Published: March 9, 2018, 8:20 p.m.
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Trading Block: Markets unchanged mid-day. VIX back around the 17-handle. A rundown of CBOE RMC.
Earnings: Highlights:
- Friday- Revlon, Big Lots
- A lot of big box retail this week, too - Costco, Target, Kroger, etc.
Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA). Line in the sand puts in Victoria\'s Secret (LB). Size call fly/roll in Electronic Arts (EA).
Strategy Block: Mike Tosaw discusses rolling SPY puts.
Mail Block: Are you ready for Broker Madness?
- The Options Insider: It\'s almost time for our annual Options Broker Madness Tournament! Nominate your broker to compete in this year\'s #BrokerBattle. 16 firms can enter....but in the end there can be only one. Get your nominations in now & prepare to battle. #BrokerMadness starts 3/12.
- Question from CVT -The Rock Lobster suggested other ways to play VXX erosion other than buying puts. What was he talking about?
Around the Block/Economic Reports:
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