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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.

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Episodes

Option Block 940: A New Player Enters the Volatility Game 05.10.2020

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 F...

The Option Block 939: Rise of the Options OverLord 01.10.2020

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...

Option Block 938: The Greatest Options Heroes 28.09.2020

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 M...

Option Block 937: The Sexiest Man in Options 24.09.2020

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 E...

Option Block 936: Election Volatility, Coronavirus, Airwolf...Oh My! 21.09.2020

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...

Option Block 935: We're All Snowflakes Now 17.09.2020

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 RAMP...

Option Block 934: We Love It When A Plan Comes Together 14.09.2020

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 O...

Option Block 933: Return of Vol Man, Plus GME vs. BBBY Deathmatch 10.09.2020

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 O...

Option Block 932: The Blood Red Tide 03.09.2020

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 ACTI...

Option Block 931: Baywatch vs. Knight Rider 31.08.2020

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...

Option Block 930: Fed Murders the Inflation Hawks 27.08.2020

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...

Option Block 929: Masters Of The Trading Universe 24.08.2020

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 OPTI...

Option Block 928: Insanity Abounds!!! 20.08.2020

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...

Option Block 927: Options...Options...Options...ThunderTraders, Ho! 17.08.2020

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 M...

Option Block 926: The Fun-Ness of WWE Origins 13.08.2020

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...

Option Block 925: Crazy Collars and Rolling Diagonals 10.08.2020

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...

Option Block 924: Bullish but Terrified 06.08.2020

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 T...

Option Block 923: Rock Buyouts, Dubious Kodak Paper and more 03.08.2020

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 MILL...

Option Block 922: Hunting for Shady Business in Kodak 30.07.2020

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 SH...

Option Block 921: Silver...A Thief In The Night 27.07.2020

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...

Option Block 920: What the heck is going on with TSLA 23.07.2020

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...

OPTION BLOCK 919: We Are Legend 20.07.2020

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 t...

Option Block 918: A Godfather 3 Market 16.07.2020

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...

Option Block 917: Smokey And The Bandit...The Western? 13.07.2020

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...

Option Block 916: The Berkshire Backdoor to Apple 09.07.2020

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 wor...

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