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May 31, 2013

Option Block 247: The Confidence Trade

Trading Block: The rally continues with interest rates and bonds hot. Looking forward to the 10-year VIX from the CME. Tesla breaks 100. Will the hype never end? Ford breaks $16.

Odd Block: Collars closes in Approach Resources Inc. (AREX), and big call purchase in T-Mobile USA (TMUS).

Xpress Block: Alex discusses what's been lighting up the desk at OX and the Idea Hub.

Listener Mail: What questions do you have for the all-stars?

  • Question from Tom Finn: what does the option block all-star panel think of NYT’s recent attack on options?
  • Question from Bill Heter, Cape Cod, MA - what is the difference between a collar and a bearish risk reversal?
  • Question from d_sub: have you guys ever experienced opportunities to buy verticals for even or a credit?

Around the Block: Interest rates. Employment report next week.