 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 has arrived. The entire gang will be live, in person at Elephant & Castle at 111 W. Adams Street in Chicago on July 21. Taping will start around 3:30, so you won't miss a minute of market action. Stop by, bring your friends, and come prepared for a podcast experience like no other.
If you're inclined to want to RSVP so that we make sure we have enough room, you can do so at the Options Insider Facebook page.
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Trading Block: Readjusting collars in AAPL; rolling out of VXX; Sebastian trades AAPL Alpha index options; the futures parking lot.
Odd Block: Unusual activity in AMKR, AEO, KLAC, and THOR
Xpress Block: Commodity rundown: sugar on the move up; natural gas still going down. Most actives: SPY, RUT, SPX, AAPL, NFLX, SLV, GOOG, QQQ, VIX, and BIDU. On the move: MSFT, XOM, GE, and JPM. Trade idea: Crude oil strangle.
Strategy Block: Risk management on naked options. One word: Gamma
Around the Block: Non-farm payrolls, VIX futures out of whack for the Aug-Sep term structure; earnings season is almost here.
Coming up....
- Mark Sebastian is a one-man webinar machine presenting a webinar with VolX on "Understanding and Trading Currency Volatility" on July 12. You can find more information on the VolX.us website. The next day, July 13, is his free monthly webinar, and on July 14, he's presenting a webinar with Price Futures Group. For more details, visit the OptionPit.com website.
- Speaking of webinars....Know Your Options will be presenting a series of Sunday night webinars throughout July, including It's All Greek to Me on 7/17, Strike Price Selection on 7/24, and Plan the Trade, Trade the Plan on 7/31. Check KnowYourOptionsInc.com for more information.
- optionsXpress is also in the webinar business with IRA Strategies Part One: Covered calls on 7/12, and It's All Greek to Me on 7/17.
Read more: http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=256#ixzz1RXkIwH8N
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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 arrived. The entire gang will be live, in person at Elephant & Castle at 111 W. Adams Street in Chicago on July 21. Taping will start around 3:30, so you won't miss a minute of market action. Stop by, bring your friends, and come prepared for a podcast experience like no other.
If you're inclined to want to RSVP so that we make sure we have enough room, you can do so at the Options Insider Facebook page.
Trading Block: The gang discusses GLD, SLV, the Euro, Kodak, and the commodity rundown.
Odd Block: Unusual activity in DNDN, EW, IO, and BAC. Plus, how to tell if a large trade is a buy or a sell by using deductive reasoning.
Xpress Block: Mark & John discuss problems Mark had getting filled on an EK spread order at the NBBO.
Around the Block: Long weekend. |
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: Unusual activity updates in YHOO, USU, and HK
Xpress Block: Most actives at OX: SPY, SPX, NLY, QQQQ, AAPL, SLV, GLD, RUT, and FXI.
Interview Block: Dr. Duke is back. He and the gang discuss condor strategies, including entry and exit points, adjusting positions, his first steps to implementing condors, and what he's watching int he markets.
Around the Block: Greece and the Euro. Cattle...COW. Initial jobless claims, Chicago PMI, and a long weekend coming up.
Items of note....
- The first-ever LIVE Option Block episode will tape on Thursday, July 21 starting at 3:30 at the Elephant & Castle at 111 W. Adams Street in Chicago. Be sure to see what happens behind the scenes when the entire gang gets together in the same room. It's sure to be memorable.
- Dr. Duke is presenting a webinar entitled "Adjusting the iron condor in a bear market" this Wednesday, June 29 at 8:30 CDT. You can visit his website, ParkwoodCapitalLLC.com, for more information.
- Speaking of webinars....Know Your Options will be presenting a series of Sunday night webinars throughout July. Check KnowYourOptionsInc.com for more information.
- Not to be left out, Mark Sebastian is a one-man webinar machine presenting a webinar with VolX on "Understanding and Trading Currency Volatility" on July 12. You can find more information on the VolX.us website. The next day, July 13, is his free monthly webinar, and on July 14, he's presenting a webinar with Price Futures Group. For more details, visit the OptionPit.com website.
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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 running on natural gas. Commodity update.
Odd Block: RIMM live updates pre-earnings report.
Interview Block: The guys have a surprise discussion with Paul Price, dentist and trader. They talk tech stock bargains, AAPL earnings, and more.
Xpress Block: From 6/14 - 6/21 is the Motley Fool promotion, in which you can get up to $500 for funding an account and placing some trades. Contingency orders. Chinese stock. Expiration.
Strategy Block: Ford strategies: Band-aids, tourniquets, and splints: Death by a thousand cuts.
Around the Block: Michigan sentiment, leading indicators. People finding religion on SPX. Put on some protection!!
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Option Block 67: Decepticons Attack!!!!
Trading Block: Timberland & Arbys both on the sales block. Commodity rundown...energies getting pummled. Uncle Mike adjusts his SLV position...again.
Odd Block: Unusual activity from JDSU, HNR, and ESI. There was a frenzy for short-term lottery tickets.
Xpress Block: Top 10 OX tickers for Monday: SPX, SPY, SLV, AAPL, RUT, QQQQ, GLD, VXX, VIX, and NFLX. Problems with Chinese stocks.
Interview Block: The gang talks to Steve Papale, veteran options trader and newest face at Know Your Options, Inc. Steve talks about his non-directional trading style and strategies to employ in various market conditions.
Around the Block: Economic numbers coming up: CPI, PPI, crude inventories, jobless claims, housing starts. Oh, and expiration Friday.
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Trading Block: Trade deficit falls. MSFT loses patent lawsuit. Exchange scuttlebutt. Commodity rundown. USDA report comes out. Trading floor nostalgia.
Odd Block: Unusual activity in BAC, VRTX
Xpress Block: What happens when a trade gaps against you? Halting Chinese stocks. NFLX. Looking for a big spike in vol.
Around the Block: RIMM earnings on 6/16. Ford paying back loan money.
Coming up....
Know Your Options, Inc.: Calendars & Diagonals webinar on Sunday night. Next week, Steve Papale joins the gang for Option Block.
optionsXpress: Check out market insights. There is a New York trading event coming up on 6/25. There is still time to vote in the overview wish list.
Option Pit: Un-do your bad mentoring experiences with the Option Pit Life Boat. Email mark@optionpit.com for more details. Also, Mark is giving a free webinar with CBOE on 6/21 at 3:30 on when to switch from an ETF to the big index. Visit cboe.com for more details.
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