Mar 30, 2018
Topics this week include:
- WTI
- Gold
- Bitcoin
Futures Options Feedback: The final options question of the week for 2017.
Our Final #QOTW for 2017 is an easy one. Quite simply: what is your enduring market memory/event/trend/etc. of 2017? Have a suggestion of your own? We encourage you to choose "Other" and send in your...
Mar 30, 2018
Volatility Review: A look back at 2017 from a volatility perspective.
- VIX cash was back in double digits, briefly.
Kevin's Weekly Rundown:
- VIX Options: ADV - 672k, VIX call/put - 4, Total 9.78m (7.83m Calls, 1.94m Puts)
- Looking back on the 2017: The year without volatility.
- Which trades stood out to you in 2017?
- CBOE...
Mar 30, 2018
TRADING BLOCK
- Is the trade war over? Market back in rally mode.
- VIX off a few handles.
- Have the FANGs been de-fanged?
- Opinion: If the FAANGs have got you down, it's time to win with the WNSSS stocks
- https://www.marketwatch.com/story/if-the-faangs-have-got-you-down-its-time-to-win-with-the-wnsss-stocks-2018-03-29
- Tesla...
Mar 29, 2018
Tricks of the Trade featuring Special Guest Co-Host: Jon Cherry, Head of U.S. Options, Northern Trust - Capital Markets.
- Looking back at the recent tariff-induced market volatility.
- We've seen violent selloff and equally violent rallies.
- What are your thought on the recent market volatility?
- How can options be...
Mar 29, 2018
It's time to huddle up, in which Brian and Mark address listener questions and comments.
In this episode:
- Question from Ed Bankert: Debating on using covered calls or short puts. Which is better for a less experienced options trader who wants to make money?
- Question from Duffy: How do you handle the fixed-time aspect...