Trading Block: Are SNAP options set for strong demand on their market debut? Fed kicks off tomorrow.

Odd Block: Puts trade in Encana Corp. (ECA), calls trade in Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN) and calls trade in Rio Tinto PLC (RIO)

Mail Block:

Options #QuestionOfTheWeek - $VIX = 11.50, $SNAP IV30 = 56, $AAPL IV30 = 14, $OIV = 33. If you had to buy #Volatility, which is the best value?

• $SNAP - aka Tween Vol
• $AAPL - aka #iPhone Vol
• $VIX - aka $VIX
• $OIV - aka #Crude $VIX

Listener questions and comments:

• Question from Anthony Carter - Snap puts, what the heck!?
• Question from Dr X - I just saw The Big Short, what do you guys think of it? Also, check out Logan if you have not already.

Around the Block: Beware the Ides of Yellen. Earnings: Del Taco and Oracle.