The Option Block

In the Trading Block Segment, we discuss the markets mixed today after a massive inauguration rally. We also break down a landmark study on realized volatility. In the Odd Block Segment, we discuss ZNGA and F. In the Mail Block Segment, we answer your questions on a long position in VIX puts and on options data. In the Around The Block Segment, we look at what’s on our radar for the rest of the week.

In the Trading Block Segment, we explore the divergence between implied volatility and realized volatility in equities. We also look at upcoming earnings in BLK, JPM and NFLX. In the Odd Block Segment, we discuss MAC, ERIC and VTRS. In the Mail Block Segment, we answer your questions on options strategies, TSLA catastrophe puts and volatile assets. In the Around The Block Segment, we look at what’s on our radar for the rest of the week.

In the Trading Block Segment, we discuss the bitcoin and Tesla complexes and the record 2020 year for options volume. In the Odd Block Segment, we discuss VIR, AMX and ANGI. In the Strategy Block Segment, we explore a short put spread strategy to kick off the New Year. In the Mail Block Segment, we answer your questions on pair trades. In the Around The Block Segment, we look at what’s on our radar for the rest of the week.

In the Trading Block Segment, we discuss 2020 from a historical/realized volatility perspective. In the Odd Block Segment, we discuss NUVA and USB. In the Mail Block Segment, we answer your questions about calculating a historical volatility product for single name stocks and what happens to your options on the delisted Chinese stocks. In the Around The Block Segment, we look at what’s on our radar for the rest of the week.

In the Trading Block Segment, we discuss our takeaways from 2020 - TSLA, FB, AMZN, AAPL, NFLX, GOOGL, NIO, PLTR, AMD, earnings, remote work, gyms. We also look at earnings this week in BBBY, WBA and MU. In the Odd Block Segment, we discuss the theme for 2020 (selling line in the sand puts). In the Around The Block Segment, we look at what our predictions were for 2020 and we make our predictions for 2021.

In the Trading Block Segment, we discuss VOLQ and the popular companies being traded on Robinhood right now. We also talk about margin debt and using options for leverage. In the Odd Block Segment, we look at GPN and BZUN. In the Strategy Block Segment, we discuss how to use long-term put spreads as a hedge. In the Mail Block Segment, we answer your questions about VOLQ.

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!

In the Trading Block Segment, we discuss the growing retail options market and the banking options disaster on Friday after the Fed announcement. We also discuss VIX, VOLQ, SPIKES and TSLA. In the Odd Block Segment, we look at FOLD and STNE. In the Strategy Block Segment, we discuss closing your short options positions before expiration.

In the Trading Block Segment, we break down the action in the risk premium in the market. We also look silver and discuss that the ex-dividend date is coming up in SPY. In the Odd Block Segment, we look at ABEV and RAD. In the Mail Block Segment, we discuss market risk premium.

In the Trading Block Segment, we talk about volatility in the markets post election. We also look at trading activity in INTC today and the most active options in DIS and TSLA. We discuss earnings volatility in GIS, NAV, RAD and DRI. In the Odd Block Segment, we look at MLCO, WES and RUBY. In the Mail Block Segment, we discuss reasons for elevated volatility in the markets and shorting options through expiration.

In the Trading Block Segment, we talk about how volatility will be affected by any stimulus. We also look at the most active options in VIX, NIO, AAPL, TSLA, PLTR, AAL, FB, AMD, T, PFE, GE. In the Odd Block Segment, we look at ADT, EGO and UNP. In the Mail Block Segment, we answer your question on options on the new AIRBNB IPO and using SPY in your portfolio.

In the Trading Block Segment, we talk about how VOLQ fits into an investment portfolio. We also look at the most active options in VIX, NIO, AAPL, TSLA, PLTR, AAL, BA, AMD, INTC, GE. In the Odd Block Segment, we look at SIRI, AXTA and BCOV. In the Strategy Block Segment, we discuss end of the year options tax strategies. In the Mail Block Segment, we answer your question on premium.

In the Trading Block Segment, we talk about the massive moves in CCL, AAL and PFE. We also look at earnings volatility in SPLK, MIK, SNOW, KR, DG, FIVE, MRVL and ULTA. And, we discuss the November options volume numbers from Options Clearing. In the Odd Block Segment, we look at STAY, TRXC and MOMO. In the Mail Block Segment, we answered your questions on the wheel strategy and how to listen to the show after the live stream.

In the Trading Block Segment, we talk about the VOLQ. We also look at lots of options paper in AMD and SNDL. In the Odd Block Segment, we look at GPN, NUAN and HUM. In the Strategy Block Segment, we discuss how to manage your 1x2 ratio spreads in these crazy markets and how to manage broken wing butterflies aka skip strike butterflies.

In the Trading Block Segment, we talk about VOLQ vs. VIX as a spread. We also look at XPEV options and earnings volatility in BBY, DKS and DELL. In the Odd Block Segment, we look at LB, STNE and BGCP. In the Strategy Block Segment, we discuss how to manage risk in this uncertain environment and we discuss an NDX risk reversal.