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Option Block 886: Market Intelligence, ITM Covered Calls 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 CO-HOST: DAVID RUSSELL, TRADESTATION TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT WORST WEEK SINCE 2008 FOR ALL MAJOR INDICES LIMIT DOWN ON SUNDAY NIGHT FED ANNOUNCING "UNLIMITED" ASSET PURCHASES NOW WE HAVE A FULL...

Option Block 885: Stay Small. Stay nimble. Stay Alive.  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 SELL EVERYTHING! - CAN WE FINALLY PUT TO REST THE NOTION THAT GOLD OR FIXED INCOME ARE GREAT "HEDGES" FOR AN EQUITY PORTFOLIO? WHEN IT ALL HITS THE FAN CORRELATION GOES TO ONE....

Option Block 884: 1987 Redux...All Over Again HOST:   MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT GUEST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, TRADE ALERT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT   HERE WE GO AGAIN! - MARKETS HALT ON THE OPEN AND ARE DRIFTING LOWER.  THE FED PUT IS MEANINGLESS : THE MARKET IS COMPLETELY IGNORING YET ANOTHER EMERGEN...

Option Block 883: 1987 Redux 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 THE BULL IS OFFICIALLY DEAD - IT WAS A GOOD RUN. OVER 11 YEARS.  DOW, S&P AND NASDAQ ALL NOW OFFICIALLY IN BEAR MARKET TERRITORY.  TRIGGERED CIRCUIT BREAKERS TWICE IN ONE WEEK GOLDMAN STUDIED BEAR MARKET...

Option Block 882: The Depths of Market Madness 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 THE WORLD HAS LOST ITS COLLECTIVE MIND: SAUDIS AND RUSSIA DECIDE TO RACE EACH OTHER TO THE BOTTOM IN PERHAPS THE MOST BEWILDERING PRICE WAR IN CRUDE HISTORY. NORTH KOREA DECIDES TO LAUNCH...

Option Block 881: The Gamma Gods  HOST:   MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI AND MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT SURPRISE FED RATE CUT AND IMPACT ON VOLATILITY. VIX: 36.97- UP 3.37 FROM LAST SHOW  VVIX: 115.42 - DOWN 1.58 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 25.46 - UP 3.31 FROM LAST SHOW OCC VOLUME NUMBERS...

Option Block 880: The Dead Scaredy Low? HOST:   MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI AND MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT HOW LONG CAN 35 VOL LAST? VIX: 33.60- UP 2.4 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 117-UP 3 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 22.15 - UP APPROX 1 FROM LAST SHOW ROBINHOOD APP DOWN ALL DAY ODD BLOCK CALL S...

Option Block 879: Pandemic Volatility Madness HOST:   MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT A CRAZY DAY/WEEK FOR OPTIONS VOLUME /VOLATILITY NEW ALL-TIME OPTION VOLUME RECORD THIS WEEK. VIX: 31.20 - UP NEARLY 7 FROM LAST SHOW - HIT A HIGH OF NEARLY 35 TODAY VVIX: 114 -UP 3 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 2...

THE OPTION BLOCK 878: EVERYONE IS IN CASH It's a historic day on The Option Block when both #UncleMike and #TheGreasyMeatball are both in cash! What does that mean for you? You'll have to tune in to find out. Plus we discuss unusual activity in $BGS, $ADM, $MAS and #UncleMike breaks down what to do when your short put spread moves against you. All that and more on this episode of The Option Block....

Option Block 877: Tasty Prunes and Exotic Elixirs HOST:   MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT TSLA MYSTERY PUTS AND OPTIONS ACTIVITY VIX: 14.15 - UP 1.15 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 99 -UP 3 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 13.6 - DOWN .5 FROM LAST SHOW   ODD BLOCK REVIEW - MDLA LINE IN THE SAND PUTS REVIEW - M...

OB 876: Where the Trees End and Volatility Begins On this episode Mark, The Rock Lobster and Uncle Mike discuss: How is the pandemic impacting, or not impacting, this market in SPY, VIX, QQQ, IWM and more.  Hot TSLA options Earnings Vol Update: LYFT, CISCO, TEVA, BABA and more Odd Block One dollar collars in AAL Funky XB puts Earnings swings for the fences in LBTYK Strategy Block Managing Vertical...

Option Block 875: Options Origin Stories HOST:   MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT THIS VIRUS IS CONSUMING LARGE SWATHES OF CHINA AND THE MARKET DOESN'T SEEM TO CARE VIX: 15 - DOWN 2.65 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 91.3 - DOWN NEARLY 10 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 14.1 - DOWN 1.6 FROM LAST SHOW OCC ANNOUN...

Option Block 874:   HOST:   MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT BREAKING DOWN SURPRISING OPTIONS TRADES IN TESLA VIX: 17. 65 - UP .35 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 101 - UNCHANGED FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 15.7 - UP .1 FROM LAST SHOW ODD BLOCK REVIEW - LAST MINUTE PREMIUM HARVESTING IN MO REVIEW - JBL PUT...

Option Block 873: Revenge of the TSLA Mystery Puts HOST:   MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT PANDEMIC FEARS CAN'T STOP THE BULL APPLE AND TESLA BLEW THE DOORS OFF THIS WEEK VIX: 17.3 - DOWN .2 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 101.5 - DOWN 3.5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 15.6 - DOWN .1 FROM LAST SHOW  ODD BLOC...

Option Block 872: We're Not All Going To Die  HOST:   MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT PANDEMIC FEARS CONTINUE TO RATTLE THE MARKET VIX: 17.5 - UP NEARLY 4 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 105 - UP OVER 11 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 15.4 - UP 1.65 FROM LAST SHOW EARNINGS: APPL, SBUX, BA, TSLA, FB, MSFT, AMZ...

OPTION BLOCK 871:  INTC WASTED CALLS PLUS UNCLE MIKE CANNABIS CRAZINESS HOST:   MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT VIX: 13.65 - UP 1.4 VVIX: 93.65 - UP 3.3 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 13.75 - UP .35 FROM LAST SHOW  ODD BLOCK INTEL EARNINGS DAY CALL LOVE CME LONG TERM PUT LOVE MEGA DHT MARCH CALL LO...

Option Block 870: Crazy Calls and Even Crazier Dividends HOST:   MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT VIX: 12.25 - DOWN .25 VVIX: 90.3 - UP 1.4 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 13.4 - UP .5 FROM LAST SHOW  FEATURED DISCUSSION OF VIX AND SPIKES ODD BLOCK UNIT PUT LOVE MRNA CALL SALE MDT CALL LOVE MAIL BLOC...

Option Block 869: The Ticks in VIX HOST:   MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS RALLY AS MIDEAST TENSIONS EASE  VIX: 12.5 - DOWN .35 VVIX: 88.9 - DOWN .5 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 13.9 - DOWN .5 FROM LAST SHOW  FEATURED DISCUSSION OF TSLA AS IT WAS THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTION IN THE MORNI...

Option Block 868: Back in Rally Mode HOST:   MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS RALLY AS MIDEAST TENSIONS EASE:  VIX: 12.85 - DOWN 1.65 VVIX: 89.4 - DOWN OVER 4 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 14.4  - DOWN .9 FROM LAST SHOW MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS OF MORNING - AAPL ODD BLOCK REVIEW - PUMP LI...

Option Block 867: Kicking Off A New Decade  HOST:   MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS MIXED AS MIDEAST TENSIONS ESCALATE: APPARENTLY THE TRADE WAR WASN'T ENOUGH VIX: 14.5 - UNCHD VVIX: 93.65 - DOWN 6 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 15.30 - DOWN .3 FROM LAST SHOW OPTIONS CLEARING CORPORATION NU...

OB 866: 2019 Review Spectacular Plus 2020 Predictions It's our Year End Spectacular as we look back on a crazy 2019. Plus we venture boldly into the future with our predictions for 2020. Additionally, in our Trading Block Segment, Fidelity provides technical analysis and options activity on NIO, TSLA, SVRA, and AAPL.  Enjoy!  

OPTION BLOCK 865: REIT Put Palooza Redux Plus DNE Order Nuances HOST:   MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: KONSTANTIN VRANDOPULO, TRADING STRATEGY DESK, FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS RALLYING AFTER TRUMP IS IMPEACHED VIX: 12.7  - UP .2 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 99.75 - UP 1 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 15 - EFFECTIVELY UNCHD...

OPTION BLOCK 864: Where Is The Impeachment Premium? HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: KONSTANTIN VRANDOPULO, TRADING STRATEGY DESK, FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS RALLYING AFTER TRUMP IS IMPEACHED VIX: 12.5  - UP .75 FROM LAST SHOW VVIX: 98.75 - UP 4.75 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 15 - EFFECTIVELY UNCHD FROM LAST...

OPTION BLOCK 863: THE DANGERS OF SPY DIVIDENDS HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: COLIN SONGER, TRADING STRATEGY DESK, FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS RALLYING AFTER TRUMP TWEET ON TRADE DEAL BRITAIN VOTING YET AGAIN AROUND BREXIT VIX: 11.75  - DOWN 2.75 FR...

Option Block 862: Why Bother Puts HOST:  MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI , OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIDELITY HOT SEAT: TREY JARRELL, TRADING STRATEGY DESK, FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC TRADING BLOCK SEGMENT MARKETS RALLYING AFTER TRUMP TWEET ON TRADE DEAL BRITAIN VOTING YET AGAIN AROUND BREXIT VIX: 14.5 - DOWN .25 FROM LAST SHOW VV...