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 Lobst...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 1310
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. Charl...
Aug 15, 2024•59 min•Ep. 1309
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" Giov...
Aug 12, 2024•59 min•Ep. 1308
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 Flowm...
Aug 08, 2024•56 min•Ep. 1307
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 Longo, T...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 1306
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 Mark "The Greasy Meatball" Se...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 1305
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 upcoming week. ...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1304
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 Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - ...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1303
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 Options Insider Me...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 1302
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 Options Insider Media Group Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe ...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 1301
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 would trade...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 1300
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 Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Market...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 1299
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 discuss if we ...
Jul 08, 2024•58 min•Ep. 1298
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, The Options I...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 1297
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 Group Henry "The Flowmast...
Jun 27, 2024•59 min•Ep. 1296
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 you antici...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1295
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 Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Check out the Trade of the...
Jun 20, 2024•59 min•Ep. 1294
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 GME is b...
Jun 17, 2024•59 min•Ep. 1293
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 Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Check out the Tr...
Jun 13, 2024•58 min•Ep. 1292
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 segment, we d...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1291
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 Longo, The Opt...
Jun 06, 2024•58 min•Ep. 1290
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 some st...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 1289
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 Flowmaster” Schwartz, Cbo...
May 30, 2024•59 min•Ep. 1288
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 Markets Mark "The Gr...
May 23, 2024•56 min•Ep. 1287
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 Insider Media Group...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 1286
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. With yo...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 1285
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 discuss ...
May 13, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 1284
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” Schwartz, Cboe Gl...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1283
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 Management Chapters: 00...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 1282
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 Tosaw, St. Charles W...
May 02, 2024•59 min•Ep. 1281
