Option Block 601: The Umbrage Hour

Trading Block: What's going on in the market? The BBI explained. What would drive the VIX up? Interactive Brokers to Stop Options Market-Making Activities. Snap options set for strong demand on market debut. Crude oil prices fall below $50 as US stockpiles rise. Odd Block: Puts trade in ILG Inc (ILG), puts trade in SPDR S&P Oil and Gas (XES) and puts call and puts trade in SPDR S&P Oil and Gas (XOP). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses credit spreads. Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from C.J. Magnuson: Is Interactive Brokers basically being squeezed by pay for play? Question from Amy: What is the shortest expiration available for plain vanilla options? Around the Block/This Week in the Market: Mar 10: Unemployment, Export Prices