Option Block 629: Bitcoin, VIX and Becoming a Pro Trader
Trading Block: Green screens. Did we turn a corner? Channeling Don S. Do we have a lack of shellac? AMZN needs WFM to grow? Everyone wants to be everything. Mike's disclosure moment.
Odd Block: Puts trade in Marriott Vacation Club (VAC), puts roll in Alerian MLP (AMLP) and put buying in Pattern Energy Group (PEGI).
Mail Block: Options question of the week
Everyone is talking about #Bitcoin #Volatility these days. Where do you stand on #Bitcoin after last week's aggressive downturn?
- Too Volatile - I'm out
- I'm still bullish
- I want #Bitcoin #Options
- I'm sick of #Bitcoin
Listener Questions:
- Comment from Production One: SPX and VIX are far more fun
- Question from Ejh4isu: What qualifications do I need to work in the industry as a professional, i.e. as a trader? Is that a career path I'd even want to consider?
Around the Block: Watching tech. 2500 on the S&P, 8 on the VIX?