U.S. and Canada, in addition to a near-record $279 million overseas, but DIS was off 2% today and off nearly $10 since the movie launched on Thursday. Dow sets mark for most volatile December since 2008. Wall St. slides on lower crude prices, stock options expiry. The Bad of apple of the stock market this month: Apple. Oil prices hit 11-year

Dec 22, 2015 • 0:55

Best of Option Block

This week, we are digging through the archives to bring you highlights from the Option Block catalog. First up, a look back at a live raucous show, taped in July, 2012. Remember when AAPL was at $600? Mini contracts. AAPL vs. Samsung. And more...

Dec 18, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 486: Uncle Mike Says Buy Oil

Trading Block: Crude oil futures fell to seven-year lows - below $35. VIX: On Friday, it was up 28 percent at 24.72. Volatility the surest bet in stocks after Fed meets. Three U.S. fund sectors fear SEC proposal on derivatives may hurt ETFs. Odd Block: Buying vertical call spreads in Console Energy (CNX), upside call purchase in Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD (RDL), selling June 37 puts in Mondale International Inc (MDLZ) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses his recent SPY trades Around the B

Dec 15, 2015 • 0:55

Option Block 485: What Will the Fed Do?

Trading Block: Oil was down, but energy stocks seemed to drive the market upward. Natural gas down around $2 level today. Odd Block: Call buyers in SPDR Gold Trust (GLD), call buyers in Whole Food Market (WFM), and calls trade in Mens Warehouse (MW) Around the Block: What will the Fed do?

Dec 11, 2015 • 0:36

Option Block 484: Terrifying Charts of Doom

Trading Block: There is an even weirder thing happening in financial markets. SEC to crack down on derivatives. Oil tumbles to six-year low as OPEC abandons production target. Odd Block: Calls trade in JP Morgan Alerian MLP index (AMJ), calls trade in SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), and calls trade in Sunedison Inc. (SUNE) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses a different way to execute a stock repair strategy. Around the Block: The Fed - Will they or will they not? Dec 8: JOLTS Dec 10: Jobless Cl

Dec 8, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 483:  The Fed Is a Bunch of Ninnies

Trading Block: A bit of a selloff today - Yellen signals growing likelihood of a December rate hike. OCC cleared contract volume increased 10% in November. SEC charges twin brothers with fraud for options trading Spoofing and order mismarking. Odd Block: Call buyers in Medtronic PLC (MDT), call sellers in Emerson Electric Co. (EMR), and put sellers in InvenSense Inc. (INVN) Around the Block: Non Farms tomorrow (12/4)

Dec 4, 2015 • 0:54

Option Block 482: Channeling Zoolander

Trading Block: VIX and the egocentricity of the Fed. Odd Block: Calls trade in Qunar Cayman Islands Ltd (QUNR), puts trade in Ascena Retail Group Inc. (ASNA), and puts trade in Zoetis Inc. (ZTS) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw gives us an update on his most recent SPY positions. Around the Block: Non-Farms and the Fed are the main events we will be watching this week.

Dec 1, 2015 • 0:31

Option Block 481: Theoretical Value & Implied Volatility

Trading Block: Earnings! Before the bell today: Gamestop Corporation, Tyson Foods, Trina Solar. After the bell:  Palo Alto Networks. S&P 500 profits fall $25 Billion in first three quarters of 2015. Oil slides back lower after spike on Saudi statement. CME: Shrinking locally to grow abroad. Odd Block: Puts trade in Freeport McMoran Inc (FCX), puts trade in Chesapeake Energy Corp (CHK), and calls and puts trade in Burlington Stores Inc. (BURL) Listener Mail: Questions and comments from listeners

Nov 24, 2015 • 0:45

Option Block 480: Getting Naked with the Options All-Stars

Trading Block: Apple plummets to 4th place among hedge holdings, from No. 1. Square surges after raising less than sought in IPO. BATS reports successful launch of EDGX Options - The new market launched on November 2nd and implemented a phased rollout of symbols, which was completed November 17th. Odd Block: Calls trade in The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), calls trade in CurrencyShares Euro Trust (FXE), and calls trade in Mosaic Inc. (MOS). Listener Mail: Listener questions and comments Question

Nov 20, 2015 • 0:57

Option Block 479: Stretching Deltas

Trading Block: Rally Ho post Paris. U.S. stocks rise slightly as markets see muted reaction to Paris attacks. Getting Bullish on Yahoo! Heavy call action today. Getting bullish on Bank of America (BAC). Odd Block: Puts trade in TJX Companies Inc (TJX), calls trade in Lions Gate Entertainment Corp (LGF), and dalls trade in Burlington Stores Inc. (BURL). Strategy Block: Tosaw discusses how he has stretched deltas since October 26. Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Carmine

Nov 17, 2015 • 0:59

Option Block 478: What the Hell Are Second Order Greeks

Trading Block: Stocks fall as ECB, Fed weigh next moves. White says short selling getting her "intense attention." Earnings:   Before the bell today:  Kohls Corporation, Viacom After the bell today:  Applied Materials, Inc., Cisco Systems CSCO - $27.94, ATM Straddle: $1.40 - Approx. 5% Stocks to Watch: Kohls, Advance Auto Parts, Derma Sciences Odd Block: Puts trading in United States Steel Corp. (X), calls trade in Microsoft Corp (MSFT), and puts trade in Atwood Oceanics Inc. (ATW) Listener Ma

Nov 13, 2015 • 0:56

Option Block 477: How to Make 10 Million in Two Weeks

Trading Block: Who was right about volatility? What will the Fed do? Crude doubletalk from OPEC. Crude curve looking interesting. Odd Block: Calls trade in EFA-big upside call closer, calls trade in MW, and puts trade in MDT. Strategy Block: You, too, can be a winner. Or, the importance of looking at your whole portfolio. Mail Block: Listener questions and comments. Question from 777: What quirks are there with time decay, [especially] during [the] last few weeks with ITM vs. OTM? Question from

Nov 10, 2015 • 0:55

Option Block 476: Star Wars Straddles

Trading Block: Earnings! Before the bell today:  Apache, Celgene Corporation, Crocs, Inc., After the bell today:  Walt Disney Company, DreamWorks Animation News: DIS: $113. ATM straddle: $4.85, 4.3%. On a huge rally since massive selloff in August. OCC Cleared Contract Volume Declined 26% in October. Market falls in line with Yellen, but now Fed credibility at stake. Odd Block: Calls and puts trade in Bank of America Corp. (BAC), calls trade in Metlife Inc. (MET), and puts trade in Straight

Nov 6, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 475: The Real Magic Mike

Trading Block: Earnings! Before the bell today: Visa, Cardinal Health, Estee Lauder, After the bell today: Allstate Corporation, AMC Entertainment, Avis Budget, Fitbit, Inc., Tenant Healthcare Corporation Chipotle tumbles after e. coli outbreak is linked to chain. Odd Block: Calls trade in Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN), puts trade in Pilgrims Pride Corp. (PPC), and calls trade in Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. (SFM). Strategy Block: Tosaw discusses his all bullish client Mail Block: Listener questions

Nov 3, 2015 • 0:52

Option Block 474: The Fed Is Ruining Everything

Trading Block: Earnings! Before the bell today: Coca-Cola, CME Group Inc., the biggest futures-market operator, said profit soared in its third quarter, lifted by higher trading volume and growth in the company’s market data and information services business. After the bell today: BAIDU, Electronic Arts, Expedia, LinkedIn Corporation, Starbucks. EA - ATM Straddle $4.70 - Approx. 6.2% Also, on this day (October 29) in 1929: The New York Stock Exchange crashed in what would be called the Crash o

Oct 30, 2015 • 0:59

Option Block 473: Behold the Power of Deo

Option Block 473: Behold the Power of Deo Trading Block: What is happening right now? Earnings! Before the bell today: Xerox Corporation. Wall Streets next test: Profits, data, and the Fed. The S&P 500 rallied 2.1% last week - its fourth consecutive week of gains. Once again, Apple is expected to fuel earnings. Gold rally brings out options bulls. Odd Block: Calls and puts trade in Diageo PLC (DEO), calls trade in the Coca-Cola Co. (KO), and calls trade in Mens Wearhouse Inc. (MW). Strategy Bloc

Oct 27, 2015 • 0:58

Option Block 472: GOOGL, AMZN and Binary Palooza

Trading Block: Today we feature special guest Dan Cook from NADEX. Earnigns: Before the bell today:  Eli Lilly, 3M, Dow Chemical, McDonalds, Nasdaq, Sirius, Southwest Airlines After the bell today:  Alphabet Inc., Amazon, AT&T, Microsoft, Pandora News: Dow surges more than 275 on McDonald's, ECB stimulus talk - McRevenge! McDonald's turns table on Chipotle. Now that Google Is Alphabet, options suggest another big stock move. Barclays: Use bullish options to play gold rally. Odd Block: Calls

Oct 23, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 471: Oprah vs. Howard Stern Options Blowout

Trading Block: Oprah buys 10% of Weight Watchers, stock soars. Also, earnings! Walmart (WMT) stock plunged 10% last week on sharply lower guidance from the company. Analysts expect Amazon (AMZN) to report a 21% jump in revenue compared with the year-ago period. Yahoo (YHOO) is also expected to notch a 15% jump in revenue. Analysts are betting on Microsoft (MSFT) and IBM (IBM) to maintain reasonably healthy profits amid falling revenue, while American Airlines (AAL) is likely to see a big jump i

Oct 20, 2015 • 0:58

Option Block 479: Maximum Gamma

Trading Block: VIX - The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index fell 4.6 percent Thursday to 17.21, after back-to-back gains for the first time since Sept. 28. VIX is down 30 percent this month, on track for the most since July. Earnings:  The third-quarter earnings crunch begins this week. Mattel (MAT) - $22.26, Oct 22 straddle - Approx. $2 / 9% move. Netflix (NFLX) added fewer subscribers in the U.S. in the September quarter than it had anticipated. Amazon (AMZN) is up 1.6% at $553.2

Oct 16, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 469: Introducing the Juicy Put Newsletter

Trading Block: S&P over 2000. Is Tosaw a bull again? VIX weekly options launch today - after a long wait they are finally here! BlackRock proposes remedy for extreme volatility. Insider trading spreads outside of stocks - New York attorney general Eric T. Schneiderman has launched an inquiry into DraftKings and FanDuel Odd Block: Strange and unusual activity in P, UUP, and AMX. Listener Mail: Listeners take over Question from Dave - Would you say the options market leads the underlying from a p

Oct 9, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 468: Bernanke vs. Skeletor

Trading Block: The streak is broken - VIX Cash finally breaks 20! "More execs should have gone to jail after financial crisis" Bernanke says. Stocks jump as expectations ease of U.S. rate hike; oil gains. The London Metal Exchange (LME) introduces measures to grow options trading on exchange. Odd Block: Puts trade in Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB), calls trade in Conoco Phillips (COP), and calls and puts trade in Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl. (VRX) Strategy Block: Tosaw discusses dealing wit

Oct 6, 2015 • 0:50

Option Block 467: Energy Options Smackdown

Trading Block: A mild selloff at the end of another volatile session: S&P High - 1927, Low - 1900. The S&P 500 slumped 2.6% in September, and posted its first back-to-back quarterly decline in four years. VIX Cash 23.42. US stocks advance, shaving worst quarterly rout in four years. Short sellers cash in Apple bets as stock declines. Metals are getting massacred. Odd Block: Calls trade in SPDR S&P Metal and Mining (XME), calls trade in EV Energy Partners, LP (EVEP), and puts trade in Apache Corp

Oct 2, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 466: China Sucker Punches Market, VIX Shrugs

Trading Block: An aggressive selloff on the street today. Profits from Chinese industrial companies down 8.8%. GLD taketh away recently. Odd Block: Strange and unusual activity in BBY, KRE, and MU. Strategy Block: Uncle Mike discusses trading and managing risk as a perpetual bull. Around the Block: Will the Chinese bloodbath continue?

Sep 29, 2015 • 0:57

Option Block 465: The Feckless Fed

Option Block 465: The Feckless Fed Trading Block Auto-parts suppliers option implied volatility increases on Volkswagen probe. U.S. stocks decline as investors crave more guidance from the Fed.   Odd Block Calls and puts trade in DISH network Corp. (DISH) Calls trade in Horizon Pharma PLC (HZNP) Puts trade in Merck & Co. (MRK)   Strategy Block Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses rolling options on vertical and single-leg puts     Listener Mail Question from Fred - Being a market maker on the floor was a

Sep 25, 2015 • 0:56

The Option Block 465: The Great Internet Meltdown

The Option Block 465: The Great Internet Meltdown Trading Block The Skype Gods conspired against the All-Star Panel on this episode. But we're back nonetheless with more options analysis, unusual activity, listener mail and more.  Topics covered in the Trading Block today include: the still wonky VIX futures term structure, the endless debate over the FED, 70X returns on Volkswagen puts and much more ODD Block Strangle Selling Palooza! Ensco PLC - ESV Boardwalk Pipeline Partners -  BWP FMC Te

Sep 22, 2015 • 0:42

Option Block 464: A Colossal Waste of Time

Trading Block: August US listed options volumes grew 12% compared to July, reaching a new monthly high in 2015. VIX dips below 20.00 for the first time since August 20th after FOMC statement. No hike: Fed keeps benchmark rate near zero. Citing global economic weakness and financial market turmoil, the Federal Reserve agreed Thursday to keep its benchmark interest rate near zero despite the rapidly improving U.S. labor market. Alt-Options launches Bitcoin derivative market.   Odd Block: Strange a

Sep 18, 2015 • 0:54

Option Block 463: Fed Fever

Trading Block: Alibaba - Shares of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (BABA -4.05%) have tumbled recently amid an array of problems. U.S. stocks decline amid focus on Fed rate decision this week. Traders are preparing for massive Fed-driven volatility. The SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE:SPY) put-call ratio dropped hard to well below its 20 DMA on Friday. Odd Block: Calls trade in Anheuser Busch Inbev SA (BUD), puts trade in Chesapeake Energy Corp. (CHK), and calls trade in EMC Corp (EMC).   Mail Block: Listener que

Sep 15, 2015 • 0:56

Option Block 462: The Great Fed Fake out

Trading Block: Federal Reserve may bring new life to fed-funds options pit. Apple plans land with a thud. Apple is pulling out all the stops, but nothing it seems, can get the stock moving or get investors jazzed again.   Odd Block: Calls trade in Whiting Petroleum Corp. (WLL), calls trade in Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM), and calls trade in Rite Aid Inc. (RAD). Listener Mail: Listener questions and comments Question from MB2 - Heard you chat about legging spreads on the show. The strategy guy seemed to

Sep 11, 2015 • 0:59

Option Block 461: Can Hedging Gamma Move the Stock Market?

Trading Block: Panel of ex-Fed officials say no rate hike will come at September meeting   Monthly Volume Breakdown: OCC cleared contract volume rose 33% in August. Year-to-date average daily cleared contract volume is up 0.15 percent from 2014 with 16,809,864 contracts in 2015. Exchange-listed options volume reached 426,328,677 contracts in August, a 33 percent increase from August 2014 volume of 320,155,407 contracts. Year-to-date average daily options volume is up 0.21 percent from 2014 with

Sep 4, 2015 • 0:59

Option Block 460: The Creepy VIX

Trading Block: Dow off about 100 points in choppy trade, tries to stay out of correction. Goldman Sachs thinks this volatility index should be much lower:  The VIX is trading like the U.S. is in a recession. If the options market is right, China stock rescue is doomed.   Odd Block: Calls trade in UltraShort Euro ProShares (EUO), calls trade in Xerox Corp. (XRX), and calls trade in Arch Coal Inc. (ACI). Strategy Block: Tosaw gives us an update of the things he has been doing, and why he has been

Sep 1, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 460: Imploding Apple Puts

Trading Block: Selloff or rally? The market needs to make up its mind. Whither the VIX: there was a brief flirtation with 50 handle now back into the more “sensible” 20 handle. So, it takes a massive selloff in the marketplace to get VIX over 50. AAPL had a 20 handle range this week. We missed the deal of the century on the AAPL Sep 75 puts.   Odd Block: Calls trade in BTU, calls trade in P, and puts trade in LL Mail Block: Listener questions and comments. Question from Leon187: Is it true that

Aug 28, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 459: A Terrifying Bloodbath

Trading Block: The DJIA briefly slumped more than 1,000 points, its biggest point-drop ever. VIX Cash hit 53.29 at 10am. The VIX jumped as much as 90 percent to 53.29, its highest since January 2009. VIX didn’t update for 30 minutes as options quotes got erratic. AAPL hit a low of $92 before rebounding.   Around the Block: Retail earnings season winds down this week

Aug 25, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 458: Risk and Reward via Ashley Madison

Trading Block: 6.5 month low. Breaking through big technical levels in the S&P. Huge move in VIX. A rundown of soft and hard losers. When Wal-Mart becomes a flight-to-safety. Everything is NOT awesome.   Odd Block: Strange and unusual activity in MSFT, PNK, and POT. Mail Block: Listener questions and comments in response to Monday’s show. Comment 1 from @MarkBrant1KM: One thing I learned from Dr. J. that you guys don't discuss much is how return on margin is paramount to retail traders! Comment

Aug 21, 2015 • 0:43

Option Block 457: To Roll or Not to Roll

Trading Block: Stocks to watch include: Tesla, Zulilly, Pentair, and Estee Lauder. Gold trading outlook: Futures extend gains on US rates speculations. U.S. stocks rise as investors turn focus on economic strength. Odd Block: Call spreads go up in Williams Companies Inc. (WMB), giant call roll in Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG), and calls trade in Xilinx Inc. (XLNX). Strategy Block: Tosaw discusses when to roll and when not to roll. Mystery Block: Sebastian discusses his thoughts o

Aug 19, 2015 • 0:45

Option Block 456: A Constitutional Amendment for Options

Trading Block: Bearish options bets on Apple are spiraling higher. Stocks to Watch: Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA) +2.26%), American Apparel Inc. (APP), Lenovo Group Ltd. (HKG). OCC and U.S. Securities Market Coalition ask U.S. Department of Labor to allow use of listed options in retirement accounts.   Odd Block: Calls trade in SYSCO Corp (SYS), puts trade in SPDR Barclays Capital High Yield (JNK), and puts trade in Technology SPDR (XLK). Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Mar

Aug 14, 2015 • 0:57

Option Block 455: The Peril of Legging Spreads

Trading Block: Our special guest today is Vlad Karpel, Founder of Tradespoon. Dow jumps triple digits; oil recovery boosts energy 2%. How should investors play falling Apple stock? Earnings today after the bell: Rackspace Hosting, Inc., Shake Shack, Inc., Take Two Interactive - TTWO $31.38, Straddle - $3.10 - Approx. 10%. BATS gets regulatory nod for second U.S. options exchange.   Odd Block: Calls and puts trade in Ensco PLC (ESV), calls trade in Oasis Petroleum Inc. (OAS), and calls roll in SY

Aug 11, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 454: Why the Heck Are You Closing?

Trading Block: Stocks getting crushed post-earnings.   Disney - stock closed @ $121 prior to earnings on 8/4. ATM straddle $4.10 or 3.4%. Stock off over 10% in the past two days - off 2% today. Tesla - stock $270 prior to earnings. ATM straddle $22.25 or 8.2%. Down 28 handles, over 10% today. A massive sell-off is underway in media stocks, and Viacom is by far the biggest loser. Odd Block: Calls trade in Allscripts Healthcare Solutions (MDRX), puts trade in Noble Corp. (NE), and calls trade in

Aug 7, 2015 • 0:57

Option Block 453: Steak with a Side of Lobster

Trading Block: Thanks to everyone that came out last week to our live show! We had a wonderful seeing all of our listeners in person.   Earnings today after the bell: Brookdale Senior Living, Avis Budget Group, Allstate Corp, General Growth Properties. Media & retail highlight earnings this week: CVS, Office Depot Inc., Walt Disney Co. Highlights of this week: Wednesday: Tesla, Time Warner, and Twenty-First Century Fox; Thursday: Allergan        Odd Block: Calls trade in Williams Companies Inc

Aug 4, 2015 • 0:59

Option Block 451: What Happens When We Go Live?

Trading Block: Still in the thick of earnings season. LNKD straddle going out at over $25. Talking FB, VIX. Trading the Sebastian bottom. The introduction of VIX weekly futures. Whole Foods prices weigh on earnings. Who’s afraid of insider trading? Chinese equity vol. Will Gold fall to $350/ounce? SO MANY new CBOE indexes. SO MANY.   Odd Block: Ratio/vertical calls roll in MDLZ.  Ratio buy-write in NOW. Taking the short off in NOK. The Mail Block: Listener questions and comments. What happened

Jul 31, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 451: Chinese Implosion

Trading Block: China meltdown. Chinese equities have suffered the sharpest one-day crash in eight years. Earnings: Bidu, Facebook, Twitter, Exxon Mobil. Will option traders ‘pin’ gold to $1,100/oz?   Odd Block: Call buyers in EXCO Resources Inc. (XCO), calls trade in Knowles Corp (KN), and calls trade in Pfizer Inc. (PFE) Strategy Block: What is going on in the S&P 500? Mail Block: Listener questions and comments. Question from Jose - Avengers, JPW, Minions, so many big summer movies. What is a

Jul 30, 2015 • 0:50

Option Block 450: Earnings Madness Continues

Trading Block: Earnings! MSFT: $47.28 on earnings. Straddle: $2.40 / 5%. Opens down approx. $2. Microsoft lost 3.7 percent after posting its largest-ever quarterly loss. AAPL: Closed near $131 on earnings. Straddle: $6.15 / approx. 4.7%. Opened $122 - down $8.75. Apple fell 4.2 percent after iPhone sales and revenue forecast missed estimates. Nasdaq retreats amid tech selloff after Apple, Microsoft results Odd Block: Calls trade in Chevron Corp. (CVX), calls trade in Direxion Daily Financial Be

Jul 24, 2015 • 0:57

Option Block 449: Earnings Surprises Aplenty

Trading Block: In which we feature special guest co-host: Fred Ruffy from Trade Alert   Earnings Today: Before the Bell: Morgan Stanley, Haliburton, Hasbro; After the Bell: IBM. Tech names blowing through their straddles: NFLX: 8%, GOOG: 3.5%. Stocks slightly higher as NASDAQ hits new record. Odd Block: Puts trade in Ford Motor Company (F), puts trade in Windstream Holdings Inc. (WIN), and calls trade in ONEOK, Inc. (OKE). Mail Block: Listener questions and comments: Question from Adam Sam - ‏H

Jul 21, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 448: Slings and Arrows of Umbrage

Trading Block: GOOG after the bell. ATM Straddle: Approx. $21 - a 3.5% move. Last earnings: 19 handle move from close to open, approx. 3.5%. Volume: Approx. 3x ADV. Calls nearly 3 to 1 over puts. Bank of England urges longer jail terms for market manipulators. On July 16th, 2004 - Martha Stewart was sentenced for insider trading, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice in the ImClone trading scandal.   Odd Block: Calls trade in C&J Energy Services Ltd (CJES), calls trade in Regions Financial Corp

Jul 17, 2015 • 0:57

Option Block 447: VIX Apocalypse Redux

Trading Block: July and the VIX weigh heavily on the S&P. U.S. stocks rise after Greece reaches an agreement with creditors. Netflix hits new high price in advance of stock split, earnings. Fitbit shares are in uncharted territory as analysts initiate coverage.   Odd Block: Puts trade in IAMGOLD Corp. (IAG), calls trade in Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC), calls trade in Market Vectors Oil Services (OIH). Strategy Block: Tosaw discusses synthetics and his most recent trading strategies. Mail Block

Jul 14, 2015 • 0:57

Option Block 446: Getting Into Trouble with Unusual Activity

Trading Block: What glitch? Competition eases NYSE shut-down. Fed increase are little more than a coin flip for derivative traders. Apple stock chart points to more downside ahead. Earnings today: Before the bell: PepsiCo, Walgreens   Odd Block: Calls trade in CBS Inc. (CBS), calls trade WisdomTree EuropeHedged ETF (HEDJ), and calls trade in JCPenney Co. (JCP). Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from N198UA - I'm a big fan of all your radio shows - especially Options Oddities.

Jul 10, 2015 • 0:57

Option Block 445:  Pricing Straddles at the Nasty Point

Trading Block: CBOE and C2 Options Exchange total trading volume up 16% in June. Surge in Europe stock options volume shows race to hedge Greece. A few dozen Chicago traders will don their multicolored jackets to trade soybean and forex futures the old-fashioned way one last time on Monday, marking the end of 167 years of open-outcry trading in the city where it was born. Oil at 3-months low as outlook darkens again. Odd Block: Rolling calls in Office Depot (ODP), calls trade in Hilton Worldwide

Jul 7, 2015 • 0:55

Option Block 444: Return of the Flowmaster

Today we have Special Guest Star Henry Schwartz from Trade Alert     Trading Block: Jobs data disappoints. OCC cleared contract volume grew 4% in June. Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA) shares gain momentum after record quarterly deliveries. Odd Block: Calls trade in Targa Resources Partners LP (NGLS), calls trade in Market Vectors Gold Miners (GDX), and puts trade in ARM Holdings plc (ARMH)     Mail Block: Listener questions and comments: Question from Steamboat Willie - What would you say is the best

Jul 6, 2015 • 0:54

Option Block 443: Revenge of the Gyro

Trading Block: Dow falls 225 points, in the red for the year amid Greece; VIX spikes 24%. Biggest one-day loss since 2011 for European stocks as Greek crisis deepens. FitBit options listed on 6/26: 1st day volume = 4,600 contracts. 2,500 on Friday, 2,500 so far today. Oil falls to three-week low amid risk of Greek exit from Euro. Odd Block: Calls trade in US Silica Holdings (SLCA), calls trade in Yandex NV (YNDX), and puts trade in NorthStar Realty Finance Corp (NRF). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike

Jun 30, 2015 • 0:51

Option Block 442: What to Do During Extended Stock Halts

Trading Block: A Greek deal drives the rally ho! Dow briefly adds 150 points, NASDAQ sets intraday high on Greece hopes. Crude and gold both drop - gold off 1.5%. Hilton: Why are so many traders betting on this hotel giant? Amberella getting crushed.   Odd Block: Puts trade in Ford Motor Company (F), calls trade in Owens Corning (OC), and calls trade in Green Plains Inc. (GPRE).   Strategy Block: Uncle Mike discusses selling calls to hedge, post rally.   Mail Block: Listener questions and commen

Jun 23, 2015 • 58:54

Option Block 441: Bring in the Punt Team

Trading Block: Rally ho on the street. Fitbit IPO prices at $20 a share, above expectations. Fitbit Inc., the maker of wearable fitness-tracking devices, priced its initial public offering above its estimated range at $20 a share, raising $732 million. That makes it the biggest tech IPO this year and gives it a market cap of roughly $4 billion. Apple Bands - Apple (AAPL) shares are in focus in early trading. The tech giant is reportedly amassing major profits from its Apple Watch band. Reuters

Jun 19, 2015 • 0:59

Option Block 440: Lions, Tigers and Bears. Oh, My!

Trading Block: Trade bodies urge regulators to sort out derivatives reporting. Stocks to watch: CVS, Lumber Liquidators, Actavis. CBOE extends VIX and SPX options trading hours as global growth in VIX continues to build.   Odd Block: Puts trade in SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB), calls trade in iShares MSCI Germany Index (EWG), and calls roll in TASER International, Inc. (TASR).     Strategy Block: Tosaw discusses hedging bond portfolios.   Option Pit Mystery Block: Sebastian discusses crisis ma

Jun 16, 2015 • 0:54

Option Block 439: Rise of the Delta Neutraler

Trading Block: Apples big meeting is a loser for investors - the Apple (AAPL) faithful are breathlessly awaiting the company's latest announcements at its confab starting Monday. But investors know better – it's a bust. VXX - closed the day at $18 (a change of -2.33%) at a relative volume of 0.95. Lululemon founder, Chip Wilson, files to sell his stake in the company. Odd Block: Calls trade in iShares FTSE/Xinhua China (FXI), puts trade in iShares MSCI Germany Index (EWG), and big call buy in DI

Jun 12, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 438: Newsletter Huckster Front-Runs Himself

Trading Block: Down day on the market: weekend coming in; selloff. TSLA up $7, but why? What is going on with Greece? If they can get out of their debt, why not the rest of the EU? Theta vs. delta. Could AAPL go over the trillion dollar market cap level? AVP rumor redux: making up stories to manipulate the market & SEC. Odd Block: Puts trade in TUR, puts trade in AU, and calls trade in CCL. Strategy Block: Ratio spreads on bonds. Around the Block: Shaking fists at Greece. Vol blip. LULU earnings

Jun 9, 2015 • 0:58

Option Block 437: Are Oil Puts Too Cheap

Trading Block: A pronounced selloff across the market today. The IMF calls out the Fed - says rates should be not raised until 2016. Goldman is long puts in USO and XLE - saying volatility is just too low. Odd Block: Puts trade in Ocwen Financial Group (OCN), puts trade in Intel Corp. (INTC), and Aug calls trade in Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Value Investrader: Question for you regarding unusual options activity, when Vol & OI increase, h

Jun 6, 2015 • 0:55

Option Block 436: The Most Shameful Odd Block Yet

Trading Block: Embrace options in the TWTR stock fire sale. Intel to buy Altera in nearly $17B cash deal. Euronext to launch volatility contracts. Odd Block: Calls and puts trade in CSX Corp (CSX), puts trade in IAMGOLD Corp (IAG), and calls trade in EV Energy Partners LP (EVEP) Strategy Block: Anything you can do with stock, I can do with options. Around the Block: June kicks off the close of earnings season.

Jun 2, 2015 • 0:53

Option Block 435: The Dark Heart of the Soul

Trading Block: Wall Street is using the power of Dodd-Frank against itself. Shake Shacks (SHAK) unhedgeable risk. Chipotle (CMG) stock rallying following higher analyst rating. Google (GOOGL) tech deals on pace to surpass 1999. Odd Block: Calls trade in CONSOL Energy Inc. (CNX), calls trade in McDonalds Corp (MCD), and puts trade in iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term ETN (VXX). Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Gerry Engle - Hola fellows. Like the programs especially Option Bl

May 29, 2015 • 0:50

Option Block 434: Buy SPY Calls and Go Away

Option Block 434: Buy SPY Calls and Go Away Trading Block: Buying SPY for the summer. The absence of fear - How low can the VIX go? Stocks rise to near records; oil jumps above $60. Someone made a quick buck trading cable mergers - Cablevision soared 18 percent on Wednesday Odd Block: Calls trade in Sphere 3D corp. (ANY), calls trade in TYCO Intl PLC (TYC), and calls trade in Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from David S. - I think Apple is wri

May 22, 2015 • 0:59

Option Block 433: New Competitor for the Volatility Crown

Trading Block: Icahn says "dramatically undervalued" Apple should trade at $240. AccuShares is set to list a couple of interesting products on Tuesday: AccuShares Spot CBOE VIX Fund Up Shares (VXUP) and AccuShares Spot CBOE VIX Fund Down Shares (VXDN). Odd Block: Calls and puts trading in CBRE Group Inc. (CBRE), puts trade in DSW Inc. (DSW), and calls trade in Molson Coors Brewing Company (TAP) Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses trading in SPY Around the Block: Earnings: Consensus estima

May 19, 2015 • 0:56

Option Block 432: Brazen Illegal Activity in AVP

Trading Block: Rally ho on the market today. Is Avon in play? Stock halted after rallying over 20%. ADV 11k contracts - today over 75k! Avon Products Inc. said it never received a takeover bid from PTG Capital Partners Ltd., a firm listed in a securities filing as offering $18.75 a share for the struggling cosmetics company. Odd Block: Calls trade in Michael Kors Holdings (KORS), calls trade in PowerShares DB Agriculture (DBA), and puts trade in Healthcare SPDR (XLV) Mail Block: Listener questio

May 15, 2015 • 0:57

Option Block 431: Why Is No One Trading Options?

Trading Block: OPEC: Oil prices to stay below $100 for next decade. April U.S. options volume at 327.6m, down from March as spreads tighten. Highlights from The Options Industry Conference in Miami last week. Odd Block: Calls and puts trade in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), puts trade in Altisource Portfolio Solutions (ASPS), and calls trade in Iron Mountain Inc. (IRM) Strategy Block: Tosaw discusses selling calendar spreads Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Nicolas Bougie:

May 12, 2015 • 0:55

Option Block 430: Shaken, Not Stirred

Trading Block: Bond, James Bond. A bullish bond market rally could be in our future. VIX going into Non-Farm Payroll - could we see a big move? Odd Block: Puts trade in Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM), puts go up in iShares iBoxx High Yield Corp ETF (HYG), calls trade in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Dmitry Shesterin: Where do you see more HFT activity, in equities markets or options? Question from Tom: When should I adjust a credit sp

May 8, 2015 • 0:39

Option Block 429: Avenging Pacquiao

Option Block 429: Avenging Pacquiao Trading Block: Bonds taking it on the chin. Disney stock soars, lifted by the superhero power of The Avengers. CBOE reports 35% of their total volume is from weeklys.     Odd Block: Puts roll in iShares Russell 2000 index ETF (IWM), massive put block trade in SouFun Holdings Ltd (SFUN), and puts trade in Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (CLNE)   Outside Trading Hours: In his brand new segment, Mark Sebastian discusses the NFLs latest move to remove tax-except status.

May 5, 2015 • 0:56

Option Block 428: The Thorax of the Trade

Option Block 428: The Thorax of the Trade Trading Block: Tattoo snafu inks Apple iWatch wearers. Options volume slid in first quarter. Bad sign? Retail investors all in: TD Ameritrade. The dollar is on its longest losing streak since 2011. India VIX caps monthly advance as futures rollover below average. Tesla loses ground ahead of battery event.     Odd Block: Calls trade in PowerShares DB US Dollar Index (UUP), calls trade in Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI), and puts trade in Youku Tudou Inc. (YOKU)

May 1, 2015 • 0:38

Option Block 427: Rocking AAPL Earnings

Option Block 427: Rocking AAPL Earnings Trading Block: AAPL earnings after the bell. AAPL Stats: ·  ATM weekly straddle: $7.20 - approx 5.4%. ·  ADV: 988K contracts. ·  Today: 1.7M contracts. ·  Call/put ratio: 2.1/1. ·  Net deltas: short 670k. ·  Calls sold on bid roughly equal to calls bought on ask - puts also evenly divided. ·  AAPL volatility bets surge in options market as buyback beckons. Investors seek protection against healthcare stock decline - Healthcare companies on a seven-year tea

Apr 28, 2015 • 0:58

Option Block 426: Hedging Crude Oil Is Not Rocket Science

Option Block 426: Hedging Crude Oil Is Not Rocket Science Trading Block: NASDAQ composite rises above March 2000 record close. Roots of 'flash crash' go back further than you thought at CME. Oil jumps 3 percent, hits 2015 high on Yemen, supply concern. Earnings today include (before the bell): GM, Procter and Gamble, Caterpillar, Dow Chemical, Southwest Airlines, Dunkin Brand Groups; and (after the bell): Google, Microsoft, Starbucks, Amazon, Capital One, E-Trade Financial, Pandora.   Odd Block:

Apr 24, 2015 • 0:42

Option Block 425: Scratching Heads & Taking Names

Option Block 425: Scratching Heads & Taking Names Trading Block: A mild day on the street. IBM Earnings after the bell today - IBM trading around $164.30. Costco stock rises today after upping dividend - reauthorizing $4B buyback program. This is how one trader made millions on Disney - shares of Walt Disney have had a great year.     Odd Block: Calls trade in Owens Corning (OC), puts trade in Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (WWW), and calls trade in Spectra Energy Corp. (SE). Strategy Block: Tosaw d

Apr 21, 2015 • 0:56

Option Block 424: NFLX and the Roll to Oblivion

Option Block 424: NFLX and the Roll to Oblivion Trading Block: The "Widowmaker" rides again - NFLX has a HUGE post-earnings rally, up $56. BATS to file for second U.S. options exchange. IPO: Stock of online marketplace Etsy surges in trading debut. Shares of high-speed trading company Virtu Financial Inc. have risen 17 percent in their stock market debut Thursday. Ben Bernanke is not the problem, the system is the problem.   Odd Block: Calls trade in Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI), puts trade in iShar

Apr 18, 2015 • 0:59

Option Block 423: Unusual Activity Palooza

Option Block 423: Unusual Activity Palooza Trading Block: How traders cashed in big on the GE deal. VIX does record volume - it’s been a while.   Odd Block: Calls trade in Dunkin Brands Group (DNKN), puts trade in Valero Energy Corp. (VLO), calls trade in AT&T (T).   Strategy Block: A special strategy block from Andrew about volatility     Mail Block: Question from Ingles - I like options, but the commissions are killing me! Why are they so expensive?   Around the Block: Earnings! Tuesday - JP

Apr 14, 2015 • 0:58

The Great Derivatives Guessing Game

TRADING BLOCK Crazy realized volatility going down in Hong Kong markets - EWH. The Apple Watch release. Its time for the "Global Derivatives" guessing game.   ODD BLOCK Calls trade in ConocoPhillips (COP) Puts trade in Crestwood Equity Partners LP (CEQP) Calls trade in New Oriental Education & Tech (EDU MAIL BLOCK Question from Mark Brant - When to close weekly short option positions on expiration friday?  Morning or afternoon? Plus Mark wins the Options Insider Radio Network devoted list

Apr 10, 2015 • 0:58

Option Block 421: The Tesla Options Protection Package

Option Block 421: The Tesla Options Protection Package Trading Block: A sea of green on the street today. Tesla having its best day in five months - Back over $200. Oil leaps 5% on tempered Iran view, slower U.S. inventory rise.   Odd Block: Calls trade in Market Vectors Oil Services ETF (OIH), calls trade in Outerwall Inc. (OUTR), calls trade in Harley-Davidson Inc. (HOG)     Strategy Block: When is it ok to take profits early?   Mail Block: Question from NYSE Trader - Is it possible for hedge

Apr 8, 2015 • 0:59

Option Block 420: Farewell to the Viceroy

Option Block 420: Farewell to the Viceroy Trading Block: A sea of green in the market today - everything up! Wall Street regulator fears up for labor fight with its workers. High-frequency trading worries are fading, ConvergeX finds. Tesla CEO Elon Musk teases new product. Spoiler Alert: It is not a car.   Odd Block: Puts go flying is Tyson Foods (TSN), calls trade in HCP, Inc. (HCP), and puts trade in Dicks Sporting Goods Inc. (DKS)   Strategy Block:  Uncle Mike Tosaw recollects on his first me

Mar 31, 2015 • 0:58

Option Block 419: The Great Weekly Option Trading Debate

Option Block 419: The Great Weekly Option Trading Debate Trading Block: The market off just a fraction. Call option trades target return of $100 US crude oil. Options traders getting paid following Buffett to Kraft takeover. Odd Block: Calls trade in EOG Resources Inc. (EOG); puts trading in iShares Emerging Markets ETF (EEM), and; puts trade in Market Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH)     Xpress Block: Alex discusses many of the functions in the OX mobile platform.   Mail Block: Listener question

Mar 27, 2015 • 0:58

Option Block 418: Something Has To Work

Option Block 418: Something Has To Work Trading Block: Earnings before the bell today: Geopark (GPRK) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.17 EPS. Earnings after the bell today: Flexion Therapeutics, Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited, Vericel Corporation. Senator Warren questions SEC chair on broker reforms. Volcker Outlines Plan for Overhauling Financial Regulation. Oil rises as weakening dollar outweighs OPEC oversupply.     Odd Block: Put traders in Neustar Inc. (NS

Mar 24, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 417: Big Boy AAPL and Crazy VIX Settlement

Option Block 417: Big Boy AAPL and Crazy VIX Settlement Trading Block: The Dow welcomes Apple. Informed traders prefer options says academic research. Options market sees bottom in gold with urgency on hold at Fed.  Earnings today (before the bell): Lennar (LEN); after the bell: Nike.   Odd Block: Unusual traders in Sina Corp. (SINA)   Xpress Block: Alex discusses covered writing strategies     Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Mark Brant - Thanks to the crew for a great

Mar 20, 2015 • 0:57

Option Block 416: Blasting Out Cheap XLE Puts

Option Block 416: Blasting Out Cheap XLE Puts Trading Block: Rally ho on the street! Options traders are starting to pay up for crash protection, according to a recent note from Goldman Sachs. Long-dated crash put protection costs on the [S&P 500] have more than doubled over the past 9 months.   S&P 500 declines for third straight week as dollar resumes rally. OPEC says low oil prices may hit U.S. output by late 2015.   Odd Block: Puts trade in US Silica Holdings Inc. (SLCA), put trade in iShare

Mar 17, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 415: How to Play the Lottery

Option Block 415: How to Play the Lottery Trading Block: Nasdaq enters energy futures trading to compete with CME, ICE. Lumber Liquidators’ stock soars after company offers business update. Shake Shack gets burned: Stock falls 7%. Earnings today before the bell Dollar General reported record fourth quarter and full year 2014 financial results. After the bell includes Aeropostale Inc. and ULTA Beauty.        Odd Block: Calls go up Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD), combos trade in Pinnacle Entertainmen

Mar 13, 2015 • 1:04:44

Option Block 414: The Princess Bride Fed

Option Block 414: The Princess Bride Fed Trading Block: A mild day on the street. Earnings after the bell today include: Urban Outfitters and Qihoo 360 Technology. Nymex reports incorrect energy prices. Oil rebounds from early drop on modest Cushing stock build. What will the Apple Watch do to the stock?   Odd Block: Puts trade in iShares Dow Jones US Real Estate ETF (IYR); puts trade in CIT BioPharma Corp (CTIC), and; call buyers in Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI)     Xpress Block: The bes

Mar 10, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 413: When Not To Use Options

Option Block 413: When Not To Use Options Trading Block: A quiet day on the street today. ISE preps third options exchange. Expect more volatility in oil says Exxon CEO. NASDAQ near 5000 amid ECB plans, big pharma deal. Earnings today include: Costco, Kroger.   Odd Block: Calls roll in T-Mobile US Inc. (TMUS), big moves in Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ), and OTM puts trade in Inc. yet Corporation (INCY).     Xpress Block: Alex discusses the OX Virtual Trade Account and Schwab Mobile   Mail Block: Li

Mar 6, 2015 • 0:59

Option Block 412: Sneaky Deltas

Option Block 412: Sneaky Deltas Trading Block: Earnings after the bell today: Caesars Entertainment: Late to the party but still a star. Nasdaq hits 5000. Stocks just registered their largest monthly gains in nearly four years. CBOE to expand VIX options trading hours from Monday. Option activity in Lumber Liquidators. What would the Dow look like if it included Apple?     Odd Block: Closing and rolling in The Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE), bullish bets in National Bank of Greece (NBG), and ca

Mar 3, 2015 • 0:59

Option Block 411: Futures Traders vs. Stock Traders

Option Block 411: Futures Traders vs. Stock Traders Trading Block: Earnings today include: (Before the Bell) Kohl’s, 3d Systems Corp, SeaWorld Entertainment, LifeTime Fitness, Marriott Vacations Worldwide, Magellan Health, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Sears, Avago Technologies. After the bell:  Gap, JC Penney, Weight Watchers, Crocs, Herbalife. Oil edges higher towards $62, ample supplies still weigh. Apple rains on stock market parade.     Odd Block: Puts trade in Exelixis, Inc (EXEL), puts trade in S

Feb 28, 2015 • 0:56

Option Block 409: Talking PCLN, Crude and Pairs Trading

Option Block 409: Talking PCLN, Crude and Pairs Trading Trading Block: There is still no real agreement among Fed officials on rate hike timing. Oil cuts loss as supply hike not as large as anticipated. Earnings today: before the bell: Wal-Mart, Priceline Group Inc., T-Mobile; after the bell: Intuit   Odd Block: Calls roll in (BWP), calls and puts trading in Microsoft Corp (MSFT), and calls trade in Boston Properties, Inc. (BXP)     Xpress Block: Alex discusses OX and Schwab mobile trading   Mai

Feb 20, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 408: Juicy Apple Puts

Option Block 408: Juicy Apple Puts Trading Block: Earnings today after the bell:  AIG, Groupon, King Digital Media (Candy Crush). Earnings before the bell today: Avon, McGraw Hill, Kellogg Co. Insuring against Apple blow-up just got a lot more expensive. Tesla shares fall after earnings, despite musk apple comparison. Oil prices rally from sharp losses.     Odd Block: Call buyers in Domtar Corp (UFS), call buyers on fire in FireEye Inc (FEYE), and put spreads trade in Morgan Stanley (MS)   Xpres

Feb 13, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 407: Cracking Down on Insider Trading

Option Block 407: Cracking Down on Insider Trading Trading Block: A light day on the market. Oil rallies for third day after OPEC sees greater crude demand. Oil rose for a third straight session on Monday as OPEC forecast greater demand for crude this year than previously thought and projected less supply from countries outside the group. Does Germany owe Greece war reparations?  Toys for boys push Hasbro earnings above Wall Street expectations. SEC probes Blackberry options trading ahead of Reu

Feb 10, 2015 • 0:57

Option Block 406: Selling Nonsense Apple Puts

Option Block 406: Selling Nonsense Apple Puts Trading Block: Earnings today after the bell: Twitter, Amazon, LinkedIn, Activision. Traders silenced: CME to close most futures trading pits. Open-outcry trading stood no chance, says futures 'father' Melamed.     Odd Block: Upside calls trade in Youku Tudou Inc. (YOKU), put sellers in Apple Inc. (AAPL), and puts trade in Oasis Petroleum Inc. (OAS)   Xpress Block: A recap of Idea Hub, Trade and Probability Calculator and All-in-One Trade Ticket.   M

Feb 6, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 405: Neither Rain nor Snow

Option Block 405: Neither Rain nor Snow Trading Block: Chicago digs out from under the snow. Patriots win! Sorry investors.   Shake Shack shares are getting pummeled. Apple taps bond markets for $5bn. Oil advances on US slowdown hopes.   Odd Block: Call spreads in iShares MSCI Brazil Index (EWZ), 3-way in Danaher Corp (DHR), and time spreads trade in Chimerix Inc. (CMRX)   Xpress Block: New 2015 OX ads - featuring The Walk Limit, The Trading Probably Calculator, and Idea Hub.   Strategy Block: U

Feb 3, 2015 • 0:59

Option Block 404: Earnings Palooza: GOOG, AAPL, AMZN, BABA, F, and More

Option Block 404: Earnings Palooza: GOOG, AAPL, AMZN, BABA, F, and More Trading Block: Apple crushes it on earnings - Uncle Mike, did this change your bearish sentiment from the last show? Earnings this morning: Ford and Alibaba. Earnings today after the bell: Amazon and Google.   Odd Block: Put spreads trade in Assured Guaranty LTD. (AGO), puts roll in Newfield Exploration Co. (NFX), and calls trade in American Eagle Outfitters (AEO)   Xpress Block: A ton of volume in AAPL, AMZN and BABA - not

Jan 30, 2015 • 1:02:57

Option Block 403: Frozen Dolls and Apple Puts

Option Block 403: Frozen Dolls and Apple Puts Trading Block: Not much movement in the market today. Greek elections had little to no effect. Earnings after the bell today: MSFT. Mattel: Barbie being crushed by Frozen, CEO stepping down.   Odd Block: Puts seller trade in United States Oil Fund LP (USO), put blocks trade in NextEra Energy Inc. (NEE), possible OTM put sellers in Micron Technology (MU)     Xpress Block: Alex discusses the walk limit and the all in one trade ticket features on the OX

Jan 27, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 402: Yield Hunters Out In Force

Option Block 402: Yield Hunters Out In Force   Trading Block: A sea of green across the board today. After the bell today:  Starbucks - Time to get your Starbucks (stock) again? - ATM straddle approx. $1.70     Odd Block: Calls trade in W&T Offshore, Inc. (WTI), Put buyers in Nielsen Holdings NV (NLSN), and Calls trade in KB Home (KBH)     Xpress Block: Alex discusses the FX markets and also the covered write tool in the Idea Hub   Mail Block: Questions from our listeners. Question from Tom A Bo

Jan 23, 2015 • 0:57

Option Block 401: Apple vs. Swiss Franc

Option Block 401: Apple vs. Swiss Franc Trading Block: Switzerland stuns markets by giving up on currency peg. Big moves in gold. The Tesla free fall: Elon Musk now $2.8B poorer. US stocks head lower; crude oil price falls again. Intel moving up again.     Odd Block: Puts go up in Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg (TSM), calls roll in WeyerHaeuser Co. (WY), and size call buyer in Brisol-Meyers Squibb Co. (BMY)   Startegy Block: Uncle Mike discusses long SPY positions   Mail Block: Listener questions   Qu

Jan 16, 2015 • 1:00:28

Option Block 400th Episode Spectacular

Option Block 400th Episode Spectacular Our favorite episodes, listener questions and memories from 400 episodes of the Option Block.   Listener Mail Palooza: Question from Charles B - Great show guys. Congrats on your continued success. I recently stopped trading options on Google and PCLN because the spreads were just too wide. Why do the market makers do this? Is it not in their best interest to provide an incentive for traders like me to actually trade the product? If I cannot afford the spr

Jan 13, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 399: The Gamma Rage Monster

Option Block 399: The Gamma Rage Monster Trading Block: A reversal of the selloff we saw earlier this week. Big Apple numbers. S&P 500 erases 2015 loss, euro weakens on stimulus bets     Odd Block: Puts trade in iPath S&P 500 Short Term VIX ETN (VXX), calls go up in Brunswick Corp. (BC), and puts roll in Vanguard Emerging Markets ETF (VWO)   Xpress Block: What was the most notable change in the business in 2014? And what will that mean for 2015?   Mail Block: Listener Questions & Comments Quest

Jan 9, 2015 • 0:01

Option Block 398: Getting Burned By Deltas

Option Block 398: Getting Burned By Deltas Trading Block: A selloff of the market today. Facebook options turning bearish on 2015 after 195% rally. Crude oil falls below $50 a barrel for the first time in 5 1/2 years. OCC announces cleared contract volume up 4% in 2014 and a record year for cleared futures volume.   Odd Block: Calls trade in iShares MSCI Italy Index (EWI), opening call buyers in Lifelock Inc. (LOCK), and puts roll in Lumber Liquidators Holdings (LL)   Strategy Block: Mike Tosaw

Jan 6, 2015 • 0:53

Option Block 397: 2014 Year in Review

Option Block 397: 2014 Year in Review Trading Block: Looking Back at 2014 The crash in the price of oil. The potential for Apple to move. GDP growth at 5% in the US. The 10-year trading about 100 basis points below expectations. Changes in portfolio margin. VIX becoming more and more mainstream. The Ukrainian crisis of Q1/Q2. The October volatility. Continuing consolidation in the brokerage community. How about the speed of the VIX spikes?   Despite "low" VIX options, volume still strong in 201

Dec 30, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 396: The Most Epic Strategy Block Ever

Option Block 396: The Most Epic Strategy Block Ever Trading Block: A shortened holiday week, so not much is moving on the street. Upside move in Taser. Facebook and Amazon.   Odd Block: Calls trade in Cobalt International Energy (CIE), opening calls trade in U.S. Bancorp (USB), and calls going up in Alibaba Holding Group Ltd (BABA).     Xpress Block: Another new tool is being rolled out by OX - IRIS.   Strategy Block: In the spirit of the season, Uncle Mike presents The Twelve Rules of Options T

Dec 24, 2014 • 0:57

Volatility Views 140: It All Starts with Onion Volatility

Volatility Views 140: It All Starts with Onion Volatility Volatility Review: The week in vol VIX Cash: High - 25.2, Low - 16.07. S&P: 10 day HVOL - 22, 30 day HVOL - 13, Skew Index - 126.4, at the low end of the chart for the past three months. VVIX: High - 141.22, Low - 109.4, nearly doubled over the past two weeks. VIX Options: Total 4.29m (2.97m Calls, 1.32m Puts), only one day over 1M contracts this week despite significant market movement. VXST: High - 25.47, Low - 14.06, another week of a

Dec 22, 2014 • 0:57

Option Block 395: Janet Yellen vs. Farrah Fawcett

Option Block 395: Janet Yellen vs. Farrah Fawcett Trading Block: A very aggressive day on the street. The market is off to the races - up nearly 2% in the session today. Brent triggers a circuit breaker - to the upside? U.S. stocks lead global equities rally on Fed rate policy. Odd Block: Upside calls trade in ProShares Ultra DJ-UBS Crude Oil (UCO), puts trade in Mylan Inc (MYL), calls trade in Quicksilver Inc. (ZQK), and puts trade in Noble Corp. (NE)   Xpress Block: A review of some of the m

Dec 19, 2014 • 0:56

Option Block 394: Oil Speculators Get Burned

Option Block 394: Oil Speculators Get Burned Trading Block: Oil and oil related issues are still dominating trading - crude taking it on the chin. Brent and WTI hovering at crazy ranges. Most recent CFTC data shows increased net long positions. VIX, VXST and VVIX     Odd Block: Golar LNG Limited (GLNG), AGCO Corporation (AGCO), and Neptune Technologies & Bioressources-Ord (NEPT)   Xpress Block: A look at one of the coolest tools OX offers - The Walk Limit.   Mail Block: Listener questions and co

Dec 16, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 393: Oil, LULU, Swaps, and More

Option Block 393: Oil, LULU, Swaps, and More Trading Block: A mild day on the street. Swap Talk: Why are people fighting over Dodd-Frank and derivatives? Traders hedge oil ETF while energy stocks lure buyers. U.S. oil prices drop below $60     Odd Block: Bullish calls trade in Dex Media Inc., synthetic covered calls trade in Sandridge Energy (SD), and looking for a rebound in Whiting Petroleum Corp (WLL)   Xpress Block: Lululemon earnings and futures volume.   Mail Block: Question from Nico Bell

Dec 12, 2014 • 1:02:08

Option Block 392: The Great Broken Wing Butterfly Debate

Option Block 392: The Great Broken Wing Butterfly Debate Trading Block: A mild day on the street. Oil futures slide on Saudi price cut to U.S. VIX shunned as few bumps seen for S&P 500 at years end.     Odd Block: Call rolls in Opko Health Inc. (OPK), calls trade in Avago Technologies (AVGO), and calls trade in Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE).   Xpress Block: Insight into oil and gas. The Xpresso newsletter. Mail Block: Listener questions and comments   Question from Anthony Fields - I was ju

Dec 5, 2014 • 0:58

Option Block 391: Crude Oil Madness

Option Block 391: Crude Oil Madness Trading Block: A bloodbath in the tech and commodities sectors. Mini Apple crash catches the market off-guard. Energy and oil had their own crash on Friday. The Options Industry Council (OIC) announced today that 294,770,356 options contracts traded in November, down 6.26 percent compared to last November.     Odd Block: Puts trade in Marathon Oil Corp. (MRO), calls trade in Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (BMY), and call ratios trade in Barnes and Noble Inc (BKS)   X

Dec 2, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 390: Squeezing Out the Vol

Option Block 390: Squeezing Out the Vol Trading Block: Short holiday week - When might the market come out? Answer: Monday! Implied Vol in the basement. VIX crushed.  Odd Block: Calls trade in TIVO Inc. (TIVO), size calls trade in Demand Media Inc (DMD), and calls trade in Tiffany and Co. (TIF) Xpress Block: With the Viceroy out with the flu, we will play the Trading Patterns guessing game.  Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses hedging using futures.    Around the Block:Only Option Block o

Nov 25, 2014 • 0:48

Option Block 389: Fly Adjustments and Dividends

Option Block 389: Fly Adjustments and Dividends Trading Block: A mild day on the street. Best Buy profit beats estimates as costs fall. Fresh SEC crackdown on ‘flash crashes.’ Correlation gauge for S&P 500 falls at fastest rate ever.     Odd Block: Upside call buyers in Axiall Corp. (AXLL), put roll in Stillwater Mining Company (SWC), and calls roll in Huntsman Corp (HUN)   Xpress Block: Behind the scenes at Schwab featuring the roll ticket.   Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question

Nov 21, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 388: Japanese Volatility

Option Block 388: Japanese Volatility Trading Block: U.S. stocks open lower as Japanese recession weighs. American markets poised for a pullback after four straight weeks of gains. Japan shocks as economy slips into recession. Cracks widen at OPEC as oil prices tumble.     Odd Block: Size combo in Standard and Poor’s 500 Index (SPX), puts trade in iShares MSCI Japan (EWJ), call traders in Buckeye Partners, LP (BPL)   Xpress Block: Today was stock pickers day. OX named one of the top 100 places t

Nov 18, 2014 • 0:55

Option Block 387: Crude Oil Put Palooza

Option Block 387: Crude Oil Put Palooza Trading Block: Gold struggles to find buyers in third quarter. Lower oil prices give a lift to the American economy. Buffett to trade P&G stock to buy Duracell.     Odd Block: Calls trade in Cyberark Software LTD (CYBR), calls trade in Demand Media Inc. (DMD), call ratios trade in Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR)   Xpress Block: Amazon and Apple hit near-term highs.   Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from DJSpin - What is your best

Nov 14, 2014 • 0:56

Option Block 386: Massive GLD Adjustment Breakdown

Option Block 386: Massive GLD Adjustment Breakdown Trading Block: U.S. stocks move higher again. Twitter shares could move 5 percent in either direction by Friday. BABA soars in China ahead of "Singles Day"   Odd Block: Large buy writes go up in Wal-Mart Stores (WMT), call buyers in Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF), and call sweeps in Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV).   Xpress Block: Alex discusses preparing for tax season   Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw and GLD   Around the Block: CSCO earnin

Nov 11, 2014 • 0:59

Option Block 385: Theta Decay

Option Block 385: Theta Decay Trading Block: Business welcomes midterm GOP takeover, what can the market hope for from the GOP congress? U.S. stocks mixed as investors’ eye oil prices. Euro falls to two-year low after Draghi signals more ECB action. Tesla shares rallying after earnings.     Odd Block: Giant call traders in SPDR S&P Oil and Gas Explorers (XOP), puts trade in Geron Corp. (GERN), and large calls trade in Education Management Corp (EDMC)   Xpress Block: Alex discusses the methodolog

Nov 7, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 384: BABA Preview and Ratio Spread Breakdown

Option Block 384: BABA Preview and Ratio Spread Breakdown Trading Block: A mild day on the street. The bloodbath in crude continues - closing down on the day. Alibaba now worth more than Wal-Mart. Apple iWatch to be delayed - not affecting AAPL on the day.     Odd Block: Calls trade in CBS Corp. (CBS), puts trade in Gerdau SA (GGB), and giant call buyer in Autodesk (ADSK).   Xpress Block: Amazon, declining oil and other conversation topics from OX social.   Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discu

Nov 4, 2014 • 0:59

Option Block 383: The Crazy VIX

Option Block 383: The Crazy VIX Trading Block: Starbucks and LinkedIn earnings after the bell. SEC warned before about early release weak spot. U.S. stocks fall amid GDP, jobless data; Visa boosts Dow. Odd Block: Calls trade in Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC), size buy writes go up in Itau Unibanco Holdings Inc. (ITUB), and call selling in SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) Xpress Block: Now introducing a light version of premium harvesting for Schwab mobile   Around the Block: Loads of earnings on the h

Oct 31, 2014 • 0:56

Option Block 382: TWTR Drops and the Viceroy Returns

Option Block 382: TWTR Drops and the Viceroy Returns Trading Block: A mild back on the street today. The return of the Viceroy! Twitter options pricing in big stock move - earnings after the bell. Odd Block: Combos trade in Gentherm Inc. (THRM), put spreads trade in Altisource Portfolio Solutions (ASPS), and calls trade in Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) Xpress Block: Alex is back!!! Three- and four-leg spread trades are now available on the OX trading platform   Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw di

Oct 28, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 381: AMZN Sinks while MSFT Soars

Option Block 381: AMZN Sinks while MSFT Soars Trading Block: A mild day on the street.  Stocks rally after 3M, Caterpillar profits beat estimates. Exclusive: U.S. stock options markets agree to need for trading halts on big moves. Earnings Report.   Odd Block: Puts trade Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), calls trade in ZIOPHARM Oncology Inc. (ZIOP), and buy-write trades in SPDR S&P Metals and Mining ETF (XME)   Xpress Block: It’s time once again for the Trading Patterns guessing game!   Mail Block: Li

Oct 24, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 380: Apple Bores Us to Tears

Option Block 380: Apple Bores Us to Tears Trading Block: Apple earnings rundown: weekly straddle at approx. $4.40 going into earnings. Upside in the stealth Apple: CMG.   Odd Block: Buy write trades in Digital Realty Trust, Inc.  (DLR), calls trade in Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO), and combos trade in iShares MSCI Brazil Index (EWZ).   Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses the benefits of long premium     Xpress Block: It’s time once again for the Trading Patterns guessing game.   Around the Block: Wa

Oct 21, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 379: Explosion of VIX Stupidity

Option Block 379: Explosion of VIX Stupidity Trading Block: Rocktober in full effect - hot on the heels of the madness yesterday, we saw another day with record swings and volume. Can nothing derail the bulls? NFLX earnings apocalypse? HBO Go spooking people? Odd Block: Combo unwind in iShares iBoxx $ High Yield ETF (HYG), puts close in Global X FTSE Greece 20 ETF (GREK), and collar closing in Yingli Green Energy Holding (YGE)   Xpress Block: With the Viceroy still out, we will play the Trading

Oct 17, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 378: Market Apocalypse Redux

Option Block 378: Market Apocalypse Redux Trading Block: A crazy time in the markets today - the biggest rally of the year, sparked by the Fed minutes, followed by one of the worst down days. VIX Cash back up over 19. Icahn - Apple trading at half value. Odd Block: Put spreads trade in AECOM Technology Corp (ACM), puts trade in Babcock and Wilcox Co. (BWC), and puts trade in Frontier Communications Corp. (FTR)   Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Larry Sanders - Hey crew

Oct 10, 2014 • 0:58

Option Block 377: Covering The Cost of Your Put

Option Block 377: Covering The Cost of Your Put Trading Block: A mild day on the street. The dollar weakened the most in six months, dropping from a four-year high. U.S. stocks fell, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index retreating after touching its average price for the past 50 days, as small-cap shares resumed a selloff following a fifth weekly decline. Beginning Monday, October 6, 2014, CBOE will calculate the spot value of the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) using S&P 500 Index (SPX) options wit

Oct 7, 2014 • 0:51

Option Block 376: Rebar and Rapeseed - the Stealth Titans

Option Block 376: Rebar and Rapeseed - the Stealth Titans Trading Block: Another selloff - pulling ever farther away from the 2000 level. VIX Cash moving into the high teens. OCC announced today that total cleared contract volume in September reached 371,034,038 contracts. It’s time for the global futures and options guessing game!   Odd Block: Calls trade in RF Micro Devices (RFMD), puts roll in SPDR S&P Oil and Gas Exploration ETF (XOP), and calls roll down in Toll Brothers Inc. (TOL)   Mail B

Oct 3, 2014 • 0:52

Option Block 375: How to Hedge Your 401K

Option Block 375: How to Hedge Your 401K Trading Block: Alibaba options active in U.S. trading debut. OCC and U.S. options exchanges announce new risk control standards to strengthen industry protections. ISE Holdings files for third exchange license to launch ISE Mercury.   Odd Block: Fun and unusual trading activity in TTPH, MX, and TAP.   Strategy Block: Uncle Mike discusses how to hedge a 401k or other retirement accounts?     Around the Block: Hong Kong: how much can it impact the market?

Sep 30, 2014 • 56:56

Option Block 374: When To Exercise An Option...Never

Option Block 374: When To Exercise An Option...Never Trading Block: An aggressive selloff in the market today. VIX up 3 handles - about 22%. Apple off 3%. Nike, the other big player in the market today - up about $4.  Odd Block: Calls and puts trade in EXH- looks like a straddle seller, puts close in KO- could be a put closer but not rolling, and calls trade in PBF- existing roll for calls Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Sinclair - What do the all stars expect for the

Sep 26, 2014 • 0:58

Option Block 373: Talking BABA, YHOO, AAPL and more

Option Block 373: Talking BABA, YHOO, AAPL and more Trading Block: A sea of red on the street today. Bad news out of China. Apple announced opening weekend iPhone 6 sales were over 10 million. Alibaba I.P.O. underwriters increased deal size to a record-setting $25 billion. Yahoo options went bonkers on Friday. Odd Block: Puts roll in Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (CLF) risk reversal goes up in iShares Russell 2000 Growth Index (IWO), and call buyers in Shares of Global X Social Media Index ETF (

Sep 23, 2014 • 0:58

Option Block 372: Call Stupids and Bond Hedges

Option Block 372: Call Stupids and Bond Hedges   Trading Block: Alibaba IPO on Friday. Fed Meeting on Wednesday. Scots vote whether or not to stay in UK. Odd Block: Calls trade in Energy Transfer Partners (ETP) ratio spreads in Petroleo Brasilieiro Petrobras (PBR), put buyers jump into PDL Biopharma Inc. (PDLI).   Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Lawrence Silverberg - Hi! “Doctor Larry” back again. Thanks for reading and answering my previous two questions / comments on

Sep 19, 2014 • 0:59

Option Block 371: Talking TSLA, SCTY, YHOO and Alibaba

Option Block 371: Talking TSLA, SCTY, YHOO and Alibaba Trading Block: NOTE: No Alex for the next six weeks. Our thoughts and prayers with him while he undergoes surgery. Alibaba IPO & Yahoo - Barron’s telling people to buy Nov 43-48 call spread to benefit from the IPO. TSLA & SCTY over 10%. A bad day for the wallet of Elon Musk. Odd Block: Puts filled in The Market Vectors Russia ETF (RSX), puts trade in Commscope Holding Co. (COMM) - newsletter?, calls trade in Itau Unibanco Holding SA (ITUB).

Sep 16, 2014 • 0:49

Option Block 370: Live Episode Spectacular!

Option Block 370: Live Episode Spectacular! Trading Block: Apple trading above $100 post iWatch/Mega - any changes to outlook/trading strategy here? CBOE Futures ExchangeSM (CFE) announced today that it plans to launch futures trading on the CBOE/CBOT 10-year U.S. Treasury Note Volatility IndexSM. 9/11 Anniversary - Bin Laden Put Options Odd Block: Puts spreads trade in Market Vectors Russia ETF (RSX) Call Buyers Jump into Control4 Corp (CTRL) Giant Butterfly Trades in Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) L

Sep 12, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 369: Short Puts and Ratios in AAPL

Option Block 369: Short Puts and Ratios in AAPL Trading Block: S&P glued to the 2000 handle. Go Pro very active today - Yahoo as well. TLT - blame the Viceroy. Odd Block: Puts trade in Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) Calls trade in Pattern Energy Group (PEGI) Calls trade in Apple Inc. (AAPL) Strategy Block: Good greed vs. Bad greed Mail Block: Comment from KaiserDog76 - Oh that Granny Smith tasted sour today! Lol I have to admit I ditched my calls shortly after the open and I am very, very glad I

Sep 9, 2014 • 0:54

Option Block 368: Selling Premium in a Quiet Market

Option Block 368: Selling Premium in a Quiet Market Trading Block: A mild day on the street today. BP fiasco slaughters everything oil related. Apple had a four point loss. CBOE announces weeklies on SPX Odd Block: Calls buyers flood into QuickSilver, Inc (ZQK) Calls trade in JAKKS Pacific, Inc (JAKK) Calls trade in Corning Inc. (GLW) Mail Block: Question from Mandel - What is a premium writer to do in this market? Any suggestions for good income trades here?  Strategy Block: Today, Uncle Mi

Sep 5, 2014 • 0:49

Option Block 367: Talking AAPL Collars

Option Block 367: Talking AAPL Collars Trading Block: A relatively quiet day on the street. GoPro and Twitter were the only two names Apple still seems to be reaching new high. How did Tosaw play it? Odd Block: Big put seller in Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC), puts trade in 21Vianet Group Inc. (VNET), and bullish paper in EZCHIP Semiconductor LTD (EZCH). Xpress Block: A very quiet day on the OX desk. 3 to 4 leg trade tickets on Street Smart is tentatively scheduled to release on Friday, Sept 5. Strateg

Aug 29, 2014 • 0:59

Option Block 366: The Knife Edge of Volatility

Option Block 366: The Knife Edge of Volatility Trading Block: Most major indices up today on the street. Vol saw a bit of a rally as well. S&P briefly hit 2,000, but couldn't stay there.   Odd Block: Calls trade in Credit Suisse Group AG (CS), calls trade in H&R Block (HRB), and risk reversal trades in Lennar Corp (LEN).   Xpress Block: What’s new with IdeaHub? Futures side and securities side premium harvesting.   Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Seven - With all the t

Aug 26, 2014 • 58:07

Option Block 365: The Great Apple $107 Debate

Option Block 365: The Great Apple $107 Debate Trading Block: A mild day on the street. Apple finally passes $100. What will Yellen say tomorrow and how will it affect the market? New study show advisors use of options increased 13% since 2011.   Odd Block: Calls trade in Jarden Corp. (JAH) calls trade in China Finance Online Co. (JRJC), and calls trade in Macerich Co. (MAC).   Xpress Block: Free pizza day at every Schwab/OX site today in celebration of the importing of the 3- and 4-leg trade tic

Aug 22, 2014 • 0:56

Option Block 364: Dollar General Madness Continues

Option Block 364: Dollar General Madness Continues Trading Block: Rally ho on the street today! German 10-year realized vol was 100%! The social media trio - FB, LKDN and TWTR mixed today.   Odd Block: Unusual options activity in DG, AMSC, EGHT, and TASR.   Xpress Block: Schwab tools: The 4-legged trade ticket is coming to Schwab the first-second week of September.   Mail Block: Question from Ted Schwartz Hi, I'm working my way through the Options Boot Camp and Option Block, learning lots of go

Aug 19, 2014 • 0:58

Option Block 363: The Last Train to Pallookaville

Option Block 363: The Last Train to Pallookaville Trading Block: The market rallied about half a handle. Putin talks up the street. Bonds: TLT & IEF. Berkshire A crosses $200,000 a share. Red Robin taking it on the chin today.   Odd Block: Some unusual activity in TSRA, NM, and NKTR   Xpress Block: The social networking triplets (Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook) were all active today. Amazon surprisingly active as well. Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Everett: Really en

Aug 15, 2014 • 0:59

Option Block 362: You, Too, Can Own a Piece of History

Option Block 362: You, Too, Can Own a Piece of History Trading Block: Big momentum days for PriceLine, LinkedIn and Tesla. Zynga rallies. A picture of Alex is up for sale on Ebay. Odd Block: Diagonal puts trade in Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) ratio call spread buy - Earnings trade goes up in Fossil Group Inc. (FOSL), and calls roll in iShares Dow Jones US Home (ITB) - sell Aug buy Sep.   Xpress Block: Three- and four-legged trade tickets to be released early to mid-September. Premium harvesting in the Idea

Aug 12, 2014 • 0:58

Option Block 361: The Happy Bottom

Option Block 361: The Happy Bottom Trading Block: A little bit of a down day on the street, but nothing like last week. Zynga and Groupon after the bell. ZNGA closing south of the 3 handle. VIX futures trading below the VIX cash. Grains and wheat options and the Russia embargo.   Odd Block: Combos trade in Flotek Industries Inc. (FTK), puts trade in Gerdau SA (GGB) wheel trade.   Xpress Block: LULU has been running hot, but cooled down during the day. Three-to-four leg tickets coming in Septembe

Aug 8, 2014 • 1:00:47

Option Block 360: Return of the Voice

Option Block 360: Return of the Voice Trading Block: Some of the Thursday selloff coming back into the market. Where could the VIX go in the next few weeks? VXST trading below the VIX cash.   Odd Block: Ratio roll calls in Select Sector SPDR Financials (XLF), a ratio time "Tosaw Stupid" in SM Energy Co. (SM), size ITM call buyer with stock in AmerisourceBergen Corp. (ABC), and closing call roll in NQ Mobile (NQ).   Xpress Block: A little technical hiccup with Idea Hub. Amazon got a lot of attent

Aug 5, 2014 • 0:52

Option Block 359: Thursday, Bloody Thursday

Option Block 359: Thursday, Bloody Thursday Trading Block: A bloody day on the street. A default, a bankruptcy, and bad Fed news. Massive FLEX trades went up today. Professor Whaley and the VIX term structure     Odd Block: Revisiting a position in iShares MSCI Taiwan Index (EWT)   Xpress Block: Alex discusses about the changing metrics in portfolio margining and the risk tools.   Strategy Block: Uncle Mike highlights his strategy using the Long SPY Long Oct 190 Put   Mail Block: Listener questi

Aug 1, 2014 • 0:56

Option Block 357: AMZN Call Buyers Get Crushed

Option Block 357: AMZN Call Buyers Get Crushed Trading Block: Markets mostly unchanged in modest volume. Apple posts decent numbers but disappoints overall. Amazon earnings after the bell. OX clients still buying far OTM calls? Facebook rallies $4.50 post earnings and trades over 1m contracts. Ford announced before open. Not much of an event. Odd Block: Call buyers trade in Wisconsin Energy Corp (WEC), spreads go up in iShares Dow Jones US Homebuilders Index ETF (ITB), call buyers trade in Navio

Jul 25, 2014 • 57:31

Option Block 356: CME and NFLX Earnings Rundown

Option Block 356: CME and NFLX Earnings Rundown Trading Block: A relatively quiet day on the street, after a crazy week. Earnings so far: NFLX after the close, CME (the stealth Apple) after the close. Positioning for Apple tomorrow. Odd Block: Call buyers trade in Steel Dynamics (STLD), call spreads buyers trade in Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. (OREX), calls buyer trade in Crocs, Inc. (CROX), call spreads, rolls selling Dec, buying March trade in CytRx Corp. (CYTR).   Xpress Block: Herbalife tak

Jul 22, 2014 • 0:58

Option Block 355: Bleeding Out Into the Pillow

Option Block 355: Bleeding Out Into the Pillow The Trading Block: A bit of a bloodbath on the street. Dire world news out of Ukraine and Israel/Palestine. Yellen's comments reverberating around the market. A 33% spike in the VIX. Microsoft slashing jobs. U.S. House passes spending bill with Dodd-Frank changes.  The Odd Block: Opening put buy in Currency Shares Canadian Dollar ETF (FXC), short puts with stock trade in Gerdau SA (GGB), big block of puts traders in Janus Capital Group Inc. (JNS), a

Jul 18, 2014 • 1:04:57

Option Block 354: When to Close Out a Spread

Option Block 354:  When to Close Out a Spread Trading Block: VIX and VIX cash. LULU taking it on the chin. It’s time for the Trading Patterns Guessing Game once again!   Odd Block: Calls roll in Danaher Corp (DHR), calls roll in Wisconsin Energy Corp (WEC) - Buy Jul, Sell Jan., closing collar in AGCO Corp (AGCO) - Buy call/sell put, and ratio call spread unwind in Beazer Homes USA, Inc (BZH) - Sell 1, Buy 2.   Xpress Block: Alex discusses the development of migrating the OX tools to Schwab, incl

Jul 15, 2014 • 0:54

Option Block 353: Crazy Combos and the Great Open Interest Debate

Option Block 353: Crazy Combos and the Great Open Interest Debate Trading Block:  A volatile day on the street - S&P got as low as 1952. VIX cash ticking up nearly one handle. Gold a big mover today - to the delight of Uncle Mike Tosaw. It’s time for the Trading Patterns guessing game again - this time with GLD!  Lumber Liquidators (LL) gets crushed, down over 20% today. Options volume already 10x ADV on new that they are cutting 2014 earnings outlook. Sprecher calls for market-wide purge for or

Jul 11, 2014 • 0:56

Option Block 352: Hot GoPro Action

Option Block 352: Hot GoPro Action Trading Block: A mild selloff ahead of earnings. The newcomer GoPro was very active today, as well as everyone’s favorite fruit company, Apple.   Odd Block: Call buyers trade in URS Corp. (URS), puts buyers with stock trade in King Digital Entertainment (KING), call buyers trade in Zions Bancorp (ZION), and put spread buyers trade in iShares MSCI Germany Index (EWG).   Xpress Block: A lot of speculation in fixed income.   Strategy Block: Tosaw discusses how not

Jul 8, 2014 • 0:58

Option Block 351: Dollar General Insider Loses Millions

Option Block 351: Dollar General Insider Loses Millions Trading Block: A quiet day on the street, given the shortened trading week. A stealth rally in Gold. Traders preparing pre Google earnings. Under 400K ADV in VIX today.   Odd Block: Call spreads trade in Dollar General Corp. (DG), size ratio spreads trade in Carnival Corp (CCL), puts sellers trade in Companhia Energetica Minas. (CIG), and small call buyers trade in Amicus Therapeutics, Inc (FOLD).   Xpress Block: Alex discusses premium harv

Jul 1, 2014 • 0:56

Option Block 350: TWTR Risk Reversal Rundown

Option Block 350: TWTR Risk Reversal Rundown Trading Block: Interesting intra-day activity, but ended up closing basically unchanged. VIX cash back in the 11 handle range. A resurgence in Twitter. A banner day for Valero. Odd Block: Calls trade in PowerSecure International, Inc (POWR), calls roll in Ashland Inc. (ASH), puts trade in SM Energy Co. (SM), put spreads roll in Tractor Supply Co. (TSCO), puts trade in MagicJack Volactec ltd. (CALL). Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question

Jun 27, 2014 • 0:54

Option Block 349: A Bonafide Covered Strangle

Option Block 349: A Bonafide Covered Strangle Trading Block: Lululemon had a big move today, as did Facebook and Tesla. Is time once again for the Trading Patterns Guessing Game!. Odd Block: Put butterflies trade in Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DJX), call sellers trade in AerCap Holidings NV (AER), call and put sellers (covered strangle?) trade in PG&E Corp. (PCG), and same month call rolls trade in Six Flags Entertainment Corp (SIX) Xpress Block: What is your take of the covered strangle?

Jun 24, 2014 • 0:54

Option Block 348: Rampant Insider Trading

Option Block 348: Rampant Insider Trading The Trading Block: More of a micro, rather than a macro day today. Gold up on the day. Is VIX too low? Lululemon had a stealth rally last week. New Amazon Fire phone. Visa popped up the day.  A study by professors at NYU and McGill University in Montreal shows insider options trades precede about a fourth of US M&A deals. Odd Block:Call sales trade in Verso Paper Corp. (VRS), and bullish risk reversal/Combos trade in Exterran Holdings Inc. (EXH) Xpress B

Jun 20, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 347: Bringing Guns to the Trading Pit

Option Block 347: Bringing Guns to the Trading Pit Trading Block: A very mild day on the street. Everyone still loves Tesla. What is up with gold volatility?   Odd Block: Calls spreads trade in Fairchild Semiconductor Intl. (FCS), calls trade in Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc (NXST), calls trade in St Jude Medical, Inc. (STJ), puts roll trade in SPDR Barclays Capital High Yield (JNK).   Xpress Block: You could quality for a commission waiver on options trading if you belong to the Schwab Privat

Jun 17, 2014 • 0:57

Option Block 346: Say Hello to Exposure Fees

Option Block 346: Say Hello to Exposure Fees Trading Block: A sea of red on the broad street today. VIX: more fear than fear itself? A big day for energies. Lululemon missed their earnings mark.  Odd Block: An update of recent activity in Dollar General (DG), newsletter put seller trade in Galena BioPharma Inc (GALE), risk reversals/collar in Jet Blue Airways Corp (JBLU), and size put buyers trade in the iShares Dow Jones Transport (IYT) Xpress Block: A lot of activity in portfolio margining. Mo

Jun 13, 2014 • 50:47

Option Block 345: Beating the Street on Dollar General

Option Block 345: Beating the Street on Dollar General Trading Block: A mild day on the street. Apple stock split. A possible Deutsche Bourse sale of ISE. Odd Block: Activity review from last week: Carl Icahn disclosed a 9.4% stake in Dollar General (DG) and shares soared. We knew something was up last week. Call buyers in USG Corp (USG), puts rolls trade in Kodiak Oil and Gas Corp. (KOG), and crazy call buying in Clorox Group (CLX) Xpress Block: Apple dominates the housekeeping, speculating on

Jun 10, 2014 • 0:56

Option Block 344: Premium Palooza in Dollar General

Option Block 344: Premium Palooza in Dollar General Trading Block: A great day on the market. Amazon rises after announcing that they will be making an announcement. What is lurking under the low VIX? Complacency? Odd Block: Unusual activity in Tesoro Corp (TSO), Target Corp. (TGT), Dollar General Corp. (DG), and NuStar (NS) Xpress Block: Alex discusses about how a few select clients may be able to trade commission free. Enhanced capabilities in Schwab mobile, including Hub for Futures.    Aroun

Jun 6, 2014 • 0:58

Option Block 343: AAPL Ratio Spread Madness

Option Block 343: AAPL Ratio Spread Madness Trading Block: A slow day on the street today. All Apple - all Amazon - nothing below the "A"s. OCC announces cleared contract volume declined in May, while 2014 volume remains up.   Odd Block: Call ratio spreads trade in Apple Inc. (AAPL), long-term closing call sale in Fortress Investment Group LLC (FIG), closing put buys before earnings trade in Ascena Retail Group Inc. (ASNA), and opening call seller in The Western Union Co (WU)   Xpress Block: Ale

Jun 3, 2014 • 0:58

Option Block 342: Mini Death Knell

Option Block 342: Mini Death Knell Trading Block: A mild uptick on the street today. Apple rallies and the market follows. With the VIX moving closer to its 9.39 historic low, many commentators are now discussing it as a "complacency index," writes John Nyaradi of Wall Street Sector Selector   Odd Block: Risk Reversal trades in iShares MSCI Australia Fund (EWA), call buyers trade in Scientific Games Corp. (SGMS), and call buy-writes trade in Ambev SA (ABEV)   Xpress Block: Alex discusses the rec

Jun 2, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 341: Weird Activity In Colgate-Palmolive

Option Block 341: Weird Activity In Colgate-Palmolive Trading Block:  A surprising VIX given the upcoming holiday weekend. Record low levels in some beloved Option Block names. We saw a massive upside call going up in VIX early this week. The U.S. options exchanges are working jointly toward the development of a uniform obvious error rule to nullify or adjust transactions that meet the definition of an obvious or catastrophic error. OCC and US Options Exchange adopt pre and post-trading risk con

May 23, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 340: Revenge of the Guts Strangle

Option Block 340: Revenge of the Guts Strangle Trading Block: What will bring back volatility? A black swan event? Russell Rhoads said via MarketWatch that investors are showing a “justified complacency” given that recent VIX jumps don't stay at those levels for long. "One-off events," such as the Ukraine, get investors' attention for a while and then wanes. It's enough for a VIX spike but not enough to sustain it. From a black swan event in the economy and markets, it would have a greater, deep

May 20, 2014 • 0:59

Option Block 339: Potential Front Running Activity

Option Block 339: Potential Front Running Activity Trading Block: Today we have a very special trading block segment from Uncle Mike Tosaw about Russell and RVX vol. Is VIX in a deep sleep? Odd Block: Combos trade in the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets (EEM), call spreads trade in Travelers Companies (TRV), calls trade in Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD), and calls trade in Chemtura Corp (CHMT) Xpress/Mail Block: We are mixing it up today with some questions from OX clients: Please e

May 16, 2014 • 0:57

Option Block 338: The Great Mobile Trading Debate

Option Block 338: The Great Mobile Trading Debate Trading Block: A strong surge to the upside, Russell leading the charge. Russell 2000 index (RTY) option costs at Feb 2007 levels. Who is playing out in this product? Apple and Beats headphones - two Tosaw favorites.   Odd Block: Combos, rolling short stock position in Denderon Corp. (DNDN), call buyers trade in VeriFone Systems Inc. (PAY), call buyers trade in Hillshire Brands Co. (HSH), and put spread sellers trade in WisdomTree India Earnings

May 13, 2014 • 0:56

Option Block 337: Looking Back on the Flash Crash

Option Block 337: Looking Back on the Flash Crash Trading Block:  Options traders were preparing for 10% swings of Tesla before week's end based on a straddle. On Wednesday, volume in Twitter options increased fivefold, all but erasing value in a series of bullish contracts. ICE reports record Q1 profit. After its June IPO, Euronext plans to be listed on three of its exchanges. May 6 marks the fourth anniversary and it's a reminder that not much has changed.  Odd Block: Put sellers in BBEP, call

May 9, 2014 • 0:55

Option Block 336: Earnings and the Death of Minis

Option Block 336: Earnings and the Death of Minis Trading Block: A mild day on the street. Apple catching a bid. Tuesday’s computer error at NYSE ACRA and NYSE AMEX options markets resulted in almost 20,000 erroneous trades.   Odd Block: Call buyers trade in Nike Inc. (NKE), call sellers trade in Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD), put spreads trade in iShares Barclays 7-10 year Treasury ETF (IEF) - closing roll, and closing put buyers trade in NQ Mobile Inc. (NQ).   Xpress Block: Late May/Early June

May 6, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 335: The Giovinazzi/Tosaw Spectacular

Option Block 335: The Giovinazzi/Tosaw Spectacular  Trading Block: A slow day on the market today. TLT was one of the few things to light up the tape. Yellen, the Fed and bond buying. An update of the VIX and S&P with Andrew.  Odd Block: Call buyers in Auxilium Phramaceuticals, Inc (AUXL) Call buyers jump into EQT Corp. (EQT) Call spreads trade in Verso Paper Corp (VRS) Calls roll in Mechel OAO (MTL) Strategy Block: A question/poll for our audience: Given the level of the VIX, is this market

May 2, 2014 • 0:38

Option Block 334: Are Mini Options Dead?

Option Block 334: Are Mini Options Dead? Trading Block: Close to close is only half the story today. Russell and the NASDAQ lead the way. Stocks that pay a nice dividend are clear outperforming stocks that do not. Three candidates selected to oversee OPRA.  Odd Block: Puts go up in Diebold Inc (DBD) A three-way trade goes up in Range Resources Corp. (RRC) Calls buyers go up in Norhtstar Realty Finance Corp. (NRF) Put spread sales trade in Bank of America Corp (BAC) - potential roll down

Apr 29, 2014 • 0:55

Option Block 333: AAPL, AMZN Earnings Roundup

Option Block 333: AAPL, AMZN Earnings Roundup Trading Block: A mild rally on the street today. Apple earnings play-by-play with Uncle Mike Tosaw. A very boring Apple earnings - will this become the next Microsoft? What is the future for Apple? What is the future of the Minis? Will 7 to 1 be the death nail? Odd Block: Strangles, calls and puts trade in Eagle Rock Energy Partners LP (EROC), closing call buys trade in SandRidge Energy Inc (SD), closing call buys in iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ), a

Apr 25, 2014 • 0:59

Option Block 332: How to Waste a Good Hedge

Option Block 332: How to Waste a Good Hedge Trading Block: Back to rally mode on the street. Vol retreats yet again. Names before the bell: Haliburton (HAL), Hasbro (HAS) - After: Netflix (NFLX)   Odd Block: Put sellers trade in SBA Communications Corp. (SBAC), call buyers trade in Merrill Lynch/Market Vectors Semiconductors ETF (SMH), review from 3/27/14 - calls trade in Ares Capital Corp. (ARCC) (this was a loser), and a review from 3/24/14 - call buyers jump in Quest Diagnostics Inc. (DGX) (p

Apr 22, 2014 • 0:52

Option Block 331: Maximizing Your IRA

Option Block 331: Maximizing Your IRA   Trading Block: It was a pretty slow day, with all major indices basically unchanged on the day. Expiration issues prompted many phone calls to the optionsXpress desk. Earnings aren’t running over premium sellers like the last time. Pit trading helped out the CME last week. HFT narrative still active in the market.  Odd Block: Big call buy in Wal-Mart Stores Inc., May call spread trades in Western Digital Corp. (WDC), put buying in Target Corp. (TGT), and c

Apr 21, 2014 • 57:33

Option Block 330: Falklands War Volatility

Option Block 330: Falklands War Volatility Trading Block: A mild day on the street. The Russian incursion of Ukraine is still having its effects on the market. CBOE VXST off to a good start. Hedge fund VIX bets on the decline. Odd Block: Calls go up in Carnival Corp. (CCL), calls trade in Millennial Media (MM), call spreads trade in IAC Interactive Corp (IACI), and puts trade in Dean Foods Co. (DF).   Xpress Block: Happy Tax Day! Market are thin, given this shortened week. Yahoo and Google on th

Apr 15, 2014 • 0:59

Option Block 329: The Great SPY vs. SPX Iron Condor Debate

Option Block 329: The Great SPY vs. SPX Iron Condor Debate Trading Block: A sea of red on the street today. A lot of directional paper going through OX today. Terrible data coming out of China. CBOE Short-Term VIX product (VXST) launches.   Odd Block: Getting the RDA of RDA puts (RDA), big put blocks trade in Bill Barrett Corp. (BBG), and IV jumping in Tower Group International Ltd. (TWGP).   Xpress Block: A mass exodus from momentum stocks. What exactly caused this?   Mail Block: Commissions an

Apr 11, 2014 • 57:33

Option Block 328: Earnings Season Is Back

Option Block 328: Earnings Season Is Back Trading block: Momentum has been taken out of the market for the past two days - which way will we move? Earnings season is upon us. GLD rundown with Uncle Mike.   Xpress Block: Some hedges were being lifted today. Google the big name on the OX desk.   Strategy Block: This week, Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses selling puts in a down market.     Around the Block: Bank earnings a little later this week. What more could come out of Ukraine? Is "buy the dip" stil

Apr 8, 2014 • 0:40

Option Block 327: You, Too, Can Be an FBI Junior Agent

Option Block 327: You, Too, Can Be an FBI Junior Agent Trading Block: March options volume rose 14%. ADV was 16,931,924 contracts, equity options volume was 321,641,596 contracts. FBI to investigate high frequency trading - the FBI wants your help!   Odd Block: Big call purchases in DFC Global (DLLR), buy-write in Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB), bullish bet in Resolute Energy (REN), and big block of puts trade in Corning (GLW) Xpress Block: Google now trades on an adjusted basis: Class A and Cla

Apr 4, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 326: Options Trading for Bitcoin

Option Block 326: Options Trading for Bitcoin Trading Block The Fed is not turning off the spigot anytime soon. Ukraine easing tensions combine to boost the market. Options trading for Bitcoins - Atlas 2.0 launched in Hong Kong and North America. Regulatory rule unlikely for HFT. Author Michael Lewis releases a new HFT book - Flash Boys. Odd Block Puts trade in Genpact Limited (G), Call spreads trade in Grupo Televisa SAB (TV) and Call sales trade in iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) Xpr

Apr 2, 2014 • 0:55

Option Block 325: SPX vs. SPY vs. Steven Seagal

Option Block 325: SPX vs. SPY vs. Steven Seagal Trading Block: A mild day on the street. VIX cash taking a little breather. A lot of put buying in Google, Tesla, Netflix, Priceline, etc. Lululemon gets its first big pop in a while. TLT reaches a one year high. Odd Block: Combos trade in the VIX, straddle trades in EQT Corporation (EQT), calls trade in Ares Capital Corp. (ARCC), and puts trade in SPDR Barclays Capital High Yield (JNK)   Xpress Block: Growth was in short supply today on the OX des

Mar 28, 2014 • 0:56

Option Block 324: Behold the Power of the Stupid

Option Block 324: Behold the Power of the Stupid Trading Block: A mild day on the street. Controversy over SPX settlement on Friday. Mutual fund use of options: public holding and trends (presented at RMC). Minis one year later - boom or bust?  Odd Block: Call buyers jump in Quest Diagnostics Inc, (DGX), big call roll in Coronado Biosciences Inc. (CNDO), puts trade in Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SPPI), and call sellers in Prologis Inc. (PLD). Xpress Block: Alex talks in depth about the SPX s

Mar 25, 2014 • 0:54

Option Block 323: Rebar Futures Extravaganza

Option Block 323: Rebar Futures Extravaganza Trading Block: Russian President Vladimir Putin is an investor in Swiss-based oil trader Gunvor Group Ltd. Time for the global derivatives volume guessing game! Put on your thinking caps and guess the winners in the various product categories: indexes, ags, metals, and more.   Odd Block: Calls spreads trade in Alpha Natural Resources Inc. (ANR); calls trade in Mast Therapeutics Inc. (MSTX); calls trade in Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (RBS), and: puts tr

Mar 21, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 322: When 50 is the New 70

Option Block 322: When 50 is the New 70 Trading Block: The VIX was up 25% in the last week. FIA Boca update.  US derivatives exchanges have seen improved trading volume. In the US, three of the top five US exchanges grew in Feb. Odd Block: Calls trade in UQM Technologies (UQM), call buyers jump into Silicon Image, Inc. (SIMG), puts trade in Montage Technology Group (MONT), and call sellers try on some DSW Inc. (DSW). Xpress Block: A quiet day at OX. Some activity in triple digit names and the 10

Mar 18, 2014 • 0:37

Option Block 321: Old School Bullish Paper

Option Block 321: Old School Bullish Paper Trading Block:  A big selloff on the market today. Angela Merkel yells at Putin. A big day for the banks. The numbers are in! $21.64B derivatives traded in 2013. $12.22B of futures. $11.7B in equity names. VXST options coming in April. More exchanges are on the way - for better or worse. Odd Block: Some very interesting paper in IRDM, AG, TSM, and XRAY. Xpress Block:  Three new OX products are nearly ready for release, IRIS - Integrated Rapid Informatio

Mar 14, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 320: Filling Your Britches with Fear

Option Block 320: Filling Your Britches with Fear   Trading Block: A mild selloff on the street today - a resounding meh! Congrats to Andrew for passing the Series 65 exam! A big day for energy. VXST: Is there any interest there?   Odd Block: Calls trade in Plug Power Inc. (PLUG), calls trade in MeetMe Inc. (MEET), call buyer with stock in Technology SPDR ETF (XLK), and buy-write in Encana Corp. (ECA)   Xpress Block: An update on energy/nat gas trading at OX. A very quiet day; are we in the eye

Mar 12, 2014 • 0:56

Option Block 319: Why Would Anyone Do That?

Option Block 319: Why Would Anyone Do That? Trading Block Indexes are at the same level as this morning but the S&P 500 could hit another record close. VIX high on the continuing drama in Ukraine. Staples falls on disappointing quarterly numbers. Federal Reserve data released on Thursday. Ukraine and Nat Gas. Jobless claims Thursday - Nonfarms Friday.  Odd Block Puts trade in James River Coal Company (JRCC), puts trade in CommonWealth REIT (CWH), buy-write traders in MeetMe (MEET) and long clo

Mar 7, 2014 • 0:57

Option Block 318: The Putin Puts

Option Block 318: The Putin Puts Trading Block: Putin’s show of force in Crimea spooks the street. VIX cash sails back above the 16 handle. Ukraine and Nat Gas craziness. Alex has a story: Trading firm Jump Trading LLC gives $25 million to medical research project. Odd Block: Puts sellers trade in Market Vectors Russia ETF (RSX), calls trade in The Fresh Market Inc. (TFM), cpreads trade in EXACT Sciences Corp. (EXAS), and put buyers trade in JC Penney (JCP)   Xpress Block: The dominate trading a

Mar 4, 2014 • 0:56

Option Block 317: The Old Goldman Bait and Switch

Option Block 317: The Old Goldman Bait and Switch Trading Block: A mild rally on the street today. JCPenney on the move, jumping as high as 26%, its greatest one-day percentage gain in least 30 years! Tesla announced on Wednesday its big expansion plans will be partially funded through a $1.6 billion bond issue. Goldman’s investor day study. Odd Block: Call buyers in American Axle and Manufacturing (AXL), both calls and puts trade in CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (CBL). Xpress Block: Some he

Feb 28, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 316: The Great Put Roll Down

Option Block 316: The Great Put Roll Down Trading Block: A strong rally on the street. Vol is holding up well despite the rally. SolarCity and Sina today after the bell. Odd Block: Review from 12-30-13: Call buyers trade in Mattel Inc. (MAT). Plus, calls trade in Nvidia Corp. (NVDA), put spreads trade in WisdomTree India Earnings Fund (EPI), put buyers in New York Community Bank, Inc. (NYCB), and put sellers in Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc. (INFI) Xpress Block: Netflix, Priceline, Tesla all ligh

Feb 25, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 315: The Great Iron Fly Vs. Condor Debate

Option Block 315: The Great Iron Fly Vs. Condor Debate Trading Block: Market up 0.5%, Facebook buys WhatsApp for $19B, and Groupon takes a wild ride after hours Odd Block: Put buying in Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO), puts trade in iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term ETP (VXX), put spreads trade in EcoLab Inc. (ECL), and put spreads trade in iShares MSCI Emerging Markets (EEM) ETF. Mail Block: Alex wanted another go at Snowbird's question from last week.   Question from Infimy - What is the ASPs favori

Feb 21, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 314: Late-Night Gamma Scalping

Option Block 314: Late-Night Gamma Scalping Trading Block: Catching an updraft on the street today. A decent slate of earnings helped bolster the market.  New Fed Chief didn't completely destroy the market with her first remarks. WSJ writing about someone purchasing 3200 Feb $15 calls in Magic Jack before big newsletter mention. Big day for Apple. Odd Block: Put sellers finance call buyers in Mechel OAO (MTL), and calls trade in E Commerce China Dangdang (DANG). Xpress Block: The classic names w

Feb 14, 2014 • 0:56

Option Block 313: Yelling at Yellen

Option Block 313: Yelling at Yellen Trading Block: A rather quiet day on the street. It has been a strange week for vol/VIX. Does this buyback draw a line in the sand at $500 for Apple? Icahn is dropping his call for expanded buyback program after getting little support. BATS is talking about launching a second options exchange after their merger. Bitcoin taking it on the chin since our last show. An exchange stopped taking withdrawals and it is crushing the price.  Odd Block: Puts Trade in iSha

Feb 11, 2014 • 0:56

Option Block 312: Juicy Buffett Puts

Option Block 312: Juicy Buffett Puts Trading Block: Market up 1%. Is the brief correction over?  VIX far below the 20-handle. Twitter taking it on the chin; down 23% off news that subscriber growth is slowing.  Zynga back up in the $4.5 range again. Is it risk reversal time again? Odd Block:  Giant collars go up in Zynga Inc. (ZNGA), puts trade in NuPathe Inc. (PATH), calls trade in Global X Uranium ETF (URA), and giant collar trades in TD Ameritrade Holdings Corp (AMTD) Xpress Block:  Big volum

Feb 7, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 311: VIX Drops the Ball

Option Block 311: VIX Drops the Ball Trading Block: An aggressive selloff today, S&P off 41 handles, NASDAQ down 107 handles. VIX cash passes the 20-handle.  A weak start to February. Apple and GLD were the lone greens on the screen today. That makes for a happy Tosaw. The OIC announced today that 389,821,135 total options contracts traded in January, the seventh highest monthly volume ever. TTWO earnings after the bell. Odd Block: Collars go up in Two Harbors Investment Corp. (TWO), call buye

Feb 4, 2014 • 0:55

Option Block 310: GOOG After Hours Mania

Option Block 310: GOOG After Hours Mania Trading Block: The “Correction” is over. Earnings Trading Review: GOOG and CME after the bell. FB - ATM straddle went out around $6, traded nearly $3 through that today. F - Announces "best year ever" but closes nearly unchanged on the day. APPL - That $460 put is not looking so outlandish now.  Odd Block: Puts sales trade in Kellogg Company (K), puts buyers trade in Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NWL), and puts sellers and buyers trade in Overstock.com, Inc (

Jan 31, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 309: The Big AAPL Earnings Show

Option Block 309: The Big AAPL Earnings Show Trading Block: Markets reverse most of today’s slide late in the session. Lots of index volatility, but not many buyers. VIX coming off later in the session. Big Apple earnings after the bell, and right in Tosaw’s crosshairs. The International Securities Exchange (ISE) has not appealed a federal court decision that rejected ISE's attempt in the New York courts to challenge S&P Dow Jones Indices’ (SPDJI) rights to control the use of the S&P 500 and the

Jan 28, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 308: The Scale from Smart to Cowboy

Option Block 308: The Scale from Smart to Cowboy Trading Block: An aggressive selloff sparked by weak existing home sales.  VIX cash back in the mid-teens. Microsoft after the bell. Netflix tearing it up. Odd Block: Call buyers in Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. (FBC), closing put buys in Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS), calls trade in YPF SA (ADR), calls buyers trade in AVG Technologies N.V. (AVG). Xpress Block: Alex gets on a soapbox to discuss tax reporting season and understanding how margin wor

Jan 24, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 307: Idiotic Upside Calls

Option Block 307: Idiotic Upside Calls Trading Block: A mild selloff early in the session. SPX weeklies up 98% in 2013. SPX & VIX options hopefully getting extended hours in 2014. Best buy taking in on the chin after a poor holiday season. Chuck E. Cheese is worth a billion! Odd Block: Calls trade in Eldorado Gold Corp. (EGO), calls trade in Amarin Corporation (AMRN), and calls trade in Insmed Incorporated (INSM) Xpress Block: Intel, Best Buy, and DR Horton were popular on the OX desk today.

Jan 17, 2014 • 0:55

Option Block 306: Crazy Biotech Action

Option Block 306: Crazy Biotech Action Trading Block: A mild selloff on the street. Still not many bids for volatility, except in select names. VIX due for a spike according to the Wall Street Journal.  NPR calls options "The riskiest place to invest outside of penny stocks." Odd Block: Puts trade in Clovis Oncology Inc. (CLVS), puts trading in Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ALNY), puts trade in Five Below Inc. (FIVE), and calls trade in China Finance Online Co. (JRJC). Xpress Block: A big mover

Jan 14, 2014 • 0:59

Option Block: Apple Kills Weekly Volatility

Option Block: Apple Kills Weekly Volatility Trading Block: Alcoa kicking it off after the bell. Apple crushes weekly premium by announcing a late earnings date - 1/27 as opposed to 1/23 like many expected. Many weekly options on the 1/24 cycle were cut in half. Odd Block: Review from Jan 7: Call buyers in Plug Power Inc. (PLUG), puts sellers trade in BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY), calls roll in Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG), and calls roll in American Realty Capital Properties (ACRP). Xpress Block: Alex

Jan 10, 2014 • 0:59

Option Block 304: Polar Vortex Be Damned

Option Block 304: Polar Vortex Be Damned Trading Block: Another day, another mild selloff. Crazy fat finger print in gold futures. Apple taking it on the chin. Polar vortex = Boom market for snow derivatives? Odd Block: Put sellers trade in Wyndham Worldwide Corp. (WYN), put sellers trade in iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ), closing call sellers trade in iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures ETP (VXX). Xpress Block: Apple, Twitter and Facebook: the three perennial favorites on the OX desk.  Stra

Jan 7, 2014 • 0:59

Option Block 303: Wither Single Name VIX?

Option Block 303: Wither Single Name VIX? Trading Block: Most of the major indexes selling off about 1%. A lot of put activity on the street. The numbers are out for 2013! Odd Block: Puts trade in SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), puts trade in Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO), review from 11/25: Ziopharm Oncology Inc. (ZIOP), also Titan International Inc. (TWI), review from 10/24: Jive Software Inc. (JAIV), also Covanta Holding Corp. (CVA), review from 06/27: New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (NYCB), also Goodri

Jan 3, 2014 • 0:01

Option Block 302: Looking Forward, Looking Back

Option Block 302: Looking Forward, Looking Back Trading Block: Predictions for 2014 Mark - I wish they could finally get the Minis right. Hopefully someone wiIl figure out how to aggregate spread flow across exchanges to improve spread execution, less exchanges, less fixation by retail on VIX/ETFs and more migration to futures/futures options.  Andrew - I like a VIX low print prediction.  Where the market is going and the forgotten sectors in 2013 and how they will fair. Alex - Cash settled equ

Dec 31, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 301: Twas the Day Before Christmas

Option Block 301: Twas the Day Before Christmas Trading Block A strong rally on the street on the back of a strong consumer sentiment - A sea of green. Everyones favorite fruit company, Apple up during the day.Some substantial moves in CBOE. VXX hits a low for the year.  Odd Block Call buyers trade in Meritor Inc. (MTOR), put sellers trade in Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (AMBC), call sellers trade in Select Sector SPDR Financial (XLF) and huge rolls in Hercules Offshore, Inc. (HERO) Xpress Blo

Dec 24, 2013 • 0:59

Option Block 300: 300th Episode Spectacular!

300th Episode Spectacular! Hooray for our 300th episode! Mark Sebastian, Mike Tosaw, Andrew Giovinanzzi, Alex Jacobson, Mike Cavanaugh and John Grigus join Mark "The Voice of Options" Longo, to reminisce about the all their favorite moment and shows of the past three years. Comment from Phil M. - Great show guys! Fun times listening to the Option Block. Keep up with what you guys love to do. Comment from Jay Thomas - Congrats to "The Voice of Options" on 300 episodes of The Option Block! Keep

Dec 20, 2013 • 0:54

Option Block 299: Band-Aid for a Severed Jugular

Option Block 299: Band-Aid for a Severed Jugular Trading Block: A broad rally across the street on the backs of strong manufacturing data. Fed meeting coming up.  Herbal Life halted today. SEC promising to crackdown on insider trading. What exactly is HFT?  Stock buybacks accounting for substantial percentages of ADV.  Odd Block:  Puts buyers trade in Royal Bank of Canada (RY), puts trade in ZION Bancorp (ZION), calls trade in Noble Corp. (NE), and calls buyers trade in KBR, Inc. (KBR). Xpress B

Dec 17, 2013 • 0:54

Option Block 298: Only Getting 80%

Option Block 298: Only Getting 80% Trading Block: A mixed day on the street. Post non-farms, what is left to give us some vol? Where does one look for premium writers in this environment? Tosaw Update. OX Update. Odd Block: Calls buyers trade in CYTRX Corp. (CYTR), calls buyers trade in Glu Mobile Inc. (GLUU), and call buyers in Bean Inc. (BEAM) Xpress Block: Twitter and Facebook was where the action was on the OX desk. Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw breaks down the recent adjustment to hi

Dec 13, 2013 • 0:56

Option Block 297: Talk of Tesla & Twitter

Option Block 297: Talk of Tesla & Twitter Trading Block: Not a lot to drive the market today. Futures are trading a discount to the cash. Non-farm payrolls. Xpress Block: Tesla and Twitter were lighting up the OX desk today. Also, the United/American Airlines merger - What happens to those investors? Around the Block: Keeping an eye on the 10-year and Home Builders earnings.

Dec 10, 2013 • 0:33

Option Block 296: Apple Fire Sale

Option Block 296: Apple Fire Sale Trading Block: A mild selloff on the street. Some vol has been creeping back into the market ahead of Non-Farms. The Apple zealots are back. Pressure continues on the metals. Odd Block: Calls trade in Arris Group Inc. (ARRS), calls trade in CME Group (CME) REVIEW FROM 10/24 - Calls trade in Jive Software Inc. (JIVE) Xpress Block: Rumors that Fords CEO may be coming to Microsoft? Gold and energies were the hot products today. Mail Block: Facbook Question comes

Dec 6, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 295: Saving Yourself Some Headaches

Option Block 295: Saving Yourself Some Headaches Trading Block: Is there any vol on the horizon? Amazon drones - watch your head! Black Friday a resounding meh, Cyber Monday still a question mark. The Tosaw update: GLD, SLV, APPL, etc. Odd Block: IB Options Brief: Best Buy Co. (BBY), calls trade in Intel Inc. (INTC), combos trade in Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. (SFM), calls trade in Forest Labs Inc. (FRX), rolling puts in Avon Products, Inc. (AVP). Mail Block: Question from Mountain Man Tim -

Dec 3, 2013 • 0:58

Option Block 294: You’re Soaking in It

Option Block 294: You’re Soaking in It Trading Block: Positioning going into the short weekend. Where are the long premiums? Where is the free juice? Are OX clients still trading or are they already on vacation? ZNGA love - time for Andrew to gloat. TWTR giving up some of the gains. Odd Block: Hail Mary call buying in The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), calls trade in Ziopharm Oncology Inc. (ZIOP), and in Titan International Inc. (TWI) Xpress Block: The Warren Buffet put in Exxon? The success o

Nov 26, 2013 • 1:00:20

Option Block 293: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

Option Block 293: The Gift that Keeps on Giving Trading Block: A strong rally on the street with VIX futures getting utterly destroyed. Twitter has not been the big vol mover as expected. Tesla continues to take it on the chin.  Zynga: the stocky hat keeps on giving. Odd Block: Yesterday review - Calls trade in Star Scientific, Inc. (STSI), risk reversal trades in the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), calls buyers in China Life Insurance Company (LFC) Xpress Block: New technology coming soon to the

Nov 22, 2013 • 0:57

Option Block 292: TWTR Is No FB

Option Block 292: TWTR Is No FB Trading Block: The first day of trading for Twitter options was very interesting, but yet not the day everyone was hoping for. With these numbers, Twitter will not set a first-day options trading record as Facebook did on its debut. Alex said Dec 50 calls were popular at OX today.  CBOE now disseminating VXST every 15 seconds instead of once per day. Interesting article on Barron’s today slamming VXX and other VIX ETPs. Odd Block: Review from last show - Calls tr

Nov 19, 2013 • 0:57

Option Block 291: Twas the Night before Twitter

Option Block 291: Twas the Night before Twitter Trading Block: A mild rally on the street today. A tepid outlook from Walmart, doesn't bode well for the economy. Cisco taking in on the chin post-earnings. Happy Twitter Options Eve! Any client interest in trading twitter options? Odd Block: Crazy call buyer in The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), calls trade in Tile Shop Holdings (TTS). Xpress Block: No Alex today. So it’s time for the Trading Patterns Guessing Game - Special Twitter Edition. Stra

Nov 18, 2013 • 0:50

Option Block 290: Keep that Theta Rolling

Option Block 290: Keep that Theta Rolling Trading Block: Twitter IPO released, started at $26. Can't wait to sell the puts. Tesla taking it on the chin, breaking through the 140 handle. Priceline closed down. Mail Block: Keep those questions coming Question from Ian @mategio - Can you please expand on these formation you guys talked about (Apple, buy the guts, sell the wings)? Can I see them in Options Xpress? Question from Ed Vangelos - Alex's comment on the Ford collar from last week;s epis

Nov 8, 2013 • 0:54

Option Block 289: What a Twit!

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Option Block 289: What a Twit! Trading Block: November 14 is official day Twitter goes public. CBOE earnings on Friday, CME before the open - both resounding "mehs." Apple actually closes around where it started. Blackberry taking it on the chin. Again. Odd Block: Calls trade in Berry Pet

Nov 5, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 288: The Exciting Road to Nowhere

Option Block 288: The Exciting Road to Nowhere Trading Block: A selloff at the very end of the day. Most major indexes down half a point. Interesting movement post Facebook and Apple earnings. In hindsight, the Apple skew makes a lot more sense post Google earnings. Odd Block: Puts trade in Ultrashort Euro ProShares (EUO), calls trade in Tile Shop Holdings Inc (TTS), calls trade in Fortress Investment Group LLC. (FIG) and spread trades in Apollo Global Management (APO) Xpress Block: Facebook

Nov 1, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 287: Trading Patterns

Option Block 287: Trading Patterns   Trading Block: A mild rally on the street. Everyone is still playing the wait and see game after hours today with Apple. Interview Block: Guest: Mark Greenstein, CTA with Orchard Grove joins the gang as they discuss metals, rates, as well as the VIX products. Xpress Block: It is time once again for everyone’s favorite "The Trading Patterns" game! Around the Block: Still more earnings around the bend. Apple - 10/28, EA Games - 10/29, General Motors - 10/3

Oct 29, 2013 • 0:54

Option Block 286: Super Thursday

Option Block 286: Super Thursday Trading Block:  Another mild day on the street. Earnings-Palooza today! Ford before the bell. A newly revived Microsoft.  Amazon surges after hours. Zynga breaks the four handle.  Crazy developments in Apple post iPad. Odd Block:  Calls trade in Covanta Holding Corp (CVA), straddle trades in Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), calls trade in Silvercorp Metal Inc. (SVM), calls trade in Jive Software Inc. (JIVE). Xpress Block:  More interesting OX trading patterns. Apple is ba

Oct 25, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 285: Listener Mail Extravaganza

Option Block 285: Listener Mail Extravaganza Trading Block: Navigating post-shutdown markets.  VIX Cash giving up the ghost post-shutdown.  Google, another big after hours more last week. Netflix (aka the Widowmaker) rallying hard pre-earnings.  Tesla taking in on the chin. Odd Block: Calls trade in Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. (OWW), large spread trades in iPath S&P 500 short term futures ETN (VXX), calls trade in Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. (TRQ), and puts trade in China Ming Yang Wind Power (MY)

Oct 22, 2013 • 0:59

Option Block 284: The Tosaw-Giovinazzi Show

Option Block 284: The Tosaw-Giovinazzi Show   Trading Block: Google up $43 after market. How long can the VIX go? Are we looking at the bottom? Gold reacts to the Fed tapering announcement. Odd Block: Calls trade in Ingersoll-Rand PLC (IR). Unusual activity in Cole Real Estate Investments (COLE). A put sale for income gone wrong in Seadrill LTD (SDRL). Trading all over the board in Real Goods Solar Inc. (RSOL). Listener Mail: Question from Uncle Al: I've heard the term maker-taker many times i

Oct 18, 2013 • 0:38

Option Block 283: Kick the Can

Option Block 283: Kick the Can Trading Block:  A huge drop in VIX cash. Gold also got crushed today.  Plus, a very unusual trade in VXX. Xpress Block:  Everything on the equity options desk was active today Around the Block: Upcoming earnings - Alcoa, Google.  Waiting to see if Washington continues to kick the can.

Oct 11, 2013 • 0:40

Option Block 282: A Whole New Kind of Stupid

Option Block 282: A Whole New Kind of Stupid   Trading Block: There was a mild selloff on the street today. VIX cash continues to creep north, as the shutdown continues. Did VIX call sellers get out in time? Potbelly to join the ranks of high-flying IPOs? Tesla gain back all of the "fire losses". Odd Block: Calls trade in eBay Inc. (EBAY), calls trade in Dex Media Inc. (DXM), and puts trade in Miller Energy Resources Inc. (MILL) Xpress Block: A lot of Washington, rates and the dollar. Strate

Oct 8, 2013 • 0:57

Option Block 281: It’s Time for Histrionics

Option Block 281: It’s Time for Histrionics Trading Block: The shutdown dance continues. VIX cash break the 17 handle. Tesla in a frenzy after car fire. Ackman/Icahn/Herbalife debacle.  CBOE glitch causes routing issues for NASDAQ. Odd Block: Puts trade in Covanta Holding Corp (CVA), calls trade in the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA), collar trades in Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) Xpress Block: A ton of two-sided paper, e-mini activity and Tesla. Mail Block: Mega mail block, that

Oct 4, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 280: Pre-Shutdown Put Bonanza

Option Block 280: Pre-Shutdown Put Bonanza Trading Block: Shutdown fears hanging over the market. Vol surging back into the marketplace, but Bloomberg says realized vol is nonexistent.  Odd Block: Calls trade in Northstar Reality Finance Corp. (NRF), calls trade in YPF SA (YPF), and puts trade in Intrexon Corp (XON) Xpress Block: How has the potential of a shutdown affected OX customers? More trading patterns! Strategy Block: A risk management and annuities rant.  Around the Block: The big dead

Oct 1, 2013 • 0:48

Option Block 279: OTM Fly Breakdown

Option Block 279: OTM Fly Breakdown Trading Block: There was a mild rally today. All Facebook all day at OX. Odd Block: Calls trade in Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR), puts trade in iShares MSCI Australia Index (EWA), calls trade in Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ), and risk reversal trades in St. Jude Medical (STJ). Xpress Block: Biotech, mobile, and hedging activity pouring in. What are the GLD traders trading?  Let’s take a look: 1-SPY, 2-SLV, 3-APPL, 4-FB, 5-DUST (daily gold miners b

Sep 27, 2013 • 0:58

Option Block 278: Fading the Shutdown

Option Block 278: Fading the Shutdown Trading Block: It was an aggressive day on the street, with a lot of love for Apple, up 20%. Call stupids go up in VIX.  Talks of Blackberry selloff continue. Odd Block: Puts Trade in Xilinx Inc. (XLNX), calls trade in Sierra Wireless Inc. (SWIR), calls trade in Covidien plc. (COV) Xpress Block: Today’s Xpress Block will feature a guest: Daril Wagner, Product Manager at OX, who will discuss some new tools available to clients - including the Trading

Sep 24, 2013 • 0:55

Option Block 277: Metal Volapalooza

Trading Block: A mild day on the street. Watch out! SPY ex-dividend today. Metals hosting a "Volapalooza" Odd Block:  Calls Trade in Zynga Inc. (ZNGA), calls trade in Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (EGLE), put buyers in Sealed Air Corp (SEE), and calls trade in Meritor Inc. (MTOR).  Xpress Block:  Tesla is still on a tear. CME metal trading very active. Listener Mail: You have the questions, we have the answers. Question from Buckeye6 - I am a new listener catching up on the archives. On an earlier e

Sep 20, 2013 • 0:59

Option Block 275: Predictably Crappy

Option Block 275:  Predictably CrappyTrading Block: A mild selloff, but gold and silver took it on the chin.  AAPL down 30 handles in a dismal post iPhone announcement.  Ichan liked it at $500, he’ll love it at $470. Lulu earnings before the open...sheer pants knock the stock down 5%, well off the highs of $82 from earlier this year.Odd Block:  Puts trade in Mechel OAO (MTL), calls trade in Wendy’s Co. (WEN), and calls trade in Vera Bradley Inc. (VRA). Alex discloses that he knows way too much a

Sep 13, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 274: More Buyers than Sellers

Option Block 274: More Buyers than Sellers Trading Block: All is right with the world again! Most indices up over 1% today after Chinese export data beats expectations. Prepping for the Apple event. How big could this still be? Groupon continues to rally - announced acquisition of travel app Blink. CITI closing CBOT desks. Odd Block: Call spreads trade in SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB), puts trade in CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), calls trade in Smithfield Foods Inc. (SFD), puts trade in

Sep 10, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 273: Trades to Salivate Over

Option Block 273: Trades to Salivate Over Trading Block: It was a very mild day on the street. How did the holiday weekend volatility play out last week? It’s that time again - the volume numbers are in! Microsoft buys Nokia. Odd Block: Calls trade in Timken Company (TKR), NetApp Inc (NTAP), Oasis Petroleum Inc. (OAS), and Fastenal Company (FAST). Strategy Block: What happens when your covered call goes in the money? Mail Block: Question from Phillip Kay - What is the ASPs take on Tesl

Sep 6, 2013 • 0:58

Option Block 272: Presidential Rope-A-Dope, or Bags of Money

Option Block 272: Presidential Rope-A-Dope, or Bags of Money Trading Block:  Labor Day weekend is nearly upon us. VIX cash above the 16-handle. Jobless claims are down, as expected.   HFT and algos appear to have had a negligible impact on the vol of major futures contracts. Odd Block:  Puts trade in Garmin ltd. (GRMN) Calls buyers in Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. (TSM). Mail Block:  Question from Mike - I have been watching Dollar General for a while. What do you mean by the seller could be using

Aug 30, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 271: Sabre Rattling Rattles Markets

Option Block 271: Sabre Rattling Rattles Markets Trading Block: A mild rally on the street until Kerry started sabre rattling in Washington, sending the markets down. NASDAQ, Goldman and others still facing heat over their tech meltdowns last week. BATS and Direct Edge merging. TABB Group predicts options commissions to shrink of the next few years.  Commodity rundown with Mike Tosaw. Odd Block: Large buy writes go up in Facebook Inc. (FB), and puts trade in ProShares Short 20+ Year Tre

Aug 27, 2013 • 0:58

Option Block 270: Looking Behind the Curtain

Option Block 270: Looking Behind the Curtain Trading Block: NASDAQ halts trading today over tech glitch. Many big names were impacted. Goldman Sachs screws up JPM options trading. Question from T_Pal: Should I be concerned about the wave of technology problems impacting the market? Can they impact my trading? Saw Mark L. quoted a lot of this. What's his take? Odd Block: Calls trade in Express, Inc. (EXPR), calls and puts trade in Accuray Incorporated (ARAY), and calls trade in Uranium E

Aug 23, 2013 • 0:52

Option Block 269: Listener Questions a Go-Go

Option Block 269: Listener Questions a Go-Go Trading Block: Another down day on the markets. The 3-year and 10-year are bumping up against levels we haven't seen in a while. Mail Block: Your questions, our answers Question from Lee Patterson - I've been an Option Block listener for a few months and you've inspired me to hedge my retirement plan through my employer. It has been 100% invested in the S&P 500 and unfortunately I cannot use options in this account. My idea is to go to cash

Aug 20, 2013 • 0:41

Option Block 268: Commodity Sea of Green

Option Block 268: Commodity Sea of Green Trading Block: A broad selloff across the board today.  Inflation fears spook the Fed and the market.  Cisco off 7%, looking at layoffs. Walmart off 3%.  A sea of green in the commodities. Record day in the VIX - only 133 contracts short of 1 million. Odd Block: Review from 7/29 - very well-timed paper in American Eagle Outfitters (AEO). calls trade in SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB), and combos trade in Microsoft Inc. (MSFT). Xpress Block: Singl

Aug 16, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 267: Betting Against Yourself

Option Block 267: Betting Against Yourself Trading Block: A relatively flat day on the street. A big day for Silver and Apple –both  up 3%. It was a good day for Tosaw!  Blackberry exploring strategic options with the  stock up 11%. Tesla finally sells off. Odd Block: Review from 7/1 - Air Products and Chemical (APD), calls trade in Sanchez Energy Corp. (SN), combos trade in Rockwell Medical Inc. (RMTI), call spreads trade in Micron Technology, Inc.(MU). Mail Block: Question from D. A

Aug 13, 2013 • 0:57

Option Block 266: Juice and Paper

Option Block 266: Juice and Paper Trading Block: Commodities rundown featuring Matt - starting with Nat Gas. The ride for Tesla continues. DNDN after the close. NVDA after the bell. Odd Block: Call buyers in Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and calls trade in Freeport-McMoRan Corp (FCX). Xpress Block: New single leg options transactions with the WalkLimit! Mail Block: Question from @SouthbayTrader1 -  @Options "Juice"? "Paper"?  (probably time for an overview of these two terms that we use so frequent

Aug 9, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 265: The Innovator

Option Block 265: The Innovator Trading Block: Giving back some of the gains on the street today. A surprising pop in Blackberry. Apple touching near-term highs.  ALSO GLD, SLV, ETC Odd Block: Odd Block Review: Dendreon Corp. (DNDN), put spreads trade in DeVry Inc. (DV), put spreads trade in The Chubb Corp. (CB), calls trade in China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS), and call spread roll in Deckers Outdoor Corp (DECK). Xpress Block: Tesla very active with earnings coming up. CBOE and Alc

Aug 6, 2013 • 0:58

Option Block 264: Swimming in a Sea of Green

Option Block 264: Swimming in a Sea of Green Trading Block: A sea of green across the board. S&P crosses 1700 mark on strong manufacturing data. Unemployment claims at a 5.5 year low. Activision and LinkedIn earnings after the bell. CME reports a 27% rise in quarterly profits, still down 4%. Commodity rundown: metals, nat gas, coffee, etc.  It's number day again - The Options Industry Council (OIC) announced today that total options contracts traded in July was up 5.81%. Average daily v

Aug 2, 2013 • 0:54

Option Block 263: The Wasted Year

Option Block 263: The Wasted Year Trading Block: A mild selloff across the board. GLD sells off fractionally on the day. ISE Gemini set to launch Aug 5. CBOE announces new VIX trading hours. Odd Block: Pre-earnings run in Activision Blizzard Inc. (ATVI), stock replacement in Alcatel Lucent SA (ALU), interesting pre-earnings play in American Eagle (AEO), and was there a hedge in iShares MSCI Japan Index (EWJ)? Odd Block Review: Looking back to 6/27: Goodrich Petroleum Corp. (GDP) - stock

Jul 30, 2013 • 0:58

Option Block 262: Cramer Loves It

Option Block 262: Cramer Loves It Trading Block: Zynga earnings after the close. Someone paid 17% for a one-month straddle! Amazon earnings are also after the close. Facebook! Facebook! Facebook! Commodity rundown - An overview of recent action in futures/futures options. Options "insiders" come forward. Odd Block: Put spreads trade in Crocs, Inc (CROX), and calls trade in Denderon Corp. (DNDN). Xpress Block: Questions, anyone? Question from Tom P.  Are we ever going to see Walk-Limit o

Jul 26, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 261: NFLX Strangles Children

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Option Block 261: NFLX Strangles Children Trading Block: Netflix earnings are after the bell. Could it be the return of the widow-maker? McDonald's down 3%. It’s never a good sign for the economy when McD can't make money. A follow-up on our good discussion on after-hours options trading

Jul 23, 2013 • 0:57

Option Block 260: Doing the Earnings Straddle Dance

Option Block 260: Doing the Earnings Straddle Dance Trading Block: Earnings-Palooza: Google, Microsoft and more after the bell. Odd Block: Combos trade in Rite Aid Corp (RAD), paper buying calls in Covanta Holding Corp. (CVA), and puts trade in YY Inc. (YY) Xpress Block: This should be a very interesting expiration coming up. A little bit of everything is coming across the desk. Google and Microsoft both missed. Strategy Block: Mr. Tosaw discusses straddles as this week's strategy. Around the B

Jul 19, 2013 • 1:02:57

Option Block 259: Reverse Splits & Twinkies

Option Block 259: Reverse Splits & Twinkies The all-stars are joined by guest co-host Henry Schwartz, the Founder of Trade Alert. Trading Block: A modest, broad rally on the street. Earnings season is in full swing. Pre-deal call in LEAP from Friday. Earnings action in Goldman-Sachs. CITI earnings before the open. Bloomberg beating the drum on VIX puts. Retail sales sluggish, up less than expected in June. Odd Block: Combos trade in United Online, Inc. (UNTD) Xpress Block: The Twinkie i

Jul 16, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 258: Highly Accommodative Policy

Option Block 258: Highly Accommodative Policy Trading Block: Uncle Ben's comments about "highly accommodative policy" spark yet another rally. It's going to be all about the earnings next week. It has been "rally ho" in the metals. Odd Block: Calls trade in Colfax Corp (CFX), puts trade in Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. (APL), calls trade in WisdomTree Investments Inc (WETF), and calls trade in Whiting USA Trust (WHX). Xpress Block: It's a race to 1,000 between Priceline and Google. Gree

Jul 12, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 257: Deep Dive into Gold, Silver and Oil

Option Block 257: Deep Dive into Gold, Silver and Oil Interview Block: Today's guest is Matthew Bradbard, futures broker from RCM Asset Management.  Hel discusses recent trends in metals and energies with the Option Block gang. Trading Block: Another broad, but mild rally on the street. Zynga rallies hard on the news of new CEO:  snatching a dubious hire from Microsoft. INTC down 4% off analyst downgrades. Odd Block: Calls trade in Zynga Inc. (ZNGA) and call spreads trade in Elan Corp.

Jul 9, 2013 • 0:55

Option Block 256: The Great AAPL and GLD Rebound

Option Block 256: The Great AAPL and GLD Rebound: Trading Block Another broad rally - a "doing stuff" kind of day. Gold spikes. Blackberry annihilated post-earnings. Corzine finally charged in MF Global debacle. The Options Industry Council (OIC) announced today that 361,180,257 total options contracts traded in June, up 10.86 percent compared to last year. Odd Block Calls Rolled in Sina Corp (SINA)  Legging into a Butterfly in Tempurpedic (TPX)  Puts Trading Air Products and Chemical (APD) X

Jul 2, 2013 • 0:56

Option Block 255: Balloon is Over-squeezed

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Option Block 255: Balloon is Over-squeezed Trading Block: Rally Ho! Again. Vol crushed, but not as aggressively as expected. Are the pronouncements of the death of Apple's vol premature?  Prosecutors finally get around to charging Corzine in MF Global debacle. 30-year mortgage rate at 4.4

Jun 28, 2013 • 0:57

Option Block 254: Unlearn What Does Not Work

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Option Block 254: Unlearn What Does Not Work Trading Block: Futures, interest rates, bonds and the 10-year dominated trading today. It was an otherwise slow day for volatility. Interview Block: This week's guest is Nate Bluestein from Pivotal Trading Concepts. He discusses how Pivotal Tra

Jun 25, 2013 • 0:45

Option Block 253: Market Maelstrom

Option Block 253: Market Maelstrom Trading Block: The broad indices were down over 2%. All red, all day. Fed will cut $85 billion in monthly bond purchases by $20 billion. VIX cash breaks through the 20-handle for the first time since December. Apple, Google, GLD and more! Odd Block: Call combo unwinds in the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) for big money, puts trade in Fleetcor Technologies (FLT), and puts trade in Contango Oil and Gas Co (MCF). Xpress Block: It's about time for an Alex Ja

Jun 21, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 252: The Dangers of Covered Straddles

Option Block 252: The Dangers of Covered Straddles Trading Block: Market rallies ahead of the Fed, but lost steam in the late session. Gold selloff ahead of the Fed. Odd Block: Puts trade in PVR Partners, LP (PVR), calls trade in Insmed Incorp. (INSM), and puts trade in UltraShort Real Estate Proshares (SRS) Xpress Block: Netflix moves over $15, but otherwise, not a very exciting trading day Listener Mail: The floor belongs to the listeners. Question from Dalton Hicks - I’ve just discov

Jun 18, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 251: Insider Trading, Options-Style

Option Block 251: Insider Trading, Options-Style Trading Block: Is the VIX going backwards? The rally has returned. Jobless claims fall by 12,000, sparking the rally.  An insider trading case involving options. “For the first time since its inception, high-frequency trading, the bogey machine of the markets, is in retreat.” VXX options hit record open interest. Exchanges finally subject to fines for misconduct. Odd Block: Unwinding in Dole Food Company, Inc. (DOLE), calls trade in Monst

Jun 14, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 250: Goldilocks Non-Farms Numbers

Option Block 250: Goldilocks Non-Farms Numbers Trading Block: It was a quiet day on the market. Non-farms announcement came out last Friday.  What are some trading ideas following a large event like this? Odd Block: Calls trade in Linhas Aereas Inteligent (GOL), puts trade in Celldex Therapeutics Inc. (CLDX), and put spreads trade in Southern Copper Co. (SCCO). Xpress Block: S&P changed the outlook on U.S. debt from negative to stable. How could this have an effect on the 10-year? Aroun

Jun 11, 2013 • 0:43

Option Block 249: Great Expectations

Option Block 249: Great Expectations Trading Block: Another schizophrenic day on the street. McDonald's announces some 24-hr stores will serve breakfast after midnight. The Zynga apocalypse! A big move in Apple. Odd Block: Calls trade in Savient Pharmaceuticals Inc. (SVNT), a collar unwinds in DOLE Food Company (DOLE), and call spreads trade in Tessera Technologies Inc. (TSRA). Xpress Block: What's new in the Idea Hub, weeklies, etc? Listener Mail: In which you, the listener, take over

Jun 7, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 248: The Ice Is Always Melting

Option Block 248: The Ice Is Always Melting Trading Block: It was a bit of a head scratcher today, as an infusion of end-of-day buying threw a wrench into the machine. Disappointing ISM numbers, putting a laser focus on the jobs numbers out Friday. Market share and volume day with overall total options volume up 3% in May. Odd Block: Very near-term bullish play in Iron Mountain Inc. (IRM), sizable spread trade in WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (DXJ), and put spread trades in Cornin

Jun 4, 2013 • 0:54

Option Block 247: The Confidence Trade

Option Block 247: The Confidence Trade Trading Block: The rally continues with interest rates and bonds hot. Looking forward to the 10-year VIX from the CME. Tesla breaks 100. Will the hype never end? Ford breaks $16. Odd Block: Collars closes in Approach Resources Inc. (AREX), and big call purchase in T-Mobile USA (TMUS). Xpress Block: Alex discusses what's been lighting up the desk at OX and the Idea Hub. Listener Mail: What questions do you have for the all-stars? Question from Tom

May 31, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 246: Jump on the Boat with the 10-Year Note

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Option Block 246: Jump on the Boat with the 10-Year Note Trading Block: CBOE/CME launches a new 10-year treasury VIX. It is the first volatility index based on U.S. government debt to be calculated and disseminated by CBOE. CBOE stock hits $40 on its 40th anniversary. CRM & MRVL earnings

May 24, 2013 • 0:59

Option Block 245: Golden Tickets & Oompa Loompas

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Option Block 245: Golden Tickets & Oompa Loompas Trading Block: It was an unchanged day on the street with stocks hovering around record highs. Does this rally have legs, or are we poised for a collapse? There was a weird dip in SPX on Friday night due to APC. Jumbo SPX is a flop so far.

May 21, 2013 • 0:54

Option Block 244: Car Talk

Option Block 244: Car Talk Trading Block: It was down day on the markets. A lot of political news came out of Syria late in the day. Could Tesla be Apple 2.0? Xpress Block: Alex talks about the OX feature "Trading Patterns," which lets you look at what underlyings people traded in the OX environment. Available to most OX customers. Strategy Block: Mike Tosaw discusses what we've been seeing in the market. Rallies in the market, staying long-term bullish but short-term cautious and colla

May 17, 2013 • 0:39

Option Block 243: The Viceroy Trade

Option Block 243: The Viceroy Trade Trading Block: Another unchanged day. Netflix up due in part to the return of Arrested Development. Take Two earnings after the bell. Zynga gets a big pop in the day. First live day of jumbo SPX on Friday.  ISE lost its Supreme Court lawsuit and refuses to list contract. Ironic? Odd Block: Calls trade in Zynga, Inc. (ZNGA), puts trade in VIX short-term Futures ETN (VXX), and puts trade in Solarcity Corp (SCTY). Xpress Block: Alex Jacobson discusses hi

May 14, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 242: Dollar vs Yen - The Eternal Battle

Option Block 242: Dollar vs. Yen - The Eternal Battle INTERVIEW BLOCK: Today's guest is: Kevin Davitt, futures broker at RCM. He comes to the Option Block today to discuss ags, commodities and metals - as well as the record set by the dollar and the yen. TRADING BLOCK: Only a bit of movement on the market today - S&P sitting at the 16 handle. Priceline earnings, Shatner might be disappointed with the results. Tesla exploded to hit $70 in the after hours.  ODD BLOCK: Combos Trade in Vera Bradl

May 10, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 241: "Legalized Front-Running"

Option Block 241: "Legalized Front-Running" Trading Block: The market trading much more modestly than recent rallies. ZNGA leaning on Farmville 2 - slashing 5% of workforce. Apple rallies up 11 handles, after they announced buybacks. VIX Cash well south of 200 day moving avg. of 15.26. VXX ranks as #3 exchange traded product by volume - avg. 53 million shares/day. Buffet's right hand man, Charlie Munger, calls high-frequency trading "legalized front-running" and "basically evil". EA earnings af

May 7, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 240: Questions Linger After CBOE Shutdown

Option Block 240: Questions Linger After CBOE Shutdown TRADING BLOCK: The yo-yo markets continue - down 1%, up 1%. Facebook misses but still feels the love. LinkedIn down after hours. Earnings...Earnings...Earnings! ODD BLOCK: Calls trade in Neutral Tandem Inc (IQNT) and calls trade in Monster Worldwide Inc. (MWW) XPRESS BLOCK: OX unveils a new quick trade function for iPad users, as well as other new front ends.  LISTENER MAIL: Question from TBD6: The CBOE outage made me wonder - what do I

May 3, 2013 • 0:57

Option Block 239: Rally Ho!

Option Block 239: Rally Ho! Interview Block: Today's guest is Erik Long from Quant Trade, a CTA who primarily day trades futures. His method of looking at the markets can be associated with any time frame and he has some interesting insight for our listeners. Trading Block: Rally Ho! Again. There was some serious tech love on the street with Google, Apple, Intel, and IBM up 2% or more today. Overall earnings season is still not living up to the hype. Odd Block: Calls roll in Health Net

Apr 30, 2013 • 0:57

Option Block 238: Markets Have a Headache

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Option Block 238: Markets Have a Headache   Trading Block: Weekly expiration this Friday. Exxon sells off after a disappointing earnings announcement. CBOE was down for most of the day, causing a lot of headaches. Bundesbank came out and rejected the "outright monetary transaction" taking

Apr 26, 2013 • 0:48

Option Block 237: Buy Juice, Be Happy

Option Block 237: Buy Juice, Be Happy Trading Block: VIX cash turns to the dark side. CAT earnings were not overwhelming. Netflix earnings have yet to come out, but there’s a lot of love for the "widow maker." Microsoft is also feeling a lot of love. Odd Block: Calls trade in General Motors Corp. (GM), calls roll on a Medivation Inc. (MDVN) spread, and big calls trade in Micron Technology Inc. (MU). Xpress Block: Alex discusses how we're starting to see volume in big cap names again, li

Apr 23, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 236: Riding the Earnings Rollercoaster

Option Block 236: Riding the Earnings Rollercoaster Trading Block: The market was down big time. Again. Earnings-palooza after the close with CMG, GOOG, MSFT, and IBM reporting. Odd Block: Puts trade in Bally Technologies Inc. (BYI), put spreads trade in Banco Itau Holdings SA (ITUB), OTM puts trade in Auxilium Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AUXL), and Financial Select Sector (XLF) puts trading early. Xpress Block: Alex Jacobson discusses pending legislation in Washington. New proposed tax laws:

Apr 19, 2013 • 0:54

Option Block 235: The Difference Between Risk Management & Market Timing

Option Block 235: The Difference Between Risk Management & Market Timing Trading Block: An aggressive selloff wipes out most gains on the street today. Precious metals take a bath on the news that China development is slowing down. Gold down 9%. Priceline, Apple, Google, everything down. It was a bloodbath. Xpress Block: Alex Jacobson discusses what was up and what was down in this very prominent date on the market. Mail Block: What do you want to know? Question from Phil Bickers, Bing

Apr 16, 2013 • 0:59

Option Block 234: Debunking the Expiration Graph Myth

Option Block 234: Debunking the Expiration Graph Myth Trading Block: Ford was off to the races again, in a very mixed market.  Vol was mixed as well. Money is coming out of Asia into the U.S. market. Microsoft was down in a big way. Odd Block: Calls trade in Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO), big puts trade in Cell Therapeutics (CTIC), calls trade in ImmunoCellular Therapeutics Ltd (IMUC), and calls trade in iShares MSCI Japan Index (EWJ). Xpress Block: Activity in Chipotle, Priceline, and Facebook. A

Apr 12, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 233: Trickle Down SPX

Option Block 233: Trickle Down SPX Trading Block: The market is gaining back some ground after a skittish week. Here we go again with Alcoa earnings after the bell. Uncle Mike updates us on Ford, GLD, SLV and Apple. Is there any love for Facebook at these levels? The market is not loving FB Home apparently. Caribou Coffee pulling out of Chicago. BOX files with the SEC for a jumbo SPDR - 1000 multiplier. Odd Block: Calls trade in Wisdom Tree India Earnings Fund (EPI), calls trade in Luf

Apr 9, 2013 • 0:57

Option Block 232: Crushing Inflation

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Option Block 232:  Crushing Inflation Trading Block: Facebook goes after Google. Bank of Japan moving a lot today. S&P opened lower than gold for the first time since the flash crash. How high can the interest rate go? Odd Block: Big calls trade in the S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures ETN (

Apr 5, 2013 • 0:41

Option Block 231: April Fool Joke from Tesla?

Option Block 231: April Fool Joke from Tesla? Interview Block: RCM’s Matt Bradbard talks about interest rates. When might they reverse course and head upwards? What is the Eurodollar? Trading Block: We actually saw a rise in VIX today. Tesla was today's big news: they made a profit for the first time this quarter! Apple bouncing off the lows. Odd Block: Calls trade in North American Palladium Ltd. (PAL), large put block trades in Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV), and calls trade in

Apr 2, 2013 • 0:50

Option Block 230: The Psychology of Options Trading

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Option Block 230: The Psychology of Options Trading Interview Block: Today's guest is Benjamin Lee, founder of Think|Trade|Think. He talks about the psychology of trading, and gives us a preview of his upcoming RCM webinar. Trading Block: There was a bit of a selloff, as concerns about Cy

Mar 26, 2013 • 0:58

Option Block 229: The Death Hedge

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Mar 22, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 228: Mini Mania

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Option Block 228: Mini Mania Interview Block: Today's Guest: Kevin Davitt, Global Execution & Futures Broker at RCM. RCM will be hosting a webinar this Thursday night. Trading Block: There was a bit of a selloff in the market due to news coming out of Cypress, which is rekindling fears of

Mar 19, 2013 • 0:59

Option Block 227: When Options Make an $800,000,000 Profit

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Option Block 227: When Options Make an $800,000,000 Profit Trading Block: The S&P's are right up against their all-time highs. Citadel exited their E-Trade position, which is down 75% from when they bought it, and still turned an $800M profit with hedging and options. Minis begin trading

Mar 15, 2013 • 0:54

Option Block 226: Up, Up and Away

Option Block 226: Up, Up and Away Interview Block: Today's guest is Joe Garcia-Rios, Founder of Rios Quantitative & President and Chief Portfolio Manager of Advanz Analytics Group.  Trading Block: There is no sign of the end to the rally. VIX has an 11-handle for the first time since 2007. Minis launch next week! ISE will launch their second exchange -- the Topaz Exchange. The Odd Block: March 13.5 calls trade in Ford. Around the Block: Keeping an eye on the VIX, Apple and Google.

Mar 12, 2013 • 0:54

Option Block 225: Spreads with Benefits

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Option Block 225: Spreads with Benefits Trading Block: The market is apparently shrugging off the Sequester with a mild rally as of mid-day. Implied and realized volatility cross, which is a very rare occurrence. Google feeling the love and broke the 800 level, while Apple feeling the hea

Mar 5, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 224: No Watered Down Options Information

Option Block 224: No Watered Down Options Information Trading Block: Downward movement across the market, making a late reversal. Not a ton of movement in our favorite fruit company. VIX had a big turnaround during the day. Facebook sells off. AB allegedly watering down their beer - stock unaffected. Odd Block: Fresh call buyers in TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. (AMTD), profit taking via Bank of America Corp. (BAC), puts trade in Cablevision Systems Corp. (CVC) after earnings, and call trading act

Mar 1, 2013 • 0:45

Option Block 223: Making Money for the End of the World

Option Block 223: Making Money for the End of the World Interview Block: Today's Guest: Ed Walczak, Principal Trader at Harbor Financial.  He specializes in options on the S&P futures contracts, and does everything from ratios to credit spreads. Trading Block: Another day, another selloff, another VIX cash pop. The return of realized vol to the downside. Ford engine investigation. Is Uncle Mike reconsidering his 12 puts? Is Barnes and Noble next to go private? Zynga rallies 7.5% today.

Feb 26, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 222: Bonds. Contrarian Bonds.

Option Block 222:  Bonds. Contrarian Bonds. Trading Block: The majority of the market sold off by 1%.  On the news that bonds might sell off, they rallied. Apple breaks through 450. Google hanging around the 800 level. Odd Block: A collar went up in Texas Roadhouse (TXRH); call spreads trade in Gerdau SA (GGB), and calls active in Blackstone Group (BX). Xpress Block: SPX and April Condors are hopping. Strategy Block: Today's strategy honors Hannibal Smith of the A-Team. Put selling stra

Feb 22, 2013 • 0:58

Option Block 221: Suspiciously Well-Timed Call Buying

Option Block 221: Suspiciously Well-Timed Call Buying Trading Block: The market was mixed today, with the VIX cash off slightly. GM profits down from 2011, stock down 3%. Jobless claims decrease last week. Zynga flirts with $4 before retreating back to $3. Former RIMM CEO dumps the rest of his stock, never a good sign. “CBOE Group Holdings Inc., which became a publicly held company in 2010 after years of effort, would consider going private again if doing so benefits its shareholders, a top exe

Feb 15, 2013 • 56:42

Option Block 220: Who Needs Annuities When You Can Sell Puts on GOOG?

Option Block 220: Who Needs Annuities When You Can Sell Puts on GOOG? Interview Block: Today's guest is Doug Berman, Vice President of Agriculture Derivatives, RCM Asset Management. He talks about Why this is an extremely exciting time in the corn option market. The unique relationship between implied volatility and pricing How traditional strategies like covered calls/collars perform in the Ag realm vs. equity options  On Wednesday, February 13, Doug will be sharing with us his ideas

Feb 12, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 219: Trading Options to Infinity and Beyond

Option Block 219: Trading Options to Infinity and Beyond Trading Block: Zynga blows the doors off the market - the 2.5 puts were the sale of the century. Disney reported earlier this week, and is selling well. Activision gets a little bit of a bump to the upside. Shareholders filing suit against Apple as their cash reserve grows. Odd Block: Puts trade in DeVry Inc. (DV), puts trade in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), and a big block of calls trades in Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC). Xpress B

Feb 8, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 218: Do Not Pay for Juice

Option Block 218: Do Not Pay for Juice Trading Block: Selloff keeps some life in the VIX cash. Profit taking, and rumbles out of Spain, weigh on the market. Facebook down 5%. Apple down 2%. Odd Block: Puts trade in Dell Inc. (DELL), a massive 1x2 Call Spread Trades in Delphi Automotive PLC (DLPH), time spreads trade in Bruker BioSciences Corp. (BRKR), and calls trade in Questar Corp. (STR). Xpress Block: Alex Jacobson discusses GLD volatility, SPX PM, and premiums. Of 256 companies repo

Feb 5, 2013 • 0:01

Option Block 217: Now What Are We Going to Watch?

Normal 0 false false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Option Block 217: Now What Are We Going to Watch? Trading Block: Most of the major indexes closed fractionally down, weighed down by some less-than-stellar earnings. There was a bit of interesting activity in Facebook. RIMM, now known as BlackBerry, announced the new BlackBerry 10. F

Feb 1, 2013 • 0:59