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The Option Block
The Option Block All-Star Panel breaks down the latest developments in the options market, analyzes unusual options activity, explains cutting-edge options strategies, answers listener questions and much more. Whether you're an active options trader or just getting started in the options market, The Option Block will keep you informed and entertained.
Episodes
The Option BlockOption Block 92: Werewolves Love SLV
Option Block 92: Werewolves Love SLV Trading Block: A sea of red in the market today - recession fears slam everything except treasuries. VIX cash gaps up yet…
The Option BlockOption Block 91: The Widowmaker Rides Again
Option Block 91: The Widowmaker Rides Again Trading Block: The "Widowmaker" (NFLX) CEO apologizes for the screw up with their pricing and thusly losing 1…
The Option BlockOption Block 90: The Voice of Options
Option Block 90: The Voice of Options TRADING BLOCK: Research in Motion (RIMM) - The future looks bleak. “The Widowmaker” strikes again - Netflix (NFLX), which…
The Option BlockOption Block 89: Risk On, Risk Off
Option Block 89: Risk On, Risk Off Trading Block: Metals outlook - Gold, bonds, and GLD have all been pulling back, there seems to be a lot of building of cash…
The Option BlockOption Block 88: Gold Vol and The Big O
Option Block 88:Gold Vol and The Big O Don't forget that Option Block listeners get FIVE FREE trades when you open a new OX account. Click for details…
The Option BlockOption Block 87: OX-Schwab Day One
Option Block 87: OX-Schwab Day One Trading Block: Another yo-yo day on the street. Manufacturing data was stronger than expected, but not enough to keep the…
The Option BlockOption Block 86: Back in the Day
Option Block 86: Back in the Day Trading Block: Tech leads the way today, while GLD finally has a down day. Short VIX bets are finally paying off, but there's…
The Option BlockOption Block 85: Apple's Jobs-lessness
Option Block 85: Apple's Jobs-lessness Trading Block: The news of Steve Jobs stepping down from Apple has dominated the headlines. What does this mean for…
The Option BlockOption Block 84: The Madness Returns
Option Block 84: The Madness Returns Trading Block: Special guest Andrew Giovinazzi of Aqumin takes Sebastian’s seat as the all-star gang discusses market…
The Option BlockOption Block 83: GOOG Gobbles MMI. Who's Next?
Option Block 83: GOOG Gobbles MMI. Who's Next? TRADING BLOCK Google (GOOG) acquires MMI, which explains some of their strange trading patterns recently. Were…
The Option BlockOption Block 82: A Tale of Two Markets
Trading Block: An overview of Vix performances for the last week. Is everything rosy again? Treasury auction came out very weak. Jobless claims numbers…
The Option BlockOption Block 81: Madness Reigns Supreme
Trading Block: A fractured round table discusses the bloodbath following the S&P's downgrading of the US credit rating, including Motorolla (MMI), LinkedIn…
The Option BlockOption Block Xtra: Banter Block
Option Block Xtra For your listening pleasure - the Banter Block from Episode 80 that hit the cutting room floor. Topics on tap: SPX, VIX, covered calls vs…
The Option BlockOption Block 80: The Bloodbath Begins?
Trading Block: The Bloodbath Begins! Jobless claim records much weaker than expected, getting closer to the Tosaw apocalypse, CBOE takes a hit despite good…
The Option BlockOption Block 79: The Tosaw Apocalypse
Trading Block: The debt kerfuffle reaches the 11th hour. How ugly could it really get if there is no deal? A rundown of metal and oil commodities. Odd Block…
The Option BlockOption Block 78: The DC Vol Spike
Trading Block: The debt kerfuffle in Washington continues as debates stall. What could happen with a no vote? Exxon misses their earnings, MMI earnings after…
The Option BlockOption Block 77: The Widowmaker Strikes Again
Option Block 77: The Widowmaker Strikes Again Trading Block: The on-going kerfuffle in Washington, the debt ceiling and its effect on the metals,what happens…
The Option BlockOption Block 75: AAPLs in the Mist
Option Block 75: AAPLs in the Mist Option Block fans you only have two more days until the first ever live Option Block episode is taped. If you have ever…
The Option BlockThe Big Live Show
The Big Live Show is finally here! Join... Mark Longo Tim Navabi Rob Kurzatkowski John Grigus Mike Cavanaugh Mike Tosaw Mark Sebastian and special guest Tony…
The Option BlockOption Block 74: Apple vs. U.S. Government
Option Block 74: Apple vs. U.S. Government Trading Block: Uncle Ben spooks the markets into retreat. If you can't buy stocks, and you can't buy treasuries…
The Option BlockOption Block 73: The Walking Wounded
Trading Block: Contagion woes on the continent. KYO liking LNKD for a stock replacement strategy. GLD was one of yesterday's few bright spots. Ford takes a hit…
The Option BlockOption Block 72: The Great Oil Strangle
Option Block 72: The Star Spangled Episode Option Block fans, if you have ever wanted to see what goes on behind the scenes when taping an episode, your chance…
The Option BlockOption Block 71: The Spread Trap
Option Block 71: The Spread Trap Option Block fans, if you have ever wanted to see what goes on behind the scenes when taping an episode, your chance has…
The Option BlockOption Block 70: The Condor Strikes Back
Option Block 70: The Condor Strikes Back Trading Block:No Euro implosion. Ford moving up, Cisco breaking hearts, and AAPL on a rollercoaster. Odd Block…
The Option BlockOption Block 68: He-Man Strangles RIMM
Option Block 68: Masters of the Universe Trading Block: people are finally starting to buy puts, and the VIX goes up. Real-time RIMM earnings reports. Ford's…
The Option BlockOption Block 67: Decepticons Attack!!!!
Option Block 67: Decepticons Attack!!!! Trading Block: Timberland & Arbys both on the sales block. Commodity rundown...energies getting pummled. Uncle Mike…
The Option BlockOption Block 66: Autobots Roll Out
Trading Block: Trade deficit falls. MSFT loses patent lawsuit. Exchange scuttlebutt. Commodity rundown. USDA report comes out. Trading floor nostalgia. Odd…
































