Breaking down the insane year of 2020 from a historical / realized volatility perspective on this episode of The Option Block.
Option Block 963: 2020 Year-in-Review Spectacular
“The options trading activity we’re seeing now is not anything that I’m used to. It’s more like sports gambling than trading.” – Mark Sebastian on this episode of The Option Block.
The Option Block 962: Bubble-licious Options Extravaganza
“About 25% of SPX and SPY is tied up in the top 6 stocks of the NDX. Those two indices are actually becoming more alike every day.” – Mark Sebastian on this episode of The Option Block.
The Option Block 2020 Top 5 Episode Countdown
Take a look back with us as we discuss the top options stories, unusual activity and more for 2020 on this episode of The Option Block.
OB 961: TSLA, Volatility and the Dangers of Not Closing Your Shorts
Yup…we’re talking TSLA – your favorite stock to love/hate on this episode of The Option Block.
Option Block 960: All Stocks Will Become TSLA
“Just like Demolition Man and all restaurants becoming Taco Bell – all stocks are going to become TSLA.” – Andrew Giovinazzi on this episode of The Option Block.
OB 959: Falling for Options
Have we entered a new volatility regime post-election? Debating on this episode of The Option Block.
OB 958: Talking NIO, VIX, TSLA, AAPL, FB, LULU, ADT and More…
“We’ve got the potential to blow through 3700 in SPX and SPY if there is an agreement on stimulus. If that’s the case then we’ll see VIX collapse along with VXX and UVXY.” – Mark Sebastian from The Option Pit on this episode of The Option Block.
Option Block 957: Volatility and Vaccines
“Six stocks are nearly 50% of the $NDX! What interesting times we live in. ” – Mark Sebastian on this episode of The Option Block.
Option Block 956: Crazy Super Mega Options Explosion
Looking at the massive options numbers in November from Options Clearing on this episode of The Option Block.
Option Block 955: Where Volatility Knows Your Name
Why did it take so long for someone to launch a volatility product on NDX? It’s a no-brainer!” – Brian Overby, The Options Guy from Ally, on this episode of The Option Block.
Option Block 954: Keeping Our Kung Fu Grip on Volatility
How does VOLQ fit vs. VIX when it comes to spreads? Debating that on this episode of The Option Block.


