This Week in Futures Options: Recent Episodes

The Options Insider Radio Network

Gold, crude oil, corn, soybeans and more - with so many tradeable products the futures options market is an intimidating place. How can you possibly keep track of the latest trading activity across so many different products? Don’t worry - we’ve got you covered. Welcome to This Week in Futures Options - the program designed to help active futures options traders stay on top of this ever-changing marketplace. Each week we’ll break down the top trades, hot products, volatility explosions and much more. Whether you’re an experienced veteran or a newcomer looking to separate the wheat from the lean hogs, This Week in Futures Options has the information you can’t find anywhere else...

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This episode discusses key trades and trends across various futures options markets. The host, Mark Longo, along with guest Scott Bauer from Prosper Trading Academy, delve into the week’s major movers such as WTI crude oil, natural gas, and platinum. They also examine the volatility trends, trading strategies, and the impact of geopolitical events on these markets. Additionally, the episode covers the unique aspects of zero-day options in equity indexes, specifically the S&P 500 and NASDAQ, and how this phenomenon is reshaping trading strategies.   01:04 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options & Guest Introduction: Scott Bauer from Prosper Trading Academy 05:05 Movers and Shakers Report 12:18 Energy Market Analysis: WTI and Crude Oil 20:45 Natural Gas Market Insights 25:40 Market Recap: Key Figures and Trends 26:35 Options Activity in Metals: Silver, Gold, and More 27:44 Spotlight on Platinum: Unusual Volume and Trends 33:14 Gold's Rollercoaster: Highs, Lows, and Strategies 41:03 Equities and Index Options: Trends and Strategies 44:37 Zero-Day Options: A Game Changer 50:48 Conclusion and Resources

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In this episode of 'This Week in Futures Options,' Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads (Indiana University - Kelley School of Business) dive deep into the world of futures and options trading, specifically focusing on the metal markets like silver, gold, and platinum. The discussion highlights the recent significant moves in the precious metals sector, with silver showing a substantial uptrend. The conversation shifts to copper and natural gas, with attention paid to their volatile trading volumes and market trends. Notably, the episode touches on the energy sector, particularly WTI crude oil, discussing its price movements and market factors. The episode also features a brief dive into the equity index space, analyzing the latest volatility trends and what to expect leading up to key economic announcements. Listeners are also updated on different trading strategies and the importance of skew in understanding market biases.

01:03 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 03:46 Guest Introduction: Russell Rhodes 05:00 Movers and Shakers Report 11:50 Deep Dive into Silver and Gold 28:07 Exploring Platinum Trends 30:08 Analyzing Open Interest and Volume 30:36 Diving into Platinum and Copper Markets 31:16 Copper's Economic Indicators and Market Trends 32:10 Copper Options and Market Sentiment 35:46 Palladium and Transition to Energy Markets 36:44 Exploring Natural Gas Market Dynamics 43:36 Crude Oil Market Analysis 49:03 Equity Markets and Volatility Insights 54:22 Concluding Remarks and Upcoming Content

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This episode starts with the 'Movers and Shakers' report, highlighting significant trades at the CME Group. The report indicates a bias towards the green, with notable activity in heating oil, Bitcoin, and palladium among others. The episode also discusses trading volumes and price volatility in Nat Gas, particularly highlighting active contracts and skew trends. The show wraps up with insights into various asset classes, including energies, metals, and agriculture, along with a focus on Nat Gas options.  00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 03:27 Movers and Shakers Report 11:34 Diving into Nat Gas Options 18:49 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

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This episode delves into the latest trends and trading activities in the futures options market. The show highlights significant movers, both to the upside and downside, in various markets including energy, agriculture, metals, and foreign exchange. Key points discussed include a comprehensive 'Movers and Shakers' report, a focus on WTI Crude Oil trading dynamics, and a detailed breakdown of volatility in different asset classes. The episode also touches on the unique trading activities in Bitcoin and jokes about hypothetical Shiba Inu futures.   01:21 This Week in Futures Options 03:56 Movers and Shakers Report 13:52 Energy Market Analysis 20:54 FX Market Insights 24:05 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

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In this special 450th episode Mark Longo is joined by veteran guests Dan Gramza (Gramza Capital Management) and Nick Howard (Bantix Technologies and QuikStrike) to break down the complex world of futures options trading. The team dives into the movers and shakers in the futures options market, covering key sectors like gold, crude oil, and natural gas. They discuss the latest trends in these sectors, analyzing options trading volumes, their impacts, and future predictions. The episode also explores the tools available on QuikStrike, including the newly updated CVOL tool and its potential for volatility trading. The discussion wraps up with detailed analyses from Gramza and Howard, providing insights into the nuances of equity options trading in the current market.    01:22 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 03:57 Episode 450 Special Guests 05:38 Movers and Shakers Report 09:53 Exploring the CVOL Tool 17:20 Deep Dive into Gold Options 30:44 Analyzing Nat Gas Trends 34:10 Natural Gas Market Dynamics 35:32 Nat Gas Volatility and Market Sentiment 42:17 WTI Crude Oil Market Analysis 53:12 Equities Market Insights 01:04:13 Closing Remarks and Future Outlook

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This episode provides an in-depth look at the latest trends in the futures options market. The show highlights top trades, hot products, and volatility changes. It features updates on significant movements in futures such as the E-mini S&P MidCap 400, Bitcoin, gold, NatGas, and oats on the light side, and healthcare sector, lean hogs, lumber, soybean oil, and corn on the dark side. The episode also covers the CME Group’s Volatility Dashboard and discusses post-Fed market impacts. The episode delivers vital insights for both seasoned traders and newcomers, keeping them informed about market developments.   01:04 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 03:44 Movers and Shakers Report 07:34 CVOL Analysis 11:32 Upcoming Content and New Programs 12:57 Conclusion and CME Group Information

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This episode of 'This Week in Futures Options' features an in-depth discussion with Executive Director and Chief Economist Erik Norland from CME Group. Hosted by Mark Longo, the show dives into various financial markets, highlighting recent movements in futures options, interest rates, energy, metals, and the evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies. Key topics include the dramatic shifts in crude oil, the burgeoning demand in copper, surprising trends in cobalt, and the resurging debate on Bitcoin as a digital gold versus a tech asset. Eric also shares insights from his recent research and hints at upcoming analysis on gold and crypto markets.   01:04 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 03:38 Interview with Erik Norland 04:15 Movers and Shakers Report 05:40 Market Analysis and Insights 11:14 Volatility Report 14:32 Exploring the World of Rates 21:00 Energy Market Trends and Predictions 25:40 WTI Crude Oil Market Analysis 28:22 Gold Market Insights 33:51 Copper and Cobalt Market Trends 38:40 Exploring the Crypto Market 47:38 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Research

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In this episode host Mark Longo and guest Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management discuss the latest developments in various trading markets. The show covers the explosive activity in natural gas, significant movements in gold and silver, and the volatile trends in the S&P 500 and Treasury notes amid recent tariff announcements. Uncle Mike offers insights into volatility impacts, trading strategies, and the comparative strengths of trading various options. Listener questions are also addressed, adding practical advice and trader perspectives for both novice and experienced investors.   01:03 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 04:20 Movers and Shakers Report 08:51 Volatility Insights 13:37 Deep Dive into Nat Gas 21:05 Exploring Gold and Silver Markets 29:17 Silver Market Analysis 30:02 Uncle Mike's Silver Insights 33:57 Silver Options Activity 37:35 Interest Rates and the 10-Year Note 44:16 Equities Market Overview 52:02 Listener Polls and Final Thoughts

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This episode of 'This Week in Futures Options' breaks down the latest trading activities in the futures options market, with a particular focus on volatile movements in commodities such as gold and oil. The host, Mark Longo, provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, options trading volumes, and the fluctuations in market volatility. He discusses the significant increases in metals volatility, the dramatic swings in energy markets, and the unprecedented range of activity in treasury yields. The episode aims to help listeners stay informed and make judicious trading decisions in these turbulent times.    01:22 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 04:03 Movers and Shakers Report 10:40 Volatility Insights 16:00 Energy Market Analysis 23:19 Metals Market Analysis 30:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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This episode of 'This Week in Futures Options' breaks down the latest trading activities in the futures options market, with a particular focus on volatile movements in commodities such as gold and oil. The host, Mark Longo, provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, options trading volumes, and the fluctuations in market volatility. He discusses the significant increases in metals volatility, the dramatic swings in energy markets, and the unprecedented range of activity in treasury yields. The episode aims to help listeners stay informed and make judicious trading decisions in these turbulent times.    01:22 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 04:03 Movers and Shakers Report 10:40 Volatility Insights 16:00 Energy Market Analysis 23:19 Metals Market Analysis 30:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode, host Mark Longo is joined by Dan Gramza from Gramza Capital Management to discuss the latest developments and trends in the futures options market. The show covers a range of topics including the state of the equity markets, volatility in the rates and metals markets, as well as the impact of geopolitical tensions and economic reports. Highlights include a deep dive into the unprecedented activity in gold markets, the unusual behavior of the 10-year treasury notes, and the performance of key commodities such as crude oil and natural gas. The episode provides actionable insights and strategies for traders navigating these tumultuous times.   01:04 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 04:17 Movers and Shakers Report 09:25 Market Volatility and Equity Insights 31:42 Exploring the World of Rates 32:17 Navigating Interest Rates and Bond Market Dynamics 32:53 Unusual Market Movements and Tariff Impacts 39:18 Gold and Silver Market Analysis 52:39 Energy Market Insights: Crude Oil and Natural Gas 59:19 Currency and Agricultural Market Trends 01:02:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode, host Mark Longo and guest Scott Bauer from Prosper Trading Academy dive into the week's dynamic market developments. They cover a volatile trading day with significant movements in the S&P and discuss strategies around zero-day options. The episode features detailed analysis of futures options markets, including equities, metals, and agricultural products. Highlights include deep dives into gold, with the metal reaching new highs, and soybean oil, which has seen significant price action.    00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:22 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 03:54 Movers and Shakers Report 11:57 Equities Market Analysis 26:30 Diving into Metals 27:13 Market Overview and Gold Performance 28:27 Gold Trading Insights and Strategies 35:23 Silver Market Analysis 41:49 Soybean Oil Market Trends 47:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of This Week in Futures Options, host Mark Longo is joined by Kevin Green from the Schwab Network to dissect the latest trends and trading activity in the futures options market. The discussion starts with a breakdown of significant movements in various asset classes, including corn, wheat, soybean oil, and WTI. Corn shows notable volume with heightened activity around May contracts, setting the stage for discussions about its price action driven by favorable weather forecasts and geopolitical factors. The ag complex continues with wheat, highlighting the pricing pressures influenced by global trade dynamics and significant export numbers. Shifting gears, the duo explores soybean oil's impressive bidding patterns and concludes with a deep dive into the energy sector, specifically WTI crude oil. Kevin offers insights, especially on the potential influence of seasonal demand and inventory levels on crude oil prices, making this episode a comprehensive guide for active futures options traders.

01:04 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 04:16 Movers and Shakers Report 06:57 Exploring CVOL 10:13 Diving into the Ag Complex 21:51 Market Overview and Volatility Trends 22:52 Chicago Wheat: Calls and Puts Analysis 27:59 Soybean Oil: Market Movements and Predictions 31:11 Energy Sector Insights: Crude Oil and Beyond 39:28 Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Events

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This episode of 'This Week in Futures Options' features Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza from Gramza Capital Management. The discussion covers a variety of futures options markets, including equities, crude oil, and crypto. Key highlights include an in-depth analysis of the E-mini S&P 500 trades, the current market sentiment, and the put options trend in crude oil. Listeners are also introduced to CME Group's new Solana futures and Dan Gramza provides insights into market behaviors and expectations.   02:41 Show Kickoff and Market Overview 03:32 Guest Introduction: Dan Gramza 04:32 Movers and Shakers Report 08:27 Exploring CVAL and Market Volatility 12:15 Equity Market Analysis 28:20 Consumer Sentiment and Economic Indicators 29:00 Real Estate Market Dynamics 29:35 Market Predictions for the S&P 31:13 Energy Sector Insights 32:33 Crude Oil Market Analysis 35:37 Global Oil Production and Trade 48:45 Crypto Market Developments 52:00 Conclusion and Resources

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (nat gas), ags (live/feeder cattle), and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

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Host Mark Longo and guest Uncle Mike Tossaw discuss a variety of topics in the world of futures options. The main discussion focuses on precious metals, specifically silver and gold, where Uncle Mike rebuts recent criticisms suggesting that trading these is unwise. The episode also delves into the movers and shakers report featuring commodities, such as Kansas City wheat and class III milk futures, to highlight significant market changes. The conversation extends to a detailed look at equity indices, where the recent sell-off and market volatility are scrutinized, and then moves on to interest rates, particularly the 10-year note. The episode ends with listener questions, prominently addressing strategies like leveraging longer-term collars in precious metals trading.   01:22 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 02:30 Showtime: Latest Futures Options Trading Activity 04:19 Movers and Shakers Report 09:43 Volatility Breakdown 13:11 Debate on Silver: Hopes and Dreams or Good Trades? 25:37 Gold's Meteoric Rise and Market Reactions 26:14 Gold Options Activity and Market Sentiment 27:00 Unusual Flat Skew in Gold Options 29:37 Gold Puts and Market Movements 32:12 Equities Market Turbulence 36:17 NASDAQ's Volatility and Trading Activity 41:35 Interest Rates and the 10-Year Note 47:38 Futures Options Feedback and QA

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This episode of 'This Week in Futures Options' delves into various futures markets, particularly precious metals like gold and silver, and energy commodities such as crude oil and natural gas.   The host, Mark Longo, is joined by special guest Brett Friedman from Winhall Risk Analytics.   They discuss notable market movements, including significant options activities in gold and crude oil, and the broader trading dynamics driven by geopolitical events and economic policies. The show also highlights insights from recent articles about gold's price dynamics and the impact of tariffs. Listeners' questions about crypto assets and silver trading strategies are addressed, with the episode rounding off with discussions on implied volatility and skew in various commodities.   01:04 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 03:49 Movers and Shakers Report 08:57 Exploring Volatility in Futures Options 11:45 Deep Dive into Metals Market 27:16 Silver: The Commodity of Frustration 29:17 Crude Oil: Trading Bands and Volatility 31:20 WTI: The Domestic Crude Oil Giant 41:26 Natural Gas: The Energy Leviathan 44:36 Futures Options Feedback and Crypto Insights 49:27 Conclusion and Resources

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including metals (copper, gold, silver), energy (nat gas, WTI), and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including equities (E-mini S&P 500, Russell 2000), energy (crude oil, WTI), and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Scott Bauer, Prosper Trading Academy

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (nat gas), ags (SRW wheat), and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

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We look back at the futures options markets in 2024 and at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (nat gas, crude oil) and ags (lean hogs), metals (silver, gold) and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets for this past week and discuss energy (nat gas, WTI), ags (soybeans, corn) and, more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And guest:

  • Kevin Green, Senior Markets Correspondent - Schwab Network

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Hot Seat: Derek Sammann, CME Group

On this episode, Mark and Derek discuss:

  • volume trends from 2024;
  • 2024 contract numbers in metals, energy and ags;
  • the trend toward short-duration options;
  • how traders can incorporate CVOL into your trading;
  • what to look forward to from CME Group options next year;
  • and much more.

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for the past two weeks. We also look what were the top five movers and shakers for 2024.

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including metals (gold, silver), crypto (bitcoin), energy (crude oil), and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Brett Friedman, MD - Winhall Risk Analytics & OptionsMetrics Contributor

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (nat gas), rates (10 yr), metals (gold), ags (Chicago wheat), and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Scott Bauer, Prosper Trading Academy

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including crypto (Bitcoin), energy (Nat Gas, WTI, Crude Oil), equities, and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (Nat Gas, WTI, Crude Oil), crypto (Bitcoin), equities, and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including crypto (bitcoin), energy (nat gas, WTI, crude oil), metals (silver), and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week.

We also discuss our latest polls: We asked our listeners What elements in the futures market do you find the most intimidating; what options strategy scares you the most, and were you bullish or bearish in the crypto market just prior to the election.

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week and discuss ags (lean hogs, soybeans, soybean oil), energy, equities and more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And guest:

  • Kevin Green, Senior Markets Correspondent - Schwab Network

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (nat gas), rates (10 yr), equities (E-mini Russell 2000 & E-mini Nasdaq 100), and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Scott Bauer, Prosper Trading Academy

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (nat gas, crude oil) and ags (corn), and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including rates (3M SOFR), energy (nat gas), metals (silver), and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (Crude Oil), crypto (Bitcoin Friday Futures), equities, and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including metals (silver, gold), equities (E-mini S&P 500), rates (10-year) and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including equities and much more.

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week and discuss energy (nat gas, WTI, crude oil), ags (corn), the Fed, and more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And guest:

  • Kevin Green, Senior Markets Correspondent - Schwab Network

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (nat gas, crude oil), ags (SRW wheat, soybean meal), equities (Russell 2000), and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (Nat Gas, WTI), equities (Russell 2000, S&P 500), and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (crude oil, nat gas), equities (E-mini S&P 500), ags (corn), and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week and discuss metals, FX, energy, and ags.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And guest:

  • Kevin Green, Senior Markets Correspondent - Schwab Network

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week and discuss:

  • What was lighting up the tape at Ninja Trader this week during the wild swings
  • Trading bitcoin and the micro ether futures
  • Event contracts (what they are and how traders have been using them lately)
  • The energy complex including nat gas and WTI
  • And much more

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And guest:

  • Martin Franchi, CEO - Ninja Trader

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week and discuss:

  • Trading the bitcoin vs ether spread using options
  • How the weather and geopolitical factors are impacting oil supply and demand
  • A dive deep into the dollar / Yen spread
  • Whether we are seeing a soybeans apocalypse and will this spill over into other leading ags

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Rich Excell, Gies School of Business - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (WTI), metals (gold, silver), ags (soybeans, wheat), and equities.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including metals (silver, copper), equities (Russell 2000), rates (10-year) and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including equities (small caps), ags (soybeans, lean hogs), energy (nat gas), and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (WTI, natgas), metals (silver, copper), and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Brett Friedman, MD - Winhall Risk Analytics & OptionsMetrics Contributor

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We take a deep dive into the Russell Recon. Later we look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (WTI), ags (Chicago wheat), metals (silver), and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Catherine Yoshimoto, FTSE Russell

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including:

  • energy (natgas)
  • ags (corn)
  • metals (silver, gold)
  • rates (10 yr)
  • and much more

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including FX (euro), metals (gold, silver), energy (nat gas), and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Rich Excell, Gies School of Business - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including metals (silver), FX, and much more.

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (nat gas, crude oil), and equities (E-mini Dow, E-mini S&P 500).

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including metals (gold, copper), energy (nat gas), and equities (Russell 2000).

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Rich Excell, Gies School of Business - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (nat gas, crude oil), metals (silver) and ags (Chicago wheat).

With your host:

  • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

And CME Hot Seat guest:

  • Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including ags (class III milk, Chicago wheat, corn) and metals (silver).

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management

Mark and Dan discuss:

  • The movers and shakers in the futures options markets this week
  • The movers in CVOL this week
  • The price action and the fundamentals in copper
  • The puts lighting up the tape in silver
  • The fixatation with crude oil right now
  • And much more

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Scott Bauer, Prosper Trading Academy

Mark and Scott discuss:

  • The action in nat gas
  • Gold and silver moving in CVOL
  • And much more

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University

Mark and Russell take a deep dive into metals (gold, silver, copper) this week as they are moving the futures options markets and the CVOL indexes this week.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (nat gas, WTI) and ags (live cattle, corn).

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management

Mark and Dan discuss:

  • The movers and shakers in the futures options markets this week
  • The movers in CVOL this week
  • A rare detour into the world of FX this week with a deep dive into YEN/USD and the Nikkei
  • All of the options activity in WTI

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On this episode we are joined by:

  • Rich Excell, Gies College of Business - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Mark and Rich use the QuikStrike and CVOL tools to discuss interesting options activity, volatility and skew changes in the following products:

  • FX - MXN
  • Rates - 3M SOFR
  • Energy - Nat Gas
  • and more...

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On this episode we are joined by:

  • Carley Garner, Senior Analyst and Broker, DeCarley Trading

Mark and Carley use the QuikStrike and CVOL tools to discuss interesting options activity, volatility and skew changes in the following products:

  • Nat Gas
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • E-mini Nasdaq 100
  • and more...

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management

Mark and Dan discuss:

  • What the CVOL indices tell us about volatility going forward
  • All the action in bitcoin and ethereum
  • Some small caps love for Russell 2000 and other equities
  • The energy complex, especially natural gas

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

Mark and Mike discuss the movers and shakers in futures options and CVOL movers this week including:

  • Equities (Russell 2000)
  • Energy (nat gas)
  • Rates (2 year)
  • Metals (silver)
  • And much more

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Scott Bauer, Prosper Trading Academy

Mark and Scott discuss:

  • Looking at CVOL movers this week
  • Has the widowmaker in natgas returned?
  • Breaking down all the crazy action and the "ugly chart" in natgas
  • YOLO crypto
  • Not surprising if we see a major breakout in the Russell 2000
  • And much more

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University

Mark and Russell discuss:

  • The movers & shakers in the futures options markets including energy (nat gas) and rates
  • What does copper options activity mean for Chinese demand and the strength of the economy?
  • Market reaction to the latest Fed announcement this week
  • And much more

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management

Mark and Dan discuss:

  • What the Fed Watch tool tells us about what's going on with rates going forward
  • What the CVOL indices tell us about volatility going forward
  • What is driving the massive explosion in Nat Gas options
  • What is going on in the 10 Year and 3 M SOFR this week

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets for this past week including ags, energy and crypto.

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On this episode we are joined by:

  • Carley Garner, Senior Analyst and Broker, DeCarley Trading

Mark and Carley look back at 2023 and trend trades. They also discuss interesting options activity, volatility and skew changes in the following products:

  • Bitcoin
  • WTI
  • Nat Gas
  • Crude Oil
  • and more...

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including ags (lean hogs, soybean meal), equities (Russell 2000), crypto (bitcoin) and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management

We discuss the top 10 movers and shakers in the futures options markets for 2023. We discuss bitcoin, equities, metals, ags and much more on this episode of This Week in Futures Options.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets for this past week as well as for the past year. We also look at our audience polls in futures options over the past year.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including ags (SRW Wheat), energy (nat gas, crude oil, WTI), equities (Russell 2000), and much more.

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Hot Seat: Derek Sammann, CME Group

On this episode, Mark and Derek discuss:

  • the hot products, trends and developments in options at CME Group in 2023;
  • the biggest surprise of the year;
  • the product that saw the most growth in 2023;
  • the rise of 0dte options;
  • short-duration contracts into nat gas;
  • the future of CVOL indices and recommendations on how to incorporate them into your options trading;
  • what to look forward to from CME Group options next year;
  • what were the biggest movers and shakers this week at CME Group;
  • and much more.

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On this episode we are joined by:

  • CARLEY GARNER, SENIOR ANALYST AND BROKER, DECARLEY TRADING

Mark and Carley discuss interesting options activity, volatility and skew changes in the following products:

  • Nat Gas
  • WTI
  • Silver
  • Soybean Oil
  • Corn
  • Chicago Wheat
  • and more...

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including equities, energy, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Blu Putnam, CME Group

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including rates, metals, energy, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including equities (E-Mini Nasdaq 100, E-Mini Russell 2000), metals (gold, silver), energy (natgas), and much more on this episode of This Week in Futures Options.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Scott Bauer, Prosper Trading Academy

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including equities, metals, energy, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy (WTI, nat gas), ags (soybean meal, lean hogs), and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, grains, equities, rates, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, rates, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including rates (30 year, 10 year), energy (natgas, WTI), equities (Russell 2000), and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including metals (silver, gold), rates (10-year), equities (Emini S&P 500, Russell 2000), metals (silver, gold), and much more on this episode of This Week in Futures Options.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including ags, metals, energy, equities, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy (crude oil, nat gas), ags (wheat), equities, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including equities (E-mini S&P), energy (WTI, nat gas), ags (wheat),  and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital  Management

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy (nat gas, WTI, crude oil), equities (Russell 2000), metals (silver, gold), and much more on this episode of This Week in Futures Options.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Rich Excell, University of Illinois

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including rates (2-year), energy (WTI, nat gas), ags (soybean oil, wheat), and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy (nat gas, heating oil), ags (wheat, lean hogs), equities, rates and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including ags, energy, equities, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy (crude oil, nat gas), equities (communications sector), metals (gold) and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including ags (wheat, corn, soybeans, oats), energy (nat gas), equities (E-mini Dow) and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital  Management

We have a nice comprehensive tour of metals (silver, copper, gold). Then we discuss equities, energy and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including ags, energy, equities, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We take a deep dive in the ags complex as we discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including corn, SRW wheat, soybean oil, soybean meal, feeder cattle, lean hogs  and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME HOT SEAT: Catherine Yoshimoto, FTSE Russell

We take a deep dive into the Russell Recon. We also discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including crypto, ags, metals and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Scott Bauer, Prosper Trading Academy

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, equities, crypto, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy (nat gas), ags (wheat, corn), equities (Small Caps, Russell 2000), and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, ags (live stock and grains), and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Nick Howard, Bantix Technologies (maker of QuikStrike) 

We take a deep dive into the event contracts at CME. We also talk about the movers and shakers in the futures markets this week, answer your questions and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital  Management

We talk about the movers and shakers in the futures markets this week including lumber, corn, soybeans, nat gas and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Rich Excell, University of Illinois

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including ags (corn, wheat), metals (copper, silver, gold), crypto (bitcoin, ethereum) and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including metals, energy, rates, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including ags, crypto, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME HOT SEAT: Jim Roemer, Best Weather Inc.

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including commodities, energy, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network HOT SEAT: Erik Norland, CME Group

We discuss Erik Norland's latest research in the futures options markets including commodities, equities, metals, rates and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, ags, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital  Management

We talk about the movers and shakers in the futures markets this week including energy, ags, equities, rates and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We talk about the movers and shakers in the futures markets this week including energy, metals, ags, crypto, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Rich Excell, University of Illinois

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, ags, equities, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, rates, equities, ags, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, ags, crypto, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital  Management

We talk about the movers and shakers in the futures markets this week including energy, equities, rates and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME HOT SEAT: Tim McCourt, CME Group

We talk about the movers and shakers in the futures markets this week including cryptocurrencies, equities, FX and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: John Brady, RJ O'Brien

We talk about the movers and shakers in the futures markets this week including rates, equities, energy, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital  Management

We talk about the movers and shakers in the futures markets this week including equities and energy. We also discuss the Fed hike and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

We talk about the movers and shakers in the futures markets this week including crypto, ags, equities, metals, rates, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including crypto, ags, energy, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including ags, energy, FX, metals, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, crypto, ags, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We discuss the top movers and shakers in the futures options markets in 2022 along with surprising correlations.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including FX, energy, equities, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Rich Excell, University of Illinois

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, equities, energy, ags, FX, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Blu Putnam, CME Group

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, metals, equities, rates, ags and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, ags, equities, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

We talk about the movers and shakers in the futures markets this week including metals, equities, rates, energy and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Catherine Yoshimoto, FTSE Russell

We take a deep dive into the Russell 2000 with Catherine Yoshimoto, FTSE Russell.  We also talk about the movers and shakers in the futures markets this week including metals, ags, crypto and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Dan Collins

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including equities, ags, energy, metals and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Martin Franchi, Ninja Trader

We discuss the recent launch of event contracts at CME with Martin Franchi, CEO - Ninja Trader. We also talk about the movers and shakers in the futures markets this week including crypto, equities, ags, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Martin Franchi, Ninja Trader

We discuss the recent launch of event contracts at CME with Martin Franchi, CEO - Ninja Trader. We also talk about the movers and shakers in the futures markets this week including crypto, equities, ags, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, ags, equities, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, ags, equities, metals, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy (WTI), ags (lumber, soybeans), equities (Russell 2000), metals (silver), and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Russell Rhoads, EQ Derivatives & Kelley School of Business, Indiana University

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including equities (Russell 2000), metals (gold), FX (euro), energy (nat gas), and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Rich Excell, University of Illinois

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including equities, energy, ags, FX, crypto, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME HOT SEAT: Tim McCourt, CME Group

We discuss the recent launch of options on Ether futures with Tim McCourt, CME Group. We also talk about the movers and shakers in the futures markets this week including crypto, equities, FX, ags, energy and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, ags, equities, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Scott Nations, Nations Indexes

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including ags, energy, equities, FX, rates, metals, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, equities, ags, bitcoin, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Russell Rhoads, EQ Derivatives & Kelley School of Business, Indiana University

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, equities, ags, metals, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including metals, crypto, equities, ags and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, ags, equities, metals, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Richard Excell, University of Illinois, Giles School of Business

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, ags, equities, rates and more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Todd Colvin, Ambrosino Brothers 

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, rates, equities, ags, metals and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, rates, equities, metals and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, metals, equities, ags and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, metals, equities, ags and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including nat gas, crude oil, equities, rates, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Catherine Yoshimoto, FTSE Russell

We take a deep dive into the Russell Recon. We also discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including rates, ags, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Russell Rhoads, EQ Derivatives

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including copper, equities, corn, crude oil and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including nat gas, crude oil, lumber, wheat, Russell 2000 and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including nat gas, crude oil, gold, silver, corn and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME/FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: Richard Excell, University of Illinois, Giles School of Business

We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including nat gas, lean hogs, corn, equities, rates and more.

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Host: Russell Rhoads, EQ Derivatives & Kelley School of Business, Indiana University
Hot Seat: Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading

In this episode, we discuss the top movers and shakers in futures options including ags, equities, energy, and much more.

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
Hot Seat: Russell Rhoads, EQ Derivatives & Kelley School of Business, Indiana University

In this episode, we discuss the top movers and shakers in futures options including equities, energy, ags, and much more.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME HOT SEAT: Tim McCourt, CME Group

We discuss the recent launch of E-mini S&P 500 Tuesday and Thursday Weekly Options with Tim McCourt, CME Group. We also talk with him about the Russell 2000 as well as the recent launch of the crypto reference rates and we check in on how the micro bitcoin and ethereum options are going. Additionally, we look at the metals complex.

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP HOT SEAT: CARLEY GARNER, DECARLEY TRADING

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS NAT GAS, CRUDE OIL, SOYBEANS, LEAN HOGS, CATTLE, EURODOLLARS, RUSSELL 2000, AND  MUCH MORE.

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP

On this episode, we discuss the top movers and shakers in futures options including energy, equities, ags, rates, and much more.

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
Hot Seat: Russell Rhoads, EQ Derivatives & Kelley School of Business, Indiana University

In this episode, we discuss the top movers and shakers in futures options including oil, gold, small caps and more.

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP HOT SEAT: CARLEY GARNER, DECARLEY TRADING

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO AGS, ESPECIALLY WHEAT. WE ALSO DISCUSS WTI, NAT GAS, EQUITIES, FX, AND  MUCH MORE.

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP HOT SEAT: TODD COLVIN, AMBROSINO BROTHERS

IN THIS EPISODE, WE LOOK AT THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS IN FUTURES OPTIONS INCLUDING ENERGY, METALS, RATES, EQUITIES, AGS, AND MUCH MORE.

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

HOT SEAT: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management

We take a deep dive into the energy complex (including crude oil, and nat gas). Then we discuss rates (Eurodollars) and equities (Russell 2000).

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CME HOT SEAT: Tim McCourt, CME Group

We take a deep dive into the energy complex (including crude oil, nat gas and heating oil). Then we discuss the upcoming launch of micro-sized bitcoin and ether options with Tim McCourt, CME Group. He also gives us on update on equities and a preview about the event-based contracts coming in Q3.

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group

In this episode, we discuss the top movers and shakers in futures options including ags, energy, equities, and metals.

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP HOT SEAT: TODD COLVIN, AMBROSINO BROTHERS

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS INCLUDING ENERGY, METALS, EQUITIES, RATES, AGS, AND MUCH MORE.

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP HOT SEAT: RUSSELL RHOADS, EQ DERIVATIVES & KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, INDIANA UNIVERSITY

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS INCLUDING ENERGY, METALS, EQUITIES, RATES, AND MUCH MORE.

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP HOT SEAT: JOHN BRADY, RJ O'BRIEN

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS WE TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO RATES. WE ALSO DISCUSS EQUITIES, ENERGY, AND MUCH MORE.

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP HOT SEAT: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS INCLUDING RATES, METALS, EQUITIES, ENERGY, AND MUCH MORE.

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
HOT SEAT: TODD COLVIN, AMBROSINO BROTHERS

In this episode, we discuss the top movers and shakers in futures options including rates, equities, energy, metals, and much more.

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
HOT SEAT: DAN GRAMZA, GRAMZA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

In this episode, we discuss the top movers and shakers in futures options including energy, metals, equities, and much more.

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group

In this episode, we discuss the top movers and shakers in futures options. We also take a deep dive into the the strongest positive and negative correlations in futures options in 2021 as well as since the start of the pandemic.

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group

Co-Host: Russell Rhoads, EQ Derivatives & Kelley School of Business at Indiana University

In this episode, we discuss the top movers and shakers in futures options including small caps, dairy and much more.

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS THE TOP MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS PAST YEAR IN FUTURES OPTIONS INCLUDING METALS, ENERGY, AGS, RATES, CRYPTO, AND MUCH MORE.

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP HOT SEAT: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS INCLUDING RATES, METALS, EQUITIES, AGS, AND MUCH MORE.

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP HOT SEAT: DEREK SAMMANN, CME GROUP

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS, OPTIONS GROWTH IN 2021, AS WELL AS THE LATEST ON CVOL, MICRO CRUDE, MICROS AND MORE.

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP HOT SEAT: TIM MCCOURT, CME GROUP

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS INCLUDING THE LAUNCH OF MICRO ETHER FUTURES, THE RESURGENCE OF THE OMICRON VARIANT ON EQUITIES VOLATILITY, AND MUCH MORE.

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
HOT SEAT: RUSSELL RHOADS, EQ DERIVATIVES & KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, INDIANA UNIVERSITY

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK AND RUSSELL DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • NAT GAS
  • CRUDE OIL
  • EQUITIES / RUSSELL 2000
  • CRYPTO
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
HOT SEAT: DAN GRAMZA, GRAMZA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK AND DAN DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • CRUDE OIL
  • NAT GAS
  • RUSSELL 2000
  • COPPER
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
HOT SEAT: TODD COLVIN, AMBROSINO BROTHERS

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK AND TODD DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • METALS (GOLD)
  • RATES
  • ENERGY (NATGAS)
  • EQUITIES
  • CRYPTO
  • AGS (WHEAT)
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
HOT SEAT: CARLEY GARNER, DECARLEY TRADING

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK AND CARLEY DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • ENERGY
  • EQUITIES
  • RATES
  • CRYPTO
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
HOT SEAT: DAN GRAMZA, GRAMZA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK AND DAN DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • ENERGY
  • EQUITIES
  • AGS
  • BITCOIN
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
HOT SEAT: RUSSELL RHOADS, EQ DERIVATIVES AND KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, INDIANA UNIVERISTY

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK AND RUSSELL DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • BITCOIN
  • EQUITIES
  • ENERGY
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
HOT SEAT: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK AND MIKE DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • METALS
  • EQUITIES
  • RATES
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP

HOT SEAT: TIM MCCOURT, MD, GLOBAL HEAD OF EQUITY PRODUCTS AT CME GROUP

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK AND TIM TAKE A DEEP DIVE IN EQUITIES THIS WEEK. THEY ALSO DISCUSS THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS, BITCOIN, ENERGY, METALS AND MUCH MORE.

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP

HOT SEAT: RUSSELL RHOADS, EQ DERIVATIVES AND KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, INDIANA UNIVERSITY

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK AND JOHN DISCUSSES:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • METALS
  • EQUITIES
  • ENERGY
  • AND MUCH MORE

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In this episode, we discuss the movers and shakers this week in futures options including energy, equities, metals, and much more.

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP

HOT SEAT: JOHN BRADY, RJ O'BRIEN

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK AND JOHN DISCUSSES:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • RATES
  • EURODOLLARS
  • NATGAS
  • EQUITIES
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP

HOT SEAT: RUSSELL RHOADS, EQ DERIVATIVES AND KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT INDIANA UNIVERSITY

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK AND RUSSELL DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • COPPER
  • CORN
  • RUSSELL 2000
  • VOLQ
  • EURODOLLARS
  • CRYPTO
  • AND MUCH MORE

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On this episode of This Week in Futures Options, we talk with Tim McCourt, MD, Global Head of Equity Products at CME Group. We discuss Basis Trade at Index Close (BTIC) on cryptocurrency futures. We also take a deep dive into equities and look at micro futures and options, Nasdaq-100 M&W weekly options, and VOLQ. Plus, we talked ags by looking at soybeans, soybean meal, and soybean oil. And, we help a listener who just opened a futures account and doesn't know where to start trading.

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP HOT SEAT: VIRGINIA MCGATHEY, MCGATHEY COMMODITIES CORPORATION

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK AND VIRGINIA DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • LUMBER
  • AGS
  • EQUITIES
  • RATES
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP

HOT SEAT: DAN GRAMZA, GRAMZA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK AND DAN DISCUSSES:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • CRUDE OIL
  • LEAN HOGS
  • EQUITIES
  • COPPER
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK DISCUSSES:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • GOLD
  • SILVER
  • EQUITIES
  • NATGAS
  • BITCOIN
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
HOT SEAT: RUSSELL RHOADS, EQ DERIVATIVES

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK AND RUSSELL DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • WTI
  • EQUITIES
  • GOLD
  • LEAN HOGS
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
HOT SEAT: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK AND MIKE DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • RATES
  • METALS
  • EQUITIES
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP HOT SEAT: ERIK NORLAND, CME GROUP

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK AND ERIK DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • EQUITIES
  • COPPER
  • CORN
  • WHEAT
  • SOYBEANS
  • CRYPTO
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP HOT SEAT: VIRGINIA MCGATHEY, MCGATHEY COMMODITIES CORPORATION

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK AND VIRGINIA DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • CORN
  • WHEAT
  • SOYBEANS
  • OATS
  • EQUITIES
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP HOT SEAT: RUSSELL RHOADS, EQ DERIVATIVES

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK AND RUSSELL DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • RATES
  • AGS
  • EQUITIES
  • ENERGY
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP HOT SEAT: DAN GRAMZA, GRAMZA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK AND DAN DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • CORN
  • SOYBEANS
  • MAYONNAISE
  • WHEAT
  • RUSSELL 2000
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP HOT SEAT: RUSSELL RHOADS, EQ DERIVATIVES

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK AND RUSSELL DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • EURODOLLARS
  • EQUITIES
  • ENERGY
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL CME GROUP HOT SEAT: CATHERINE YOSHIMOTO, FTSE RUSSELL

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND CATHERINE DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • RUSSELL RECON
  • SOYBEAN OIL
  • COPPER
  • EURODOLLARS
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL

IN THIS EPISODE, MARK AND SEAN DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • CORN
  • RUSSELL 2000
  • RATES
  • FX
  • CRYPTO
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
CME HOT SEAT: TODD COLVIN, AMBROSINO BROTHERS

ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND TODD DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES
  • OPTIONS
  • METALS
  • EQUITIES
  • ENERGY
  • AGS
  • RATES
  • CRYPTO
  • AND MUCH MORE

BLOG POST DISCUSSED: US stocks meander in May but small-cap Value bias persists 

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CME HOT SEAT: DEREK SAMMANN, CME GROUP

ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND DEREK DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • CME GROUP IMPLIED VOLATILITY INDEXES (CVOL)
  • EQUITIES
  • AGS
  • FEEDER CATTLE
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL                                            CME HOT SEAT: DAN GRAMZA, GRAMZA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND DAN DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • LUMBER
  • EQUITIES
  • CORN
  • WHEAT
  • METALS
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL                                            CME HOT SEAT: JOHN BRADY, RJ O'BRIEN

ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND JOHN DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • RATES
  • EQUITIES
  • BITCOIN
  • METALS
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL                                            CME HOT SEAT: TIM MCCOURT, CME GROUP

ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND TIM DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • BITCOIN - LAUNCH OF MICRO BITCOIN FUTURES
  • EQUITIES
  • CLOSING OF TRADING PITS
  • AGS
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL

ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND SEAN DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • TOP VOLATILITY MOVERS
  • LUMBER
  • EQUITIES
  • NAT GAS
  • SOYBEAN MEAL / SOYBEAN OIL
  • RATES
  • COPPER
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL

ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND SEAN DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • TOP VOLATILITY MOVERS
  • AGS / CORN AND SOYBEANS
  • EQUITIES / SMALL CAPS / RUSSELL 2000
  • ENERGY / CRUDE OIL
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELLCME HOT SEAT: TIM MCCOURT, CME GROUP

ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND TIM DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • TOP VOLATILITY MOVERS
  • RUSSELL 2000
  • NEW NASDAQ WEEKLY OPTIONS
  • BITCOIN AND ETHER FUTURES
  • SILVER
  • NAT GAS
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CME HOT SEAT: MATT AMBERSON, ORATS

ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND MATT DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • TOP VOLATILITY MOVERS
  • SMALL CAPS
  • CRUDE OIL
  • NAT GAS
  • PLATINUM
  • DEVELOPING A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE WHEN TRADING OPTIONS
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
CME HOT SEAT: RUSSELL RHOADS, EQ DERIVATIVES

ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND RUSSELL DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • TOP VOLATILITY MOVERS
  • EQUITIES
  • ENERGY
  • METALS
  • AGS
  • FX
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
CME HOT SEAT: DAN GRAMZA, GRAMZA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND DAN DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • TOP VOLATILITY MOVERS
  • EQUITIES / RUSSELL 2000
  • CRYPTO / BITCOIN
  • ENERGY / CRUDE OIL / NAT GAS
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL

ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND SEAN DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • TOP VOLATILITY MOVERS
  • ENERGY / OIL
  • EQUITIES / RUSSELL 2000 / SMALL CAPS
  • METALS / GOLD / SILVER
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK AND SEAN DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • TOP VOLATILITY MOVERS
  • EQUITIES / RUSSELL 2000 / SMALL CAPS
  • RATES / CME FED WATCH TOOL
  • AGS / SOYBEANS
  • ENERGY / OIL
  • CRYPTO / BITCOIN
  • AND MUCH MORE

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: CATHERINE YOSHIMOTO, FTSE RUSSELL

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK AND CATHERINE DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • TOP VOLATILITY MOVERS
  • EQUITIES / RUSSELL 2000 1ST QUARTER IPO ADDITIONS & RECONSTITUTION DATES
  • AGS / WHEAT
  • METALS / SILVER AND COPPER
  • RATES / CME FED WATCH TOOL
  • AND MUCH MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE RUSSELL RECONSTITUTION PROCESS, RUSSELL MICRO CAP INDEX FUTURES/OPTIONS AND JUDGING THE OI OF OPTIONS ON FUTURES

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
FTSE RUSSELL HOT SEAT: RICK ROSENTHAL, DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, FTSE RUSSELL INDICES
CME HOT SEAT: RUSSELL RHOADS, EQ DERIVATIVES

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, RICK AND RUSSELL DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • TOP VOLATILITY MOVERS
  • EQUITIES / MINI RUSSELL 2000 OPTIONS
  • RATES / CME FED WATCH TOOL
  • METALS / COPPER
  • ENERGY / NAT GAS
  • AND MUCH MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT RUSSELL MICRO CAPS, OPTIONS ON ACTIVE FUTURES PRODUCTS, AND COPPER OPTIONS

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
CME HOT SEAT: DEREK SAMMANN, CME GROUP

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND DEREK DISCUSS:

  • CVOL SUITE OF IMPLIED VOLATILITY INDEXES EXPANDED - www.cmegroup.com/cvol
  • OPTIONS VOLUME AND TRENDS AT CME GROUP - AGS VERY ACTIVE
  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • TOP VOLATILITY MOVERS
  • EQUITIES / RUSSELL 1000
  • ENERGY / NATGAS
  • AND MUCH MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • DISCUSSING HOW TO USE THE QUIKSTRIKE TOOL TO RUN YOUR OWN FUTURES OPTIONS REPORTS.

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
CME HOT SEAT: TIM MCCOURT, CME GROUP

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND TIM DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • CRYPTO / ETHEREUM AND BITCOIN
    • ETHER FUTURES LAUNCHED ON FEBRUARY 8
    • BITCOIN FUTURES / BITCOIN OPTIONS
  • EQUITIES
    • EQUITY INDEX FUTURES AND OPTIONS
    • E-MINI S&P 500 FUTURES AND OPTIONS
    • E-MINI MICRO FUTURES AND OPTIONS
    • E-MINI NASDAQ 100 FUTURES AND OPTIONS
    • MICRO EQUITY INDEX FUTURES
    • RUSSELL MICROCAP INDEX
    • RUSSELL 2000
  • ENERGY / CRUDE
  • AND MUCH MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • DISCUSSING BITCOIN OPTIONS, MINI RUSSELL PRODUCTS AND THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS REPORT

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
CME HOT SEAT: TODD COLVIN, AMBROSINO BROTHERS

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND MATT DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • METALS / SILVER & GOLD
  • EQUITIES / RUSSELL 2000
  • ENERGY / NAT GAS
  • RATES / EURODOLLARS
  • AND MUCH MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • DISCUSSING REGULATORY IMPLICATIONS FOR COMMODITIES.

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
CME HOT SEAT: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND MATT DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • GLOBAL FUTURES AND OPTIONS RECORD NUMBERS FROM FIA
  • EQUITIES / RUSSELL 2000
  • AGS / LEAN HOGS
  • NAT GAS / ENERGY
  • METALS / SILVER
  • AND MUCH MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • DISCUSSING WHETHER THE OPTIONS MARKET IS BROKEN AND SHORT SQUEEZES.

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  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
  • CME HOT SEAT: DAN GRAMZA, GRAMZA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND DAN DISCUSS THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS INCLUDING:

  • BITCOIN
  • CRUDE OIL
  • EQUITIES / RUSSELL 2000
  • FX
  • METALS / GOLD
  • AND MUCH MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • DISCUSSING HOW MANY PRODUCTS YOU SHOULD HAVE A HANDLE ON TRADING AT A TIME.

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK AND SEAN DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • OPTIONS TRADES IN CORN AND WHEAT
  • SMALL CAP SPRINT CONTINUES IN JANUARY FOR EQUITIES
  • TRENDS IN SMALL CAP STOCKS
  • SILVER VOLATILITY
  • EURODOLLAR TRADES
  • AND MUCH MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT CORRELATION PERSPECTIVE AND OI AND VOLUME IN BITCOIN.

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HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
CME HOT SEAT: JOHN BRADY, RJ O’BRIEN

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND JOHN DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES
  • OPTIONS
  • CRYPTO
  • EQUITIES
  • RATES
  • CRUDE OIL
  • AND MUCH MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT DOM TRADING, INTRA DAY ORDER FLOWS AND ACTIVITY IN FUTURES OPTIONS LAST YEAR COMPARED TO EQUITY OPTIONS

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  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP

WE LOOK AT THE TOP MOVERS AND SHAKERS FOR THE YEAR, THE STRONGEST POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CORRELATIONS FOR THE YEAR AND THE VOLATILITY MOVERS AND SHAKERS IN THE INSANE YEAR THAT WAS 2020.

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Join us as we break down the top 5 TWIFO episodes of 2020. Did your favorite episode make the list? You'll have to tune in to find out...

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  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
  • CME HOT SEAT: RUSSELL RHOADS, EQ DERIVATIVES

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND RUSSELL DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • CRYPTO
  • EQUITIES
  • CRUDE OIL
  • AND MUCH MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT LACK OF EARLY EXERCISE PREMIUM IN FUTURES OPTIONS, MOVERS & SHAKERS IN 2020 AND NAT GAS DEMAND

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  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
  • CME HOT SEAT: ERIK NORLAND, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR -- SENIOR ECONOMIST AT CME GROUP

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND ERIK DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • METALS
    • GOLD/SILVER PRICE GAP NARROWS
  • RATES
    • HAVE THE CENTRAL BANKS DONE A GOOD JOB CONTAINING VOLATILITY
  • EQUITIES / VOLATILITY / RUSSELL 2000
    • RECORD BUYERS IN SMALL CAPS
    • HOW VOLQ VOLATILITY PERFORMED AROUND THE ELECTION
  • CRUDE OIL
    • SUPPLY-DEMAND DYNAMICS AS VACCINES EMERGE
  • AGS
    • BRACING FOR THE ONSET OF LA NINA
  • AND MUCH MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

ANSWERING YOUR QUESTION ABOUT SPREAD PRICES VS OUTRIGHT FUTURE PRICES

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  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
  • CME HOT SEAT: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND MATT DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • EQUITIES / VOLATILITY / RUSSELL 2000
    • BEST MONTH IN RUSSELL 2000 HISTORY
    • GOOD STRATEGIES TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SMALL CAP EXPLOSION
  • BITCOIN
    • 1 MOVER TO THE UPSIDE AT CME GROUP THIS WEEK

    • DEBATING THE EXPLOSION OF BITCOIN OPTIONS VOLATILITY
  • METALS
    • GOLD VOLATILITY
  • AND MUCH MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT SILVER SKEW AND TRADING AROUND EVENT RISK SUCH AS CROP REPORTS AND OPEC MEETINGS

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  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
  • CME HOT SEAT: DEREK SAMMANN, SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, GLOBAL HEAD OF COMMODITIES & OPTIONS PRODUCTS

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND DEREK DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • 2020 CME OPTIONS UPDATE
  • LAUNCH OF NEW IMPLIED VOLATILITY INDEXES - CVOL
  • EQUITIES / VOLATILITY / RUSSELL 2000
  • AND MUCH MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • BREAKING DOWN THE MYSTERIES OF TRADE AT SETTLEMENT IN CRUDE OIL

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  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK AND SEAN DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • EQUITIES
  • CRUDE OIL
  • GOLD
  • SOYBEANS
  • AND MUCH MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ON FX, ETH OPTIONS, ELECTION IMPACT, ITM FUTURES OPTIONS.

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  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CME HOT SEAT:
    • TIM MCCOURT, MANAGING DIRECTOR, CME GROUP, GLOBAL HEAD OF EQUITY PRODUCTS
    • DAN CARRIGAN, ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, NORTH AMERICAN MARKETS, NASDAQ OMX
    • SCOTT BAUER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PROSPER TRADING ACADEMY

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, TIM, DAN AND SCOTT DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • EQUITIES / VOLQ
  • CRUDE OIL
  • BITCOIN
  • AND MUCH MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ON THE SKEWDEX PRODUCT, SELLER ASSIGNMENT AND MORE.

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  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • COHOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
  • CME HOT SEAT: CRAIG LEVEILLE, ED - FX PRODUCTS, CME GROUP

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND CRAIG DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • FX OPTIONS COMPLEX
  • FX VOLATILITY CONVERTER TOOL
  • EQUITIES / VOLATILITY / RUSSELL 2000
  • AND MUCH MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ON FUTURES OPTIONS TRADING AND FX OPTIONS.

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  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • COHOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
  • CME HOT SEAT: DAN GRAMZA, GRAMZA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND DAN DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • EQUITIES / VOLATILITY
  • ELECTION TRADE
  • CORN
  • LEAN HOGS
  • AND MUCH MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT PUT SPREADS IN ES OPTIONS, WTI AND RUSSELL 2000.

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  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • COHOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
  • CME HOT SEAT: JEFF WHITT, SIMPLY DERIVATIVES

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND JEFF DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • ENERGY / CRUDE OIL
  • EQUITIES / VOLATILITY
  • METALS / GOLD
  • AND MUCH MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT FUTURES OPTIONS SPREADS, COT REPORTS AND SMALL CAPS VS. LARGE CAPS.

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  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • COHOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
  • CME HOT SEAT: CATHERINE YOSHIMOTO, FTSE RUSSELL

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND CATHERINE DISCUSS:

  • THE GREAT EQUITY SHAKEUP
  • CRUDE OIL BACK OVER $40 DESPITE THE OPTONS ACTIVITY
  • LISTLESS GOLD
  • RISING WHEAT
  • AND MUCH MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT DAIRY OPTIONS, SMALL CAPS DURING COVID AND MORE...

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  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • COHOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
  • CME HOT SEAT: DAN GRAMZA, GRAMZA CAPITAL

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND DAN DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • EQUITIES
  • CRUDE OIL
  • GOLD
  • ENERGY
  • AND MUCH MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT 30 FED FUND FUTURES AND TRADING FUTURES OPTIONS

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TWIFO 218: What The Heck Is Rates Volatility?

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CME HOT SEAT: TODD COLVIN, AMBROSINO BROTHERS

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK AND TODD DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • EQUITIES
  • GOLD
  • CRUDE OIL
  • EURODOLLARS
  • AND MUCH MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT COT REPORTS, QUIKSTRIKE TOOL, CA GAS CAR BAN AND CME BITCOIN CORRELATION

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TWIFO 217: CRAZY CRUDE AND EXPLODING EQUITY VOLATILITY

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
  • CME HOT SEAT: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND ANDREW DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • CRUDE OIL
  • EQUITIES
  • EURODOLLARS

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT FUTURE FTSE RUSSELL WEBINARS, COLLARS IN GOLD AND OPTIONS ON TREASURY BONDS.

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TWIFO 216: TERRIFYING TRUCKLOADS OF CORN

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
  • CME HOT SEAT: RUSSELL RHOADS, EQ DERIVATIVES

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND RUSSELL DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • EQUITIES
  • CRUDE OIL
  • LEAN HOGS
  • FX

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT HOLDING OPTIONS ON FUTURES UNTIL EXPIRATION AND WHERE THE COLLARS ARE LINING UP THIS WEEK.

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TWIFO 215: MIXING IT UP IN EQUITIES, CRYPTO, SOYBEAN MEAL AND MORE

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
  • CME HOT SEAT: TIM MCCOURT, CMEGROUP

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND TIM DISCUSS:

  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK IN FUTURES OPTIONS
  • CME’S VOLUME NUMBERS FOR AUGUST

EQUITIES

  • OPTIONS ON MICRO E-MINI S&P 500 AND NASDAQ-100 FUTURES CONTRACTS LAUNCHED BY CME ON AUGUST 31
  • APPLE VS. THE RUSSELL 2000
  • UPCOMING CME/NASDAQ VOLATILITY PRODUCT - VOLQ

AGS

  • SOYBEAN MEAL OPTIONS VOLUME

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT CRYPTO FUTURES AND OPTIONS, MICRO OPTIONS ON RUT AND THE RETURN OF THE OIV CRUDE OIL VIX

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TWIFO 214: Fed vs. Inflation, Plus Vol Breakdown in Metals, Equities and Ags

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK AND SEAN DISCUSS:

EQUITIES

  • FED CHANGES ITS OUTLOOK ON INFLATION
  • CME LAUNCHES OPTIONS ON MICRO E-MINI S&P 500 AND NASDAQ-100 FUTURES CONTRACTS ON AUGUST 31
  • NOTABLE GAINS IN THE RUSSELL 1000 AND THE RUSSELL 2000 IN RECENT MONTHS
  • US STOCKS SUMMERTIME SIZZLE - https://www.ftserussell.com/blogs/us-stocks-summertime-sizzle

METALS

  • GOLD VOLATILITY
  • SILVER VOLATILITY
  • COPPER VOLATILITY

AGS

  • CORN OPTIONS ACTIVITY

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • BREAKING DOWN FTSE RUSSELL WEBINARS, FUTURES SYMBOLS, IMPLIED VOLATILITY, CROSS-ASSET CORRELATION AND THE QUIKSTRIKE TOOL.

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TWIFO 213: SURGING EQUITIES, MYSTERIOUS FX, MONSTROUS METALS AND MORE

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
  • CME HOT SEAT: DAN GRAMZA, GRAMZA CAPITAL

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND DAN DISCUSS:

  • EQUITIES
    • RUSSELL 2000 INDEXES SURGING
    • FTSE RUSSELL TEAMS WITH SGX FOR MULTI ASSET DERIVATIVES PRODUCTS
    • EQUITY VOLATILITY
  • METALS
    • PUZZLING COOPER
    • PAY ATTENTION TO SILVER
  • FX
    • HOT OPTIONS ACTION

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • BREAKING DOWN WHEN YOU SHOULD BUY CALLS, AND WHEN YOU SHOULDN'T. DO THE GREEKS LIKE DELTA AND THETA MATTER IN THE CALCULATION?

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TWIFO 212: DRIVEN BY THE DOLLAR

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
  • CME HOT SEAT: JOHN BRADY, RJ O’BRIEN

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND JOHN DISCUSS:

  • EQUITIES
    • RUSSELL 2000 INDEXES SURGING
    • CME GROUP LAUNCHING FUTURES ON NASDAQ 100 VOL INDEX
  • RATES
    • TREASURY VOLATILITY
  • METALS
    • RECORD PRECIOUS METALS VOLUME AT CME GROUP
    • WHY ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GOLD

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ON WTI AND FUTURES OPTIONS BROKERS

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TWIFO 211: FEELING PRECIOUS ABOUT NAT GAS

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
  • CME HOT SEAT: RUSSELL RHOADS, EQ DERIVATIVES

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND RUSSELL DISCUSS:

  • EQUITIES
  • SILVER
  • GOLD
  • NAT GAS
  • FX
  • AND MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ON COMMODITY ETFS, RUSSELL 2000 AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOL TRADERS

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TWIFO 210: WHERE’S THE BEEF?

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK AND SEAN DISCUSS:

  • EQUITIES
  • SILVER
  • GOLD
  • CRUDE OIL
  • LIVE CATTLE
  • EURODOLLARS
  • AND MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ON SMALL CAPS AND THE QUIKSTRIKE TOOL

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TWIFO 209: Excuse Metals, Loonie FX and Friendly Volatility

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CME HOT SEAT: DAN GRAMZA, GRAMZA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. AND DMG ADVISORS

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK AND DAN DISCUSS:

  • FUTURES AND OPTIONS WORLD WIDE DATA
  • SILVER
  • GOLD
  • CRUDE OIL
  • LOONIE FX
  • AND MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • ANSWERING YOUR QUESTION ON CASH POSITIONS IN COMMODITIES

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TWIFO 208: A CROWDED HOT SEAT

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
  • CME HOT SEAT: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT
  • CME HOT SEAT: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN, ANDREW AND MIKE DISCUSS:

  • EQUITIES
  • CRUDE OIL
  • CORN
  • SILVER
  • AND MORE

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ON RUSSELL INDICES, SILVER COLLARS, FUTURE OPTIONS BROKERS

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TWIFO 207: The Surprising Volatility of Wheat and Dividends

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK AND SEAN DISCUSS:

  • The surprising volatility of equity dividend expectations
  • WTI fading below $40 - just like the volatility skew predicted last week
  • Wheat is lighting up the tape today so we break down the volume, volatility, skew and more.
  • You asked for copper and you got it!
  • Plus we answer your questions about skew, recon volume, OIV, COT reports and more...

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TWIFO 206: LOTS OF TOPSY...NOT SO MUCH TURVY

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CME HOT SEAT: RUSSELL RHOADS, EQ DERIVATIVES

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK AND RUSSELL TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • EQUITIES - RESULTS OF RUSSELL RECON
  • EURODOLLARS
  • NAT GAS
  • CRUDE OIL
  • GOLD
  • CORN
  • BITCOIN

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ON STRADDLES, VOLATILITY MOVERS AND SHAKERS, SKEW REPORTS

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TWIFO 205: RARE PRODUCT ROUNDUP - CORN, 10 YR, MILK AND MORE

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK AND SEAN DISCUSS:

EQUITIES

  • THE RUSSELL INDEX RECONSTITUTION - FINAL FRIDAY, JUNE 26 AFTER CLOSE OF THE MARKETS
  • ZOOM BREAKS INTO THE RUSSELL 3000 AFTER ITS MASSIVE SURGE
  • WHAT IMPACT WILL THE RUSSELL RECON HAVE ON STOCKS THAT ARE DELETED

CORN, CHEESE, DAIRY

  • VOLUME, UNUSUAL ACTIVITY AND VOLATILITY

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TWIFO 204: CRUDE CORRELATION AND THE RISE OF RECON

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
  • GUEST: RICK ROSENTHAL, DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, FTSE RUSSELL INDICES - CBOE

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND RICK DISCUSS:

  • THE RUSSELL INDEX RECONSTITUTION - FINAL NEXT FRIDAY, JUNE 26 AFTER CLOSE OF THE MARKETS
  • A SIZABLE PUT BUTTERFLY IN RUT

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • QUESTION FROM HENRY: IS THERE AN EXPECTATION FOR AN EVEN GREATER FLOW OF STOCKS AROUND THIS YEAR’S RUSSELL RECONSTITUTION COMPARED TO PREVIOUS YEARS? THANKS FOR THIS SHOW AND FOR TAKING THE TIME TO TALK ABOUT SMALL CAP VOLATILITY. NO ONE ELSE SEEMS TO DISCUSS THIS STUFF. KEEP IT UP.
  • QUESTION FROM MBD1101: YOU TALK ABOUT THE RUSSELL RECON COMING UP A LOT. HOW SHOULD THAT IMPACT MY TRADING? IS THERE ANYTHING THAT I SHOULD DO BECAUSE OF IT?
  • QUESTION FROM LILTO: IS OIV EVER GOING TO COME BACK? I MISS IT.
  • QUESTION FROM EDWARD THE TRADER: HOW CLOSE ARE RVX OPTIONS TO BECOMING TRADABLE AGAIN? THX FOR ALL YOUR SHOWS.
  • QUESTION FROM MELIN: WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON CROSS CORRELATION ACROSS THE MAJOR INDICES AND COMMODITIES? THANK YOU!

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TWIFO 203: OPTIONS UPDATE AS MARKET MELTS DOWN

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
  • CME HOT SEAT: DEREK SAMMANN, SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, GLOBAL HEAD OF COMMODITIES & OPTIONS PRODUCTS AT CME GROUP

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND DEREK:

  • LOOK AT THE OVERALL TRENDS IN THE CME GROUP’S OPTIONS COMPLEXES
  • DISCUSS THE BIGGEST SURPRISES IN CME OPTIONS SO FAR THIS YEAR
  • TALK ABOUT THE REOPENING OF THE TRADING FLOORS
  • DISCUSS EQUITIES VOLATILITY AND THE UPCOMING RUSSELL RECONSTITUTION

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • QUESTION FROM BIGDOGG: IS S&P SKEW SHOWING A STRONG INCLINATION FOR HEDGING AT THESE NEW ALL-TIME HIGHS? LOVING THE NETWORK. LONG TIME LISTENER.
  • QUESTION FROM LT3: HOW IS RECON SHAPING UP FROM A VOLUME PERSPECTIVE? WILL THIS BE A HISTORIC YEAR?
  • QUESTION FROM BACK0$: WHY IS $OIV NO LONGER AN ACTIVE TICKER? YOU DISCUSS IT ON THE SHOW AND I’VE FOUND IT TO BE A USEFUL INDICATOR FOR CRUDE OIL VOLATILITY.
  • QUESTION FROM MAE: WITH THE CRAZY MARKETS AND EVERYTHING UNEXPECTED GOING ON IN THE WORLD, WHY DON’T YOU RECONSTITUTE THE INDEX MORE THAN ONCE A YEAR?
  • QUESTION FROM MAR1022: ANY EXPECTATIONS FOR THE MARKETS ONCE THE RECON HAPPENS?

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TWIFO 202: The Next Big Thing - Options on Micro E-Minis

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
  • CME HOT SEAT: TIM MCCOURT, MANAGING DIRECTOR AT CME GROUP, GLOBAL HEAD OF EQUITY PRODUCTS

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND TIM DISCUSS:

EQUITIES:

  • HAPPY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO MICRO E-MINIS
  • CME TO LAUNCH OPTIONS ON MICRO E-MINIS
  • CME S&P 500 OPTION BLOCKS
  • PRELIMINARY US INDEX ADD & DELETE LISTS POSTED TO THE FTSE RUSSELL WEBSITE AFTER 6PM US EASTERN TIME ON JUNE 5. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR INFORMATION ON THE RUSSELL RECON

CRYPTO

CME BITCOIN FUTURES

  • AVERAGE DAILY VOLUME (ADV) OF +8,550 CONTRACTS (+42,750 EQUIVALENT BITCOIN) UP 15% COMPARED TO THE SAME PERIOD IN 2019
  • RECORD OPEN INTEREST OF 10,878 CONTRACTS (+54K EQUIVALENT BITCOIN) ACHIEVED ON MAY 19, 2020
  • IN MAY, NEW RECORD NUMBER OF LARGE OPEN INTEREST HOLDERS (LOIHS) REACHED: 75

CME BTC OPTIONS (LAUNCHED IN JANUARY 2020)

  • AVERAGE DAILY VOLUME OF 81 CONTRACTS (404 EQUIVALENT BITCOIN) FOR 2020 TO DATE
  • RECORD SINGLE-DAY VOLUME OF 1,418 CONTRACTS (7.1K EQUIVALENT BITCOIN) ACHIEVED ON MAY 28, 2020
  • RECORD OPEN INTEREST OF 5,435 CONTRACTS (27.2K EQUIVALENT BITCOIN) ACHIEVED ON MAY 29, 2020

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • QUESTION FROM MELTZER: DO YOU HAVE ANY UPDATES ON A FIRM LAUNCH DATE FOR MICRO OPTIONS?
  • QUESTION FROM ALLENZ: WILL WE EVER SEE A LISTED INDEX SKEW PRODUCT? I KNOW THERE IS A SKEW INDEX BUT NOTHING TRADEABLE THAT I'M AWARE OF.
  • QUESTION FROM SPOTL3GHT: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE TRADE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SHIFTING SKEWS THAT YOU ARE ALWAYS HIGHLIGHTING ON YOUR SHOW. HOW SHOULD I BEST TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS INFO AS I FEEL IT’S VERY ACTIONABLE?

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TWIFO 201: NEGATIVE RATES, EQUITY RALLIES AND CRUDE KERFUFFLES

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
  • GUEST: JOHN BRADY, RJ O’BRIEN

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND JOHN:

  • TALK ABOUT THE TOP PRODUCTS TRADED AT RJO
  • DISCUSS THE REOPENING OF THE TRADING FLOORS
  • LOOK AT BLU PUTNAM’S PAPER ON NEGATIVE RATES
  • DISCUSS RUSSELL RECON: INITIAL ADDITION AND DELETIONS FOR RECON JUNE 5
  • MENTION MICRO E-MINI S&P 500 AND MICRO E-MINI NASDAQ-100 FUTURES LAUNCHING IN THE FALL
  • LOOK AT OIL PRICES STABILIZING ON RUMORS OF AN OPEC EXTENSION

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

VIEWPOINT ON STRADDLES AS A SENTIMENT INDICATOR

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TWIFO: 200th Episode Extravaganza

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK AND SEAN:

  • CELEBRATE THE 200TH EPISODE FROM APRIL 2016
  • DISCUSS WHAT HAVE BEEN THE  BIGGEST MOVERS AND SHAKERS ON THE PROGRAM SO FAR
  • TALK THE ENERGY COMPLEX
  • LOOK AT EQUITIES AND THE UPCOMING RUSSELL RECON

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • QUESTION FROM OPTIONSGAME: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BUYING A FUTURE AND 2 CALLS WITH 50% DELTA VS BUYING A STRADDLE?

  • QUESTION FROM TIM: WHAT DO YOU THINK WILL HAPPEN TO OPTIONS WHEN THE TRADING FLOORS COME BACK?

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TWIFO 199: The Return of Volatility? 

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK AND SEAN DISCUSS:

EQUITIES

  • RUSSELL 2000 WEBINAR
  • WHY LARGE CAPS HAVE DONE BETTER THAN SMALL CAPS

LEAN HOGS

CLASS 3 MILK

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • QUESTION FROM OPTIONSGAME: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BUYING A FUTURE AND 2 CALLS WITH 50% DELTA VS BUYING A STRADDLE?
  • QUESTION FROM TIM: WHAT DO YOU THINK WILL HAPPEN TO OPTIONS WHEN THE TRADING FLOORS COME BACK?

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TWIFO 198: Answering all Your Qs About Rates, Volatility, Crude, FX and More

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK AND SEAN DISCUSS:

EQUITIES:

  • HAPPY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO MICRO E-MINIS
  • CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR INFORMATION ON THE RUSSELL RECON
  • CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR INFORMATION ON AN UPCOMING FTSE RUSSELL WEBINAR ON SMALL CAP VOLATILITY IN THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • QUESTION FROM MGTK: DOES THE CORONAVIRUS COMPLICATE ANY OF THE ANALYSIS OR EXECUTION THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE DURING THE RUSSELL RECONSTITUTION COMING UP IN JUNE?
  • QUESTION FROM MILES: CAN WE GET SOME FX BACK ON THE SHOW? MAYBE GBP/USD?
  • QUESTION FROM BALKAN SAVAGE: HELLO AND THANKS FOR ALL THE CONTENT! I HAVE A QUESTION THAT I HOPE YOU MIGHT SHED SOME LIGHT ON FOR ME AS I'M STUCK. DO YOU KNOW OF ANY WAY FOR A SMALL AND NOT SO SMALL GUY TO GET IN ON THE FX EXOTIC CURRENCY OPTIONS TRADING? THE ONLY THING I CAN FIND IS THE OTC STUFF AT THE BIG BANKS BUT THAT STARTS AT 10MIL. REGARDS
  • QUESTION FROM BLACKJACK: DO YOU THINK WE CAN SEE NEGATIVE WTI AGAIN?
  • COMMENT FROM MATT: LOOKS LIKE CFTC DIDN’T APPRECIATE NEGATIVE OIL.
  • QUESTION FROM NLTY: IS USO STILL EXPOSED TO SUPER CONTANGO AND THE POTENTIAL FOR WTI FUTURES TO TRADE INTO NEGATIVE TERRITORY?
  • QUESTION FROM ALET: YOU DISCUSS VIX/RVX A LOT WHAT ABOUT RUSSELL 2000/ NASDAQ VOLATILITY? HOW DO THE TWO COMPARE?
  • QUESTION FROM BELLEY: WHAT’S HAPPENING OUT IN THE 10YR RIGHT NOW?
  • QUESTION FROM OPTIONSGAME: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BUYING A FUTURE AND 2 CALLS WITH 50% DELTA VS BUYING A STRADDLE?
  • QUESTION FROM 34LOTRJK: DO YOU THINK THE EMINI RUSSELL 2000 PUT ACTIVITY YOU’VE NOTED IS HEDGING OR PREMIUM HARVESTING? THX FOR THE PROGRAM.
  • COMMENT FROM LIAM: LOOKS LIKE MOST OF US WERE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THIS ONE. LOL.
  • QUESTION FROM JUSTINEIT: DOES THE HIGHER VOLATILITY IN RUSSELL 2000 TRANSLATE TO BETTER PREMIUM HARVESTING THAN IN THE S&P 500?

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TWIFO 197: Maelstrom of Small Caps, Hogs and Crude

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL
  • FTSE HOT SEAT GUEST: RICK ROSENTHAL, CBOE

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND RICK DISCUSS:

EQUITIES:

  • FTSE RUSSELL EXTENDS INDEX DERIVATIVES AGREEMENT WITH CBOE
  • SMALL CAPS HAD A HUGE RALLY YESTERDAY
  • DISCUSSION OF THE VOLATILITY ANOMALIES DRIVING TRADING IN SMALL CAPS
  • EXPLORING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SMALL CAP VOL AND LARGE CAP VOL

CRUDE

  • CRUDE BACK IN BUSINESS?
  • CONFLICTS IN THE NEAR-TERM AND LONGER-TERM OUTLOOKS

LEAN HOGS

  • US HOG FUTURES SURGE AS MEAT PLANTS WARN OF PORK SHORTAGES

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • QUESTION FROM NICODEMUS: HOW ARE WE STANDING AT THE CURRENT VIX/RVX RATIO VS. HISTORY?
  • QUESTION FROM THOMAS: CAN SEAN CONFIRM THAT THE TRADITIONAL RUSSELL RECONSTITUTION IS STILL PLAN TO UNFOLD AS SCHEDULED AND THAT THERE WILL BE NO IMPACT FROM THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC? THANK YOU AND I ENJOY THE PROGRAM.
  • QUESTION FROM TONY WEBER: HAS THE SHUTDOWN OF PORK FACTORIES MADE THE FUTURES OPTIONS SQUEAL?
  • QUESTION FROM RONALD MÜLLER: IS THERE ANYTHING LIKE A P/C RATIO FOR SILVER AND GOLD?...KIND OF SENTIMENT INDICATORS TO EVALUATE GOLD AND SILVER.
  • QUESTION FROM THEBLAZE: AM I CRAZY TO ACTUALLY THINK SOME OF THESE CHANGES TO USO ARE LONG OVERDUE AND ACTUALLY MAKE IT A STRONG PRODUCT GOING FORWARD? GREAT BREAKDOWN OF ALL THINGS CRUDE LAST WEEK BY THE WAY.

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TWIFO 196: THE WILDEST WEEK IN CRUDE OIL HISTORY

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, MD OF DERIVATIVES LICENSING, FTSE RUSSELL
  • CME HOT SEAT GUEST: RUSSELL RHOADS, EQ DERIVATIVES

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND RUSSELL DISCUSS:

CRUDE

  • A HISTORIC, AND DANGEROUS, WEEK FOR CRUDE
  • USO IS IN TURMOIL
  • CRUDE CAN ACTUALLY GO NEGATIVE
  • CME STARTED LISTING NEGATIVE STRIKES FOR CL OPTIONS BEGINNING 4/22
  • INTERACTIVE BROKERS TAKES $88M HIT FROM CRUDE FUTURES COLLAPSE

EQUITIES

  • THIS IS A GOOD TIME FOR SMALL CAPS.
  • THE RUSSELL 2000 HAS A LOWER WEIGHTING IN ENERGY THAN LARGE CAP INDICES LIKE S&P 500. CONSIDER THIS IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO DIVERSIFY AWAY FROM CRUDE OIL FOR A BIT.

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • QUESTION FROM JLNE: HOW THE HECK CAN CL GO NEGATIVE?
  • QUESTION FROM NEAL: DO YOU THINK WE WILL SEE NEGATIVE PRICES FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE?
  • COMMENT FROM 45T$: SO WE’RE LIVING IN A WORLD WHERE THERE ARE ACTUAL NEGATIVE STRIKES FOR CRUDE OPTIONS. JESUS! WHO EVER THOUGHT THAT WE’D GET HERE?
  • QUESTION FROM PIERCE: IS THIS REALLY A CRUDE BLACK SWAN? PEOPLE THEORETICALLY THOUGHT THAT CRUDE COULD GO NEGATIVE. ISN’T A BLACK SWAN SUPPOSED TO BE COMPLETELY UNFORESEEABLE?
  • QUESTION FROM JANPECK: WHAT IS HAPPENING TO USO?
  • QUESTION FROM TMAL: WHAT DO YOU THINK OF USO AT THESE LEVELS?
  • QUESTION FROM MM87: DID THE USO ROLL CAUSE THIS?
  • QUESTION FROM DAMANATEE: IS USO JUST ANOTHER XIV?
  • QUESTION FROM BANTAM: WHAT THE HECK IS USO NOW?
  • QUESTION FROM SG90D: THOUGHTS ON THE 8-1 REVERSE SPLIT IN USO?
  • QUESTION FROM SAMUELPBOWIE: JUST STARTED TUNING IN...WHEN DO YOU SEE HIGH DEBT US SHALE PRODUCERS START DEFAULTING ON LOANS?
  • QUESTION FROM JLC: WHY IS RUT SO VOLATILE
  • COMMENT FROM MBOTT: IT ROLLED BECAUSE THE INDEX METHODOLOGY IS, OR AT LEAST WAS, TO SELL NEAR TERM CONTRACTS TO BUY NEXT TERM CONTRACTS. THEY DID NOT FACTOR IN THE POSSIBILITY OF THESES EXTREME SPREADS BETWEEN THOSE CONTRACTS WHICH LED TO MASSIVE NEGATIVE ROLL YIELD. THEY WILL PROBABLY NOW CHANGE THE METHODOLOGY TO GO FURTHER OUT THE CURVE, BUT IT’S TOO LATE IMO

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TWIFO 195: Historic Crude Supply Cuts Vs. Demand Devastation

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, MD OF DERIVATIVES LICENSING, FTSE RUSSELL

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK AND SEAN DISCUSS:

  • CME MOVERS AND SHAKERS FOR THE WEEK
  • MARCH CME GROUP OPTIONS REVIEW ACROSS ASSET CLASSES
  • EQUITIES
  • CRUDE OIL

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • COMMENT FROM OPTION SELLING MENTOR: @OPTIONS AND @CMEGROUP GREAT PROGRAM!
  • COMMENT FROM TTO: I WISH GRAINS WERE DOING MORE SO YOU COULD DISCUSS THEM ON TWIFO.
  • QUESTION FROM OPTIONIMUS: WITH ALL OF THE MARKET VOLATILITY THIS YEAR, WILL THE ANNUAL RECONSTITUTION BY FTSE RUSSELL STILL MOVE FORWARD IN JUNE? IF SO, DO YOU ANTICIPATE MORE CHANGES THAN USUAL IN THIS YEAR'S REVAMP?
  • QUESTION FROM GENJI3: WHY DO YOU DO TWIFO 30 MINUTES AFTER THE OPTION BLOCK PROGRAM? WHY NOT BACK TO BACK? THX AND LOVE ALL THAT YOU DO. 5 STARS!
  • QUESTION FROM MULVY: IS CME FLOOR GONE IN THE NEXT YEAR?
  • QUESTION FROM BIG TODD: WHY IS DAIRY ALWAYS IN THE TOP 5 THESE DAYS? WHAT'S CAUSING THIS VOLATILITY?
  • QUESTION FROM TURKINSTOCK: I AM AN OPTIMIST LIKE SEAN. HOPING THIS CORONAVIRUS STOPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO OUR ECONOMY. SHOULD I BET ON A SUSTAINED REBOUND IN RUSSELL 2000 BY THE END OF THE YEAR?

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TWIFO 194: Trade Futures Or Be Stuck In The Past

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • GUEST CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT
  • GUEST CO-HOST:  MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, ANDREW AND MIKE DISCUSS:

  • CME MOVERS AND SHAKERS FOR THE WEEK
  • EQUITIES
  • CRUDE OIL
  • METALS: GOLD AND SILVER

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • QUESTION FROM COCL: WHEN YOU SEE THAT THE CALL SKEW IN A STOCK IS BID OVER THE PUTS IS THAT A SIGN THAT YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY SELL THAT SKEW?

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TWIFO 193: Has the Crude Worm Turned

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL

ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND SEAN DISCUSS:

  • CME MOVERS AND SHAKERS FOR THE WEEK
  • CME GROUP’S MARKET STATS FOR MARCH 2020
  • EQUITIES
  • CRUDE OIL

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • QUESTION FROM STIPOD: HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT ANY MORE MARKET MAKERS BLOWING UP OUT THERE RIGHT NOW?
  • QUESTION FROM ERIC: WHAT WAS IT THAT FORCED CME TO LIQUIDATE RONIN CAPITAL LAST WEEK? JUST A RISK ISSUE?
  • COMMENT FROM MARKBRANT15: ANYBODY NOT BUYING IS FINE WITH ME! KID IN A CANDY STORE SCENARIO. NO JOY IN A PANDEMIC HOWEVER.
  • QUESTION FROM TACK3: HOW DOES VOL IN RUT COMP TO SPY RIGHT NOW? MORE? LESS?
  • QUESTION FROM ZANE: I SEE PEOPLE INCLUDING BLOOMBERG WARNING ABOUT USO EVEN THOUGH IT’S CHEAP. WHY?
  • QUESTION FROM MARYC: WHY DON’T YOU GUYS SPEND MORE TIME ON SOME OF THE SMALLER NAMES ON YOUR LIST THAT TEND TO HAVE THE MOST EXTREME MOVES EACH WEEK?
  • COMMENT FROM THORNTON: DEFINITELY NO #HOGLOVE THIS WEEK!
  • QUESTION FROM DARCY: CAN YOU DISCUSS WHAT CME IS DOING TO FIX IT FX OPTIONS?

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TWIFO 192: Fading the Apocalypse

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CME HOT SEAT GUEST: SCOTT BAUER, PROSPER TRADING

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK AND SCOTT DISCUSS:

  • CME MOVERS AND SHAKERS FOR THE WEEK
  • THE PANDEMIC’S IMPACT ON FUTURES OPTIONS TRADING
  • CRUDE OIL
  • EQUITIES
  • GOLD

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • QUESTION FROM BRANDON:IS THIS VOL COLLAPSE FOR REAL?
  • QUESTION FROM TOLLAND: CAN I GET ACCESS TO THE TWIFO REPORTS OUTSIDE OF THE LIVE SHOW STREAM? THX AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
  • QUESTION FROM BUD FOX: HUGE PUT VOLUME ON SPY 3.27 250’S. THOUGHTS? BUYING OR SELLING PUTS?
  • QUESTION FROM LOU: WHY ISN'T RUT LEADING THE CHARGE TO THE DOWNSIDE AGAIN THIS WEEK? WHAT HAPPENED?

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TWIFO 191:  THE ENDLESS DRAMA OF THE MARKET

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, MD OF DERIVATIVES LICENSING, FTSE RUSSELL
  • CME HOT SEAT GUEST: RUSSELL RHOADS, HEAD OF RESEARCH AND CONSULTING, EQ DERIVATIVES

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND RUSSELL DISCUSS:

  • CME MOVERS AND SHAKERS FOR THE WEEK
  • CRUDE OIL
  • NAT GAS
  • EQUITIES: RUSSELL 1000
  • METALS: COPPER AND GOLD
  • RATES: EURODOLLAR

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • QUESTION FROM AJB_2010: I WONDER IF GOING FORWARD, THE EXCHANGES WILL USE THIS MOMENT TO REPLACE HUMANS....
  • QUESTION FROM NATURAL-EASE: DO THEY (MARKET MAKERS) MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE?
  • QUESTION FROM ROB MORRIS: IGNORANT QUESTION, BUT ARE THEY REALLY NEEDED ON THE FLOOR? WHAT IS THE BENEFIT TO THEIR PRESENCE?
  • QUESTION FROM RIC: ANY THOUGHTS ON FX AFTER BREXIT VOTE?

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TWIFO 190: When Correlation Goes to One

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, MD OF DERIVATIVES LICENSING, FTSE RUSSELL
  • CME HOT SEAT GUEST: JEFF WHITT: CO-FOUNDER, SIMPLY DERIVATIVE

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK, SEAN AND JEFF DISCUSS:

  • CME CLOSING TRADING FLOOR DUE TO CORONAVIRUS FEARS
  • SO MUCH RED ON THE SCREEN THIS WEEK
  • EQUITIES: RUSSELL 2000 LEADING THE CHARGE TO THE DOWNSIDE, BEAT DOW INTO BEAR MARKET TERRITORY BY 2 DAYS
  • ENERGY: WTI/CRUDE OIL - RUSSIA/OPEC PRICE WAR HAS ANNIHILATED CRUDE
  • METALS: WHEN IT ALL HITS THE FAN CORRELATION GOES TO 1. GOLD POTENTIALLY UNDERPERFORMING EXPECTATIONS
  • RATES/FX: EURODOLLAR - THE EURO WEAKENED ON THURSDAY AFTER THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK ANNOUNCED MORE STIMULUS TO FIGHT THE CORONAVIRUS IMPACT BUT DID NOT LOWER INTEREST RATES, WITH THE SINGLE CURRENCY FALLING TO THE DAY’S LOW AS INVESTORS RUSHED FOR DOLLARS.

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • QUESTION FROM SELAMY: WHY ARE THE SMALL CAPS BEING HIT HARDER THAN THE LARGE CAPS IN THE CORONAVIRUS STOCK MARKET SELLOFF?
  • QUESTION FROM COLBY: WITH GOLD DOWN, IS NOW A GOOD TIME TO BUY? WOULD IT BE BETTER TO BUY OPTIONS ON GOLD?

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TWIFO 189: Fed Surprises as Volatility Rises

  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, MD OF DERIVATIVES LICENSING, FTSE RUSSELL

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK AND SEAN, 

  • DISCUSS THE IMPACT OF THE SURPRISE FED RATE CUT ON THE MARKETS,
  • EXPLORE WHAT THE FEDWATCH WAS PREDICTING COMING INTO THIS WEEK,
  • DO A DEEP DIVE INTO EQUITY VOLATILITY RESEARCH,
  • ANALYZE THE EXPLOSION OF EURODOLLAR OPTIONS VOLUME HITTING THE TAPE,
  • LOOK AT THE CORONAVIRUS IMPACT ON CRUDE,
  • AND MUCH MORE.

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  • HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
  • CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, MD OF DERIVATIVES LICENSING, FTSE RUSSELL

ON TODAY'S EPISODE, MARK AND SEAN DISCUSS:

  • MOVERS AND SHAKERS FOR THE WEEK.
  • TOPICS FEATURED INCLUDE ENERGY, NAT GAS, WTI, CRUDE OIL, EQUITIES, RBOB, AND RATES.
  • WE LOOK AT MICRO EMINI FUTURES AND THE CME FEDWATCH TOOL.

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

  • QUESTION FROM JLD: IS SKEW DATA ON CME BTC RELIABLE WHEN THERE’S SUCH LOW VOLUME?
  • QUESTION FROM BILLBEANZ: WHY DO PEOPLE LOVE 3-MONTH FAR OTM PUTS SO MUCH IN RUSSELL?
  • QUESTION FROM JACK SCHWARTZ: HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT THE RUSSELL 2000 IS LEADING EQUITIES DOWN ON SUCH MACRO-DRIVEN NEWS?
  • QUESTION FROM ELL87: IT SEEMS LIKE DEMAND WEAKNESS IS HERE TO STAY FOR CRUDE IN THE NEAR TERM. LOOKS LIKE THOSE CALL WING TRADERS WERE ALL CORRECT WHEN THEY FADED EVERY RALLY. CORONAVIRUS WAS THE REAL RISK LURKING IN THE SHADOWS.