The Option Block 465: The Great Internet Meltdown

Trading Block

• The Skype Gods conspired against the All-Star Panel on this episode. But we're back nonetheless with more options analysis, unusual activity, listener mail and more.
• Topics covered in the Trading Block today include: the still wonky VIX futures term structure, the endless debate over the FED, 70X returns on Volkswagen puts and much more

ODD Block

• Strangle Selling Palooza!
• Ensco PLC - ESV
• Boardwalk Pipeline Partners - BWP
• FMC Technologies Inc. - FTI

The Mail Block

• This week the listeners want to know what the All-Star Panel thinks about pin risk.

Around the Block

• Keep your powder dry while this crazy volatility shakes itself out of the market