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:

• Mar 9: Unemployment