The Option Block 1377: Fighting the Bull Market with Collars

This episode of the Option Block dives into the latest developments in the options market, driven by the news of a potential detente on the US-China trade war front. The host Mark Longo and co-hosts Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit) and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) discuss the impact of this news on various market indices, individual stock movements, and volatility instruments like VIX. Key topics include substantial spikes in major tech stocks such as Amazon, Facebook (Meta), and Nvidia. The episode also explores unusual options trades in stocks like Kosmos Energy, Commscope Holding, and Centrus Energy, and features a reflection on the late Alex "The Viceroy" Jacobson's impact on the options education landscape. The show wraps up with Uncle Mike Tosaw's Strategy Block focusing on the year of the collar and what to watch for in the markets towards the end of the week.   01:27 Meet the Hosts and Co-Hosts 01:54 Kicking Off with 80s Trivia Challenge 06:42 Trading Block: Market Analysis and Trends 26:31 Unusual Options Activity: The Odd Block 27:25 Remembering Alex "The Viceroy" Jacobson 27:55 Kosmos Energy Trade Analysis 34:32 Commscope Holding Company Insights 37:11 Centrist Energy Corp. Trade Discussion 40:19 Uncle Mike Tosaw's Strategy Block: The Year of the Collar 46:04 Around the Block: What to Watch Until Next Episode 51:58 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Shows