The Options Insider Radio Network: Recent Episodes
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There can be only one! Two men will enter the cage...but only one will emerge victorious. Who will it be? Tune in to find out as Dr. VIX battles the Vixologist to the death on your favorite volatility topics including:
- Do after-hours VIX prints obscure what's really happening in the marketplace? Should you ignore them when trading VIX?
- How should you use constant-maturity futures in your VIX trading?
- What is the TRUE over/under level for VIX that you need to pay attention to in your trading? What levels really matter and which are just marketing hype?
- Can you use technical analysis in your VIX trading? Should you?
- What is the point of VYLD?
- How should you incorporate VIX 9D into your volatility trading?
- and much more...
In this episode of the Futures Rundown from Options Insider Radio Network, host Mark Longo and guest Kevin Green from Schwab Network dive into the dynamic world of futures trading. They discuss the current volatility in the futures market, driven by recent geopolitical events and energy market fluctuations. Key highlights include the impact of soybean oil and crude oil due to geopolitical risks, the performance of key commodities and precious metals, and a detailed analysis of the top gainers and losers year-to-date. Additionally, they explore the changes in market sentiment and trading volume across various futures contracts. 02:00 Welcome to the Futures Rundown 02:09 Market Analysis and Trading Insights 04:11 Top Movers in the Futures Market 05:17 Upside and Downside Movers 16:49 Year-to-Date Trends in Futures 21:53 Conclusion and Farewell
In this episode of Options Bootcamp, hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli delve into various lesser-known and forgotten options trading terms. They start by reminiscing about their experiences on the trading floor, sharing definitions and history behind terms like Delta Neutral, Leaning on Orders, Squawk Box, and ARB Clerk. They also discuss the significance and evolution of these terms and how they're viewed and used in modern-day trading. The episode further explores the influence of current events on market volatility and polls listeners on related topics. Throughout, they encourage listeners to share their own forgotten options terms to potentially include in future episodes. 01:05 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 03:10 Options Drills: Strategies and Techniques 04:30 Forgotten Options Terminology: Part 2 05:01 Exploring Section 1256 Contracts 10:19 The Concept of Delta Neutral 16:23 Leaning on Orders and Other Trading Floor Terms 23:45 More Lost Trading Terms 23:59 The Antiquated Language of Trading Pits 25:53 The Guts Trade Explained 28:49 The Squawk Box and Its Obsolescence 31:30 The Forgotten Greek: Rho 33:41 The Role of ARB Clerks 36:39 The National Best Bid and Offer (NBBO) 38:33 Listener Mail Call 40:10 Apocalypse Assets and Market Volatility 45:02 Conclusion and Future Episodes
Join us as we explore the mysteries and nuances that emerge when trying to backtest 0DTE options strategies with Troy McNeil, Co-Founder of Option Omega.
We are joined in the Southern Studio by:
- Kevin “Lex” Luthringshausen, SVP Strategic Partnerships, Tradier
- Peter Laptewicz, President of Brokerage, Tradier
Mark, Lex and Peter discuss:
- How the recent volatility may be spooking some of tradiers more aggressive clients.
- The evolving 0DTE landscape and what the next products should be.
- Should options go 24/5 or even 24/7?
- What is Tradier doing to raise the bar for options education?
- and much more...
In this episode of 'The Crypto Rundown,' hosted by Mark Longo, the show dives into the latest trends and developments in the crypto derivatives markets. Key topics include an insightful discussion with Bill Ulivieri from Cenacle Capital Management about Bitcoin Treasury operations and their growing significance, as well as Metaplanet's aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy. The episode also covers updates on major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP, including notable market movements and volatility trends. The conversation extends to broader adoption of cryptocurrencies by institutional players and the latest updates on crypto ETFs like IBIT and MSTU, highlighting a notable surge in trading activity. Tune in to stay informed about the dynamic world of crypto. 01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 02:36 Guest Introduction: Bill Ulivieri 05:25 Bitcoin Breakdown 08:12 Volatility and Market Trends 11:54 Exploring IBIT and MSTU 18:20 Altcoin Universe 18:34 Market Cap Overview 19:56 XRP and Personal Anecdotes 20:50 Ethereum's Surprising Resurgence 23:06 ETH Volatility and Premium Harvesting 24:58 Altcoin Market Updates 26:23 Metaplanet: The New MicroStrategy 29:15 Bitcoin Treasury Operations 31:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
This episode of the Option Block kicks off with the hosts Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management, and Andrew ‘the Rock Lobster’ Giovinazzi from The Option Pit discuss the impact of the recent Middle East conflict on the market. They note that markets are rallying despite the conflict, suggesting a 'fade the spike' approach might have been profitable. The show then delves into unusual options activities, including large trades in BEKE, ADM, and BILI, indicating bullish sentiments in Chinese equities. Uncle Mike provides a strategy segment focused on 'box spreads' and teases further exploration in the next episode. The episode concludes with the hosts sharing what they will be watching in the markets until the next show. 01:07 Meet the Hosts and Show Overview 03:05 The 80s Trivia Challenge 04:20 Trivia Challenge Results and Market Analysis 06:54 The Trading Block: Market Trends and Insights 10:07 Middle East Conflict and Market Reactions 14:04 Listener Interaction and Market Updates 27:35 GameStop's Struggles and Tech Bro Jokes 28:15 Top 10 Stocks: Intel, Amazon, and More 29:21 Meta Platforms and the AI Buzz 30:50 Tesla's Surprising Drop in Rankings 31:39 AMD's Surge and AI Optimism 32:34 Nvidia vs. Palantir: The Ratio Battle 34:00 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 34:39 China's Real Estate and Tech Stocks 47:52 Strategy Block: Understanding Box Spreads 52:21 Around the Block: Market Watch and Predictions
In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo and Russell Rhodes delve into the recent shifts in the volatility landscape. With geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the VIX spiking to new levels, and market reactions to recent economic events, this episode is a crucial listen for anyone in the volatility trading scene. The discussion also touches on notable trades in VIX options, the peculiarities of the VIX term structure, and the impact of these events on various volatility ETFs. Russell shares his insights on current market activities and to provide an in-depth analysis of recent significant trades. This episode also revisits the heated and recently held VIX Death Match, offering an engaging mix of expert analysis and lively debate. 01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views 02:23 Volatility Death Match Recap 07:50 Volatility Review: Market Analysis 22:17 VIX Options and Futures Rundown 29:19 Analyzing Weekly Futures and Roll Trades 30:23 Deep Dive into VIX Options Strategies 32:42 Evaluating Trade Decisions and Market Impact 35:19 Personal Trading Strategies and Market Observations 37:32 Big VIX Options and Market Activity 43:44 Inverse Volatility Products and Trading Insights 49:41 Crystal Ball Predictions and Market Speculations
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
This episode of The Option Block dives deep into various facets of the options market. The hosts discuss the latest market trends, the impact of macroeconomic factors, and notable unusual options activity. Highlight segments include a debate on the preferred terminology of 'ratio spread' versus 'back spread' and the critical choice of the best asset in an apocalyptic scenario (gold, diamonds, Bitcoin, or bullets). The show also features discussions on recent significant trades in VIX, Rocket Companies, NuScale Power, and Oracle, and an intriguing revelation about a potential volatility death match involving the FlowMaster. 01:19 Meet the Hosts and Panelists 03:08 Kicking Off the Option Block 04:57 Introducing Today's Guests 07:13 Market Analysis and Trends 17:54 VIX and Trading Volume Insights 21:14 Single Name Options Activity 27:24 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 29:19 Rocket Companies Stock Analysis 30:33 Unusual Options Activity in Rocket Companies 32:53 Nuscale Power Corp Stock Surge 37:35 Oracle's Unexpected Call Options 42:19 Listener Mailbag and Poll Results 53:29 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events
In this episode of The Futures Rundown, Mark Longo discusses the intricacies of the futures markets with guest Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading. They delve into current market trends, focusing on the top movers in futures, including rates, equities, and precious metals. The conversation touches on key trading strategies, the season's market behavior, and the importance of risk management. Carley shares insights on the complexities of trading in less liquid markets, such as orange juice futures and options, and the advantages of focusing on familiar trading instruments. The episode wraps up with listener questions, exploring topics like viable trading strategies and hard-earned lessons in trading. 01:27 Introducing the Futures Rundown 03:01 Special Guest: Carley Garner 04:48 The Trading Pit: Market Analysis 07:06 Top Movers: Downside and Upside 16:30 Rates vs. Equities: A Market Overview 18:54 Discussing the Euro's Performance 19:58 Year-to-Date Movers: Downside 24:02 Year-to-Date Movers: Upside 27:08 Futures Free for All: Listener Q&A 36:13 Concluding Remarks and Resources
In this episode of Options Bootcamp, host Mark Longo and co-host Dan Passarelli (Market Taker Mentoring) dive into forgotten and lesser-known options terminologies. The duo explores terms such as horizontal and vertical spreads, legging into trades, volatility smiles, realized vs. implied volatility, and risk premium harvesting. They touch upon trading floor lingo, including the roles of 'locals,' the use of 'raise' in retail automated execution systems, and the concept of 'out trades.' As they discuss each term, they highlight their relevance and usage in today's trading landscape. Listeners are also engaged with polls, letting them voice their opinions on these old-school trading terms. 01:04 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 01:38 Education Wednesday: Volatility Death Match Recap 02:59 Introducing the Black Hatted One: Dan Passarelli 03:59 Options Drills: Forgotten Terminology 05:42 Exploring Horizontal Spreads 07:23 Legging into Trades: Risks and Strategies 11:02 Volatility Smile and Skew 13:31 Implied vs. Realized Volatility 17:16 Back Spreads and Front Spreads 20:56 Under and Over: Pricing Complex Trades 23:49 The Renaissance of the Local Trading Crowd 25:05 The Evolution of Trading Roles 25:40 The Trading Crowd and Market Makers 27:43 Out Trades and Manual Entry 29:03 The Antiquated Practices of Trading 32:28 The Concept of Paper in Trading 34:02 Cabinet Trades and Penny Pricing 37:50 The Rise of Electronic Trading 41:41 Listener Polls and Apocalypse Assets 44:44 Concluding Remarks and Upcoming Shows
In this episode of the European Market Brief, the host Mark Longo along with guests Russell Rhodes (Indiana University Kelley School of Business), Sophie Granchi (Eurex), and Patrik Herrmann (STOXX) delve into European derivatives markets, highlighting major indices like the Euro STOXX 50 and STOXX Europe 600. The discussion covers strategic insights into the unique trading opportunities and challenges in European equity markets compared to the US, touching on volatility trends and sectorial investments. The panel also answers listener questions, comparing VSTOXX with VIX, and explaining the impact of geopolitical events on volatility indices. 01:04 Welcome to the European Market Brief 02:31 Episode Three Kickoff & Meeting the Hosts and Guests 06:48 Diving into European Indices 08:48 Comparing European and US Markets 11:36 Exploring the Stocks Europe 600 19:50 Accessing European Markets 23:51 Overnight Desk: Market Activity 26:42 European Defense Sector Awakens 27:09 End User Insights from Sophie Granchi 27:59 Market Volatility and Client Behavior 30:03 Premium Harvesting in European Markets 32:39 VSTOXX and Volatility Trends 38:57 Listener Questions and Feedback 48:03 Closing Remarks and Resources
In this episode of The Crypto Rundown, host Mark Longo provides an in-depth analysis of the latest trends and activities in the crypto derivatives markets. Mark delves into the Bitcoin breakdown, discussing recent price movements, volatility metrics, and skew data. He highlights Bitcoin's performance, noting a rise in value and hovering around significant price points. The episode also covers other cryptocurrency derivatives such as MSTU, examining a large call trade in detail, and reviews the market performance of other altcoins including Ethereum, Solana, and XRP. The show concludes with a segment answering listener questions and conducting flash polls on best apocalyptic assets and preferred ways to gain exposure to Bitcoin. 01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 03:32 Bitcoin Breakdown 05:40 Exploring Bitcoin Volatility and Skew 19:50 Altcoin Universe 28:27 Crypto Questions and Community Polls 32:08 Conclusion and Upcoming Events
This episode of the Option Block covers a variety of topics in the options market. Hosts Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw and Andrew 'the Rock Lobster' Giovinazzi discuss the latest trends, including VIX fluctuations, significant moves in stocks like Nvidia and Palantir, and unusual activity in names such as Warner Brothers Discovery and Joby Aviation. Additionally, the show features a lighthearted 80s trivia segment, a strategy block focusing on diversification within a stock portfolio, and listener polling on current market sentiments. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:54 Upcoming Events and Special Announcements 04:15 The 80s Trivia Challenge 07:29 Market Analysis and Trading Block 17:08 VIX and SPY Insights 26:38 Market Rumors and Hood Discussion 27:14 Apple and Tesla Updates 28:28 Nvidia and Meme Stocks Buzz 29:48 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 30:29 Warner Brothers Discovery Analysis 36:44 Joby Aviation and Drone Stocks 41:28 Navitas and Chip Stocks 43:46 Strategy Block: Diversification in Portfolios 47:48 Around the Block: Market Watch and Polls 53:01 Show Wrap-Up and Upcoming Content
This episode of Volatility Views dives deep into the world of volatility trading. Hosted by Mark Longo of Options Insider, the show features guests Russell Rhodes, aka Dr. Vix, and Andrew Giovinazzi, aka the Rock Lobster. The episode covers various aspects including VIX futures, VIX Options trading activities, and the current state of volatility markets. They discuss the current trading week, the performance of inverse volatility products like SVXY and UVXY, and detailed trade analyses. A notable segment involves Russell and Andrew debating the outlooks and trends in the volatility landscape. The episode also sets the stage for an upcoming special battle royale episode between Russell and the renowned Vixologist, Jim Carroll, on a special podcast next week, adding an exciting twist for the listeners. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 02:05 Meet the Hosts 04:49 Volatility Review 07:15 Market Analysis and Trends 14:40 VIX Futures and Options Discussion 30:50 Standard Expiration and Weekly Trades 31:48 Holiday Week Trading Strategies 32:23 VIX Settlement and Trade Analysis 33:28 Bullish Trades and Risk Assessments 35:20 VIX Options Activity Rundown 44:23 Inverse Volatility Products Discussion 51:58 Volatility ETPs and Trading Strategies 53:06 Crystal Ball Predictions and Closing Remarks
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
In this episode of The Option Block, the hosts delve into the recent trends and record-breaking volumes in the options market. Mark Longo, Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, and "Uncle" Mike Tosaw discuss the remarkable 1.17 billion contracts traded in May 2025 and the factors behind this surge. They analyze trading activity in companies like Unity Software, Kraft Heinz, and Chipotle, highlighting notable options trades and market movements. The episode also explores Tesla's downside activity and the implications of macroeconomic factors on market volatility. Additionally, the hosts address listener questions about the highest volume days and weeks in options trading history. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:04 Meet the Hosts and Co-Hosts & Kicking Off the Option Block Show 06:02 Market Analysis and Trends 14:51 Trading Volume and Market Activity 27:00 Apple Trade Poll Results 27:17 Palantir's Market Impact 28:51 Amazon's Cloud Investment 30:01 Tesla's Market Movements 30:27 Analyzing Tesla Puts 34:01 Unity Software's Volatility 39:34 Kraft Heinz Market Analysis 41:45 Kratos Defense Insights 44:19 Chipotle's Market Performance 47:43 Mail Block: Listener Questions 50:14 Around the Block: Market Watch
We are joined in the Southern Studio at OIC 2025 by:
- Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer at Robinhood.
Mark and Steve discuss:
- How Robinhood's clientele is handling these extremely volatile markets.
- Should EVERTHING trade 24/7?
- What is the best way to expand 0DTE into the equity options realm?
- How do you get the tiktok generation to engage with detailed options education?
- and much more...
Join the Wide World of Options show as we hit the road again for great conversations with some of the industry’s most-recognized names. In this all-new episode, host Mark Benzaquen talks with Steve Sosnick of Interactive Brokers and Joe Mazzola of Schwab about the state of the options industry, volatility opportunities and roadblocks, and recent marketplace innovations.
In this episode, Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza discuss current hot topics in futures trading, including the complexities of the 10-Year Note contract specs, the impact of tariffs on the global market, and the performance of various futures contracts ranging from metals like gold and silver to agricultural products like oats and soybeans. They also delve into intriguing market movements, from the resilience of the stock market to the drop in volatility and the perplexing activity in oats. A brief light humor ensues, discussing personal anecdotes relating to unexpected market behaviors like a rare dust storm in Chicago. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:55 Discussing the 10-Year Note 02:52 Options Insider Radio Network Introduction 03:59 Futures Rundown Overview 07:19 Top Movers and Shakers in Futures 07:58 In-Depth Analysis of Specific Futures 19:55 Agricultural Market Insights 25:33 Dust Storm and Local Crop Impact 28:52 Most Active Futures Contracts 31:11 Market Activity Overview 31:29 Interest Rates and Market Uncertainty 33:41 Year-to-Date Movers: Top Performers 34:47 Gold and Central Bank Demand 39:10 Year-to-Date Movers: Biggest Losers 42:29 Lithium and Emerging Battery Technologies 44:36 Concluding Thoughts and Future Topics
In this episode of Options Bootcamp, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli discuss the latest developments in the options market, including a significant increase in options trading volume and the role of retail traders. They address recent volume statistics from the Options Clearing Corporation, showcasing substantial growth in April and May. The episode delves into the upcoming potential of zero-DTE options on the 'Mag 7' stocks, with listener opinions divided on their enthusiasm. Dan shares his insights on trading strategies like calendars and verticals, and the hosts also address listener questions on inverse volatility products and fundamental analysis in trading. A special highlight includes the recognition of listener loyalty by rewarding Madam Gigi in their monthly giveaway. 01:03 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 01:53 Meet the Hosts: Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli 03:28 Listener Engagement and Pro Membership Perks 05:36 Options Market Performance Insights 16:02 Mail Call: Listener Questions and Poll Results 19:27 Exploring VIX Calls and Market Sentiments 21:26 Crypto Preferences and Apocalyptic Scenarios 23:36 Revisiting Nvidia vs. Palantir Debate 26:55 Fundamental Analysis in Options Trading 28:35 The Popularity of Options Trading 29:44 Inverse VIX Products and Calendar Trades 32:25 Listener Engagement and Community Love
Matt and Mark have a great live episode of The Advisors Option from OIC 2025 where we get the buzz about:
- The raging debate about 0DTE equity options
- Should we be able to buy and sell stop loss orders?
- Why are options trading algos so predictable?
- What is going on with this options explosion?
- What is going on with the state of options education?
- and much more...
In this episode, host Mark Longo is joined by guests Russell Rhodes (Indiana University Kelley School of Business), Damien Zinck (Eurex), and Nick Cassano (Tradier) to delve into the dynamic world of European derivatives markets. The discussion encompasses various aspects such as the Euro STOXX 50 index, DAX futures, VSTOXX volatility index, and innovative trading strategies like one-by-two call spreads. The episode highlights the impact of market volatility driven by global trade wars and geopolitical factors on European markets. The experts also share insights into sector-specific futures and the growing interest in European derivatives among US investors. 01:22 Welcome to the European Market Brief 02:31 Episode Two Kickoff and Guest Introductions 07:26 Diving into the Euro Stocks 50 13:51 Exploring the DAX and Micro Contracts 17:42 Trading Strategies and Leverage in Futures 18:58 Understanding VSTOXX and Volatility 27:34 VSTOXX vs VIX: A Comparative Analysis 28:26 European Derivatives Market: Current Trends 29:13 Impact of Trade Wars and Geopolitics 36:20 Sector Futures and Trading Opportunities 42:33 Volatility Trading Strategies 46:07 Listener Feedback and Closing Remarks
This episode of The Crypto Rundown dives into the latest trends and developments in the world of crypto derivatives markets. Mark is joined by Greg Magadini from Amberdata to discuss topics such as market volatility, options trading on Bitcoin, ETH's recent performance, the Gamma Zone concept, and listener questions about favorite trading vehicles. Notable mentions include the Solana futures on CME, corporate treasury allocations to crypto, the Circle IPO, and analysis of trading activity in IBIT, BITO, and other cryptocurrencies. Listeners are encouraged to engage in a poll about their preferred Bitcoin trading strategies and access comprehensive blockchain data through AmberData. 01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 04:24 Bitcoin Breakdown: Market Trends and Analysis 08:02 Exploring Bitcoin Volatility and Skew 11:52 Trading Bitcoin: Tools and Strategies 18:37 Altcoin Universe: Beyond Bitcoin 21:40 Exploring Dealer Positioning and Gamma Zones 22:07 Term Structure and Market Sentiment 22:41 Risk Assets and Crypto Tech Play 24:17 Volatility and Ethereum ETF Speculations 30:00 Altcoin Market Analysis 34:44 Crypto Questions and Audience Poll 37:18 AmberData and Closing Remarks
In this episode, host Mark Longo is joined by co-hosts "Uncle Mike" Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management and Andrew "the Rock Lobster" Giovanazzi from Option Pit. They discuss various aspects of the current options market, including unusual activity alerts, market analysis, and strategies. The show kicks off with a lively and contentious eighties trivia challenge, setting a spirited tone for the episode. Key topics include a detailed look at the AI phenomenon affecting tech stocks like Google Class A, Amazon, and Nvidia. They also delve into specific trades in stocks like UnitedHealth and their broader implications. Uncle Mike discusses the importance of having a plan when dealing with high-volatility trades and explains his cautious approach despite being a noted bull. The episode finishes with a preview of upcoming earnings, including household names like Dollar General and Cracker Barrel, and a thorough examination of ongoing options activity. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Information 01:25 Meet the Hosts 03:13 80s Trivia Challenge 07:26 Market Analysis and Trading Insights 09:22 Drone Stocks and Market Reactions 15:20 Energy and Technology Sector Highlights 19:24 VIX and Single Stock Options Activity 25:44 Tech Stocks Performance Overview 26:09 Meta's AI Announcement and Market Reaction 26:52 Core Weave Deal and AI Dominance 27:47 Apple and Other Tech Giants 28:43 Palantir vs. Nvidia: A Market Poll 29:59 Earnings Highlights and Market Trends 31:24 Unusual Options Activity: The Odd Block 44:01 Strategy Insights: Hedging and Market Volatility 49:18 Market Watch and Final Thoughts
In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo, Andrew Giovinazzi & Russell Rhoads dive deep into the current state of the volatility market. They discuss the day's market movements influenced by unpredictable tweets from Trump and their impact on volatility indices like VIX. The episode covers the rare occurrence of contango in VIX futures above a 20 handle, current VIX call and put positions, and weekly VIX options activity. The hosts also explore the performance and strategies involving inverse volatility products like SVIX. Listener engagement includes a debate on zero-day options and popular TV shows like 'Breaking Bad' vs. 'The Sopranos.' 01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views 02:02 Meet the Hosts 04:24 Volatility Review 04:57 Market Reactions and Analysis 13:02 Volatility Futures Discussion 26:26 VIX Options and Trading Strategies 31:17 Top VIX Strikes and Market Sentiment 32:01 Russell's Weekly Rundown 32:24 Weekly VIX Options Analysis 41:09 Inverse Volatility Products Discussion 52:59 Listener Polls and Questions 55:37 Crystal Ball Predictions 58:36 Show Wrap-Up and Contact Information
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
In this episode, Mark Longo, Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) and Henry Schwartz (Cboe Global Markets) delve into a wide array of topics affecting the options markets. Discussions include an analysis of Nvidia's earnings report and its impact on the market, unusual activity in Unity Software Inc. and Kraft Heinz, and significant put buying in Trump Media. The episode also explores audience opinions on speculative trades like the VIX July 50 calls and the potential listing of zero DTE options on major tech stocks. The episode wraps up with a look at what to watch in the market for the upcoming days. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:19 Meet the Hosts and Co-Hosts 05:50 Market Updates and Analysis 08:08 Trading Block Insights 18:11 Single Name Options Activity 27:47 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 30:22 Massive Call Option Trades on Unity 31:54 Analyzing Unity's Historical Call Spikes 33:46 Kraft Heinz: Short-Term Call Spikes 37:40 Trump Media: High Volatility and Big Put Positions 41:49 Lyft: Bullish Call Sweeps Amid Market Fluctuations 44:41 Listener Polls and Market Sentiment 54:23 Final Thoughts and Market Watch
Future Forward: Embedded Optionality in Market Innovation
As technology, regulatory changes and market dynamics continue to evolve, the options market is on the brink of significant transformation. This panel will explore how new innovations - from AI and automation to regulatory changes - are reshaping trading behavior, risk management, and market structure.
- Moderator: Tommy Martin, Chief Strategy Officer, Dash Financial Technologies
Panelists:
- Annabelle Baldwin, Chief Revenue Officer, SpiderRock
- Shawn Cruz, Business Development Lead, IMC
- Geralyn Endo, Head of Options Business Development, MEMX
In this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo from the Options Insider and Dan Passarelli from Market Taker Mentoring dive into key topics surrounding options trading. They discuss concerns related to Zero DTE options, VIX call trading strategies, and evaluating gamma's importance. Additionally, the episode explores the future of the binary events market, potential expansions of trading products, and the intriguing idea of trading call options on sports teams. The segment wraps with listener questions addressing unexpected moments in trading careers and practical strategies when dealing with gamma and earning seasons, providing a comprehensive outlook on the current and future state of options trading. 01:02 Welcome to Options Boot Camp 02:57 Listener Mail Call 08:48 Market Taker Question of the Week 15:33 Understanding Gamma in Options Trading 18:04 Hilarious Handle: Concerned Breakfast 19:07 Unexpected Moments in Trading 23:30 The Notion of a 'Get Out of Jail Free' Card in Options Trading 26:49 Future of Binary and Event Markets 31:24 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
Next up in the Southern Studio:
- Mathieu Boivin-Carrier, Director, All Options USA
We discuss:
- Providing liquidity in less-liquid options
- The upcoming Nasdaq pilot for 0DTE single-name equity options
- Why would you start a prop shop in Austin?
- The problems with allocations for newer market makers.
- Should options trade 24 hours a day?
- and much more...
In the ever-evolving world of financial markets, options trading has experienced rapid growth among retail and institutional investors alike. Examining new educational mediums and methodologies is at the heart of this discussion as we present multiple perspectives on how education in the options space is happening now and how it may transform in the future. This panel will dive into the latest developments in options education, highlighting the strategies, tools and platforms that are empowering the next generation of traders.
- Moderator: Jessica Inskip, Director of Investor Research, StockBrokers.com
- Panelists:
- Mark Benzaquen, Principal, Investor Education, OCC
- Jermal Chandler, Head of Options Strategy, tastytrade
- Brent Kochuba, Founder, SpotGamma
Emerging Technologies, Advanced Analytics and Automation in Options Trading: Transforming Strategies and Market Dynamics
Cutting edge technologies are reshaping the landscape of options trading, enhancing decision-making processes and driving innovation in trading strategies. This panel will explore how market participants leverage sophisticated modeling techniques to identify opportunities, optimize trade execution, and navigate the ethical challenges associated with increased reliance on automation in financial markets.
Moderator: Ivan Brown, Chief Operating Officer, Options, IEX
Panelists:
- Steve Crutchfield, Head of Business Development, Chicago Trading Company
- Joe Mazzola, Director, Trading & Education, Charles Schwab & Co
- Nate Pomeroy, Principal, Wolverine Trading
Navigating Market Trends: Buyside Perspectives in Options Trading
- Moderator: Joe Lewis, Head of Corporate Hedging and FX Solutions, Jefferies Financial Group Panelists:
- Rachna Mathur, Head of Equities, Americas, EUREX
- Eric Metz, Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer & Head of SpiderRock Advisors
- John Smollen, Executive Vice President, Exchange Traded Products, MIAX
In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads discuss the latest movements in VIX, including a surprising spike and its impact on VIX options. They delve into the performance of the secret UVIX weekend trade, revealing an impressive average profit that defies its expectations. Listener questions about the potential introduction of zero-day options in the MAG 7 stocks are addressed, along with the audience's mixed response. The show concludes with crystal ball predictions for the upcoming week and an exploration of intriguing market trades. 01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views 03:54 Market and Volatility Analysis 09:49 VIX Futures and Options Insights 16:48 Weekly Rundown and Trade Highlights 33:28 Inverse V Strategies and Market Sentiments 34:57 Put Spreads and Risk Management 36:42 UVIX Weekend Strategy Insights 45:00 VXX and Volatility ETPs Analysis 50:12 Listener Polls and Zero-Day Options Discussion 58:50 Volatility Predictions and Closing Remarks
Defined outcome ETFs are redefining how investors manage risk and achieve targeted outcomes in their portfolios. This panel will delve into how these ETFs use options to mitigate risk, their role in managing market volatility, and the ripple effects they are creating across the options and futures markets.
- Moderator: Geoff Gaiss, Vice President, Global Deriviatives, TRAFiX
Panelists:
- John DiBacco, Global Head of Derivatives, Clear Street
- Brian Gilbart, Head of Options Market Development, NYSE
- Sara Levin, Director, ETF and Derivative Trading, WallachBeth Capital
- Matt McFarland, Senior Vice President, Capital Markets, Vest Financial
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
In this episode of the Option Block, host Mark Longo and his co-hosts Henry Schwartz (Cboe) and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) analyze the most interesting and unusual options market activities, including the standout performances of lesser-known stocks like Core Weave, GameStop, and D-Wave Quantum. The discussion also covers significant topics such as the expansion proposal of zero-day options by Nasdaq, the impacts of macroeconomic factors like interest rates and bonds, as well as insightful observations on trading strategies. 03:15 Thursday Edition Kickoff 03:40 OIC Conference Highlights 04:18 Pro Trading Crate and Giveaways 04:38 Welcome Back, Flowmaster 07:18 Market Analysis and Trends 12:18 Interest Rates and Market Sentiment 18:41 Unusual Options Activity 33:04 Peloton's Rollercoaster Ride 34:25 Massive Call Buying in Peloton 37:13 Par Pacific Holdings: A Comeback Story 42:31 Compass: Real Estate Brokerage Insights 45:32 Listener Mailbag and Flash Poll 48:10 Debating Zero-Day Options 58:03 Around the Block: Market Watch
As we look into the future of options trading, several transformative factors are reshaping the market. This session will explore the implication of Payment for Order Flow (PFOF) on trading volumes and market liquidity, alongside the evolving landscape of risk management practices. We will discuss the changing profile of the modern investor, one increasingly influenced by technological advancements, educational resources, and AI-driven strategies and how they are revolutionizing trade execution and portfolio management.
- Moderator: JJ Kinahan, Chief Executive Officer, IG North America
Panelists:
- Christopher Larkin, Managing Director, Head of Trading & Investing, E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley
- Tanya Patwa, Head U.S. Options Sales, Nasdaq
- Tony Zhang, Chief Strategist, OptionsPlay
- Patrick Zielinski, Chief Executive Officer, Box Options Market
In this episode of Options Bootcamp, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli discuss NASDAQ's proposal for zero days-to-expiration (DTE) options on the Mag 7 and Broadcom, delving into the implications and controversies surrounding the contra exercise window. Mark provides an overview of the Options Insider Radio Network and apologizes for a brief hiatus due to illness. They address a listener's question about the pilot program and conduct a poll to gauge audience sentiment regarding the initiative. The episode also tackles the role of education in navigating the options market and features a lively discussion on potential advantages and pitfalls of the proposed changes. 01:05 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 02:40 Special Guest and Upcoming Events 03:30 Basic Training: Understanding Options 05:46 Discussion on Contra Exercise Window 13:40 Listener Questions and Poll Results 14:44 Zero DTE Options Pilot Proposal 26:20 Final Thoughts
Couldn't make it to OIC this year? We've got you covered with exclusive panel content and interviews from the show. Next up -
- Sam Nofzinger, GM of Brokerage, Public
Sam discusses:
- The status of Public's first foray into the options market?
- The new proposal for 0DTE options in the Mag 7 stocks.
- Should options trade 24 hours a day?
- the state of options education?
- and much more...
In an increasingly data-driven world, this panel will explore how market participants are leveraging big data, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to inform trading strategies, manage risk, and predict market trends. As technology evolves, so do the ways in which we interact with the markets.
- Moderator: Henry Schwartz, Vice President, Market Intelligence, Cboe Global Markets Panelists:
- Arianne Adams, Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Derivatives, Webull
- Matt Amberson, Principal, ORATS
- Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist, Interactive Brokers
Dan Busby, Chief Operating Officer, OCC leads a fireside chat with The Honorable Hester M. Peirce, Commissioner, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Couldn't make it to OIC this year? We've got you covered with exclusive panel content and interviews from the show. First up -
- JJ Kinahan, CEO of IG Group North American and President of Tastylive.
JJ discusses:
- The new proposal for 0DTE options in the Mag 7 stocks.
- Should options trade 24 hours a day?
- the state of options education?
- and much more...
On this episode Mark is joined in the Southern Studio by:
- John Palmer, Head of Options, IEX
- Ivan Brown, Chief Operating Officer of Optios, IEX
They discuss
- Do we really need a 19th options exchange?
- What can IEX bring to the table that is different from every other options exchange?
- How can you protect market makers from dangerous errors and stale quotes?
- Is the new Nasdaq Mag 7 plus pilot for 0DTE equity options the right path forward?
- and much more...
We are joined in the Southern Studio by:
- Thomas Bonville, Managing Director, Head of Derivative Sales, Clear Street
We discuss:
- 24-hour options trading
- The potential for 0DTE single-name equity options
- and much more...
In this episode of Volatility Views, the hosts Mark Longo, Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit), Russell Rhoads (Indiana University), and Matt Koren (Eurex) discuss fluctuations in the VIX and VSTOXX futures, along with a look into new volatility ETPs. The episode begins with an overview of the VIX term structures — highlighting the recent flatness in the term structure and its implications. The conversation also explores the significant volatility movement on Monday and its influences. Other discussions include the re-emergence of VIX ETPs and their complexities, how geopolitical events like the potential resolution of the Ukraine war are affecting volatility indices, and a listener's question regarding the relevance of VYLT. The show concludes with the Crystal Ball segment, where the hosts predict the VIX and VSTOXX levels for the upcoming week. 01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views 01:35 Deep Dive into Volatility 02:09 Host Introduction and Pro Membership Benefits 03:13 Guest Introduction: Russell Rhodes 04:37 Guest Introduction: Andrew Giovinazzi 05:25 Guest Introduction: Matt Koren 05:48 Volatility Review 06:34 Market Trends and Analysis 13:36 International Volatility Review 19:35 VIX Futures and Term Structure 27:41 VIX Options Activity 30:18 Russell's Weekly Rundown 33:51 Reflecting on Past Trades 34:05 Volatility and VIX Trades 36:14 Weekly Trade Highlights 37:36 Analyzing Market Activity 39:04 Top Contracts and Market Trends 44:40 Inverse Volatility and ETPs 53:08 Predicting Future Volatility
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
This episode of The Option Block delves into recent trends in options markets, including a massive surge in volume during April and the notable activity in quantum computing stocks such as D-Wave Quantum. The discussion also covers the rise and fall of various sectors, key activities in names like American Eagle Outfitters and United Health, and the state of volatility in the markets. Additionally, the hosts engage the audience with polls on VIX trades and options strategies, discuss the unpredictable nature of the current market, and share insights from recent industry conferences. 03:15 Kickoff: The Option Block Show Begins 05:44 Market Overview and Trading Insights 07:57 Uncle Mike Tosaw's Market Observations 11:48 Kevin Carter's Market Analysis 14:32 April Options Market Performance from OCC 18:37 Zero-Day Options Trading 23:22 Single Name Stocks and Market Movers 29:05 Market Panic and Put Options Strategy 30:13 Tesla and Nvidia Stock Analysis 31:02 Hot Earnings Action This Week 33:22 The Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 38:31 Quantum Computing Stocks: D-Wave Quantum Inc. 43:05 Open Door Technologies and Long-Term Calls 46:03 VIX Polls and Market Predictions 51:23 Around the Block: Market Leaders and Bonds
In this episode of the Options Insider Radio Network, Mark Longo and Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading discuss the volatile futures markets with detailed analysis and expert predictions. The show highlights recent market movements, including a surprising rebound in Ethereum and significant changes in commodities like crude oil and gold. Carley provides insights into potential future market trends, including a bold prediction of gold prices possibly dropping below $2000. They also explore the impact of these movements on other assets like silver, and offer practical advice on trading strategies during such volatile times. Carley also shares thoughts on potential future developments in micro and mini futures contracts amid evolving market demands, providing listeners with a comprehensive view of current and future market dynamics. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:08 Exploring the Futures Rundown 04:51 Welcome Back Carley Garner 05:37 Market Movements and Analysis 09:03 Downside Movers in the Market 14:45 Upside Movers and Surprises 20:06 Most Active Contracts This Week 20:37 Top Contracts of the Week 22:02 Analyzing the 10-Year Note 24:25 Year-to-Date Movers: Upside 26:33 Year-to-Date Movers: Downside 28:20 Futures Free for All: Q&A 29:37 Market Predictions and Strategies 36:44 The Future of Mini and Micro Contracts 39:34 Conclusion and Contact Information
In this episode of Options Boot Camp, hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli (from Market Taker Mentoring) discuss a variety of topics related to options trading. They begin by discussing the resurgence of trading floors, specifically a new one in Miami by MIAX, and the potential for more 24-hour trading sessions in options markets. The hosts also delve into recent developments from the Options Industry Conference, including NASDAQ’s pilot program for zero-day options on certain high-volume stocks. Also, they tap into current market dynamics, including a 25% rise in trading volumes driven by trade war uncertainties, and cover the administrative challenges of contra exercise orders, especially in light of potential new zero-day options. Listener questions about VIX versus VXX and opinions on the current market rally are also addressed. 01:04 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 01:34 Education Wednesday and Market Updates 02:42 Live Video Component and Studio Updates 03:55 Options Drills and Strategies 04:53 Insights from the Options Industry Conference 06:38 Discussion on Zero-Day Options Pilot Program 12:15 24-Hour Trading and Market Making 14:56 New Trading Floor in Miami 17:07 April Trading Volume Highlights 18:50 Market Volatility and Trading Strategies 19:25 Index Options and Equity Options Trends 20:30 Listener Mail Call 21:25 Market Taker Question of the Week 21:34 Understanding VIX and VXX 23:28 Listener Questions on VIX and Market Trends 29:18 Contra Exercise and Broker Practices 34:24 Remembering Alex 'The Viceroy' Jacobson 36:27 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Content
In this inaugural episode of The European Market Brief, Mark Longo, from The Options Insider Radio Network, along with guests from EUREX, Interactive Brokers, and SimCorp, delve into the complexities of the current European derivatives markets. The episode covers how European markets have responded to recent tariff developments, with a specific focus on trading strategies, market insights, and volatility trends. Notable guests include Matt Koren from EUREX, Steve Sosnick from Interactive Brokers, and Melissa Brown from SimCorp, discussing everything from the impact of tariffs to the distinctions between US and European indices, and the importance of diversification in current markets. This episode also explores the potential longevity of the current trade detente and what investors should monitor moving forward. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 00:53 Welcome to the European Market Brief 01:58 Inaugural Episode Kickoff 03:59 Meet the Experts 04:36 Understanding EUREX and European Markets 09:16 Impact of Tariffs on European Markets 22:09 Volatility in Global Markets 26:03 Navigating Market Volatility 27:07 Impact of Trade Wars on Volatility 28:33 Understanding VSTOXX and Its Market Impact 32:17 Retail Investors' Reactions to Market Changes 33:48 Comparing VIX and VSTOXX 37:35 Future Market Outlook and Diversification 47:45 Conclusion and Resources
In this episode of The Crypto Rundown, host Mark Longo introduces the latest updates from The Options Insider Radio Network. Special guest Bill Ulivieri from Cenacle Capital Management joins to discuss his successful trades, the current state of the Bitcoin market, and his cautious approach towards recent aggressive market activities. The episode also delves into the volatility and skew in various crypto markets, focusing on Bitcoin and Ethereum's recent performances. The duo explores the implications of traditional financial institutions like Visa integrating blockchain technology, bringing attention to the Block V token (ticker VEE). Discussions extend to altcoins like Solana, which has shown a significant rally, and XRP, which has seen favorable movement, especially to the delight of Ulivieri's wife. The episode wraps up with insights into options trading in crypto markets and notable moves in other altcoins such as Doge, Litecoin, and Polkadot. 01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 02:23 Diving into Crypto Derivatives 04:00 Special Guest: Bill Ulivieri from Cenacle Capital Management 04:51 Bitcoin Breakdown: Market Trends and Analysis 09:18 Exploring Bitcoin Volatility and Skew 18:27 Altcoin Universe: Beyond Bitcoin 20:16 Ethereum's Market Performance 21:47 Volatility and Skew Analysis 23:22 Ethereum's Future and Competitors 26:17 Solana's Rapid Growth 29:01 XRP and Other Altcoins 31:04 Visa's Blockchain Integration 34:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
This episode of the Option Block dives into the latest developments in the options market, driven by the news of a potential detente on the US-China trade war front. The host Mark Longo and co-hosts Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit) and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) discuss the impact of this news on various market indices, individual stock movements, and volatility instruments like VIX. Key topics include substantial spikes in major tech stocks such as Amazon, Facebook (Meta), and Nvidia. The episode also explores unusual options trades in stocks like Kosmos Energy, Commscope Holding, and Centrus Energy, and features a reflection on the late Alex "The Viceroy" Jacobson's impact on the options education landscape. The show wraps up with Uncle Mike Tosaw's Strategy Block focusing on the year of the collar and what to watch for in the markets towards the end of the week. 01:27 Meet the Hosts and Co-Hosts 01:54 Kicking Off with 80s Trivia Challenge 06:42 Trading Block: Market Analysis and Trends 26:31 Unusual Options Activity: The Odd Block 27:25 Remembering Alex "The Viceroy" Jacobson 27:55 Kosmos Energy Trade Analysis 34:32 Commscope Holding Company Insights 37:11 Centrist Energy Corp. Trade Discussion 40:19 Uncle Mike Tosaw's Strategy Block: The Year of the Collar 46:04 Around the Block: What to Watch Until Next Episode 51:58 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Shows
In this episode of Volatility Views, Russell Rhoads takes over hosting duties for Mark Longo. He is joined by Hans Albrecht from Option Pit. The discussion delves into the current state of the VIX, with insights into trading strategies, gamma, and the importance of understanding volatility products. Hans shares his experience with trading on the floor in Toronto and Montreal, comparing it to the trading environment in the U.S. The episode also covers various trades and positions in VIX options and ETPs, including strategies like call spreads and the challenges of trading in a high-volatility environment. The show concludes with predictions for the VIX in the coming week and a reflection on the late Alex Jacobson's contributions to the options trading community. 01:01 Welcome to Volatility Views 02:49 Hans' Background and Market Experience 08:42 Discussion on Volatility and Market Trends 10:33 VIX and Futures Curve Analysis 14:12 Market Sentiment and Economic Indicators 29:11 Market Overview and Options Activity 31:05 Weekly VIX Options Recap 31:56 Top VIX Positions Analysis 35:29 Weekly Rundown and Trade Insights 45:32 VIX ETPs Discussion 51:17 Volatility Voicemail and Predictions 56:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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
This episode of The Option Block hosted by Mark Longo and featuring Henry Schwartz from Cboe Global Markets and Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management discusses the latest in the options market. Key segments include an analysis of unusual options activity, the impact of SEC regulations, and Biden's economic directives. The hosts reflect on the contributions of Alex Jacobson to options education. The show also highlights intriguing activity in stocks like Venture Global, Vivid Seats, and First Majestic Silver Corp, and delves into the nuances of market-making and trading strategies. 03:16 Live from the Options Industry Conference 05:38 Market Analysis and Trading Insights 10:09 Retail Trading Trends and Zero-Day Options 23:46 Earnings Reports and Market Movers 30:24 Unusual Options Activity 34:13 Analyzing Vivid Seats Stock Performance 34:59 Exploring a Recent Trade in Vivid Seats 35:40 Arbitrage and Ticket Reselling Insights 37:04 First Majestic Silver Corp Stock Analysis 38:30 Call Palooza in First Majestic Silver Corp 42:28 Mail Block: Answering Listener Questions 44:08 Remembering Alex Jacobson, The Viceroy 50:45 Around the Block: Market Watch and Predictions 57:31 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts
This episode of the Futures Rundown offers an in-depth analysis of this week's top futures trading activities. Broadcasting from the Options Industry Conference in Palm Beach, Florida, the host explores key movements in the market, including notable upticks in palladium, dry whey, and class three milk, along with declines in lumber, soybean oil, and corn. The episode also reviews year-to-date trends, highlighting significant gains in high-grade copper, soybean oil, coffee, gold, and the VIX, while noting substantial drops in lithium, dry whey, orange juice, and Ether Micro. The episode concludes with a rundown of the most active futures contracts by volume, emphasizing the NASDAQ 100 micro with 1.436 million contracts traded. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 02:49 Live from the Options Industry Conference 2025 03:50 Top Performers in the Futures Market 04:38 Biggest Decliners in the Futures Market 05:22 Year-to-Date Trends in Futures 07:00 Most Active Futures Contracts Today 08:50 Conclusion and Upcoming Content
This episode of Options Boot Camp focuses on various aspects of options trading, including liquidity, specific stock options like Funko, Intel, and Nvidia, and different trading strategies like covered calls and cash-secured puts. Hosted by Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli, the show answers listener questions about how to determine the liquidity of options, the role of dark pools in the options market, and examining specific trading opportunities. The hosts also discuss the current active trading environment and highlight some listener feedback on various trading platforms. 01:04 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 02:30 Listener Mail Call 03:30 Funko and VIX Trade Discussions 08:25 Market Taker Question of the Week 18:17 Dark Pools in Options Trading 21:05 Listener Feedback and Closing Remarks
This episode of the Crypto Rundown from the Options Insider Radio Network, hosted by Mark Longo, provides listeners with an in-depth analysis of recent trends and trading activity within the crypto derivatives markets. Key highlights include bitcoin and ETH performance metrics, volatility statistics, and shifts in market sentiment. The program is brought to you by Amberdata, which offers insights and data for digital asset trading and compliance. The episode notes a somber farewell to Alex 'the Viceroy' Jacobson, a respected figure in the options community. Upcoming content from the Options Industry Conference is also previewed. 01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 03:24 Bitcoin Breakdown 05:08 Exploring the Altcoin Universe 08:45 Conclusion and Upcoming Content
This episode of The Option Block with Mark Longo and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) covers a wide range of topics including an analysis of the current options market, significant earnings reports, and detailed breakdowns of specific trading activities. The hosts discuss various trades in companies like Cinemark and Gray Media, debating the merits and risks involved. The episode also features an emotional tribute to Alex Jacobson, a key figure in the options community, who recently passed away. The tribute includes personal anecdotes and memories of Alex's contributions to the industry and the Options Insider community. 01:54 Host Introduction and Upcoming Events 03:12 Technical Challenges and Co-Host Banter 04:07 80s Trivia Challenge 07:43 Pro Trading Crate Giveaway 08:50 Market Analysis and Trends 15:15 VIX and SPY Options Breakdown 19:43 Small Caps and Qs Analysis 25:16 Top 10 Most Active Options 27:34 Stock Performance Overview 28:06 Earnings and Options Activity 29:33 Top 10 Stocks Countdown 36:49 Cinema Mark's Recovery 41:03 Gray Media's Volatility 44:21 Tribute to Alex Jacobson 53:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
This episode delves into the recent volatility trends and provides an in-depth analysis of the current earnings season. The hosts Mark Longo, Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit) and Russell Rhoads (Kelley School of Business, Indiana University) discuss the significant moves in VIX and related options, the impact of trade talks and jobs numbers, and the performance of various vol ETPs. Special guest Matt Amberson from ORATS joins to provide insights into earnings volatility and market expectations. Key discussions include the downturn in option-buying benefits during this earnings season and what to expect next in the volatility landscape. 01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views 03:21 Meet the Guests: Russell Rhodes and Andrew Azi 06:06 Volatility Review: Market Trends and Analysis 15:56 Earnings Volatility Report 24:41 VIX Futures and Market Indicators 32:30 Opening Banter and Market Commentary 32:41 Analyzing Recent Trades and Market Movements 33:24 Discussion on Rolling Trades and Market Sentiment 34:59 Unusual Trading Activity and Market Reactions 35:59 Volatility Products and Trading Strategies 38:33 VIX Options and Market Trends 44:01 Inverse Volatility Products and Market Outlook 52:23 Concluding Thoughts and Predictions
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
In this episode of The Option Block, host Mark Longo and co-hosts Henry Schwartz (Cboe) and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) delve into an eventful week marked by significant tech earnings reports from giants like Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Amazon. The episode explores the impact of these earnings on the market, including dramatic price movements and volatility discrepancies between near-term and longer-term options. Henry Schwartz provides insights on unusual options activity, including aggressive call buying in Bumble ahead of earnings and speculative trades in Finger Motion Inc. The episode also touches on the upcoming employment report and its potential market impact, offering listeners a comprehensive look at the rapidly evolving options landscape. 01:05 Meet the Hosts 03:16 Thursday Edition Kickoff 05:53 Market Recap and Trading Block 10:03 Earnings Highlights and Market Sentiment 12:48 Listener Engagement and VIX Activity 18:39 Single Stock Movers and Earnings Season 29:31 Market Movers: UPS, JetBlue, and More 29:53 Tech Giants and Earnings Reports 30:54 Earnings Volatility Insights 34:38 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 35:18 Bumble and Match Group Analysis 41:48 Finger Motion Inc. and Market Speculations 48:06 Listener Questions and Market Insights 54:18 Around the Block: Market Watch
When it comes to options, buying and selling are two sides of the same coin. But what factors might investors consider when deciding to buy or sell? Join OIC Instructor and show host Mark Benzaquen as he welcomes Jessica Inskip of StockBrokers.com for a lively and informative discussion on forecast & objective, implied volatility considerations and the impact of the Greeks.
Mark Longo, alongside guest Rich Excell, discuss various futures including WTI crude oil, natural gas, and agricultural products. They analyze trends in equities, particularly NASDAQ and S&P, and provide evaluations on the agricultural, commodities, energy, metals, and crypto markets. Notable highlights include the impact of the trade war on different markets, market volatility, key economic indicators, and inflation. 02:40 Welcome to the Futures Rundown Show 03:55 Special Guest: Rich Excell Returns 05:55 Analyzing the Current Futures Market 12:36 Top Upside Movers in Futures 18:09 Top Downside Movers in Futures 23:15 Today's Active Futures Markets 24:13 Gold and Rates Overview 24:40 Top 10 Contracts of the Day 28:15 Retail vs. Institutional Investors 30:44 Year-to-Date Movers and Shakers 38:29 Crypto Market Insights 40:27 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events
In this episode of Options Bootcamp, host Mark Longo and co-host Dan Passarelli delve into the differences and similarities between institutional and retail options trading. They discuss the growing accessibility and sophistication of retail traders, the challenges and advantages faced by institutional traders, and the surprising overlap in strategies used by both groups. Topics covered include the prevalent use of flex options, the application of exotic options like knockouts and barriers, and real-world examples of massive trades and their outcomes. This episode provides valuable insights for traders looking to understand the broader options market landscape. 01:04 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 05:32 Institutional vs. Retail Options Trading 15:44 Flex Options and Exotic Strategies 21:40 Unusual Activity and Institutional Insights 26:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
In this episode of The Crypto Rundown, Mark Longo and Greg Magadini from Amberdata provide an in-depth analysis of the latest trends and developments in the crypto derivatives markets. They explore the resurgence in Bitcoin's valuation amidst equity market downturns and discuss the shift in Bitcoin's perceived correlation to risk assets versus digital gold. The episode also examines options trading data and volatility indices for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins like Solana and XRP. Notably, there's an extensive discussion on Solana's rising interest, especially with its futures and ETFs, and the impact of call selling on its options market. Additionally, the hosts highlight strategies for trading options in these volatile markets and provide insights into long-term setups. 01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 04:06 Bitcoin Breakdown: Market Trends and Analysis 09:51 Exploring Bitcoin Volatility and Skew 16:42 Deep Dive into IBIT and BITO 21:47 MSTU: The Leveraged Play on Bitcoin 24:08 Understanding Volatility in Crypto Markets 24:27 Exploring MSTR and MSTU Trading Strategies 24:44 Diving into Long-Dated Contracts 25:04 Introduction to the Altcoin Universe 25:27 Top 10 Cryptocurrencies by Market Cap 27:11 Ethereum's Performance and Trading Opportunities 35:25 Solana's Resurgence and Trading Insights 40:49 XRP and Other Altcoins Update 43:25 Bitcoin as Digital Gold 43:59 Final Thoughts and Where to Find More Information
This episode covers a range of financial topics and notable options trades. Hosts Mark Longo, Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit) and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) discuss trading strategies. Key market events influencing the week are reviewed, including earnings expectations for major tech companies like Microsoft and Amazon. Episode highlights include a brief trivia challenge where Uncle Mike faces off against the Rock Lobster, analysis of significant options trades such as heavy activity in Stone Co (STNE), and market outlooks. The Strategy Block segment focuses on index options and protection strategies for assets. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 04:12 80s Trivia Challenge 07:12 Market Analysis and Trends 16:37 Earnings and Economic Insights 25:34 VIX and SPY Activity 28:24 Market Overview and Single Names 28:58 Top 10 Contracts: Meta and Amazon 30:11 Tech Giants and Market Trends 31:38 Intel and Palantir Analysis 33:48 Nvidia and Tesla Insights 35:44 Earnings Reports and Market Predictions 37:48 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 47:22 Strategy Block: Market Protection Tips 51:25 Around the Block: Upcoming Market Events
In this episode, host Mark Longo and guests Russell Rhoads and Andrew Giovinazzi discuss the latest developments in market volatility. They explore the data provided by Jim Carroll (the Vixologist) on historical VIX movements, the flattening of the volatility term structure, and notable trading activity in VIX options. The episode highlights changing market sentiments, the impact of recent political announcements on vol, and trading strategies leveraging UVIX and SVIX products. 01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views 01:54 Market Recap and Volatility Trends 05:19 Volatility Review 08:55 Historical Volatility Data Analysis 24:43 Term Structure and Market Predictions 31:02 VIX and Nine-Day Volatility Analysis 32:10 Market Volatility Trends and Indicators 33:30 VIX Options Breakdown 36:06 Russell's Weekly Rundown 43:07 Inverse Volatility Products Discussion 51:37 Crystal Ball Predictions 56:43 Closing Remarks and Resources
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
In this episode of The Option Block, host Mark Longo is joined by Henry Schwartz from Cboe and Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management, to dive into various aspects of the options market. The episode covers significant recent events, including options activity in VIX, SPX, IWM, and single names like Funko and SoFi. The discussion also explores the impact of large trades on the market and answers listener questions. Tune in to get insights on market trends, strategy overviews, and expert analysis on the latest developments in the options market. 03:08 Kicking Off the Option Block Show 03:23 Market Recap and Trading Insights 06:01 Trading Block: Latest Market Trends 06:56 Volatility and Market Movements 13:24 Individual Stock Performances 27:10 Earnings Reports and Market Reactions 28:07 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 28:53 SoFi Stock Analysis and Market Trends 29:58 Unusual Options Activity in SoFi 33:02 Cemex: Mexican Ready-Mix Concrete 38:30 Funko's Financial Rollercoaster 43:18 Mail Block: Listener Questions and Polls 46:40 Around the Block: Market Predictions
In this episode of The Options Insider Radio Network, host Mark Longo discusses the latest in futures trading, providing listeners with an array of insights and strategies. The show features guest John Seguin, Senior Technical Analyst and Educator at Market Taker Mentoring. Mark and John analyze the current tumultuous state of the markets, touching on commodities, equities, and cryptocurrencies. The discussion covers significant market moves, including wild swings in the S&P, gold volatility, and an extraordinary rise in cryptos. John provides practical trading tips for these volatile times, emphasizing short-term trading and the risks of trading in fast-moving markets. Listeners' questions on trading strategies and specific market predictions, such as gold and Bitcoin, are also addressed in depth. The episode concludes with John sharing his contact information for those interested in his unique charting tools and further guidance. 01:08 Understanding the Futures Markets 01:27 Introducing the Futures Rundown 04:01 Guest Introduction: John Seguin 04:44 Market Analysis and Trading Strategies 05:58 Top Movers in the Futures Market 17:03 Downside Movers and Trading Insights 21:58 Volume Analysis and Market Activity 23:06 Top 15 Most Active Futures 27:22 Year-to-Date Trends: Upside Movers 29:46 Year-to-Date Trends: Downside Movers 31:33 Futures Free for All: Listener Q&A 34:47 Market Insights and Strategies 37:40 Crypto Market Analysis 40:22 Conclusion and Contact Information
In this episode of Options Bootcamp, hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli explore a variety of order types and their strategic uses within options trading. They discuss basic duration orders like 'Good Till Cancel,' immediate orders such as 'Immediate or Cancel' (IOC) and 'Fill or Kill' (FOK), and more complex conditional orders including 'One Cancels the Other' (OCO) and 'Trailing Stop Orders.' The episode also features a vibrant discussion on the potential advantages and risks associated with each order type. Additionally, they delve into the seldom-used but intricate 'Market on Close' (MOC) and 'Limit on Close' (LOC) orders, offering insights into specific use cases. The episode concludes with responses to listener questions and polls revealing current market sentiments and trading behaviors. 01:03 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 01:35 Market Overview and Listener Tips 04:03 Options Drills: Advanced Order Types 06:33 Duration Orders: GTC and Day Orders 10:58 Immediate Orders: IOC and Fill or Kill 15:15 Conditional Orders: One Cancels the Other (OCO) 20:05 Exploring Similar Product Trades 21:28 Understanding Trailing Stop Orders 24:16 Market on Close (MOC) Orders Explained 31:00 Listener Mailbag and Poll Results 38:58 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Content
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
In this episode, Mark Longo, Henry Schwartz (Cboe) and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) hosts delve into current market trends, unusual options activity, and listener questions. They discuss VIX movement, the resurgence of gold, and controversial trades ahead of the tariff announcement. New options products, such as the S&P Equal Weighted 500 Index options, are introduced, and there's an examination of activity in Vertex Pharmaceuticals, NeoGenomics, Eldorado Gold Corp, and Dynatrace. The hosts also review audience poll results on zero-day options trading and the viability of certain puts in Apple and Nvidia. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:18 Meet the Hosts and Sponsors 03:16 Market Overview and Trading Block 05:41 Volatility and Market Trends 13:13 Gold and Precious Metals Discussion 15:43 Options Market Activity 30:55 Unusual Options Activity in Vertex Pharmaceuticals 33:48 Biotech and Option Flow Insights 34:51 NeoGenomics Inc: A Rough Year 37:21 Gold's Impressive Run 43:13 Dynatrace Inc: Tech Observability 47:01 Mail Block: Listener Questions 57:56 Around the Block: Market Watch
In this episode, Mark Longo dives into the latest trends and activities in the futures markets. The discussion highlights gold’s significant 8.5% surge, coffee price increases, and notable movements in other commodities like palladium and copper. The NASDAQ faces a sharp downturn, leading the downside movers alongside cocoa and dry whey. The episode also covers the biggest year-to-date movers, top trading activities for the day, and the impact of current market events. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:08 Understanding the Futures Markets 01:27 Introducing The Futures Rundown 02:40 Weekly Market Analysis 03:56 Trading Pit Insights 05:07 Top Movers of the Week 08:28 Daily Trading Highlights 12:26 Year-to-Date Trends 15:43 Conclusion
Mark and Dan Passarelli from Market Taker Mentoring discuss a variety of listener questions and market scenarios. They cover the recent market activities, including a specific query about the unusual options trading in Apache Corp stock before a major market movement. The duo also delve into the intricacies of trading iron condors and the unique challenges and differences when trading futures options compared to equity options. This episode aims at enhancing listeners' understanding and trading strategies in the volatile and complex options market. 01:04 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 01:37 Special Early Edition and Pro Q&A Highlights 03:41 Listener Mail Call and Market Analysis 04:06 NVIDIA and Apple Options Discussion 08:59 Zero-Day Options and VIX Predictions 12:54 Listener Questions and Market Insights 17:12 Market Chaos and Insider Information 18:25 Trading Pit Anecdotes 23:02 Iron Condors: Strategies and Use Cases 27:14 Futures Options: Key Differences and Challenges 33:06 Conclusion and Resources
In this episode, host Mark Longo talks with Mitja Goroshevsky, CEO at GOSH and creator of the new Acki Nacki blockchain protocol. Mitja discusses his background in the crypto industry, the creation and unique features of the Acki Nacki protocol, including its speed, security, and scalability. The episode also covers the recent volatility and trends in major crypto assets including Bitcoin, ETH, Solana, and more. Additionally, it provides insights into the implications of the current market environment for new protocols like Acki Nacki. Mitja also shares upcoming events related to the Acki Nacki launch, including a tournament with substantial prizes. 01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 04:06 Guest Interview: Mitja Goroshevsky on the Acki Nacki Protocol 22:10 Exploring the Bitcoin Breakdown 28:14 Altcoin Universe and Market Trends 33:01 Conclusion and Upcoming Events
Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw, and Andrew 'The Rock Lobster' Giovinazzi analyze large movements in the S&P, trading strategies in volatile markets, a breakdown of options on smaller stocks like ONDS and BYRN, and audience engagement through flash polls and Q&A. Uncle Mike delivers a Strategy Block focusing on protective puts and risk management. The show wraps up with insights into the upcoming trading week and how to stay informed. 01:25 Meet the Hosts and Kickoff 03:02 80s Trivia Challenge 06:29 Market Analysis and Trading Block 11:29 Insights on Tariffs and Market Reactions 18:29 Hedged Equity and Bond Market Observations 23:55 Options Market Volume and Trends 29:52 Antitrust Case and Meta's Future 30:13 Tech Stocks Performance 30:52 Palantir's Wild Ride 31:23 Apple's Market Moves 33:19 Tesla's Market Trends 34:00 Nvidia's Dominance 34:17 Earnings Season Overview 35:38 Unusual Options Activity (ONDS and BYRN) 46:12 Protective Puts in a Volatile Market 50:30 Market Trends and Predictions 55:24 Conclusion and Upcoming Events
In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo, Russell Rhodes, Mark Sebastian (The Option Pit) and guest Mike Dever from Brandywine Asset Management discuss the unprecedented market volatility and massive rallies, reminiscent of 2008 price movements. They also analyze wild swings in the VIX and general stock market, sharing insights and strategies employed throughout the week. Significant trades, including a remarkable 50K June 50-100-150 VIX butterfly, are broken down and examined. Predictions for VIX's future behavior range from 25.69 to 33.29, reflecting varying outlooks on upcoming market conditions. Engaging polls regarding Zero-Day traders' activity levels and notable trade strategies provide a comprehensive view of market sentiment. The episode concludes with final thoughts on the landscape for short stocks versus long vol strategies. 01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views 01:52 Market Recap and Trading Insights 03:19 Special Guests and Market Analysis 06:21 Brandywine Asset Management Overview 07:33 Volatility Review 08:16 Historic Market Movements and Analysis 22:40 VIX Futures and Options Discussion 32:53 Analyzing Recent VIX Trades 33:56 Weekly Options Expiration Insights 35:27 High-Risk, High-Reward Trades 37:02 Flash Poll Results and Market Reactions 37:27 Unusual VIX Options Activity 42:01 VIX Options and Market Trends 46:12 Inverse Volatility Products Discussion 50:09 Market Sentiment and Future Predictions 51:47 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events
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
In this episode, Mark Longo, Henry Schwartz (Cboe) and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) delve into the historic and highly volatile recent market swings, including the massive rally and subsequent sell-off. Key topics include the unprecedented trading volumes, driven in part by zero day options, and how traders are navigating the current landscape. Detailed insights are provided on VIX movements, SPX trading trends, and specific stock analyses such as American Airlines, Sigma Lithium, and Biomarin Pharmaceuticals. Listener polls reveal hesitance towards zero day options amidst the uncertainty. The episode wraps up with predictions on upcoming earnings and market movements, emphasizing the importance of strategic thinking in these times. 01:05 Meet the Hosts and Co-Hosts 01:40 Cboe's SPX and Mini S&P 500 Options 02:16 Market Risks and Disclaimers 03:08 Kicking Off the Show 03:23 Market Madness and Historic Swings 05:15 Wild Times in the Options Market 06:42 Unprecedented Market Activity 11:19 Zero Day Options and Volatility 15:10 Volume Records and Market Trends 21:33 SPX and VIX Analysis 28:46 Meta's Market Movement 29:13 Tech Stocks Performance 32:14 Financials and Market Uncertainty 32:55 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 33:47 American Airlines Analysis 39:27 Lithium (SGML) and Biomarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN) Insights 46:12 Mail Block: Listener Questions 48:31 Market Sentiment and Predictions 50:28 Around the Block: Upcoming Market Events 52:40 Conclusion and Resources
In this episode of The Futures Rundown, the hosts discuss the turbulent state of the futures markets amidst unprecedented volatility. They explore significant moves in various asset classes, including equities, metals, rates, and cryptocurrencies, while providing expert analysis and insights. Special guest Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading shares her perspectives on trading strategies, the state of gold and silver markets, and the significance of current market movements. The episode also features an interactive Q&A session with listener questions about trading approaches and market trends. 02:40 Welcome to The Futures Rundown Show 03:43 Market Analysis with Carley Garner 04:27 Diving into the Trading Pit 04:50 Unprecedented Market Movements 09:43 Top Movers in the Futures Market 17:54 Year-to-Date Market Trends 19:48 Market History and Predictions 19:59 Top Market Declines of the Year 20:40 Small Caps and Commodities 21:58 Current Market Activity 23:08 Top 15 Most Active Contracts 27:11 Treasury Market Insights 28:10 Listener Q&A: Trading Strategies 29:01 Listener Polls and Opinions 30:27 Carley's Trading Preferences 36:14 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
This episode hosted by Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli of Market Taker Mentoring, addresses the unprecedented market volatility driven by major market moves and how traders can navigate these challenging conditions. The hosts discuss various strategies, including selling puts, trading volatility products like VXX, UVXY, and SVXY, and how to avoid missing out on upside moves during tumultuous times. They also delve into topics such as historical market movements, the effectiveness of skip-strike vs. traditional butterflies, and listener questions on trading strategies and recent IPO craziness with Newsmax. Key insights on managing risk and leveraging volatility products are shared, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and calculated approaches in trading. 01:03 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 01:54 Historic Market Movements 05:02 Options Trading Strategies 10:36 Volatility Products and Strategies 22:05 Listener Questions and Market Insights 23:53 Analyzing the Latest Market News 24:07 Understanding Reciprocal Tariffs 25:36 Audience Reactions and Strategies 27:34 Options Trading Insights 32:58 Exploring Butterfly Strategies 37:47 Newsmax IPO and Market Trends 41:39 Upcoming Webinars and Final Thoughts
In this episode of the Advisors Option, Mark Longo and Matt Anderson (ORATS) delve into the world of options trading with a focus on tools and strategies for advisors. They discuss the impact of market volatility and the ongoing trade war on options trading volume, highlighting that March 2024 set a new record with 1.23 billion contracts. The episode also explores earnings season performance and strategies like put calendars for hedging portfolios. Additionally, they address listener questions on trade war impacts, concentrated equity exposure, and using tools for calculating hedges, wrapping up with a giveaway for a pro trading crate. 01:25 Welcome to The Advisor's Option 06:08 Market Recap: P&L Statement 14:53 Earnings Volatility Report 20:49 Options Trading Volume Insights 27:26 Pro Trading Crate Giveaway 28:49 Office Hours: Listener Questions 30:54 Discussing Trade War Impacts on Options Market 33:07 Strategies for Trading in Volatile Markets 35:41 Earnings Season Trading Insights 38:28 Common Misconceptions About Options 43:25 Using Options for Portfolio Hedging 53:01 Advising Clients with Concentrated Equity Positions 59:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
This episode hosted by Mark Longo dives into the latest developments in the crypto derivatives markets. The episode features a breakdown of current trading activity and trends, with a specific focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum's performance amid market volatility. Special guest Bill Ulivieri from Cenacle Capital Management joins the discussion, offering insights into his custom MSTR options strategy and thoughts on various altcoins such as Dogecoin, DigiByte, and Stellar Lumens. The episode also highlights the performance of options on popular crypto-related funds, including IBIT and BITO and explores how market conditions and volatility are impacting trading strategies. 01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 02:37 Diving into the Crypto Waters 04:07 Bitcoin Breakdown: Market Analysis 04:46 Traditional Assets vs. Crypto 08:00 Bitcoin's Market Behavior 13:05 Exploring Bitcoin Volatility and Skew 17:08 Trading Strategies and Insights 23:08 Analyzing Recent Trades and Strategies 24:22 Explaining the Custom MSTR Strategy 27:39 Exploring the Altcoin Universe 27:58 Market Cap and Performance Analysis 31:04 Ethereum's Performance and Future Outlook 35:11 Altcoin Highlights and Trends 40:45 Concluding Thoughts and Contact Information
In this episode of the Option Block, host Mark Longo is joined by Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management and the Rock Lobster, Andrew Giovinazzi from The Option Pit. They analyze the unprecedented market moves and volatility driven by the global trade war and other economic factors. Discussions include the record-breaking options volumes, unusual options activity in United Wholesale Mortgage and Primo Brands Corp, and active and passive hedging strategies. Listeners also get to enjoy some fun segments like the 80s trivia challenge and a deep dive into trading activity with time-sensitive examples of strikes and premiums. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:07 Welcome to the Option Block 01:55 Market Madness and Weekend Recap 03:49 80s Trivia Challenge 06:28 Trading Block: Market Analysis and Trends 12:58 Wild Times in the Options Market 28:47 Market Sentiment and Alphabet's Wild Day 29:54 Intel's Rollercoaster Week 30:47 Alibaba and the Impact of Tariffs 31:26 AMD's Volatile Performance 32:04 Palantir's Surprising Upswing 33:08 Bitcoin and the Monster's Market Madness 33:32 Amazon and Apple Under Pressure 35:14 Tesla's Turbulent Times 36:04 Nvidia's Market Dominance 37:43 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity in UWMC and PRMB 46:20 Strategy Block: Hedging Techniques 51:14 Around the Block: Market Watch
In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo, Dr. VIX Russell Rhoads, and The Rock Lobster Andrew Giovinazzi dive into an historic and chaotic week in the market. The VIX surged into the 40s, triggering discussions about unprecedented events and massive market movements. Analysis includes the muted volatility response earlier in the week, the fallout from SVIX plummets, and notable trades in VIX options. The hosts also predict next week's volatility with some cautious optimism after a tumultuous period driven by geopolitical and economic anxieties. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views 01:52 Kicking Off the Show: Market Madness 03:27 Special Guest: Dr. VIX on Market Chaos 05:00 Special Guest: The Rock Lobster Joins the Discussion 05:55 Volatility Review: Market Breakdown 07:46 In-Depth Analysis: Historic Market Movements 13:21 Expert Insights: Dr. VIX on Volatility Trends 18:48 Expert Insights: The Rock Lobster on Market Volatility 25:46 Volatility Futures: Current Trends and Predictions 33:56 Remembering Val Kilmer and Top Gun's Iconic Scene 34:27 VIX Land: Current Market Overview 34:51 Tracking VIX Top 10 Indicators 36:23 Russell's Weekly Rundown 36:54 Notable VIX Trades and Strategies 41:13 Weekly VIX Volume and Trends 47:02 Inverse Volatility Products Analysis 55:13 Crystal Ball Predictions and Market Outlook 01:00:48 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Content
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
In this episode of the Option Block, Mark Longo along with Henry Schwartz (Cboe Global Markets) and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) delve into a wild day in the markets driven by macroeconomic events, including the impact of tariffs and potential trade wars. VIX and other volatility indices are analyzed, along with key trades in stocks like HIMS and Coca-Cola. The episode also features engaging discussions on audience polls, thresholds for low-priced stock options, and the latest from SIBO. Noteworthy trades such as the Coca-Cola strangle and HIMS protective collar are highlighted, adding depth to the intricate market analysis presented. 00:00 Introduction and Program Information 01:18 Meet the Hosts and Sponsors 03:20 Market Overview and Current Events 05:53 Trading Block: Market Breakdown 09:13 Volatility and Market Reactions 12:08 Listener Questions and Market Analysis 26:59 Single Stock Analysis and Trends 32:20 Apple's Market Activity 32:47 Tesla's Market Movement 33:02 Nvidia's Market Performance 33:50 Earnings Highlights 35:07 Unusual Options Activity 35:47 HIMS Stock Analysis 40:02 Coca-Cola's Market Position 47:07 Options Trading Strategies 48:21 Listener Questions and Market Insights 55:00 Market Trends and Predictions
Apart from volatility metrics, investors might also look to the mechanics of implied volatility to help decipher option values. Join show host Mark Benzaquen as he welcomes back Dan Passarelli of Market Taker Mentoring to discuss volatility concepts including standard deviation, tail risk, and the Rule of 16.
This episode of the Future's Rundown, hosted by Mark Longo, dives into key trends and exciting movements in the futures markets. The show begins with a recap of the latest gains and losses within the market, highlighting notable movements in natural gas, canola, VIX, cocoa, and soybean oil, along with analysis of major downtrends in copper, Ethereum, and orange juice. Listeners gain insights on notable contracts and commodities such as gold, crude oil, and bonds, while also discovering the top performing and underperforming futures year-to-date. Additionally, the episode mentions the benefits of being a pro member of the network, including early access to content and the chance to participate in special programs like the Options Oddities. The episode ends with a reminder to tune in to the upcoming shows for more updates on futures and options. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:08 Understanding the Futures Markets 01:27 Introducing The Futures Rundown 02:40 Breaking Down the Futures Markets 04:12 Top Movers in the Futures Markets 14:05 Year-to-Date Trends in Futures 17:58 Conclusion and Upcoming Programs
In this episode of Options Bootcamp on the Options Insider Radio Network, hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli discuss various topics related to options trading. They start by talking about the Options Insider platform and their mobile app, accessible via iTunes and Google Play. They go on to discuss the importance of understanding the role of gamma in options trading and dispelling common myths around covered calls. Additionally, they touch upon the recent chaos in car buying due to tariff concerns and share insights from listener questions about tax implications and retail trading strategies. The episode is rich in practical advice for both novice and experienced options traders. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:10 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 02:54 Early Edition of Options Bootcamp 04:42 Liberation Day Car Buying Madness 08:40 Options Drills: Covered Calls Myths 14:35 Mail Call: Listener Questions and Polls 19:22 Strategies and No Limits 20:09 VIX April Trades Recap 22:24 Listener Questions: Gamma Explained 31:53 Tax Implications of Options Trading 35:38 Podcast and Show Wrap-Up
In this episode of The Crypto Rundown, host Mark Longo welcomes back Greg King, founder and CEO of Rex Shares and Osprey Funds, to discuss the latest trends and developments in the world of crypto derivatives and ETFs. Key topics include the explosion of cryptocurrencies and digital assets, the specific focus on leveraged products like MSTU and BMAX, and their role in the crypto investment landscape. The discussion also touches on the performance and volatility of major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether, the importance of a strategic crypto reserve, and the impact of new regulatory developments. Greg also shares insights into the creation and success of their leveraged crypto ETFs, including the recent launch of the Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF (BMAX). 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 01:39 Introduction to Amber Data 02:23 Diving into Crypto Derivatives 04:16 Crypto Hot Seat: Interview with Greg King 06:14 Greg King's Insights on Crypto and Leveraged Products 10:56 Discussion on Bitcoin and Crypto Market Trends 16:46 Strategic Crypto Reserve Debate 19:16 Introduction to Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF 22:19 Michael Saylor's Strategy and Fund Launch 22:41 Investor Interest and Future Plans 23:29 Exploring Rex Shares and Osprey Funds 25:02 Bitcoin Breakdown: Market Trends and Volatility 32:29 Altcoin Universe: Market Cap and Performance 38:17 Concluding Remarks and Upcoming Shows
Join host Mark Longo and the All-Star panel, including Mike Tosaw (Uncle Mike from St. Charles Wealth Management) and Andrew Giovinazzi (The Rock Lobster from The Option Pit), as they kick off another options trading week. The episode delves into recent market activities, from unusual option trades and volatility trends to strategic reallocations and market sentiment. They discuss the impact of geopolitical events and trade policies, explore intriguing options trades – from the mighty Wolfspeed to Dynatrace and beyond – and answer listener questions about trading strategies and stock levels. The show also features a lively 80s trivia challenge and interactive polls for audience engagement. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:27 Meet the Hosts and Kickoff 01:56 Monday Market Recap and Trivia Challenge 06:33 Market Analysis and Trading Insights 09:37 Options Trading Trends and Strategies 13:54 Market Reactions and Predictions 20:30 Single Stock Analysis and Activity 29:36 Exploring the April 60 Puts 30:18 Palantir and Amazon Stock Analysis 31:09 Tesla's Wild Ride 32:32 Nvidia Reclaims the Throne 33:52 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 34:33 The Rise and Fall of Wolfspeed 41:13 Dynatrace and Evolve Holdings Analysis 46:09 Strategy Block: Reallocation Tips 50:03 Around the Block: Market Watch
In this episode, Mark Longo, along with Mark Sebastian of The Option Pit and Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business - Indiana University, discuss market volatility with a focus on VIX products, the significance of recent trades, and broader market movements. The show delves into the peculiar behavior of VIX options, examining notable trades like the April 20 calls and April 20-30 verticals. Listeners are also introduced to the new VYLD product and its performance. A humorous segment highlights contradictory VIX articles from Market Watch. The program concludes with listener questions and forecasts for the following week. 01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views 01:51 Market Recap and Volatility Insights 02:31 Special Guests and Announcements 05:02 Volatility Review 06:53 Volatility Trading Strategies 10:40 VIX Futures and Market Predictions 16:49 VIX Options Analysis 21:23 Russell's Weekly Rundown 30:56 Audience Poll: April 2030s vs. Straight 20 Twos 31:08 Market Performance and Audience Preferences 32:12 Contract Activity and Strike Chain Analysis 32:57 VIX Options and Trading Strategies 35:36 Inverse Volatility Products: SVIX and VYLD 41:44 Levered Volatility: UUVIX and UVXY 48:49 Volatility Voicemail: Listener Questions 49:45 Market Watch VIX Nonsense 53:26 Crystal Ball Predictions 56:47 Show Wrap-Up and Announcements
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
In this episode of The Option Block, hosted by Mark Longo, the panel includes Henry 'The Flowmaster' Schwartz from CBOE, and Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management. The team discusses the current state of options trading, market volatility driven by tariff news, and activity in indices like VIX, SPY, and the S&P 500. They dive into unusual options activity in Nike, GameStop, and Sandstorm Gold Limited (SAND), and explore intriguing trades involving long-dated puts and June calls. Listener questions about iOS versions of trade alert software and tokenizing trading assets such as wine are also addressed. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:18 Meet the Hosts and Sponsors 03:16 Market Overview and Trading Insights 04:27 In-Depth Market Analysis 06:16 Options Trading Trends and Strategies 11:17 Unusual Options Activity 31:43 Nike's Stock Performance Analysis 32:33 Unusual Call Volume in Nike 35:52 GameStop's Struggles and Crypto Pivot 37:03 Odd Block: GameStop's Long-Term Puts 42:30 Sandstorm Gold Limited: Upside Call Paper 45:41 Mail Block: Listener Questions and Polls 52:57 Around the Block: Market Watch and Predictions
In this episode, host Mark Longo delves into the latest developments in the futures markets alongside guest Brett Friedman from Winhall Risk Analytics. They discuss the current market activity, focusing on the resurgence of crude oil, high copper prices, and the relatively quiet week in trading volumes. Additionally, they explore unconventional investment topics such as tokenized wine trading and its potential impact on the market. Listeners also get a detailed analysis of year-to-date movers in various commodities and insights into volatility trends. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:07 Understanding the Futures Rundown 03:42 Guest Introduction: Brett Friedman 04:22 Entering the Trading Pit: Market Analysis 06:22 Top Movers in the Futures Market 13:16 Year-to-Date Movers and Shakers 21:49 Futures Free-for-All: Q&A Session 22:59 Wine Futures: A Left Field Topic 28:21 Conclusion and Upcoming Shows
Welcome back to Options Boot Camp with Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli. In this Education Wednesday episode, the hosts dive into various topics on options trading. They discuss listener questions about time spreads, ratio vertical spreads, and advanced strategies for trading options. You'll also hear personal stories and trading insights as Mark and Dan combine education with entertainment in this engaging session. Stay tuned for expert tips and strategies to elevate your trading game and learn more about trading options effectively. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:09 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 01:39 Tasty Trade: Advanced Trading Tools 04:36 Listener Mailbag: Answering Your Questions 05:22 Market Analysis and Trading Strategies 09:26 Exploring Wine Futures and Tokenization 13:37 Market Taker Question of the Week 14:07 Dan's Side Project: Wealth Building with Options 18:46 Live Listener Questions and Market Outlook 22:27 Understanding the Mental Leap in Options Trading 23:28 Exploring Time Spreads: Episodes and Insights 24:59 Coaching and Mentoring in Options Trading 27:39 Practical Examples of Time Spreads 30:47 Listener Questions: Ratio Vertical Spreads 35:39 Success Stories and Advanced Strategies 39:28 Conclusion and Upcoming Content
In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, host Mark Longo is joined by Tony Saliba, CEO of Liquid Mercury. The conversation delves into innovative projects such as the tokenization of investible wine facilitated by Liquid Mercury's technology. They also discuss the advantages of tokenization in finance, the dramatic rally in Bitcoin post-election, and the current state of Ethereum. Additionally, the episode covers the rise of crypto derivatives like IBIT and the implications of creating a strategic crypto reserve. Listeners are encouraged to explore the utility token MERC for further benefits. 01:05 Welcome to The Crypto Rundown 01:39 Introducing Amberdata 03:31 Crypto Hot Seat: Tony Saliba 05:29 Exploring Liquid Mercury and Tokenized Wine 17:58 The Future of Tokenization 24:01 Bitcoin Breakdown 27:03 Bitcoin's Limited Supply and Strategic Reserves 28:03 Market Reactions to Crypto Reserve Plans 28:50 Debate on the Need for a Strategic Crypto Reserve 31:18 Bitcoin Volatility and Market Data Insights 33:03 Crypto Derivatives and the Rise of IBIT 38:10 Exploring the Altcoin Universe 39:43 Ethereum's Struggles and Market Sentiment 43:57 Altcoin Performance and Market Trends 46:14 Final Thoughts and Where to Learn More
This episode of the Options Insider Radio Network dives into recent options trading activity, covering notable stocks such as Northern Dynasty Minerals (NAK), Truist Financial Corp (TFC), and Wolverine Worldwide (WWW). Hosts Mark Longo, "Uncle" Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management), and Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi (The Option Pit) analyze various market trends and trading strategies, including a detailed look at the collar strategy. The show also features lighthearted moments with an 80s trivia challenge and updates on upcoming earnings for companies like GameStop and Lululemon. 01:28 Meet the Hosts and Co-Hosts 02:46 Kickoff with 80s Trivia Challenge 05:37 Trading Block: Market Analysis and Trends 17:58 Options Trading Insights and Strategies 28:22 Earnings Season Highlights 28:44 GameStop and Meme Stocks 30:06 Lululemon and Other Earnings Reports 31:02 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 31:44 Northern Dynasty Minerals: The Knack 38:26 Truist Financial Corp: Bank Calls 43:57 Wolverine Worldwide: Footwear Upside 48:02 Strategy Block: The Year of the Collar 52:18 Around the Block: Market Watch 54:50 Show Wrap-Up and Upcoming Content
In this episode of Volatility Views, host Mark Longo is joined by Russell Rhodes, aka Dr. Vix, and Andrew Giovinazzi, aka The Rock Lobster. They dive into a wide range of topics related to volatility trading. The episode covers the current flat volatility curve, its implications, and the challenges and strategies for trading in such an environment. The team also discusses recent activity and trade ideas in VIX options, including unique trades like a short put stupid. Additionally, they touch on the new entrants in the inverse volatility product space. The episode closes with bold predictions for the upcoming week’s volatility. 01:54 Meet the Hosts 04:21 Volatility Review 05:22 Market Analysis and Insights 09:25 VIX Curve and Trading Strategies 12:07 Challenges in the Current Volatility Market 24:20 Flat VIX Curve Implications 33:59 Analyzing the VIX Super Stupid Trade 35:01 Russell's Weekly Rundown 35:24 Intriguing VIX Weekly Options 36:12 Strange VIX Put Stupid Trade 38:17 VIX Market Activity Recap 46:35 New Inverse VIX Product Launch 54:22 Crystal Ball Predictions
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
In this episode, Mark Longo, Henry Schwartz from Cboe, and Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management discuss the latest trends and activities in the options market. Highlights include a rundown of volume and activity in VIX, SPY, SPX, RUT, and QQQ, as well as specific stocks like BABA, AMD, META, TESLA, and NVIDIA. The episode also dives into unusual call buying activity in SNAP, options trading in the new CBOE Mini Bitcoin ETF Index (MBTX), and updates on recent trades in Southwest Airlines (LUV). Additionally, a listener's question about SPX calendars and the behavior of VIX is addressed, offering educational insight into the complexities of volatility trading. The show concludes with a look at what the hosts will be monitoring in the coming days. 03:18 Market Analysis and Recent Trends 06:05 Trading Block: Latest Topics and Trades 09:01 Market Reactions and Volatility 23:27 Single Stock Highlights 31:29 Earnings Reports: Nike and FedEx 32:22 Micron and GameStop: Upcoming Highlights 32:38 Micron's Market Moves 33:17 The Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 33:58 Snap Inc: Social Media or Tech? 38:42 Crypto Corner: Cboe Mini Bitcoin ETF 43:11 Southwest Airlines: Upside in Love 45:46 VIX Super Stupid: A Risky Bet 46:31 Mail Block: Listener Questions 54:31 Around the Block: Market Watch
In this episode, host Mark Longo and co-host Carly Garner (DeCarley Trading) discuss the latest updates in the futures markets, including the introduction of new CME Solana Futures contracts. They cover the most active futures contracts of the week, highlight significant year-to-date movers such as gold and natural gas, and analyze trading activity in various sectors including metals, agriculture, and energy. They also touch on macroeconomic factors impacting futures trading, particularly the effects of Federal Reserve announcements on market dynamics. Additionally, listener questions about trading volumes and strategies are addressed. 04:03 Market Movements and Trading Insights 04:24 Diving into the Trading Pit 06:58 Analyzing Top Futures Trading Activity 09:48 Economic Developments and Market Reactions 18:58 Year-to-Date Movers and Trends 22:16 Market Performance Recap 22:53 Solana Futures Market Update 23:22 Orange Juice Market Analysis 24:37 New Futures Product: Solana 25:01 Solana Futures Contract Specifications 26:06 Initial Reactions to Solana Futures 32:22 Trading Volume and Market Sentiment 36:01 Futures Free For All: Q&A 41:40 Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Events
In this episode of Options Bootcamp, host Mark Longo, alongside Dan Passarelli from Market Taker Mentoring and Katie McGarrigle from TastyTrade, dive deep into the world of futures options trading. They discuss the nuances of futures versus equity options, identifying key differences such as expirations and unique skews. Various starter strategies and products are outlined, emphasizing defined-risk approaches for newcomers. The episode also highlights listener insights on the BTFD strategy and the interest in 24-hour trading. Additionally, Katie and Dan provide updates on their platforms and new endeavors, including Dan's upcoming book and podcast. 00:00 Welcome to Options Insider Radio Network 03:40 Meet the Hosts: Mark Longo, Dan Passarelli, and Katie McGarrigle 05:52 Diving into Futures Options 07:55 Challenges and Strategies in Futures Options 14:41 The Evolution of Trading Platforms 19:06 Exploring Skew in Futures Options 21:48 Nuances of Trading: Research and Preparation 22:03 Starter Products for New Traders 22:34 Equity Index Futures and Beyond 25:52 Starter Strategies for Futures Options 29:42 Listener Mail Call: Your Questions Answered 31:30 Market Taker Question of the Week 31:48 New Book Announcement and Podcast 33:26 Poll Results and Audience Insights 37:55 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Shows
This episode of the Crypto Rundown explores the latest trends, activities, and developments in the crypto derivatives markets. Hosted by Mark Longo and featuring guest Greg Magadini, Director of Derivatives at Amber Data, the show covers a broad spectrum of topics including the ongoing volatility in key cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, the growing interest and trading volumes in IBIT, and the launch of Solana futures by CME. The discussion also delves into the opportunities present in Bitcoin and Ethereum skews, risk reversals, and trading strategies, while highlighting the recent performance of various altcoins. Key insights are shared about the potential future trends and the intriguing 'wildcards' within the crypto market, such as Solana. The show also offers resources for accessing comprehensive market data through Amberdata's free newsletter, enhancing the listeners' ability to navigate and leverage the evolving crypto ecosystem. 01:24 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 03:57 Special Guest: Greg Magadini from Amberdata 04:44 Bitcoin Breakdown: Market Trends and Analysis 09:42 Exploring Bitcoin Volatility and Skew 15:51 iBit: The Rising Star in Crypto Options 24:13 Exploring MSTU: A Degenerate Product 26:43 Diving into the Altcoin Universe 28:58 ETH's Struggles and Market Trends 35:27 Solana's Wild Ride 38:15 Altcoin Market Overview 42:58 Concluding Thoughts and Future Insights
In this episode, host Mark Longo is back in the Chicago studio after attending the Futures Industry Association conference. The team, including Uncle Mike Tosaw and Andrew Giovinazzi, discuss the mixed market activity and the upcoming Fed meeting, where a rate pause is highly anticipated. The show delves into unusual options activities, focusing on large trades in Vodafone and HUYA. Uncle Mike provides insights on active versus passive hedging strategies, and the episode concludes with 'Around the Block' highlighting what to watch for the rest of the trading week. The listeners are also engaged through a poll on whether to buy or sell Vodafone calls.
01:59 Mark Longo's Return and FIA Insights 03:45 80's Trivia Challenge 07:19 Market Analysis and Trading Block 10:01 Uncle Mike's Market Observations 16:53 Rock Lobster's Market Insights 27:25 VIX and SPY Trading Activity 30:19 Market Overview: Small Caps and QQQ 30:59 Single Names: Top Ten Contracts 31:36 Spotlight on Quantum Straddles 33:34 Amazon and Palantir Performance 34:52 Alibaba and AMD Insights 35:47 Apple and Intel Analysis 37:08 Tesla and NVIDIA Trends 37:49 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 49:11 Strategy Block: Hedging Techniques 53:01 Around the Block: Market Watch 55:39 Conclusion and Upcoming Content
This episode of Volatility Views dives into the current state of the volatility market, with insights from hosts Mark Longo, Mark Sebastian, and Russell Rhodes. The discussion includes the latest developments in volatility products such as VIX futures, VOLI, VVIX, UVIX, SVIX, and UVXY, highlighting notable market activities and trends. The panel discusses the tariffs impact on the markets, and also includes some talk about the hantavirus and the Spice Girls, particularly Posh Spice. The show concludes with the Crystal Ball segment, where the hosts predict future volatility levels next week.
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
In this episode, the hosts, led by Mark Longo, delve into the current market volatility, the dynamics of the options market, and strategies for navigating today's financial landscape. Joined by guests like Uncle Mike Tosaw and Flowmaster Henry Schwartz, they discuss the influence of tariffs, unusual options activity, and the state of various financial indices. They also explore specific trades and positions, such as in LUV, XRX and NFE. They also engage with listener questions on topics like whether the BTFD trade is dead and whether this spice in the market has legs. The show combines expert insights, market analysis, and a lively discussion on who is everyone's favorite Spice Girl.
In this episode of the Futures Rundown, we break down the differences between Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures. Jermal Chandler from Tasty Live joins the discussion to help traders understand key nuances in contract specifications, market behavior, and pricing. The episode covers contract sizes, tick values, settlement types, and the geographical distinctions between Brent (Europe) and WTI (Texas). The show also touches on trading volumes, liquidity, and occasional anomalies like the negative pricing event in April 2020. 03:38 Futures 101: WTI vs Brent Crude 05:30 Contract Specifications and Trading Insights 09:06 Brent vs WTI: Market Dynamics and Trading Strategies 13:45 Final Thoughts
In this episode of Options Bootcamp, hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli address various listener questions related to options trading. The episode covers the differences between institutional and retail portfolio hedging strategies, the relevance of liquidity when choosing options contracts, and the complexities of gamma scalping for retail traders. They also discuss the significance of advanced order types like OCO orders and the challenges of trading in less liquid markets. The show features special segments on rolling options positions and the interaction with listeners via chat and email.
This episode of Volatility Views dives into the current state of the volatility market, with insights from hosts Mark Longo, Mark Sebastian, and Russell Rhodes. The discussion kicks off with the latest developments in VIX futures and options trading, highlighting notable market activities and trends, such as the overwhelming volume of VIX trading and the specifics of some substantial trades. The panel addresses the rise in volatility, characterized by increased daily market movements and backwardation in the VIX futures curve. Special emphasis is placed on volatility strategies and the continued importance of monitoring geopolitical and macroeconomic factors. The episode also delves into related volatility products like S-VIX and U-VIX, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities they present. The show concludes with the Crystal Ball segment, where the hosts predict future volatility levels, providing a comprehensive overview for volatility traders and enthusiasts. 01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views 02:32 Deep Dive into Volatility 02:48 Market Analysis and Guest Introductions 05:56 Volatility Review 11:44 Intraday Market Movements 23:11 VIX Futures and Options Activity 33:39 Managing Risk with Open Interest 34:31 Tuesday's Exit Trade Analysis 36:42 Wednesday's March 12th Options Activity 38:37 Thursday's VIX Trades and Strategies 39:59 VIX Options Volume and and Market Trends 46:01 SVIX and UVIX Market Dynamics 52:05 Volatility ETPs and Trading Strategies 54:52 Crystal Ball Predictions and Market Insights 01:01:46 Conclusion and Upcoming Events
Host Mark Longo and guest Uncle Mike Tosaw 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
In this episode, the hosts, led by Mark Longo, delve into the current market volatility, the dynamics of the options market, and strategies for navigating today's financial landscape. Joined by guests like Uncle Mike Tosaw and Flowmaster Henry Schwartz, they discuss the influence of tariffs, unusual options activity, and the state of various financial indices. They also explore specific trades and positions, such as in Birkenstock and Deutsche Bank, and engage with listener questions on topics like the need for a strategic crypto reserve. The show combines expert insights, market analysis, and a lively discussion on where the VIX might be headed by the end of the month. 03:08 Market Overview and Analysis 04:15 Deep Dive into Market Movements 07:31 Trading Block Insights 11:14 Options Trading Strategies and Opportunities 15:46 Impact of Tariffs on the Market 24:31 Single Stock Analysis and Trends 32:09 Retail Earnings Recap 32:51 Kroger's Earnings Breakdown 33:37 Marvell's Market Reaction 33:55 Macy's Earnings Analysis 34:38 Costco's Performance Post-Earnings 35:22 Oracle's Earnings Preview 35:53 Earnings Season Overview 36:19 Unusual Options Activity: The Odd Block 36:55 Birkenstock's Volatility 42:27 Deutsche Bank's Strong Performance 46:45 Listener Questions and Poll Results 49:16 Market Predictions and Crypto Debate 52:32 VIX Trading Insights 54:53 Around the Block: Market Watch
In this episode, show host Mark Benzaquen welcomes Brian Overby of OptionsPlaybook.com to discuss the downfalls and potential opportunities for profits in the wake of volatile markets.
This episode of the Futures Rundown dives into the latest movements in the futures markets, exploring top gainers like VIX, Nat Gas, and Coffee, as well as the biggest losers including Ether and OJ. Host Mark Longo and guest Jermal Chandler from Tasty Live analyze the impact of geopolitical factors on commodities, discuss the current state of equity futures, and the broader implications of tariffs. Key topics include crypto volatility, the performance of various ag products, and the enduring debate around buying market dips. 01:07 Introduction to The Futures Rundown 04:04 Meet the Guest: Jermal Chandler 05:40 Market Analysis and Trading Strategies 23:06 Year-to-Date Market Trends 27:31 Conclusion and Upcoming Events
In this episode, hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli discuss the explosive growth in options trading, particularly single name equity options, which have seen a significant rise. They delve into the role of retail traders, the impact of the pandemic, and the rise of zero-day options. The episode features insights into options trading metrics, strategies like covered calls, cash-secured puts, and market volatility influenced by economic events such as tariffs. Also discussed are listener questions and opinions on market trends, 24-hour trading, and the concept of a strategic crypto reserve. 01:09 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 01:38 TastyTrade: Tools for Traders 02:53 Options Bootcamp: Education and Resources 05:49 Options Market Trends and Analysis 14:39 Mail Call: Listener Questions 16:03 Market Taker Question of the Week 19:53 Market Volatility and Predictions 23:08 Crypto Market Insights 30:18 Final Thoughts and Substack Promotion
In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Mark Longo and guest Mr. Bill Ulivieri from Cenacle Capital dive into the latest developments in the ever-volatile world of crypto. They discuss the wild trading activity of Bitcoin and altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, and XRP, particularly in light of recent news about a U.S. strategic crypto reserve. Discussions also cover the performance and strategic roles of various cryptocurrencies in both individual and institutional portfolios. 01:23 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 03:37 Guest Introduction: Mr. Bill Returns 04:21 Bitcoin Breakdown: Market Trends and Analysis 06:32 Strategic Crypto Reserve: Market Reactions 15:04 Bitcoin Volatility and Skew Analysis 26:06 Altcoin Universe: Beyond Bitcoin 27:21 Crypto Market Overview 27:32 Top 10 Cryptocurrencies This Week 28:50 Strategic Reserve and Altcoins 31:46 ETH's Wild Ride 32:34 Volatility and Skew Analysis 36:31 Altcoin Performance Review 43:05 Crypto Questions and Poll Results 45:40 Future of Crypto and Final Thoughts
In this episode of Options Insider Radio Network, host Mark Longo is joined by Dan Passarelli and Mike Tosaw to discuss the latest options market trends. They delve into recent market volatility, VIX activity, and specific trades in stocks like Carnival Cruise Lines and McCormick & Company. The team also explores growing trends in the options market, such as the effectiveness of long straddles and covered calls. Uncle Mike shares valuable insights on Roth IRAs and backdoor Roth IRAs, highlighting their potential tax advantages. Throughout the episode, the hosts interact with listener questions and poll results, providing a deep dive into various trading strategies and market analyses. 01:25 Meet the Hosts and Co-Hosts 02:51 Kicking Off the Option Block 05:10 80s Trivia Challenge 10:32 Market Analysis and Trading Insights 29:00 Micro Market Movements 29:18 Tech Giants in Focus 34:11 Retail Earnings Preview 37:02 Spicy Options Activity 48:08 Strategy Block: IRA Season Insights 52:24 Around the Block: Market Watch
Mark is joined by guest Matt Amberson from ORATS, who discusses recent market activity, including the significant rise in the VIX and its implications. They explore the dynamics of volatility trading and review notable trades, such as a large-scale multi-leg options strategy termed the 'super stupid.' Additionally, Matt introduces ORATS' recent research reports on the impact of macro events on implied volatility. The episode concludes with a preview of next week's volatility prediction segment, the crystal ball. 01:04 Welcome to Volatility Views 01:34 Public.com: The Best Platform for Options Trading 02:13 Deep Dive into Volatility 05:00 Market Overview and Recent Trends 13:48 Special Report: Impact of Macro Events on Implied Volatility 34:00 Introducing the New VIX Indicator 34:40 VIX Options Activity Breakdown 36:34 Super Stupid Trades and Their Impact 40:28 Inverse Volatility Products Analysis 51:53 Earnings Volatility Insights 55:50 Crystal Ball Predictions and Wrap-Up
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
This episode of The Option Block, hosted by Mark Longo from the Options Insider Media Group with Henry Schwartz from Cboe Global Markets and Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management dives into multiple engaging topics about the current state of the options market. The show covers updates on NVIDIA's recent earnings announcement and the subsequent market reaction, along with the impact on various sectors. The hosts discuss the potential for 24-hour options trading, with mixed opinions on its feasibility. They also highlight intriguing trades, including a massive VIX call straddle and activity in lesser-known names like International Game Technology and Lyft. Listener questions and recent poll results about crypto asset preferences and 24-hour trading wrap up this informative session. 01:21 Meet the Hosts and Sponsors 03:08 Market Overview and Recent Trends 05:52 Trading Block: Market Movements and Analysis 08:27 NVIDIA Earnings and Market Impact 18:58 VIX and Volatility Insights 32:01 WWE's Wild Ride and Corporate Actions 32:35 Snowflake's Hot Streak 33:03 Marathon Digital's Performance 33:38 Salesforce and Nvidia Earnings 34:41 Papa John's Earnings and Market Trends 35:37 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 36:20 International Game Technology's Big Trade 41:48 Nvidia and Lyft Options Insights 46:44 Mail Block: Listener Questions and Polls 54:54 Around the Block: Market Watch
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Matt Amberson, ORATS In this episode of The Advisor's Option, host Mark Longo and Matt Amberson discuss key trends in options trading, including the surge in long straddles, macro volatility impacts, and the record-setting options volume. The episode highlights the latest data on earnings volatility and significant macro events driving market movements. They also delve into trading strategies involving Nvidia’s upcoming earnings and Schwab’s 24-hour trading debut. Practical insights include the benefits of a new journaling tool and surprising backtest results, while answering listener questions about trading strategies and crypto assets. 01:25 Welcome to The Advisors Option 03:11 Meet the Hosts and Global Travels 06:11 Market Volatility and PNL Statement 17:40 Earnings Volatility Report 24:44 Options Market Trends and Insights 32:09 Expanded Pilot Program Overview 32:52 Options Trading 24/7: Pros and Cons 34:03 Audience Poll: 24/7 Options Trading 36:52 Tricks of the Trade: Practical Tips 37:22 Macro Events and Volatility 44:57 Office Hours: Answering Your Questions 46:00 Crypto Volatility and Market Trends 48:53 Backtesting Insights and Strategies 58:00 Final Thoughts and Resources
In this episode of the Options Insider Radio Network, host Mark Longo introduces the latest installment of 'The Futures Rundown.' The discussion kicks off with Raymond Grignon from Ironbeam, who offers insights into his background in futures and derivatives and details Iron Beam's role in supporting a wide range of traders. The episode explores the nuances of various futures markets, including the recent volatility in natural gas, Bitcoin, and coffee. Grignon also delves into the performance of key markets in 2024 and discusses emerging products like the 3-month SOFR and potential new crypto futures like Solana. Listener questions revolve around choosing between WTI and Brent crude, and the likelihood of more crypto futures being introduced this year. The show wraps up with a look at the week's most active futures contracts and their market implications. 01:07 Exploring the Futures Rundown 03:48 Guest Introduction: Raymond Grignon from Ironbeam 06:09 Diving into the Trading Pit 09:35 Crypto Market Insights and Trends 12:37 Market Movers: Upside and Downside 19:44 Top Futures Contracts of the Day 20:07 Interest Rate Hedging with Futures 21:10 Market Trends and Surprises 21:32 Biggest Losers of the Year 24:02 Top Gainers of the Year 25:48 Futures Free-for-All Q&A 27:09 WTI vs. Brent Crude Debate 30:18 The Future of Crypto Futures 33:56 Conclusion and Contact Information
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring tastytrade Hot Seat: Jermal Chandler, tastylive
On this episode, Mark, Dan and Jermal discuss:
- Stock substitution strategies including the fig leaf and the zebra
- Stocks and options trading going 24/7
- Intel covered call strategy
- And much more.
This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade.
01:08 Welcome to Options Bootcamp
01:38 Tastytrade Tools and Features
02:53 Education Wednesday Triple Header
04:17 Meet the Hosts and Guests
06:11 Options Drills: Stock Substitution Basics
17:51 Advanced Stock Substitution Strategies
26:35 Diving into the Zebra Strategy
27:19 Explaining the Zebra in Detail
31:00 Listener Questions and Mail Call
32:24 Debating 24-Hour Options Trading
36:16 Intel Covered Call Strategy
42:55 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
- Guest Host: Greg Magadini, Amberdata
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Solana, MSTU, MSTR and much more...
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block. On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets
- Review the most active equity options for the day including SMCI
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in BAX, GDRX
- Talk about 2025 as the year of collar
- 24-hour trading
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
They discuss:
- The latest in the volatility markets
- Not being able to prep too early for the show as volatility can pop right before the start
- Volatility dangerously close to the danger zone
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY, VXX
- VIX paper trades
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX
- And much more...
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including silver
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including WMT, SMCI
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in QTBS, BABA, COMP
- Look at Feb25 28th PLTR puts trading this morning
- Comment on how wild it is that spy 0dte does much more than IWM 0dte
- Talk about VIX options on futures
- Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Kevin Carter, Cboe Global Markets
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown with your host Mark Longo and guest Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading.
The Trading Pit
- Looking at what is trading in the futures markets this week (coffee, orange juice, gold, silver)
Futures Free For All
- Which futures products are the best for beginners?
- How do you hold a future over the long-term when they typically expire in 1-3 months?
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring tastytrade Hot Seat: Mike Butler, tastylive
On this episode, Mark, Dan and Mike discuss:
- AI vs. PE in the modern market
- Stocks and options trading going 24/7
- Stock substitution strategy as go to strategy for 2025
- Learning more about trading options
- And much more.
This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade.
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
- Scott Nations, Nations Indexes
They discuss:
- The latest in the volatility markets
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY, VXX, and VOLI
- Nations Indexes new subscription services
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX
- And much more...
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including HOOD
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in GRAB, OMC, MAG, PTON
- Ask if the magical letters “AI” trump the other two letters known as “PE” in the modern market
- Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- "The Flowmaster" Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown.
With your host Mark Longo:
The Trading Pit
- What's catching our eyes in the futures markets this week
- Top 10 most active futures today
The Contract Specs Segment
- Taking a deep dive into VIX Futures
It's an options snow day as Mark and Dan tackle your mailbag questions about:
- How often do you adjust covered calls
- Selling a put when you don't want to buy a stock
- Strategies that they anticipate using more in 2025
- What to do with calendars if the underlying moves too soon
- Trading iron condors
- and much more.
Brought to you by tastytrade.
Crypto Hot Seat: Boris Ilyevsky, Head of Coinbase Derivatives Exchange
Discussion includes:
- What is the Coinbase Derivatives Exchange
- How can US bitcoin derivatives traders trade on the exchange
- What can US bitcoin derivatives traders trade on the exchange
- Thoughts on IBIT
- And much more
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block. On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including tariffs
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including UBER
- Review earning volatility in MNDY, MCD, LYFT, DASH, HOOD, DKNG
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in BBAI, IBN
- Look at shifting your risk using options
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
- Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit
They discuss:
- The latest in the volatility markets in the US
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY, VXX, VSTOXX, and VOLI
- January options volume numbers from OCC
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX
- And much more...
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced options investor, understanding the Greeks is essential to managing risk and making informed market decisions. In this episode, host Mark Benzaquen welcomes Ankit Mehra of Mehra Wealth Management to discuss Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega and Rho – and breaks down the concepts to explain how each can impact options pricing and trading strategies.
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including PLTR
- Review the January options volume numbers from OCC
- Look at earnings season volatility
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in F, LAES, BMBL
- Check out our latest polls about F and tariffs affecting the markets
- Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- "The Flowmaster" Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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On this episode, Mark and Dan talk about:
- Options volume for January from Options Clearing
- Tariffs impact on markets
- Whether the 0DTE explosion is just a fad
- If DeepSeek is the canary in the coal mine for the end of the AI boom
- Whether the age of the options trader is getting younger
- and much more.
Brought to you by tastytrade.
On this episode Mark, Uncle Mike and the Rock Lobster get into a Royal Rumble over:
- Tariffs/ Trade Wars
- VIX
- PLTR
- NVDA two-year collars
- SOUN
- TIGR
- and more.
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
- Scott Nations, Nations Indexes
They discuss:
- The latest in the volatility markets in the US
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY, VXX, and VOLI
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX
- And much more...
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including the Fed, AI, and earnings
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including INTC
- Look at earnings volatility in AAPL and INTC
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in PDD, BKR, and TKO
- Check out our latest polls about AI, SPX/SPY, NVDA and PDD
- Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- "The Flowmaster" Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options.
With your host Mark Longo and guest Brett Friedman of Winhall Risk Analytics and OptionMetrics.
The Trading Pit
What's catching our eyes in the futures markets this week:
- ags,
- dairy,
- uranium,
- lithium,
- coffee,
- crypto,
- gold,
- silver,
- ai - DeepSeek,
- and much more.
On this episode, Mark and Dan talk about:
- DeepSeek and its impact on the markets,
- What strategies Dan uses the most to trade,
- The fake ticker XYZ becoming an actual ticker for Block,
- Dan's typical holding period for straddles,
- Whether Dan will short straddles,
- and much more.
Brought to you by tastytrade.
- Guest Host: Greg Magadini, Amberdata
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Altcoins, IBIT options, MSTU, AERO and much more...
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block. On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including VIX, PTLO
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including NVDA
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in IVZ, MPLX, BMBL
- Look at selling puts when the market is down
- Ask if DeepSeek is the canary in the coalmine for the end of the AI boom
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
- Brian Overby, The Options Playbook
They discuss:
- The latest in the volatility markets in the US
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- Whether Russell Rhoads is still doing his "secret" weekend UVIX trade after the 10-1 reverse split
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX
- And much more...
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including MSTR
- Look at earnings volatility in GE, AAL, AA, SOFI, BA, META, MSFT, TSLA
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in VALE, AKAM, MIR
- Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Nishank Modi, Cboe Global Markets
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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Did our audience have their fingers on the pulse of the options market in 2024? Tune in to find out as we review the results of all of our audience sentiment polls for 2024 and beyond!
On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about:
- VIX closing price for 2025
- Any new books from Dan
- The rule of 16
and much more.
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options.
With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza.
The Trading Pit Segment
- Looking back on the futures markets in 2024
- What is catching our eyes in the futures markets this week
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Andrew Giovinazzi - The Option Pit
They discuss:
- The latest in the volatility markets in the US
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- The wild year that was volatility in 2024
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX for next week and for year-end 2025
- And much more...
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.
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including TK, AAPL
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including BAC, SOFI, AAPL
- Look at earnings volatility in BAC, JPM, C
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in TK, RGTI, GME
- Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
- Dan "The Black Hatted" Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
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Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options.
With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Collins.
- What stands out as we look back on the futures markets in 2024?
- 2024 biggest gainers and losers in futures
- 2024 volume numbers
- 2024 highlights across asset classes
The Trading Pit
- What's catching our eyes in the futures markets this week
Futures Free For All
Answering your futures questions:
- Explaining the controversy of CME Group filing to become an FCM
On this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into skew:
- What do we mean by skew
- Origins of skew
- The skew graph
- Different types of skew
- Why is it important to understand skew
- Different trades to take advantage of different types of skew
- And, much more!
Brought to you by tastytrade.
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- A brief history of bitcoin in honor of bitcoin's 16th birthday
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Altcoin volatility and skew
- And much more...
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block. On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including VIX
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including DJT, AAPL
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in PTON
- Hedging strategies
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Russell Rhoads - Indiana University
- Jim Carroll - Ballast Rock Private Wealth
They discuss:
- The latest in the volatility markets in the US
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- The wild year that was volatility in 2024
- What a VIX Mix is
- Why the volatility surface is so eerily flat right now
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX for next week and for year-end 2025 as well as how predictions worked out for 2024
- And much more...
Welcome to our latest episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options.
With your host Mark Longo and guest Dana Samuelson, Founder and President of American Gold Exchange
The Trading Pit
- Looking at what is trading in the futures markets this week and discussing trades/trends in the precious metals markets in 2024, digital gold, and much more in gold and the futures markets.
On this episode, Mark and Dan look back at the options markets in 2024.
- What trades/trends stood out in 2024
- Options volume year in review
- VIX highs/lows for 2024
They also answer your questions including:
- Should I ever hedge my long-term holdings?
- Shouldn't the IV be the same when looking at the call and put for the same expiry/strike?
- How do you get what percent move the market is pricing for the underlying?
And, much more!
Brought to you by tastytrade.
On this episode,
- We share our thoughts on current market volatility as well as our thoughts on volatility for the coming year.
- We look at how earnings season volatility is impacting this market and our thoughts on the earnings seasons in 2025.
- We examine the options volume numbers for 2025 from OCC.
- We discuss whether it better to fade VXX by selling call spreads or buying straight OTM puts.
- We answer a question as to whether calls in SPY over time is as draining as buying puts.
- We explain what it means that calls are bid in the Russell 2000 right now and why that is so unprecedented.
- We talk about advisor-oriented options conferences.
- And much more.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo - The Options Insider Media Group
- Matt Amberson - Option Research & Technology Services
- Co-Host: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Altcoin volatility and skew
- ETH vs. SOL in 2024
- Whether we could see assets bleed out of ETH and into other tokens and access this year
- If 2025 is the year of XRP in crypto
- Why does anyone buy SPX anymore when you can buy Doge that's up 250%? (lol)
- IBIT, BITO and SUI
- And much more...
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block. On this episode, we:
- Crown our 80's trivia winner for 2024
- Discuss the latest in the markets
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including FUBO
- Look at the options volume for December and all of 2024
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in CPNG, WBD
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Andrew Giovinazzi - The Option Pit
They discuss:
- The latest in the volatility markets in the US
- The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- Options volume numbers for December and for all of 2024
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
- And much more...
Brought to you by Eurex.
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.
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including what stands out to us as big stories from last year
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including AAPL
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in MSTX, WOLF, TIGR
- The importance of having an entry point and an exit point with your trades
- Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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2025 is the year of the snake and with that brings wisdom, intuition and transformation, so kick off this year of personal growth with some new options education. Join show host, Mark Benzaquen, as he welcomes special guest Emily Kurtz of Public.com for a discussion on fundamental concepts and terminology of options including calls & puts, strike price, expiration, exercise & assignment and moneyness.
On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ethereum:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at IBIT, MSTU, MARA, alt coins such as Solana, and much more.
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including COIN, MARA
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in OPT, MQ, WOLF
- Suggest looking back at your trading year
- Ask which asset class you think will have the most upside potential in 2025
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Steve Sosnick, Head Options Strategist - Interactive Brokers
They discuss:
- The latest in the volatility markets in the US
- What the Cboe skew index being at an all time high means for the volatility market and the SPX going forward
- The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
- And much more...
Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ethereum:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including VIX
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including APA, AVGO, AAPL
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in EMKR, LWLG
- Look at closing out short options
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit
- Rich Excell, Derivatives and Trading Academy, Gies College of Business - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
They discuss:
- The latest in the volatility markets in the US
- The impact on volatility this week due to the Fed announcement
- The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
- The impact on volatility due to upcoming European elections
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
- And much more...
Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including yesterday being the 6th most active options volume day ever and the 2nd biggest jump in percentage terms in VIX history
- Debate what the Fed is doing right now
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day
- Look at earnings season volatility including DRI, NIKE
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in BE, GOOG, QUBT
- Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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Welcome to our latest episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options.
With your host Mark Longo and guest John Seguin, Senior Technical Analyst and Educator at Market Taker Mentoring
The Trading Pit
- Looking at what is trading in the futures markets and discussing the latest Fed announcement
Futures 101
- An overview of intraday swing trading
On this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into binary options
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
- Guest Host: Greg Magadini, Amberdata
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Whether it is time for a strategic bitcoin reserve
- What the heck is going on with MSTU
- Altcoins and much more...
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including small caps, tech
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including MSTR, PTLR
- Look at earnings volatility in MU, DRI, FDX, NKE
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in MLCO, BBAI, RMNI
- Consider buying put options
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
- Gary Norden, NN2 Capital
They discuss:
- The latest in the volatility markets in the US
- The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, V-VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
- And much more...
Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including VIX calls
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day
- Look at earnings season volatility including ADBE, COST, MU, FDX
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in HIMX, GOOG, GOOGL, MLCO
- Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Dan "The Black Hatted" Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options.
With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza.
The Trading Pit Segment
- What is catching our eyes in the futures markets this week
Futures 101
- Futures Contract Month Codes
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss AI options education. We look at what our AI overlords think we should be talking about.
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
- Guest Host: Greg Magadini, Amberdata
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- How crypto volatility reacted when we hit the big $100K milestone in bitcoin last week
- Altcoins, IBIT options, and much more...
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including small caps
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including PTLR
- Review the November options volume numbers from Options Clearing
- Look at earnings volatility in ORCL, OLLI, PLAY, ADBE
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in NVTS, MLCO, TIGR
- Explain why we consider volatility an asset class
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
- Matt Amberson, Option Research & Technology Services
They discuss:
- The latest in the volatility markets in the US
- The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- Options Volume Numbers for November
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
- And much more...
Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including SOUN, INTC
- Look at earnings volatility in FIVE, DG, LULU, ULTA
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in UBER, TARA, ACHR
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
- Kevin Green, Schwab Network
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Have you ever had trouble understanding the concept of option Greeks because of the math involved? If so, join host Mark Benzaquen and fellow OIC instructor Mat Cashman as they make their way through Delta, Gamma, and Theta using metaphor rather than math in this insightful and unique look at the Greeks.
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options.
With your host Mark Longo and guest Rich Excell, Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The Trading Pit
Thoughts on market performance post-election.
What's catching our eyes in the futures markets this week:
- Crypto: Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana
- FX market
- Equities
- Energy
- and much more
On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about:
- AMC options
- How early they typically start seeing volatility coming out of the options prior to a holiday
- Using stop losses on spreads
- The sticky delta / sticky strike model
and much more.
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
- Co-Host: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Altcoin volatility and skew
- All the advisors buying MSTR as a way to buy bitcoin without buying bitcoin
- MARA lighting up the tree again
- Whether Ethereum has become boring
- And much more...
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade.
On this episode, we:
- Debate the latest in the markets
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including SMCI
- Look at earnings season volatility including CRM, MRVL, FL, FIVE, LULU, DG
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in CABA, FSLY, ACHR
- Discuss trading a risk reversal
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
On this episode,
- We share our thoughts on current market volatility
- We discuss how advisors should utilize 0dte options
- We talk about TSPY, the first true daily options ETF
- We look at how earnings season volatility is impacting this market.
- We answer a listener question about utilizing the options on IBIT
- And much more.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo - The Options Insider Media Group
- Matt Amberson - Option Research & Technology Services
- Si Katara - TappAlpha
On this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into IBIT options. They also talk about what new options product they are most thankful for, how we handle our trades while on vacation, and much more.
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
Welcome to our inaugural episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options.
With your host Mark Longo and guest Carley Garner.
The Contract Specs Segment
- A deep dive into all things SOFR
- What is it
- Trading Hours
- Pricing
- SOFR Packs and Bundles
- And much more
- Guest Host: Greg Magadini, Amberdata
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- IBIT options volume out of the gate
- Cboe launch of the first cash-settled options product related to Spot Bitcoin
- Why Ethereum is lagging behind in the crypto rally and whether you should switch to Bitcoin or Solana
- And much more...
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade.
On this episode, we:
- Debate the latest in the markets including bitcoin
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including SMCI
- Look at earnings season volatility including BBWI
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in HVI, RGTI, KULR
- Discuss vertical put spreads
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
- Noel Smith, Convex Asset Management
They discuss:
- The latest in the volatility markets in the US
- The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- Volatility skew in SPX and SPY
- Is it better to "hedge" using SPX downside or VIX upside right now
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
- and much more...
Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including VIX, crypto, and FIA Expo
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including SOFI, SNOW, NVDA
- Look at trends in the earnings season and earnings volatility in SNOW, NVDA, BIDU, BJ, PDD, DKS, ZM
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in ELF, WDC, SOUN
- Discussing Buffet's growing pile of cash
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
- Scott Bauer, Prosper Trading
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Welcome to our inaugural episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options.
With your host Mark Longo and guest Carley Garner.
The Trading Pit
- Looking at what is trading in the futures markets
Futures Free For All
- Is there a shift in sentiment from a tech heavy atmosphere to a hard asset one?
- Why aren't the equity markets pricing in more geopolitical risk right now?
On this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into the various volatility products available. They also answer a question asking what a typical options trader makes, and much more.
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
- Guest Host: Greg Magadini, Amberdata
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- MSTU is a product for crypto degenerates
- Whether MARA merits a nearly 2x volatility premium to bitcoin
- The fundamental story hurting Ethereum\
- Why Solana is eating Ethereum's lunch right now
- Whether Ethereum or Solana does mor upside over the coming year
- The XRP rally
- And much more...
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade.
On this episode, we:
- Debate the latest in the markets including bitcoin
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including MSTR
- Look at earnings season volatility including WMT, TGT, NVDA, BIDU, INTU
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in MTTR, BE
- Discuss finding the best covered call opportunities
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- Jim Carroll, Ballast Rock Private Wealth
They discuss:
- The latest in the volatility markets in the US
- How the upcoming Trump presidency could impact volatility
- The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- VIX and VIX futures term structure
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
- and much more...
Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including how skew is shaping up and whether it is a good time to buy puts in SPX and SPY
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including MARA, COIN
- Look at trends in the earnings season and earnings volatility in DIS
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in QQQM, DJX, CONY
- Consider whether VIX will be in single digits at least once next year
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Matt Amberson, Option Research & Technology Service
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss low volatility strategies for the rest of the year. :
- Long Equities
- Income Trades
- Long Straddles
- Long Calendars
- And much more
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
- Guest Host: Greg Magadini, Amberdata
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Why crypto enthusiasm soars with a Trump presidency
- Bitcoin vol, micro strategy vol, and we take a deep dive into MSTU
- And much more...
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade.
On this episode, we:
- Debate the latest in the markets
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including RIOT, MSTR, MARA, COIN
- Look at earnings season volatility including HD, MARA
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in IAG, JOBY
- Discuss hedging a portfolio with index options and the importance of beta
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
- Zed Francis, Convexitas
They discuss:
- The latest in the volatility markets in the US
- The international volatility market (VSTOXX) & the surprising spread between VSTOXX and VIX
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- Volatility in the markets post election and the eerily similarities between 2016 and 2024 VIX term structure
- The VIX trade that Russell Rhoads called the smartest weekly trade that he's ever seen
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
- and much more...
Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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.
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including October options volume numbers from OIC and more election fallout
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day
- Look at earnings season volatility including DUK, WOLF, TKO
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in WFC, DJT, VIAV
- Share whether our listeners were bullish or bearish about crypto going into the election & also who they thought was going to win the election
- Mention what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week: ARCH, CSCO, The Fed
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Dan "The Black Hatted" Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com
In this Wide World of Options episode, host Mark Benzaquen welcomes Ed Tom, Senior Director - Cboe, to discuss volatility indices and products.
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options.
With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza.
The Trading Pit
- Looking at what is trading in the futures markets
Futures Free For All
- Takeaways from the election for the futures markets
- Breaking down the post-election action in metals, FX, rates, equities, energy, crypto
- Explanation of election prediction markets on venues like Kalshi and Robinhood
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- Takeaways from the Election
- Whether you should just fade VIX going into all of these major events
- And much more
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
Join us for our 2024 Election Night Spectacular as we break down all the action with a variety of special guests (HINT: LISTEN UNTIL THE END) including:
- Dr. VIX - aka Russell Rhoads
- Aash Vyas
- Scott Bauer
- Matt Amberson
- Bill Uliveri
- Dan Gramza
- Dan Passarelli
- Uncle Mike Tosaw
- The Rock Lobster
- Andrew Giovinazzi
- John Smollen
- and more...
Join us for our 2024 Election Night Spectacular as we break down all the action with a variety of special guests (HINT: LISTEN UNTIL THE END) including:
- Dr. VIX - aka Russell Rhoads
- Aash Vyas
- Scott Bauer
- Matt Amberson
- Bill Uliveri
- Dan Gramza
- Dan Passarelli
- Uncle Mike Tosaw
- The Rock Lobster
- Andrew Giovinazzi
- John Smollen
- and more...
Crypto Hot Seat: Evgeny Lyandres, founder & CEO of VirtuSwap
Discussion includes:
- What VirtuSwap does
- Thoughts on consolidation of DEXs
- Aggregating liquidity across chains
- And much more
Bitcoin Breakdown and Altcoin Universe
We analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether in:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including the election
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day
- Look at earnings season volatility including PLTR
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in GSAT, ON, TIGR
- Explain how to lock in gains and protect them
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Mark Sebastian, Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
- Matt Koren, Eurex Group
They discuss:
- The latest in the volatility markets in the US
- The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- Whether 0DTE options are cannibalizing the volume leading into the election
- Modern vs. historical term structure around elections
- Whether SVIX will be stuck in no man's land until after the election
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
- and much more...
Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including NVDA
- Look at earnings season volatility including CVNA, AAPL, AMZN, INTC, UBER
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in GOOGL, DJT, ROOT
- Deliberate where VIX will close tomorrow & what options strategy scares you the most
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Scott Bauer, Prosper Trading Academy
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com
On this episode,
- We share our thoughts on current market volatility
- We discuss what the markets are telling us ahead of the election
- We talk hedging specific event risk
- We look at how earnings season volatility is impacting this market.
- We answer a listener question about trading binary options on the election
- And much more.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo - The Options Insider Media Group
- Matt Amberson - Option Research & Technology Services
- Zed Francis - Convexitas
Welcome to our inaugural episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options.
With your host Mark Longo and guest John Seguin,
- Senior Technical Analyst and Educator at Market Taker Mentoring
The Trading Pit
- Looking at what is trading in the futures markets (rates, FX, equities, cocoa)
Futures Free for All
- What elements of futures trading are the most intimidating
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- 5 most terrifying trades from last year
- Which options strategy terrifies our listeners the most
- What options strategy they don't like or never use
- Time spreads
- A live episode of Options Boot Camp
- And much more
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
Crypto Hot Seat: Mike Venuto, Tidal Financial Group
Discussion includes:
- What Tidal Financial Group does
- Thoughts on Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
- Why it took so long for options approval on those ETFs
- When we can expect to see options on the ETFs listed
- The massive growth of options-oriented crypto ETFs
- Comments on crypto and the election
- And much more
Bitcoin Breakdown and Altcoin Universe
We analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether in:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day
- Look at earnings season volatility including F, CROX, MCD, SOFI, EA, COIN, CVNA, HOOD
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in AMPS, ON, TIGR
- The benefits of a 1256 contract
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Mark Sebastian, Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
- Alec Clements, PricingMonkey
They discuss:
- The latest in the volatility markets in the US
- The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- The Risk Management Conference
- Eurex Virtual Focus Day: Trading European Volatility Markets
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
- and much more...
Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including the election and the HOOD Summit
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day
- Look at earnings season volatility including TXRH
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in AVPT, NOVA, BSX
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com
Welcome to our inaugural episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options.
With your host Mark Longo and guest Carley Garner.
The Trading Pit
- Looking at what is trading in the futures markets
Futures 101: Exploring the Two Types of Settlement
- Cash Settled
- Physically Settled
Futures Free for All
- Rolling futures in historical charts
On this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into long strangles.
- Examples
- Do we like them
- Long strangles vs. long straddles
They also talk about how you can hedge when IV is so high.
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ethereum:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including the bond market, silver, and VIX
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including SAVE
- Look at earnings season volatility including BA, KO, TSLA, AAL, LUV, F
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in VIX, BSX, KHC
- Recommend put options
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Mark Sebastian, Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
- Michael Green, Simplify Asset Management
They discuss:
- The latest in the volatility markets in the US
- The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- Election volatility in the 0dte era
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
- and much more...
Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including the election, Cboe Risk Management Conference 2024 (RMC)
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day
- Look at earnings season volatility including AA, IRDM, NFLX
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in CNC, CYH
- Consider if there will be an October surprise and how the election could impact the markets
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Mark "The Greasy Meatball" Sebastian, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options.
With your host Mark Longo and guest Brett Friedman of Winhall Risk Analytics and OptionMetrics.
The Trading Pit
What's catching our eyes in the futures markets this week:
- crude oil
Futures 101
- Not all price series are the same
- Methodologies (CMF - Constant Maturity Future)
Futures Free For All
- Futures daily settlement and when contracts cease trading
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- Whether our listeners are a buyer or seller for November SOUN calls
- Whether we think that we will see an October surprise that impacts the election
- What happens to the options when a stock gets delisted?
- Backtesting going long monthly straddles on the SPX
- Buying ATM verticals in momentum stocks
- American vs European options exercised on/after expiration day
- And much more
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including the bond market and the presidential election
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day
- Look at earnings season volatility including BAC, C, UAL, AA, NFLX
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in SOUN, BLNK, ITUB
- Suggest what to do if you want bond exposure, but you are concerned about the high bond curve
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Mark Sebastian, Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business
They discuss:
- The latest in the volatility markets in the US
- The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
- The December Divot in VSTOXX futures
- A massive put 1x2 in VSTOXX options
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- A VIX trade that made Russell Rhoads angry
- Virtual Focus Day - Trading European Volatility Markets: Daily Options & VSTOXX 2024 - https://volatility.focusday.eurex.com/
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX
- and much more...
Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including the upcoming launch of options on VIX futures
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day including CELH and DJT
- Look at earnings season volatility including DPZ, DAL, C, WFC, IBKR, and UAL
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in CELH, WW, and HOG
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options.
With your host Mark Longo and guest Rich Excell, Gies School of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The Trading Pit
What's catching our eyes in the futures markets this week:
- gold
- central bank policy rate cuts
- navigating the corn and soybean markets ahead of the upcoming WASDE report
- and much more.
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- Tools to evaluate skew in the S&P 500
- Why we have been finding better earnings trades
- Pattern Day Trading rules recently changed by FINRA
- Legging into a butterfly
- Short Straddles
- And much more
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
- Co-Host: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Altcoin volatility and skew
- SPX skew levels vs. Bitcoin and Ethereum
- SUI - an emerging player in the crypto landscape
- And much more...
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.
On this episode, we break down what's going on with these markets including the bonds market, VIX, and NVDA. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including MSTR and TIGR. We also look at unusual options activity in TIGR and CPNG. In our strategy block segment, Uncle Mike suggests using options for estate planning. And, in our Around the Block segment, we discuss what we will be looking at during the week.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Mark Sebastian, Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business
They discuss:
- The latest in the volatility markets in the US
- The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- Virtual Focus Day - Trading European Volatility Markets: Daily Options & VSTOXX 2024 - https://volatility.focusday.eurex.com/
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX
- and much more...
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including the OCT 27/29 VIX Call Spread
- Talk about the most active equity options for the day
- Look at how the earnings season is shaping up
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in NGD, TIGR
- Discuss leap options, the Greeks, WOLF
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Mark "The Greasy Meatball" Sebastian, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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On this episode,
- We discuss large moves expected for the election and Friday's unemployment report
- We talk time vs. Greeks
- We look at how earnings season volatility is impacting this market.
- We share our thoughts on overall options volume trends
- What we see in the RIA space and outlook for retail adoption of options
- We answer listener questions about long straddles, leap options, and taking advantage of high skew stocks like meme stocks
- And much more.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo - The Options Insider Media Group
- Matt Amberson - Option Research & Technology Services
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- Where you can find cheap volatility these days
- What is your trading plan through the election
- Trading IBIT options once they are listed
- Broker who offers free trading
- Best ways to protect portfolio w/ latest conflict in Middle East
- How long it takes to get good at options
- And much more
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
- Guest Host: Greg Magadini, Amberdata
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- The SEC's approval of options on IBIT. What does this really mean for the crypto market going forward and why should you care?
- Will the IBIT options become the new GLD options for crypto traders?
- Ethereum actually having more sensitivity to the election than bitcoin.
- And much more...
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.
On this episode, we break down what's going on with these markets and we discuss the most active equity options for the day including NIO. We also look at earnings volatility in NKE, LEVI and unusual options activity in ATIGR, LU. In our strategy block segment, Uncle Mike explains how to use the VIX to hedge on your stock holdings. And, in our Around the Block segment, we discuss what we will be looking at during the week.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
Mark is joined by:
- Mead Welles, Founder, A Leg To Stand On
Mark and Mead discuss
- Raising money for kids with missing limbs around the world
- Their big upcoming Rocktoberfest events in New York and Chicago
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss volatility around presidential elections, what's going on with the VIX futures curve, and much more.
Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment.
With your hosts,
- Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group
- Mark Sebastian from The Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including realized volatility
- Talk about the most active equity options
- Look into earnings volatility in MU, COST
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in OTIS, WOLF, VNET
- Discuss options on bitcoin ETFs
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Mark "The Greasy Meatball" Sebastian, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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On this episode, Mark is joined in the Southern Studio at the STA National Conference by:
- Sean Feeney, Head of U.S. Options at Nasdaq
Mark and Sean discuss:
- IEX getting into the options game.
- How many exchanges are too many?
- The resilience of the options market after 8/5
- The "flexiness" of the options market
- Should we all be celebrating "Metals Monday?"
- The prospects for bitcoin options
- and much more...
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options.
With your host Mark Longo and guest Scott Bauer, Prosper Trading Academy.
The Trading Pit
- What's catching our eyes in the futures markets this week
The Contract Specs Segment
- Let's get precious and talk about gold (contracts/trading examples)
Futures Free For All
Answering your futures questions:
- Any disadvantages to buying futures contracts that expire several months from now that have decent volume instead of the active contract
- Discussing the growing world of sporting futures
Futures 101
- Futures Margin Overview
On this episode, Mark and Dan explain what they mean by the guts of spreads. They also talk about what they consider to be the most important thing in trading, and they discuss what was the best part of market making from a training or preparation standpoint.
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode, Mark is joined in the Southern Studio at STA 2024 by:
- Patrick Travers, CEO - Clear Street Derivatives
- John DiBacco, Global Head of Derivatives - Clear Street
They discuss:
- What the heck is Clear Street?
- Do we need another options exchange?
- The impact of 0DTE on the institutional options market
- The resilience of the options market after the August selloff.
- Will we see options on the bitcoin etfs in our lifetime (spoiler alert...Yes!)
- What does Clear Street have to offer the retail market?
- and much more...
Crypto Hot Seat: Scott Acheychek, REX Financial
Discussion includes:
- What does the the approval of options on IBIT mean for the crypto and options markets going forward
- What is Rex Shares bringing to the crypto options space - new products
- Thoughts on the crypto derivatives market
- And much more
Bitcoin Breakdown and Altcoin Universe
We analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether in:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.
We break down what's going on with these markets and we discuss the most active equity options for the day including SMCI. We also look at unusual options activity in AR, SHLS. In our strategy block segment, Uncle Mike explains how to get into this market at this level. And, in our Around the Block segment, we discuss what we will be looking at during the week.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss the Fed rate cut this week and much more.
Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment.
With your hosts,
- Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group
- Mark Sebastian from The Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
On this episode we are joined in the Souther Studio by:
- JJ Kinahan, CEO of IG Group North America & President of Tastytrade
JJ and Mark discuss:
- The impact of the Fed's "surprise" half point rate cut. Too little, too late or just right?
- Should you really care that IEX is launching a new options exchange?
- Are we reaching a dangerous tipping point in the options exchange world?
- Did the recent market meltdown signal that we're past the dangerous phase of the 0DTE era?
- and much more...
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.
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including yesterday's rate cut by the Fed
- Talk about the most active equity options
- Look into earnings volatility in MU
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in NOV, EDR, TKO
- Discussing what role bitcoin has in a portfolio
- Provide our thoughts on whether flex options or OTC options are the future of the options market
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Harmeet Goindi, Cboe Global Markets
- Mark "The Greasy Meatball" Sebastian, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options.
With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza.
Futures Free For All
- Answering your futures questions: Discussing the Fed and taking a deep dive into crude oil
Futures 101
- Futures Margin Overview
On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ethereum:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins, talk about the Fed, and much more.
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.
We break down what's going on with these markets and we discuss the most active equity options for the day. We talk about earnings volatility this week in DRI, FDX. We also look at unusual options activity in COMP, GALT, KKR.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss election volatility, whether it is time for another broken winged butterfly in VIX, what will happen to the markets after the Fed meeting next week, and much more.
Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment.
With your hosts,
- Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew Giovinazzi from The Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss why trade size/allocation is so important, pattern day trading rules, an options market for XRP, and historic vs. implied volatility in an ETF.
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets
- Talk about the most active equity options including NIO, AAPL
- Look into earnings volatility in DKR, ADBE, DRI
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in NVDA, FE, MPW
- Debate what the Fed will do with rates next week
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options.
With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza.
The Trading Pit
- Looking at what is trading in the futures markets
- (upside surprises, downside surprises, most actives, long term trends, cheese continuing to rally)
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss the best options strategies within IRAs to grow wealth in bull/neutral/bear markets with consistency and reliability.
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
- Guest Host: Greg Magadini, Amberdata
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- How is election volatility impacting the crypto markets
- Is bitcoin really just another tech stock from a correlation perspective
- Breaking down the wild options action in BITO, BITX, and MARA
- And much more...
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.
We break down what's going on with these markets and we discuss the most active equity options for the day including WBD. We talk about earnings volatility this week in ORCL. We also look at unusual options activity in PLTR and CXW. And, in the Strategy Block Segment, Uncle Mike Tosaw says you should have a plan in place if interest rates go lower.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss what's the best way to trade VIX butterflies and how to accurately evaluate historic volatility vs. implied in an ETF following a big change in their holding.
Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment.
With your hosts,
- Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew Giovinazzi from The Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
In this final session of our summer Tales from the Road series, we welcome OIC friends Kevin Davitt of Nasdaq, Patty Schuler of the BOX Options Exchange, and Gary Franklin of Raymond James as they join host Mark Benzaquen for frank discussions about recent market trends, the experience of being a woman on the trading floor, and challenges going forward.
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including bonds and VIX
- Check out the August options volume numbers from Options Clearing Corporation
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in UNIT, UAL, LUMN
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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Welcome to our inaugural episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options.
With your host Mark Longo and guest Carley Garner of DeCarley Trading.
Futures 101: What is a Future
- How is it different from a stock or an option
- What types of settlements are there
- What are "ticks"
- What is the contract size
- Why trade futures
The Contract Specs Segment: The Emini S&P 500
- Taking a deep dive into the flagship equity index product at CME Group
The Trading Pit
- Looking at what is trading in the futures markets
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- How you deal with trades when you are traveling
- Spreading delta, gamma and theta
- Determining skew levels in the S&P500
- Short straddles vs. long straddles
- Strangles as a hedge
- And much more
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
We are pleased to welcome back Brian Overby and his popular Options Playbook Radio program.
On this episode, Brian talks about his VIX modified butterfly trade.
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss Brian's surprise modified butterfly VIX trade.
Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment.
With your hosts,
- Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew Giovinazzi from The Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
- Brian Overby from The Options Playbook
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including FLEX Options, NVDA, CRWD, AFRM, and PDD
- Look into earnings volatility in DG, BBY, OLLI, and CRM
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in OKTA, SBLK, and BILL
- Talking about NVDA earnings
- Answering a listener question about being an options trader without touching the actual underlying stock
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Kevin Carter, Cboe Global Markets
- Mark "The Greasy Meatball" Sebastian, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- Nvidia straddles and earnings this week
- Dan's favorite indicators
- Dan's straddle trade
- Short straddles in the short time frame
- An OTM VIX call stupid mentioned on Volatility Views
- SAnd much more
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode,
- We discuss how to navigate current market complexities and trends in the macro trading environment.
- We talk about hedging with index options vs. ETFs and the recently approved Margin Enhancement Rule for "protected options"
- We look at how earnings season volatility is impacting this market.
- What we see in the RIA space and outlook for retail adoption of options
- And much more.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo - The Options Insider Media Group
- Matt Amberson - Option Research & Technology Services
And guest:
- Rob Hocking - Cboe Global Markets
- Co-Host: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Altcoin volatility and skew
- Lack of growth in bitcoin over the past few years
- Bitcoin vs. Gold
- And much more...
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.
We break down what's going on with these markets and we discuss the most active equity options for the day. We talk about earnings volatility this week in FL, CRM, FIVE, NVDA, DG, OLLI, DELL, and LULU. We also look at unusual options activity in PDD and DBI. And, in the Strategy Block Segment, Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses what can be done if we have some election fear?
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX.
Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment.
With your hosts,
- Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group
- Mark Sebastian from The Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets and the most active equity options including SNOW, PTON
- Look into earnings volatility in ZM, SNOW, INTU
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in PTON, BILL
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- Taking the odds for a bear call spread
- What trading metrics you should look at
- Should you trade straddles right now
- And much more
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode Mark is joined in the Hot Seat by:
- Ben Colabella and Dillon Del Rosso, Co-Founders at PeakBot
They discuss:
- WTH is PeakBot?
- How much does it cost?
- What types of options algorithms can you trade on the platform?
- How do they construct their algorithms?
- Can you tweak them to your preferred trading style?
- Who controls your accounts?
- How can they maintain the quality of your executions as their algos grow in popularity?
- What types of security is in place to protect your money?
- And much more
Crypto Hot Seat: Kristen Mierzwa, Head of Digital Assets - FTSE Russell
Discussion includes:
- What is FTSE Russell bringing to the crypto options space
- Discussing the new Eurex launch of futures & options on the FTSE Ethereum Index
- Talking about the expanded collaboration between FTSE Russell and Cboe to develop new crypto derivatives products
- Thoughts on the crypto derivatives market
- And much more
Bitcoin Breakdown and Altcoin Universe
We analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether in:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.
We break down what's going on with these markets and we discuss the most active equity options for the day including FUBO. We talk about earnings volatility this week in TGT, TJX, SNOW, ZM, and BJ. We also look at unusual options activity in TDS, VTNR, and SNAP. And, in the Strategy Block Segment, Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses wash trades.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products in both the domestic and international markets this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX.
- Analyzing the weekly VIX options activity
- Discussing the flight from 0DTE options in SPX during the recent selloff. What impact did 0DTE have on the recent volatility?
- Believing UVIX likely to suffer if Sept remains so low compared to Oct when Sept takes over as the front month.
Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment.
With your hosts,
- Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group
- Mark Sebastian from The Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
- Noel Smith from Convex Asset Management & Tanius Technology
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including AMZN
- Look into earnings volatility in CSCO, WMT, STNE, BABA, AMAT
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in NKE, BTU, GEO, CENX
- And much more
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about:
- Number of options exchanges needed
- How high VIX will stay this year
- Do we need an emergency rate cut
- A poor man's covered call
- Hedging weekend risk
- BITO as an options trading candidate
- What calls bid in the Russell 2000 right now means and why it is unprecedented
- and much more...
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode, Mark is joined by James Kostulias, Managing Director and Head of Trading Services at Charles Schwab.
They discuss
- The benefits and risks of 0DTE options
- The explosive growth of retail options trading
- Should the options market go 24-5 or even 24-7
- What's going on with the options on the Bitcoin ETFs
- Why did it take so long to integrate all of the Schwab's options platforms
- And much more
Crypto Hot Seat: Darius Tabatabai, CEO and Co-Founder - Vertex Protocol
Discussion includes:
- What is Vertex
- What catalyst led to Darius entering the crypto industry
- Thoughts on the crypto derivatives market and ETH ETFs
- And much more
Bitcoin Breakdown and Altcoin Universe
We analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether in:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.
We break down what's going on with these markets, the Fed, and rates. We discuss the most active equity options for the day and we talk about earnings volatility this week in HD, CSCO, STNE, BABA, WMT, AMAT. We also look at unusual options activity in CENX, WWW. Uncle Mike Tosaw explains why the VIX is not a hedge and much more.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Mark Sebastian, Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business
They discuss:
- The latest in the volatility markets in the US
- The madness of VIX cash this week hitting 65
- SVIX using VIX calls to save their bacon during the massive volatility event this week
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- Whether the massive volatility event this week shook up the top positions in VIX options
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX
- and much more...
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, energy and WTI
- And much more
With your host:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network
And guest:
- Martin Franchi, CEO - Ninja Trader
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including SPX, VIX
- Look into earnings volatility in LLY, PZZA, HOOD, WMT, AMAT
- Talk about July monthly options volume from Options Clearing Corporation
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in BMBL, LUMN, CENX
- Provide our thoughts on why options volume was down in June
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Mark "The Greasy Meatball" Sebastian, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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On this episode, Mark and Dan take you down a dangerous road to the world of...
COVERED STRANGLES!!!!
- What the heck are they?
- Should you use them or should you run screaming for the door?
- Let's find out together on this episode of Options Boot Camp.
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ethereum:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
We break down what's going on with these crazy markets and volatility, what you should do, and how to trade. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including PTEN, NU. We talk about earnings volatility this week in RDDT, RIVN, LYFT, UBER, HOOD. We also look at unusual options activity in CFG, GOTU, REAL. Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses managing draw downs while staying invested.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Mark "The Greasy Meatball" Sebastian, The Option Pit
- "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Andrew Giovinazzi, Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business
They discuss:
- What's going on in these crazy volatile markets
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- Is it a good time for butterflies in VIX? Calendars?
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX
- and much more...
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the markets including options volume, floor trading, VIX, MSFT
- Look into earnings volatility in MRNA, QCOM, META, CROX, RBLX, EBAY, AAPL, AMZN, COIN, DKNG, INTC
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in TKO, WMG, LUMN
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Mark "The Greasy Meatball" Sebastian, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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For August, Wide World of Options is featuring recent conversations with some familiar industry names. In this episode, Arianne Adams of Webull, Lex Luthringshausen of Tradier and JJ Kinahan from IG North America join host Mark Benzaquen for discussions about making the market more accessible to a wider audience of investors, how AI might shape the future of trading, and lessons learned over storied careers in the pits.
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss how to set up a broken-wing butterfly and much more.
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode,
- We discuss how to navigate current market complexities.
- We look at how earnings season volatility is impacting this market.
- We talk about what is going on with META heading into earnings. Is there a fire-sale going on?
- What is the proper way to hedge the weekend risk in your portfolio?
- And much more.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo - The Options Insider Media Group
- Matt Amberson - Option Research & Technology Services
On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ethereum:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins, MARA, ETH ETFs, and much more.
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.
We break down what's going on in the markets including MCD. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including PLTR, PFE. We talk about earnings volatility this week in MCD, ON, AMD, MSFT, MTCH, SBUX, BA,QCOM, CROX, MRNA, AAPL, AMZN, COIN. We also look at unusual options activity in DBI, GSK, INFA. Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses diversification and we share what we are keeping an eye on for the upcoming week.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Andrew Giovinazzi, Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business
They discuss:
- The latest in the volatility markets in the US
- The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- Russell's UVIX weekend trade
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
- and much more...
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss what's going on in the options markets today
- Talk about the most active equity options today
- Look into earnings volatility
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in APLT, CVS, SYF, IOT, FUTU
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com
On this episode, Mark and Dan explain what weekend risk is and how traders should deal with it. They also discuss when you use a broken wing butterfly and much more.
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.
Live from The Option Pit Conference, we break down whether the markets and particularly VIX were impacted by the events of this weekend. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including AVGO, MARA, PLTR, NKE, CRWD. We also look at unusual options activity in SOUN, PTON. And, Uncle Mike Tosaw finally gets his prize from last year's 80s wrestling contest.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- Mark "The Greasy Meatball" Sebastian, The Option Pit
- "Dr. VIX" Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
- "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Andrew Giovinazzi, Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business
- Eurex Hot Seat: Stefan Schlamp, Deutsche Borse
They discuss:
- Election volatility in the US
- The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- HFT in the market and recent trends
- Russell's UVIX weekend trade
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
- and much more...
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss what's going on in the options markets today including AAPL moves
- Talk about the most active equity options today
- Look into earnings volatility in DPZ, AA, UAL, NFLX
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in DJT, PLTR, NVDA
- And we have an off-topic discussion about dinosaurs
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Mark "The Greasy Meatball" Sebastian, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com
On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about:
- Long-Term Average of VIX
- Earnings volatility in Q3
- Hedging NVDA and TSLA
- When to roll your puts
- and much more...
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
- Guest Host: Greg Magadini, Amberdata
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- All the explosive upside action in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, MARA, more
- And much more...
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.
On this episode, we break down how the markets were impacted by the events of this weekend. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including DJT. We also look at unusual options activity in TKO and RSI. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses buying some protection for your portfolio during election season. In our final segment, we look at the results of our poll about whether you would trade a new Russell 2000 volatility product.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew “The Rock Lobster: Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
They discuss:
- Small cap volatility this week
- The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
- and much more...
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the latest in the options markets today including small caps, IWM, and post CPI
- Look into June earnings volume numbers from OCC and today's options volume
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in TFC, GTES, SOUN
- Talk about interesting use cases for flex options
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com
On this episode, Mark and Dan provide examples on how to hedge a downturn in the market.
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
- Co-Host: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Altcoin volatility and skew
- Opportunities in Coinbase
- And much more...
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.
On this episode, we break down the latest news in the markets including META and VIX. We discuss the most active equity options for the day and the latest earnings volatility including DAL, PEP, JPM, WFC, C, and MANU. We also look at unusual options activity in GSK and INTT. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw explains how you can maintain your stock exposure in retirement. In our final segment, we discuss if we are on track for another explosive earnings season.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew “The Rock Lobster: Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
Industry panelists will discuss exchange operations, the state of competition, the return of floor trading and resiliency for the next 50 years.
Moderator:
Paul Jiganti, Managing Director, Business Development & Market Structure Strategy, IMC
Panelists:
- Andrej Bolkovic, Chief Executive Officer, OCC
- Shelly Brown, Executive Vice President, Strategic Planning and Business Development, MIAX
- Sean Feeney, Head of US Options, Nasdaq
- Kevin McCarthy, Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Clearing, Clear Street
Dive into an insightful exploration of the distinctions between the US and European options markets in this engaging session. Delve into the repercussions and investment prospects stemming from the escalating trading activity flowing from Europe to the US. Uncover the driving forces behind the burgeoning retail sector in Europe and gain valuable forsight into forthcoming market trends.
Moderator:
David Cross, Co-Head of Options, DASH Financial Technologies
Panelists:
- Lauren Arbid, Director, US Head of Relationship Management, ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC
- Mathieu Boivin-Carrier, Director, All Options USA
- James Putra, Vice President and Head of Product Strategy, TradeStation
- Dr. Randolf Roth, Member of the Executive Boards, Eurex
For July, Wide World of Options is continuing to feature recent conversations with some of the industry’s biggest names. In this episode, Meaghan Dugan of the NYSE, Kevin McCarthy of Clear Street and Steve Sosnick of IBKR offer their take on what has propelled record trading volume, how the markets can be made more accessible to a wider range of investors, and recent industry trends.
On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about:
- Trading strategies
- Gamma and Delta
- Selling puts to get into stocks at lower prices
- Trading VIX
- and much more...
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
The 2024 election season could dramatically impact finance and investing. This session will cover what is known - and how to prepare for the unknowns.
Moderator:
Ellen Greene, Managing Director, Equity and Options Market Structure, SIFMA
Panelists:
- Dennis Davitt, Chief Investment Officer, Millbank Dartmoor Portsmouth
- Geoff Gaiss, Vice President, Global Derivatives, TRAFiX
- Jim Toes, President and Chief Executive Officer, Security Traders Association
In the derivatives space, the ability to innovate is non-negotiable. Learn what new paths are being forged in equities, ETFs and digital transformation.
Moderator:
Lule Demmissie, Chief Executive Officer US, eToro
Panelists:
- Geralyn Endo, Relationship Manager, Options Lead, MEMX
- Kevin "Lex" Luthringshausen, Senior Vice President, Chief Content Officer, Tradier Inc, Tradier Hub
- Laura Morrison, ETF/Investment Industry Advisor, Former Chief Revenue Officer, Direxion
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.
On this episode, we break down the latest news in the markets. We discuss the most active equity options for the day and the latest earnings volatility. We also look at unusual options activity in GSK and KEY. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw explains how options can set up your retirement portfolio. In our final segment, we discuss how you would trade NVDA right now.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew “The Rock Lobster: Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Mark Sebastian, Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business
- Eurex Hot Seat: Mike Riley, Eurex
They discuss:
- Election volatility in the US and over seas
- The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
- and much more...
On this episode we are joined by:
- Brian Hyndman, CEO of Blue Ocean Technologies
Mark and Brian discuss the rise of 24-hour trading
- Should it happen?
- It it just inevitable?
- How would it impact the options market?
- How does technology impact the adoption of 24-hour trading?
- and much more...
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the most active equity options today including WBA, RIVN
- Look into earnings volatility in WBA, LEVI, NKE
- Examine the latest unusual options activity in RIVN, CHWY, BARK, MPLX
- Talk about which options strategies traders anticipate using the most during this traditionally quiet period until Labor Day
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Mark "The Greasy Meatball" Sebastian, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss breaking into a trading crowd, RAEs, and much more...
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode, we discuss how to navigate current market complexities and we provide insights into today's market volatility. We look at how the earnings season is shaping up. We provide our thoughts on the current options volume trends. We discuss derivative strategies in ETFs that allow investors to chase stock returns while also protecting against a potential market downturn (or as the WSJ refers to these hot new funds - Boomer Candy for retirees). We talk about how "junk" VIX calls are hot again, and much more.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo - The Options Insider Media Group
- Matt Amberson - Option Research & Technology Services
And guest:
- Arnim Holzer - Global Macro Strategist, Easterly EAB Risk Solutions
On this episode Mark is joined in the Southern Studio by:
Sean Feeney, Head of Options - Nasdaq
Mark and Sean discuss the hot topics in the options market right now including:
Zero Day Options - are they a bane or a boon and when will we see more of them listed? Bitcoin Options - what the heck is going on there? Flex Options - why are they suddenly the hottest thing in the options market? Options Volume - why did it dip recently and can it possibly persist at these levels? and much more...
On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ethereum:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.
On this episode, we break down the latest news in the markets. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including SMCI, GME, AAPL, and NVDA. We talk about the latest earnings volatility including FDX and MU. We also look at unusual options activity in RXO, HUN, and SID. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw says hedging is cool again. In our final segment, we discuss what options strategy do you anticipate using during this traditionally quiet period until Labor Day.
With your hosts:
Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Andrew “The Rock Lobster: Giovinazzi, The Option Pit “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Mark Sebastian, Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business
- Eurex Hot Seat: Mike Green, Simplify Asset Management
They discuss:
- NVDA setting new records again
- The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
- 0dte SPX options dominating the information flow over VIX
- Some surprising facts about how to trade UVXY around weekends
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
- Will volatility be impacted by the presidential debate next week
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
- and much more...
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we:
- Discuss the most active equity options today including NVDA
- Look at unusual options activity in VIX, AKAM
- Discuss whether there is shady business going on in GME
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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On this episode we are joined by:
- Greg Stevens - Head of Options Experience Initiative - Fidelity
- Colin Songer - Director of Options - Fidelity
Greg and Colin discuss:
- 0DTE options madness
- Can the volume explosion continue?
- When will we see 0DTE Tesla options?
- When will we see bitcoin ETF options?
- Should the options market trade 24/7
- and much more...
Crypto Hot Seat: James Butterfill, Head of Research - CoinShares
Discussion includes:
- What is CoinShares
- When did you acquire Valkyrie Funds
- What assets can you trade in the Valkyrie Funds (WGMI, BRRR, BTF, BTFX)
- Thoughts on the upcoming ETH options
- Views on bitcoin correlation
- And much more
Bitcoin Breakdown and Altcoin Universe
We analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether in:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.
On this episode, we break down the latest news in the markets. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including MU and SOFI. We talk about the latest earnings volatility including LEN, KBH, and DRI. We also look at unusual options activity in SLS, SLB, and ALGM. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses strike price selection with covered calls. In our final segment, we discuss whether GME is being manipulated and how you would trade SLS right now.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew “The Rock Lobster: Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Mark Sebastian, Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business
- Eurex Hot Seat: Rich Excell, Derivatives and Trading Academy at the University of Illinois.
They discuss:
- The impact of the Fed and CPI on volatility this week
- What the heck is going on in the international volatility market?
- The chasm between VIX and VSTOXX
- Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX.
- Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
- and much more...
Hear directly from top investment managers about their worries, their views on where the growth is, and whether they're putting listed options, including 0DTEs, to work.
Moderator:
Joe Lewis, Head Corporate Hedging & FX Solutions, Jefferies
Panelists:
- Eric McArdle, Managing Director, Advisor Solutions, Simplify
- Blake Dinger, Portfolio Manager, SpiderRock Advisors
- Megan Morgan, Head of Market Structure, Belvedere Trading
On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about:
- Trading flex options
- Trading earnings volatility
- Trading options without trading stock or any underlying
- Options education
- and much more...
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
- Co-Host: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Could there be hidden opportunities in ETH
- Altcoin volatility and skew
- And much more...
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.
On this episode, we break down the latest news in the markets including the Fed. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including GME and NVDA. We talk about the latest earnings volatility including ORCL, PLAY, and ADBE. We also look at unusual options activity in KEY and AVTR. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses why you would do a covered call as an asset case. In our final segment, we discuss whether the Fed will cut rates this week.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew “The Rock Lobster: Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products in both the domestic and international markets this week including VSTOXX, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX.
- Analyzing the weekly VIX options activity - Paper traded 100,000 VIX Dec 42.5 Calls for $.53 this week. Are you a buyer or a seller at that price?
- Looking at $GME ATM implied volatility in 2024
- Discussing VSTOXX trades this week
Plus, we predict where VSTOXX and VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment.
With your hosts,
- Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group
- Mark Sebastian from The Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
- Noel Smith from Convex Asset Management & Tanius Technology
Brought to you by Eurex
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets today including GME and silver. We also look at the most active equity options today including HOOD and PLTR. We discuss earnings today in FIVE and LULU. We also look at unusual options activity in GME, IOT, and CNQ. We talk about our Question of the Week about buying HOOD or PLTR right now, and much more.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry “The Flowmaster” Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Mark "The Greasy Meatball" Sebastian, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Patrick Zielinski, CEO - Box Options Market
Mark and Patrick discuss
- Is it possible that BOX is now 20 years old?
- Why are FLEX options so hot right now?
- When will we see 0DTE options on Tesla and Nvidia?
- When will we see options on the bitcoin ETFs?
- Are options trading floors still viable in 2024?
- Should the options market transition into 24-hour trading?
- Can the options volume wave continue?
- And much more...
What might Mr. Miyagi, Dr. Duke, and options have in common? You can find out by listening to our latest episode! We’ve taken our show on the road and are proud to feature some of the engaging and insightful conversations we had with a few of the industry's most recognized names. In this episode, Lule Demmissie, CEO of eToro, talks about emerging technology and fairness in the markets while Kerry Given aka ‘Dr. Duke’ of Parkwood Capital discusses the importance of education and lessons learned over a career spanning more than 20 years. Tune in today!
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss capturing dividends using options.
- What does that mean?
- What are the ways to approach this?
- and much more...
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode we are joined by:
- Sam Nofzinger, GM of Brokerage and Crypto at Public
Sam and Mark discuss:
- Why Public decided to enter the options market?
- How does their options rebate work? How much can you actually make? Does it vary by exchange and by the type of trade?
- What types of options strategies can you trade at Public right now?
- What types of options tools does Public offer for options traders?
- Does Public provide options education and have educators on staff to handle your questions?
- What types of crypto trades can you make on public right now?
- Plus 0DTE options, 24-Hour trading, Bitcoin options and much more...
- Guest Host: Greg Magadini, Amberdata
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- AmberLens, Amberdata’s institutional market intelligence platform
- Volatility drift
- BITX
- The Great ETH Fade
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- All the explosive upside action in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, more
- The mysterious doge sharpe ratio
- And much more...
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public
On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets including NVDA. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including GME and the latest earnings volatility including OLLI, FIVE, and LULU. We also look at unusual options activity in AVTR, INTT, and WBD. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses use cases for a 60/40 portfolio model. In our final segment, we talk about picking some stocks. Both Palantir and Robinhood are trading around $21. Which one would you rather buy?
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew “The Rock Lobster: Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
The Option Block is brought to you by Public.
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products in both the domestic and international markets this week including VSTOXX, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX.
- Analyzing the weekly VIX options activity - Continuing to see bullish VIX options trades expiring on June 5th
- Discussing how to trade VSTOXX domestically - V2TX on IB's platform
- Explaining where to find VSTOXX historical data
Plus, we predict where VSTOXX and VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment.
With your hosts,
- Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group
- Mark Sebastian from The Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
- Steve Sosnick from Interactive Brokers
Brought to you by Eurex
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets today including CRM and silver. We also look at the most active equity options today including FFIE, HOOD, and CRM. We discuss earnings today in FL, BURL, BBY, and DG. We also look at unusual options activity in FL, MRVL, and AVTR, and much more.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry “The Flowmaster” Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Mark "The Greasy Meatball" Sebastian, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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On this episode, Mark is joined in the Southern Studio at OIC 2024 by:
- Jim Toes, President - STA
- Jim Hyde, Chairman - STA & Head of Partnerships and Business Development at NYSE
Mark and Jim Squared discuss
- What the future holdes for 0DTE options
- What the future holds for options on the bitcoin ETFs
- Should the stock market move toward 24-7 trading and what does that mean for the options market
- Why are they changing up their annual market structure conference?
- and much more...
On this episode, Mark and Dan revisit one of their "favorite" topics ...Gamma Scalping!
- What is it?
- How do you do it?
- Why you should never do it!
They also explore:
- What happens to your options when they are delisted
- What happens to your premium when you write a call
- and much more...
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products in both the domestic and international markets this week including VSTOXX, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX.
- Was NVDA's earnings announcement this week our "last good news event?"
- This volatility curve looks like this is going to be the summer of love.
- We've seen a ton of buying paper heading into the long holiday weekend. Is someone looking for a volatility spike over the weekend and into next week?
- Talking about some interesting risk-reversal activity in VSTOXX options
Plus, we predict where VSTOXX and VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment.
With your hosts,
- Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group
- Mark Sebastian from The Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
- Zed Francis from Convexitas
Brought to you by Eurex
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets today including NVDA. We also look at the most active equity options today including NVDA. We discuss earnings today in SNOW and NVDA. We also look at unusual options activity in BE, MPW, BMBL, and GEO, and much more.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry “The Flowmaster” Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Mark "The Greasy Meatball" Sebastian, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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On this episode Mark is joined by:
- Meaghan Dugan, Head of Options - NYSE
Mark and Meaghan discuss
- When will we see 0DTE Tesla and Nvidia options?
- What is causing the delay in listing those products?
- Why did NYSE kick off another 24-hour trading arms race?
- Will we ever see options on the bitcoin ETFs?
- Why is everyone so excited about FLEX options?
- and much more...
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss trading options within IRAs.
- What is an IRA and what can't you do with one?
- What options strategies can/can't you do with an IRA?
Mark and Dan also discuss ETFs vs. Index Options and much more.
Brought to you by Public.com
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
We discuss our thoughts on the current market environment including skew in GME, AMC, NVDA, SPX and 0dte. We also look at how the earnings season is shaping up. In our Options 101 Segment, we talk about Buy & Hold 2.0. We also discuss whether it is a good time to purchase longer term protection clients with broad-based index portfolios, and much more.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo - The Options Insider Media Group
- Matt Amberson - Option Research & Technology Services
And guest:
- Philip Sun - Adaptive Investment Solutions
On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins including MARA, we discuss whether options on the bitcoin ETFs will be approved this year, and much more.
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public
On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets including SLVR. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including HOOD and FFIE. We also look at unusual options activity in YMM and LI. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses volatility as an asset class itself. In our final segment, we discuss NVDA earnings this week.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew “The Rock Lobster: Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
The Option Block is brought to you by Public.
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products in both the domestic and international markets this week including VSTOXX, VIX, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX.
- Will NVDA earnings announcement next week impact volatility?
- Not a good time to own VIX calls right now
- Is there seasonality to VVIX with regards to weeks to expiration?
- Analyzing the trends in VSTOXX vs. VIX
- Are you a buyer or seller of the July 11 VIX puts trading for $.05 today?
Plus, we predict where VSTOXX and VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment.
With your hosts,
- Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew Giovinazzi from The Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
Brought to you by Eurex
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets today including CB, JPM, NVDA, GOOGL, AAPL, 0dte, and QQQ. We also look at the most active equity options today including FFIE. We discuss earnings today in WMT, CSCO, AMAT. We also look at unusual options activity in FFIE, SPCE, FUTU, and SNAP. We discuss whether we will see 0dte options in single name stocks this year and much more.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry “The Flowmaster” Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Mark "The Greasy Meatball" Sebastian, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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Our OIC 2024 coverage continues as we are joined in the Southern Studio by:
- JJ Kinahan, CEO of IG Group North America
Mark and JJ discuss:
- When will we see 0DTE options listed in popular stocks like Tesla and Nvidia?
- When will we see options listed on the new Bitcoin ETFs?
- What does the volume downturn in March mean for the options market going forward?
- Should the stock market move towards 24-hour trading?
- If stock trading is expanded, what impact will that have on the options market?
- and much more...
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss the pariah of the options markets - Rho.
- What is Rho?
- What are the strategies where Rho makes an impact?
- Where is Rho irrelevant?
- And much more.
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Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
The Options Guy - aka Brian Overby - joins Mark in the Southern Studio at OIC 2024 to discuss:
- Skip strike butterfly adjustments
- Skip strikes vs. Fig Leaves
- 0 DTE options
- 24hr trading in stocks and options
- and much more...
- Co-Host: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Is crypto the last bastion for volatility in these markets
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Altcoin volatility and skew
- Why Bill loves toncoin
- Crypto correlated to nat gas, gold
- Solana blockchain
- Will the new bitcoin etfs options be approved this year
- And much more...
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public
On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including AMC, GME. We also look at earnings volatility in MITK, LEGN, STNE, BABA, HD, CSCO and unusual options activity in REIT and ABR. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses two ways to hedge your stocks using puts: direct hedging or correlated hedging. In our final segment, we discuss our thoughts on whether or not we will see options on the bitcoin etfs this year.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew “The Rock Lobster: Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
The Option Block is brought to you by Public.
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products in both the domestic and international markets this week including VSTOXX, VIX, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX.
- Vol of vol- aka VVIX -is hitting some rarefied territory right now. What does this mean for the volatility market going forward?
- Has Russell Rhoads uncovered the ultra-rare triple stupid trade in VIX options this week?
- How is Russell Rhoads' VIX vs. VSTOXX trade working out? Is it time for him to flip the spread?
- How is the election creating opportunities with October and November IV being bid? Will be particularly interesting if RV falls over the summer months.
- This year's US election could have more impact on Europe and European equities (and therefore VSTOXX) than previous ones due to the implications for Ukraine funding.
Plus, we predict where VSTOXX and VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment.
With your hosts,
- Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew Giovinazzi from The Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
- Gary Norden from NN2 Capital
Brought to you by Eurex
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
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets including earnings in RBLX, PZZA, YETI, ABNB, ARM, BMBL, TKO, and HOOD. We also look at unusual options activity in CAPR, silver stocks, VST, and VZIO. We discuss whether we will see 0dte options in single name stocks this year and much more.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry “The Flowmaster” Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Andrew “The Rock Lobster: Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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Guest: Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer, Robinhood.
Discussion Topics:
- Does Robinhood have options educators on staff or do they rely solely on TikTok videos?
- Should stocks and options trade 24 hours a day?
- What format should after-hours options trading take?
- Will we see 0dte Tesla and Apple options anytime soon?
- Can options volume continue growing at the current record pace?
- and much more
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss takeaways from last week's Options Industry Conference. Flex Options were one of the hottest things there. They discuss what Flex Options are and when to use them. They also discuss whether we will have 0dte options in single stocks before the end of the year and so much more.
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Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
Crypto Hot Seat: Michael Dunn, President of Bitnomial Exchange
Discussion includes:
- What kinds of derivaties products are institutional traders most interested right now?
- Who trades physically-settled crypto derivatives
- Debating the future of options on bitcoin EFTs
- Any new products or services forthcoming
- And much more
Bitcoin Breakdown and Altcoin Universe
We analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether in:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public
On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets. We also look at unusual options activity in PTON, VZIO, and BGC. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses what your choices are when your covered calls are in the money.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew “The Rock Lobster: Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
08:05 Trading Block (AAPL, GME)
35:39 Odd Block (SBUX, VIPS, MLCO)
48:58 Strategy Block
54:22 Around the Block
The Option Block is brought to you by Public.
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products in both the domestic and international markets this week including VSTOXX, VIX, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX.
- Debating if we have a 0dte put option in the market right now that is muting downside movement
- Are we seeing surprise upside call sellers in VSTOXX? Breaking down the surprising action
Plus, we predict where VSTOXX and VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment.
With your hosts,
- Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group
- Andrew Giovinazzi from The Option Pit
- Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
- Sophie Granchi from Eurex
Brought to you by Eurex
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’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets including the Options Industry Conference and the state of the options market. We also look at unusual options activity in SBUX, VIPS and MLCO.
With your hosts:
- Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
- Henry “The Flowmaster” Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
- Andrew “The Rock Lobster: Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
- “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
06:42 Trading Block
33:15 Odd Block (SBUX, VIPS, MLCO)
47:03 Around the Block
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What do volatility, options skew, and the great state of Kansas all have in common? They are all featured in the newest podcast from OIC’s WWoO. Tune in to this two-part episode as host Mark Benzaquen welcomes fellow OIC instructor Ken Keating to discuss all things volatility – including historical and implied volatility, volatility metrics and options skew, followed up by a conversation with Jay Soloff, the Lead Options Analyst of Magnifi as he talks the value of education and how a boy from Kansas rose through the ranks of options trading.
On this episode, Mark and Dan answer a listener question about retail traders who want to convert to full time for a prop shop. Pros/Cons, signs of a good firm, etc. They also talk about gamma scalping and whether you should be doing it.
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Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ethereum:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL AMD, THE OPTIONS CONFERENCE
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCL INTC, TSLA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL DPZ, MCD, KO, PYPL, AMD, AMZN, SBUX, DASH, CVNA, EBAYQCOM, PTEN, MRNA, SHAK, AAPL, COIN, DKNG, CBOE
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AVTR, GILD, MLCO
- HEDGING APRECIATED VALUE USING A TRADITIONAL COLLAR
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
The Option Block is brought to you by Public.
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: RUSSELL RHOADS, KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - INDIANA UNIVERSITY EUREX HOT SEAT: MATT KOREN, EUREX
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE DOMESTIC MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY IN THE INTERNATIONAL MARKETS THIS WEEK: VSTOXX
- TALKING VIX VS. VSTOXX
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX AND VSTOXX BE NEXT WEEK
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).
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL THE PIT TRADING CARD GAME
- THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL INTC
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN LUV, META, IBM, CARR, CMG, F
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN PEP, GEO, PTON, GILD
- DO WE THINK STOCKS SHOULD TRADE 24/7
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
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On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss whether or not stock (and options) trade 24 hours. They also talk about why we don't hear more about Rho and much more.
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Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
Crypto Hot Seat: Matt Williams - Head of Derivatives, Luxor Technology
Discussion includes:
- What is Luxor Technology
- What are Hashrate derivatives
- Are Hashrate derivatives the next big thing in crypto
- What is Hashprice
- How is the halving impacting the Hashrate derivatives market
- Do miners prefer physical or cash settlement
- Any new products or services forthcoming
- And much more
Bitcoin Breakdown and Altcoin Universe
We analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether in:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST 80'S MOVIE TRIVIA QUESTION
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCL AMC
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL VZ, TSLA, BA, META, AAL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN WBD, CPNG
- A PASSIVE HEDGE BECOMING AN ACTIVE HEDGE IN TRADING
- DO YOU THINK STOCKS SHOULD TRADE 24/7
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
The Option Block is brought to you by Public.
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: RUSSELL RHOADS, KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - INDIANA UNIVERSITY
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- DEBATING THE CONTROVERSIAL TOPIC OF HOW YOU DEFINE BACKWARDATION IN VIX FUTURES
- THE REVERSE SPLIT HASN'T LURED RUSSELL BACK TO THE DARK SIDE OF UVXY
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL NANOS, EUROFLEXES, TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
- THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL TSM
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN AA, NFLX
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SNAP, ERIC, HTZ
- WHAT IS THE BIGGEST DRIVER OF THIS MARKET RALLY
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
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On this episode, Mark and Dan continue last week's discussion of whether or not options are a zero-sum game and much more.
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Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
- THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- IS VOLATILITY BACK
- HOW THE EARNINGS SEASON IS SHAPING UP
- THE ZERO-SUM OPTIONS GAME
- MARCH OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FROM OIC
- HEDGING USING OTM PUT CALENDAR SPREADS
- AND MUCH MORE
- Guest Host: Greg Magadini, Amberdata
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- All the explosive upside action in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, more
- How the price of Bitcoin can plummet and volatility can actually go down
- What is going on in Toncoin (TON)
- They are cutting Solana off at the knees this week
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- 80'S MOVIE TRIVIA QUESTION
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL GS, SCHW, BAC, JNJ, AA, UAL, NFLX
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ERIC, HCP
- WHAT IS UP WITH BOND YIELDS RIGHT NOW
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
The Option Block is brought to you by Public.
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: MICHAEL LISTMAN, DORGEOLIS CAPITAL
- TALKING ALL THINGS UVXY INCLUDING THE REVERSE SPLIT DID SOMEONE ASK FOR A UVXY VS. UVIX DEATHMATCH DID COVID "BREAK" UVXY
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL NKLA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN KMX, JPM, BAC, WFC, PNC
- USING FLEX OPTIONS
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GGAL, NVDA
- ARE OPTIONS ZERO-SUM GAME
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
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On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- Basic Training: Are options a zero-sum game?
- How are you approaching SPX/SPY in your portfolio right now?
- And much more
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Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
- Guest Host: Greg Magadini, Amberdata
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- All the explosive upside action in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, more
- Surge in Toncoin (TON)
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- 80'S MOVIE TRIVIA QUESTION
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCL TSM
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL DAL, C, WFC, GS, JPM
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NVDA, KTOS, DAR
- CONTRIBUTING TO YOUR IRA BEFORE THE END OF TAX SEASON
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: RUSSELL RHOADS, KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - INDIANA UNIVERSITY
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- DEBATING THE BAFFLING RALLY ON THE HEELS OF TODAY'S JOBS NUMBER AND THE MYSTIFYING VOLATILITY IMPACT
- RUSSELL'S WEEKLY RUNDOWN
- MAY LOOKING CHEAP RIGHT NOW ON THE VOLATILITY SURFACE
- WAS 50 CENT BACK IN VIX OPTIONS THIS WEEK
- IS CBOE LAUNCHING PHYSICALLY-SETTLED VIX OPTIONS?
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL SLV
- THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL TSLA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN LEVI, CAG, DAL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN MNTK, FLNC, MTCH
- HOW ARE YOU APPROACHING SPX/SPY IN YOUR PORTFOLIO RIGHT NOW
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
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In this two-part episode, OIC host Mark Benzaquen first welcomes OIC colleague Mat Cashman in a return to Statistics 101 as they discuss probability, standard deviation, and tail risk in options. Then we turn to a special segment with Dr. Alan Ellman of The Blue Collar Investor, for a conversation about the value of options education and Alan’s take on mistakes investors new to options might make. Be sure to listen in to this episode of Wide World of Options, where industry pros come to talk.
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- Calendars vs. Diagonals
- Put Calendars vs. Time Spreads
- And much more
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES GUEST: NICK GRIEBENOW, SHELTON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
- THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- GENERATING INCOME IN HIGH RATE ENVIRONMENTS
- EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY UPDATE
- FEBRUARY OPTIONS VOLUME
- THE GREAT VOL DEBATE - WHAT IS KEEPING VOL SO LOW?
- SELLING COVERED PUTS
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode Mark sits down with Cathy Clay, Head of Global Derivatives at CBOE Global Markets.
Mark and Cathy talk aboutWhat's next for 0 DTE options?
- Will we ever be able to trade 1-day VIX?
- Do we need to launch cash-settled equity options before we launch Tesla and Nvidia 0DTE options
- What's the holdup with options on the bitcoin ETFs?
- Are tradable dispersion products coming soon?
- Is CBOE bringing variance back to the market?
- And much more...
Join us for a Volatility Views Murder Mystery Special as we attempt to uncover....what is killing volatility? Are covered call funds to blame and can they lead to Volmageddon 2.0? Join us as we debate, analyze and discuss this topic with a variety of special guests including:
- Henry Schwartz, Vice President, Global Head of Client Engagement, Data & Access Solutions at Cboe Global Markets
- Matt Amberson, Owner, Option Research & Technology Services
- Andrew Giovinazzi, Chief Options Strategist at Option Pit LLC.
- Dan Passarelli, President at Market Taker Mentoring, Inc.
- Mike Tosaw, Financial Advisor at St. Charles Wealth Management
- Nick Griebenow, Portfolio Manager at Shelton Capital Management
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).
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- WHAT IS KEEPING VOLATILITY LOW? ARE COVERED CALLS FUNDS KILLING VOLATILITY
- THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MARA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NANOS, DJT
- APPLE VS. TESLA - WHICH WOULD YOU RATHER BUY RIGHT NOW
- WHAT MARKET SEGMENT ARE YOU THE MOST EXCITED ABOUT FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR
- SPX BLOCKS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
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On this episode Mark and Dan discuss the great vol debate. What is keeping volatility so low? They also discuss which market segment our listeners are most excited about for the rest of the year and more.
On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- 80'S WRESTLEMANIA QUESTION
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCL MARA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL WBA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ALL, LCID, CORT
- THE MOST TAX INEFFICIENT STRATEGY - THE COVERED CALL
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: JIM CARROLL, BALLAST ROCK PRIVATE WEALTH
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- ARE OPTION INCOME FUNDS SUPPRESSING VOLATILITY
- VIX BREAKS A TREND
- WHICH GOOFBALL IS PILING INTO THE VIX MID TERM FUTURES
- WHAT'S THE POINT OF THE UVXY REVERSE SPLIT
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: KEVIN CARTER, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND KEVIN BREAK DOWN:
- THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL THE FED
- EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN FIVE, DRI, MU, CHWY
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NAT, MET, CPRT
- WHAT IS YOUR PRIMARY REASON FOR TRADING OPTIONS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
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On this episode Mark and Dan discuss diagonals. Why is Dan so excited about diagonals right now? They also respond to a listener question about stupids and more.
- Co-Host: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Altcoin volatility and skew
- Grayscale Ethereum Trust
- ETH Classic Discounts and Secretive SOL Sales
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL SMR, GOOGL, AAPL, AI
- MOST ACTIVE INDICES INCL QQQ
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCL PLTR, WBD, GOOG
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL STNE, OLLI, CHWY, FIVE, MU, DRI, LULU
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN VLO, CLBT
- OPTIONS GIVE YOU OPTIONS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: ROB D'ARCO, RIVAL SYSTEMS
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- DISCUSSING A MASSIVE CALENDAR SPREAD IN VIX OPTIONS
- HOW THE 0DTE EXPLOSION IN SPX IS IMPACTING THE VOLATILITY MARKET AS WELL AS THE MARKET MAKERS AND PROP SHOPS WHO ARE TRADING THESE PRODUCTS
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DKS, DG
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CMI, VIX, BMY, TIGR
- HOW MANY OPEN OPTIONS POSITIONS IN YOUR TRADING ACCOUNT
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
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GUEST HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT WHILE THE BENEVOLENT DICTATOR MARK LONGO IS AWAY, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL NVDA
- MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCL AMZN
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN HOOD, DLO
- COVERED CALL ASSIGNMENTS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode Mark and Dan take another look at stock substitution. You could argue that it's more relevant than ever now with the market at new all-time highs.
Later, they respond to listener questions about an OTM cash-secured put approach, the number of option positions held on a regular basis and much more.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOSTS: MIKE AND MATT THOMPSON, THOMPSON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- DISCUSSING REALIZED VOL OUTPACING IMPLIED VOL
- THE IMPACT SPX 0DTE HAS HAD ON THE VIX
- THE MYSTERIES OF THE VOLATILITY SURFACE
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL SPX, SLVR, FED
- NUMBERS ON SPX SKEW AND ITS IMPACT ON THE MARKET AND VOLATILITY
- THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL PLTR
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN VSCO, BURL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GPS, RKLB
- LISTENERS VOTES ON TRADING 0DTE OPTIONS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
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In this latest, two-part episode, OIC instructor Roma Colwell joins show host, Mark Benzaquen to discuss the Greeks and their potential impact to trading options. And Dave Stuber from OCC’s Market Operations team drops in to discuss the process of listing new options on U.S. exchanges and how OCC systems maintain almost 1.5 million different options series each day. Tune in for this insightful and lively session that’s sure to appeal to investors of all levels.
On this episode Mark and Dan respond to listener questions about last week's episode regarding stupids. They also discuss trading 0dte options, the next big event driving trading, using leaps in your options trading, and much more.
- Guest Host: Greg Magadini, Amberdata
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- All the explosive upside action in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, more
- Surge in Microstrategy Stock (MSTR)
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL APPL, TSLA, SILVER, NVDA
- MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS FOR THE DAY
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL GGAL, TGT, BOX, FL, JWN, COST
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AIG, PTEN
- A COLLAR STRATEGY WITH APPL
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP GUEST CO-HOST: SCOTT BAUER, PROSPER TRADING ACADEMY
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- ARE WE BACK TO THE MEME STOCK SKEW LEVELS IN THE MARKET RIGHT NOW
- WHAT'S THE NEXT BIG THAT IS DRIVING YOUR TRADING
- HOW DO YOU USE LEAPS IN YOUR TRADING
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCLUDING AI
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCLUDING SNOW, PZZA, PAGS, CM, DELL, GGAL, TGT
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GGAL, SOVO
- HOW DO YOU USE LEAPS IN YOUR OPTIONS TRADING
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss stupids. What are they and when would you use them? They also answer a listener question about cash settled options and much more.
Crypto Hot Seat: Michael Dunn, President of Bitnomial Exchange
Discussion includes:
- Why adding a clearing house is such a big deal for Bitnomial
- How they balance the needs of traditional crypto market players who need clearing vs. the crypto natives who want full defi
- Physically settled contracts vs. cash settled
- What is the latest on their bitcoin options product
- Thoughts on mining segment roaring back to life
- How they plan to drive volume on the crypto products
- Any new products or services forthcoming
- And much more
Bitcoin Breakdown and Altcoin Universe
We analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether in:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCL HOOD
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ELAN, REAL
- THE MAGIC OF OPTIONS AND HOW WONDERFUL THEY CAN BE AT TIMES
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: RUSSELL RHOADS, KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - INDIANA UNIVERSITY
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- WHAT DOES THE DESTRUCTION OF PANW THIS WEEK MEAN FOR THE FUTURE OF NVDA
- DISCUSSING THE UPCOMING EUREX GROUP DERIVATIVES FORUM FRANKFURT
- RUSSELL'S WEEKLY RUNDOWN - TODAY'S NUMBER IS 14!
- IV WAS HIGHER FOR OTM CALLS THAN OTM PUTS FOR MARKETS THIS WEEK
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBATIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL ANALYZING ALL OF THE CRAZY NVDA OPTIONS FLOW
- HAS THE WORM TURNED FOR AAPL OPTIONS VOLUME
- ARE NVDA AND OTHER AI CHIP MAKERS THE NEW KINGS OF THE OPTIONS WORLD
- THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL SMCI
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AAPL, DKNG, T
- HOW IMPORTANT IS THE NVDA EARNINGS ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE MARKET AND TO YOUR PORTFOLIO
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
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On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- Another strategy to make money on the LYFT after hours moves,
- How important NVDA earnings are to the market and your portfolio,
- Kalshi binaries,
- The overall level of skew across all equities,
- And much more
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: RICH EXCELL, GIES COLLEGE OF BUSINESS - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- WHAT'S GOING TO WIN THE VOL BATTLE TODAY? THE LONG HOLIDAY WEEKEND OR TODAY'S SPICY PPI NUMBER?
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL VIX
- THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL TSLA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CVE, JCI, SOUN
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
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On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- What can be done by an options trader when a stock makes a massive move after the close like Lyft did last night? Can you make any options trades?
- What is a realistic annual profit expectation for an option trader?
- Both TSLA and AAPL are trading around $188. Which would you rather buy right now?
- And much more
Crypto Hot Seat: Antonio Juliano, Founder and CEO of dYdX
Discussion includes:
- What is dYdX
- What products you can trade
- What is a perpetual and why focus on them
- Why do perpetuals resonate with the crypto space
- How do you reconcile perpetuals with 0dte contracts in the traditional derivatives market
- What are Hedgies
- How has the FTX implosion impacted dYdX and the defi markets
- Any new products or services forthcoming
- And much more
Bitcoin Breakdown and Altcoin Universe
We analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether in:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- QB WHO WON THE MOST SUPERBOWLS IN 80'S
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCL AAPL, NVDA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CARR, SOUN, CPNG
- REALLOCATION FOR YOUR PORTFOLIO
- WOULD YOU RATHER BUY AAPL OR TSLA RIGHT NOW
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL KO
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: STEVE SOSNICK, INTERACTIVE BROKERS
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- MARKET MANIA LIKE 1999
- VIX PERFORMANCE DURING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CYCLES & THE OUTLIER IMPACTS OF 2008/2020
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL DIS
- THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL ARM
- EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN DIS, PYPL, WYNN, DUK
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN PCT, ARM
- HOW IMPORTANT IS EARNINGS SEASON TO YOUR OPTIONS TRADING
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring Guest: Jenny Andrews, tastylive
On this episode, Mark, Dan and Jenny discuss:
- Strategies that take advantage of a high call skew environment,
- WTH is a zebra spread,
- How important earnings season is to your options trading,
- Should you apply the lesson about not selling covered calls to short puts,
- And much more.
On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ethereum:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THEIR ADMIRATION FOR CARL WEATHERS
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- JANUARY OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FROM OCC
- MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCL META
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL MCD, PLTR
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN PTLO, ARMK, CARR
- WHEN TO CLOSE OUT SHORT POSITIONS
- HOW IMPORTANT IS EARNINGS SEASON TO YOUR OPTIONS TRADING
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: NOEL SMITH, CONVEX ASSET MANAGEMENT & TANIUS TECHNOLOGY
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- VOL'S RESPONSE TO THE FED
- FLUSHING THE VOLATILITY TOILET
- THE 0DTE DEBATE
- HOW EARNINGS SEASON IMPACTS DISPERSION TRADERS
- IS IT THE GOLDEN AGE FOR DISPERSION
- WHAT IS THE NEW DSPX INDEX AND DOES IT EVEN MATTER
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL GOOGL, NVDA
- EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN AAPL, AMZN, META, MCD, PLTR
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CVE, RKLB, MSFT
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
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For those new to options, certain aspects of pricing are difficult to understand. And for those more seasoned traders, even they might be left “in the dark” when it comes to the behind the scenes mechanics of OCC pricing determinations. Luckily, OIC has both covered. Join host Mark Benzaquen as he welcomes fellow OIC instructor Ken Keating and OCC Director Colin Fisher to discuss pricing basics and OCC’s margining processes in this lively and informative episode, sure to interest investors of all experience levels.
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- How it will impact your options trading if this low volatility regime persists for an extended period
- How you can tell if the market is over priced
- Potential of more same day options coming this year
- Being a covered call proponent
- Thoughts on the call skew we're seeing right now in many stocks
- Interest in learning more about garbage options
- WWE's Royal Rumble last weekend
- And much more
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES GUEST: BILL ULIVIERI, CENACLE CAPITAL
- TAKEAWAYS FROM 2023
- THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET ENVIRONMENT INCL THE POST-BITCOIN APPROVAL MARKET
- THE ESSENTIAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS TOOLKIT FOR RECOVERING CRYPTOCURRENCY
- EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY UPDATE
- DECEMBER OPTIONS VOLUME AND 2023 RECORD OPTIONS NUMBERS
- THOUGHTS ON CONTINUED RESILIENCE OF THE OPTIONS MARKET
- HOW ODTE OPTIONS HAVE EFFECTED THE MARKETS
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL SVIX, UVIX, INTC
- MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCL LCID, RIVN
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL AAPL, CBOE, IBM
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN DLO, CPRT, CVNA, SATS
- HOW BONDS WORK
- IF THIS LOW VOLATILITY REGIME PERSISTS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HOW WILL IT IMPACT YOUR OPTIONS TRADING.
- WHAT'S YOUR PREFERRED WAY TO TRADE BOND MARKET VOLATILITY
- WHAT PRODUCT DO YOU WISH HAD MORE OPTIONS VOLUME OR LIQUIDITY
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: SCOTT NATIONS, NATIONS INDEXES
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, VOLI
- VIX FUTURES CURVE SHOCKINGLY DEPRESSED RIGHT NOW
- SVIX TEARING IT UP THIS YEAR AFTER CONCERN ABOUT IT'S RETURN 2 YEARS AGO
- DISCUSSING INVERSE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS
- WHAT IS YOUR PREFERRED WAY TO TRADE BROAD MARKET VOLATILITY
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL TSLA GARBAGE PUTS
- THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL NVDA
- EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN TSLA, LUV, INTC
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CBAY, SPY
- WHAT'S YOUR PREFERRED WAY TO TRADE BROAD MARKET VOLATILITY
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- Which options strategy they anticipate using the most in 2024
- Will bitcoin close positive on the year
- Does SVIX adding VIX options into its holdings make them more or less likely to trade it
- What are our thoughts on playing the BTC ETF approval using options
- Is the massive volume in 0dte index options just a fad or does this mark a long-term change for the options market going forward
- And much more
Crypto Hot Seat: Andrew Saunders, Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer - Hashflow
Discussion includes:
- What is Hashflow
- What products you can trade
- Why a DEX
- Why build Hashflow on Solana
- Thoughts on recent Solana surge
- Solana vs. Ethereum
- What is the Hashverse
- Any new products or services forthcoming
- And much more
Bitcoin Breakdown and Altcoin Universe
We analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether in:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCL MARA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ERIC, PAGS, XRX
- STICK WITH YOUR PLAN WHEN STRIKE PRICE GOES HIGHER IN COVERED CALL
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: JIM CARROLL, BALLAST ROCK PRIVATE WEALTH
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- WAS 2023 THE YEAR WITHOUT FEAR?
- VIX VS. VOLI
- DEBATING THE VIX FEB 17 CALLS AGAIN
- IS IT BETTER OR WORSE FOR SVIX TO ADD VIX OPTIONS TO ITS HOLDINGS
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL VIX, CRYPTO, BOND MARKET, STAC MID-WINTER MEETING PANEL
- THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MARA, NVDA
- EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN AA, NTRS, ALLY, NFLX, TSLA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CVE, JBLU, NVDA, BMBL
- WHICH OPTIONS STRATEGY THEY ANTICIPATE USING THE MOST IN 2024
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
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On this episode Mark and Dan discuss tail risk. What is it? What are tail events and tail options?
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- DISCUSSING THE FED AND RATE CUTS IN 2024
- DOES THE 3 DAY MARKET HOLIDAY IMPACT OPTIONS
- CBOE'S RETURN TO CRYPTO WITH THE LAUNCH OF BITCOIN AND ETHER FUTURES TODAY
- IS 50 CENT BACK IN VIX
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: KEVIN NICHOLS, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND KEVIN BREAK DOWN:
- THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL THE CRYPTO STOCKS
- EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN BAC, C, DAL, JPM, WFC, GS, PNC, SCHW
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CVE, GT, CZR
- WILL BITCOIN CLOSE POSITIVE ON THE YEAR
- WILL SPX/SPY CLOSE POSITIVE ON THE YEAR
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
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On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- What are the best market conditions for options trading
- Should we be strapping in for another 2021 meme stock run in 2024
- Why does no one talk about bi-directional butterfly trades
- And much more
- Co-Host: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- MARA
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Altcoin volatility and skew
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE OPTIONS INCL BA, NVDA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL HELE
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN HUN, SB
- DETERMINING BEST OPTION FOR TRADITIONAL IRA/ROTH IRA
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: RUSSELL RHOADS, KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - INDIANA UNIVERSITY
- LOOKING BACK AT VOLATILITY IN 2023
- TALKING ANNUAL VIX HIGH/LOW RANGES
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- VIX FUTURES VOLUME NUMBERS FOR DECEMBER 2023
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- LOOKING BACK ON THE OPTIONS MARKET IN 2023
- THE 2023 OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FROM OCC
- THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL C, QS
- YEAR END RESULTS FOR EARNINGS SEASON
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CVE, DKNG, ZIM
- OPTIONS TRADING PREDICTIONS FOR 2024
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
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A New Year often brings with it new resolutions. If your resolution includes learning about options, The Options Industry Council and OIC’s Wide World of Options has you covered. In the first episode of 2024, host Mark Benzaquen explains the ins and outs of options fundamentals by defining options and discussing their potential uses. And as an added feature, Dave Nolan from OCC’s Member Services team joins the podcast to discuss OCC’s role in the marketplace.
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- Big trades/trends that stood out in 2023
- End of year options volume numbers from OCC
- Was 2023 the death of volatility
- VIX pick for 2024
- How will 2024 election impact volatility
- Will 0dte trend continue in 2024
- What will be the contagion fear of 2024
- And much more
On this episode, Mark and Dan hold court on:
- The behind-the-scenes plumbing of the options market.
- They also tackle an intriguing approach to fading volatility using put calendar spreads.
- and more...
Crypto Hot Seat: Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, cofounder & CSO - Ledn
Discussion includes:
- Mauricio's background story and how he used bitcoin to escape Venezuela’s economic collapse
- What trading vehicles Ledn offers on their platform
- How their DCNs are like covered calls and cash-secured puts for crypto
- Any new products or services forthcoming
- And much more
Bitcoin Breakdown and Altcoin Universe
We analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether in:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THEIR MEMORIES OF RICKY THE DRAGON STEAMBOAT
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL DIS, APPL
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL KVUE, DIS, TSLA
- EARNINGS SEASON RESULTS INCL ORCL, ADBE
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CGC, MCHP, CPRT
- REVISITING CALENDARS
- PRODUCT/MARKET/COMPLEX THAT SHOULD LIST ZERO DAY OPTIONS NEXT
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
GUEST HOST: BRIAN OVERBY - AUTHOR OF THE OPTIONS PLAYBOOK
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VOLQ, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PLAY, GME, ORCL, ADBE
DG - LISTENER TESTING A LEAP PUT AND MANAGING W/ A FRONT EXPIRATION SHORT PUT IN UVXY
- WILL WE SEE 0DTE VIX OPTIONS SOON
- ANY GOOD CRYPTO VOL PRODUCTS
- WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE BLACK-SCHOLES-MERTON 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT MIT
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL PLTR
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AVTR, CLNE
- WOULD YOU RATHER BUY OTLY OR NKLA
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
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There are three certainties when it comes to the market: it can go up, it can go down, or it can stay the same. With that in mind, how might investors position themselves when they are uncertain which way the market will move - speculating that it WILL move one way or another? Or conversely, that it will not move at all? That’s where the flexibility and versatility of options comes in. Using long and short straddles and strangles, investors can employ options designed to potentially profit from market moves up OR down, or no movement whatsoever. To learn more, tune in as Wide World of Options host Mark Benzaquen explores buying and selling straddles and strangles and provides insight into how investors might use these strategies.
Mark and Dan answer your options questions live from the Mastermind Conference by Market Taker Mentoring at Cboe Global Markets.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VOLQ, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- THE SLOPE OF THE VIX FUTURES TERM STRUCTURE IS AS STEEP RIGHT NOW AS IT'S BEEN ALL YEAR
- WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL AAPL, LULU, AMZN
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL SHOP
- EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN CRM, OLLI, LULU, GME
- AUGUST 2023 LOOKS TO BE 2ND BUSIEST MONTH ON RECORD
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN RRC, IOT, EOSE
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
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On this episode Mark and Dan discuss:
- Which product has had the largest overall impact on the options market - VIX, 0DTE, Weeklys?
- Where are you allocating the majority of their portfolio?
- Does the pattern day trading rule apply to options as well or just stocks?
- Cash secured put trades
- What's an investor to do with account balances greater than 500k? Is one bank more secure than another? Divide up the account into multiple brokers/banks?
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
- THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- JULY OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FROM OCC
- WHICH PRODUCT HAS HAD THE LARGEST OVERALL IMPACT ON THE OPTIONS MARKET? VIX, ODTE, WEEKLYS
- HOW THE EARNINGS SEASON IS SHAPING UP
- OPTIONS 101: RISK REVERSAL REVIEW
- IS IT TIME TO RECONSIDER WRITING COVERED CALLS AT LEAST UNTIL VOLATILITY INCREASES
Crypto Hot Seat: Oleg Fomenko - founder Sweat Economy
Discussion includes:
- What are Sweat Coins and how do they work
- Thoughts on people selling their location tracking data in return for Sweat Coin
- Information on the Sweat Wallet launching in the US on September 12
- And much more
Bitcoin Breakdown and Altcoin Universe
We analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether in:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- REMINISCING ABOUT 80'S WRESTLER MIKE ROTUNDA - IRS
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL BABA
- EARNINGS SEASON RESULTS INCL BBY, NIO, FIVE, OLLI, LULU
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN VTNR, NAAS, SABR
- THINGS YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK AT WHEN BETTING ON FOOTBALL THIS FALL
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
GUEST HOST: RUSSELL RHOADS, KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, INDIANA UNIVERSITY
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VOLQ, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- TALKING THE FED AND JACKSON HOLE
- RUSSELL'S WEEKLY RUNDOWN
- WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MSFT
- EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN FL, ATUS
- WHERE ARE YOU ALLOCATING THE MAJORITY OF YOUR PORTFOLIO
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
TRADE OF THE DAY INSIGHTS NEWSLETTER - REQUEST ACCESS TO ADMIN@TRADE-ALERT.COM
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THEIR THOUGHTS ON RAVISHING RICK RUDE
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL NKLA, KVUE, JNJ
- EARNINGS SEASON RESULTS INCL ZM, DKS, M, NVDA, MRVL, INTU
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BMBL, BAX, EMR
- WHEN AN ADJUSTMENT IS A LOSS
- WHERE YOU ARE ALLOCATING THE MAJORITY OF YOUR PORTFOLIO
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VOLQ, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- FAVORITE COLOR LIGHTSABER
- IS VOLATILITY MOVING TO THE DARK SIDE
- WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL META, PLTR, KVUE, AMC
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ONON, EOSE
- BREAKING DOWN THE CBOE WHITE PAPER "THE RISE OF SPX & 0DTE OPTIONS"
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
TRADE OF THE DAY INSIGHTS NEWSLETTER - REQUEST ACCESS TO ADMIN@TRADE-ALERT.COM
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss:
- Call Ladders - what are they and when should you use them?
- Can you get options certificates the way you used to get stock certificates?
- Forgotten options strategies that you should know about
- What happens when you issue contra-exercise orders on your
- options?
- and much more...
On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- HONKY TONK MAN
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL X, NVDA
- EARNINGS SEASON RESULTS INCL TGT, WMT
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN DASH, VOD, VALE
- IMPORTANCE OF PATIENCE IN TRADING
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
GUEST HOST: RUSSELL RHOADS, KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, INDIANA UNIVERSITY
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VOLQ, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- DOES THE 20 HANDLE IN VIX FUTURES FOR Q1 OF 2024 SIGNAL THE RETURN OF RECESSION FEARS
- HOW DAILYS HAVE CHANGED THE SPX INDEX OPTION ARENA
- RUSSELL'S WEEKLY RUNDOWN
- WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL VIX
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MSFT, F, DIS
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN JCPRI, S, DKNG
- IS THE MEME STOCK FRENZY BACK
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
TRADE OF THE DAY INSIGHTS NEWSLETTER - REQUEST ACCESS TO ADMIN@TRADE-ALERT.COM
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND DAN DISCUSS:
- JULY PRO MEMBER CRATE WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
- IS THE MEME STOCK FRENZY BACK
- WOULD YOU RATHER BUY RIVN, NKLA, OR KDP
- YOUR WEAPON OF CHOICE FOR CRYPTO OPTIONS EXPOSURE
- IS IT WORTH IT TO TRY TO CAPTURE THE BITO DIVIDEND
- HOW TO DECIDE WHETHER TO SELL A PUT VS BUY A RATIO PUT SPREAD
- AND MUCH MORE
Crypto Hot Seat: Boris Ilyevsky, Head of Coinbase Derivatives Exchange
Discussion includes:
- What derivative products our US listeners can trade at Coinbase
- How the volume is at Coinbase Derivatives
- Thoughts on the state of listed crypto derivatives in the US
- Is there a future for physically settled contracts or has the industry and the market already moved on
- Thoughts on perpetuals
- Why Coinbase launched with nano-sized products and are now scaling up to include contracts for institutions
- Why Coinbase is making the move toward institutions now
- What is the institutional demand for crypto
- Thoughts on the crypto industry future and regulation in the US
- Where you can learn more about the Coinbase Derivatives Exchange
- And much more
On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- WWE SUMMERSLAM
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL AAPL
- EARNINGS SEASON RESULTS INCL BYND, PLTR, DUK, BMBL, RIVN, DIS
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CPRI, EXPE, SOFI
- SELLING PUTS VS. COVERED CALLS - WHICH IS BETTER
- ARE YOU TRADING VXX AGAIN OR HAVE YOU MOVED ON
- IS THE MEME STOCK FRENZY BACK
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
Co-Host: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
Hot Seat: Steve Sosnick, Interactive Brokers
Volatility Review
- Markets Green To End The Week - Strange Week With Apple Red But Markets Green
- What We Are Seeing In The Volatility Markets This Week
- Discussion Of These Volatility Products: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, VOLQ
- VIX Futures Are Looking About As Normal As Can Be At This Point In the Cycle
- Are You Trading VXX Again?
Crystal Ball
- Where Will VIX Be Next Week
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL VIX, FED
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL PYPL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN JETS, CHPT, JNJ, EXPE
- ARE YOU TRADING VXX AGAIN OR HAVE YOU MOVED ON
- TRADE OF THE DAY INSIGHTS NEWSLETTER - REQUEST ACCESS TO ADMIN@TRADE-ALERT.COM
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- LAURENCE TAYLOR AND WRESTLEMANIA
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL NKLA, AAPL, AMC
- EARNINGS SEASON RESULTS INCL HOOD, UBER, AMD, EA, SBUX, WWE, QCOM, PYPL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SOFI, TPX
- TO EXERCISE OR NOT TO EXERCISE AN OPTION
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
Co-Host: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit
Hot Seat: Scott Nations, Nations Indexes
Volatility Review
- Markets Green To End The Week
- What We Are Seeing In The Volatility Markets This Week
- Discussion Of These Volatility Products: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, VOLQ, VolDex, VOLI
- S&P 360-Day VolDex vs. NDX 360-Day VolDex
- VIX term structure has left people fairly complacent
Crystal Ball
- Where Will VIX, VOLQ & VOLI Be Next Week
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL NIO
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GSM, MDT, SKIN, TUP, GT
- BUYING INTERESTING OPTIONS PAPER - NKLA, RIVN, KDP
- WEAPON OF CHOICE FOR CRYPTO OPTIONS EXPOSURE - MARA, COIN, BITO
- SCANNING FOR DIVIDEND YIELD IN TRADE ALERT AND LIVE VOL
- TRADE OF THE DAY INSIGHTS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
GUEST: ERIC COTT, COTT CONSULTING
- THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- 3000 VS 5000 IN SPX
- JUNE OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS
- WILL WE SEE LOWER VOLATILITY IN SECOND HALF OF YEAR
- THOUGHTS ON PAST/UPCOMING OPTIONS CONFERENCES
- EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY UPDATE
- USING CALENDARS IN A LOW VOL ENVIRONMENT TO GET LONG FOR A SMALL OUTLAY AND FOR PUT CALENDARS TO HEDGE A PORTFOLIO
IS THERE AN UPTICK IN CLIENT INTEREST IN OPTIONS
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss outright strike selection.
- How do you choose your strike?
- Does your approach change if long vs. short premium?
- And much more...
On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether in volatility, skew, open interest, unusual activity, and more. We also briefly look at other popular alt coins and we discuss the latest news accusing some digital asset exchanges of inflating trade volumes.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE WRESTLING GOAT RIC FLAIR
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL BABA, NIO, AMC
- EARNINGS SEASON RESULTS INCL DPZ, GOOG, GOOGL, VZ, T, KO, CMG, F
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AVTR, FHN, VZ, AMC
- CHRISTMAS IN JULY - SELLING STOCKS THAT HAVE LONG TERM CAPITAL GAINS & IMMEDIATELY BUYING THE STOCK AGAIN
- WEAPON OF CHOICE FOR CRYPTO OPTIONS EXPOSURE IN SECURITIES ACCOUNTS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS GREEN TO END THE WEEK
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- HOW THE UPCOMING NASDAQ REBALANCE WILL AFFECT THE MARKETS
- DISCUSSION OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, VOLQ
- LOOKING AT EARNINGS VOLATILITY
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: KEVIN NICHOLS, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, ANDREW, MIKE, AND KEVIN BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL CVNA, MSFT, NFLX, AAPL
- EARNINGS RESULTS IN JNJ, NFLX, AAL, IBM, TSLA, UAL, MSFT, GOOG, GOOGL, META
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NVDA, T, EVGO
- FAVORITE JAMES BOND ACTOR AND MOVIE
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND DAN DISCUSS:
- ARE THERE ANY DRAW BACKS TO CASH-SECURED PUTS
- USING STOCK SUBSTITUTION OVER THE LONG TERM
- TYPICAL USE CASE FOR KNOCKOUT COLLARS
- ANY TIME YOU WANT TO TRADE A CALENDAR SPREAD WHEN YOU DON'T THINK THE UNDERLYING IS GOING TO SIT STILL
- WHETHER VOLATILITY DOWN ACROSS ALL ASSET CLASSES
- AND MUCH MORE
Crypto Hot Seat: Luuk Strijers, Chief Commercial Officer at Deribit:
- On this episode, we talk with Luuk Strijers about zero fee trading on Deribit, tighter spreads, DVOL futures, Deribit OI record $20b in March, how lower volatility has been impacting OI over the last few months, regulation, and much more
We also use Amerdata's crypto options analytics to look at Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning, and more.
Additionally, we look at some of the more active altcoins current in the market.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- TRANSFORMERS/GI JOE CROSSOVER
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL DIS, PLTR
- EARNINGS SEASON REPORT FOR Q3
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN T, EVGO
- WHAT ARE YOUR CHOICES IF YOUR COVERED CALL GOES UP TOO MUCH
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
HOT SEAT: JOE TIGAY, EQUITY ARMOR INVESTMENTS
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS MIXED TO END THE WEEK
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- DISCUSSION OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, VOLQ
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: VINCE CICCO, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, ANDREW, MIKE, AND VINCE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL NKLA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN RIVN, XSP, UMC, NTRS
- WILL WE SEE LOWER VOLATILITY LEADING TO LOWER VOLUME IN THE 2ND HALF OF 2023
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss good options strategies for busy traders who can't be at their screens all day (aka set-it-and-forget-it options trades).
- time frame
- particular products to use or avoid
- and much more...
On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins and much more.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL META, RIVN
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN HELE, DAL, PEP, C, JPM
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CLNE, BALL
- KNOCK OUT COLLARS
- WILL WE SEE A DARK PERIOD FOR THE OPTIONS MARKETS WITH LOWER VOLATILITY
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, VOLQ
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL SOFI, RIVN, MSFT, META
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN VFC, BMBL, CIM
- TIPS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
- FAVORITE FOURTH OF JULY FOOD
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
Do birds of a feather actually flock together? In this month’s Wide World of Options podcast, host Mark Benzaquen welcomes OIC Instructor and option’s veteran Mat Cashman to discuss condors and butterflies--two strategies that combine defined risk with variable option premiums and can even be built to express a directional bias. Just like birds spreading their wings, the iron condor can give a wide potential profit range, while the iron butterfly can hover between two strike prices. Join OIC as we explore these avian-inspired strategies in this fun and fast-paced episode.
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND DAN DISCUSS:
- FAVORITE FOOD TO EAT ON FOURTH OF JULY
- DO YOU PUT KETCHUP ON YOUR HOT DOG
- ANOTHER CRAZY OPTIONS VOLUME MONTH FOR JUNE
- HOW THE HOLIDAY WEEK IMPACTED TRADING ESPECIALLY NOW THAT PEOPLE ARE TRADING 0 DTE
- USING A STOCK'S MOMENTUM TO LEG INTO IRON CONDORS WHEN BUYING ATM STRADDLES
- IS IT WORTH SELLING PUTS RIGHT NOW WITH VIX SO LOW
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
GUEST HOST: RUSSELL RHOADS, KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, INDIANA UNIVERSITY
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VOLQ, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, SPKX, SPKY
- POSITIONING FOR A SPIKE IN VOLATILITY OVER NEXT 6 MONTHS
- RUSSELL'S WEEKLY RUNDOWN
- WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL SOFI
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN MU, NKE
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AAPL, CCJ, LBTYA
- CONTRA EXERCISE ORDERS VS. 0 DTE OPTIONS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode - Mark and Dan answer the questions:
- Have they ever made a stupid options trade that ended up working out?
- Are they "front mothers" in their options trading?
- What would it take to lure them to the dark side of 0 DTE trading?
- and much more...
On this episode we are joined by:
- JOHN SMOLLEN: Executive Vice President, Head of Exchange Traded Products and Strategic Relations, Miax
Mark and John discuss:
- Is Miax really building a trading floor in Miami?
- Why does Miax need a 4th options exchange?
- The impact of the 1 billion contract milestone that was shattered this year?
- His thoughts on the future of 0 DTE contracts. Will we see 0 DTE Apple or Tesla this year?
- Why did Miax buy LedgerX from the wreckage of FTX?
- What are Miax's plans for SPIKES and the volatility market going forward?
- and much more...
On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
- and more
- Plus we look at other alt coins including Syscoin
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL LCID, CCL, NVDA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN WBA, MU, NKE
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AGNC, BAX, CS
- VERTICAL TRADING
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
GUEST HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VOLQ, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN SINGLE NAME STOCKS SUCH AS KMX
- HOW LOW CAN VIX GO
- DISCUSSING RUSSELL RECON
- WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
On this episode - Mark and Dan answer the questions:
- WTH are binary options?
- How do they work?
- Where can you trade them?
- Are they really as shady as people think?
- and much more...
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
- THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- LOOK AT MAY OPTIONS VOLUME
- HOW THE EARNINGS SEASON IS SHAPING UP
- IS IT TIME TO PURCHASE PORTFOLIO PROTECTION
- COMPARING SKEW ACROSS PRODUCTS
- THE SWEET SPOT FOR STOCK SUBSTITUTION STRATEGY
- CAN GARBAGE CALL/PUT CONCEPT BE APPLIED TO JUST ABOUT ANY EQUITY
- ARE BUTTERFLIES WORTH DOING WHEN VIX IS IN THE LOW TEENS
- OVERLAY TOOLS IN THE ORATS LIBRARY
- EFFECTIVE STRATEGY IN SHORT-DURATION CONTRACTS LIKE 0DTE SPX
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, VOLQ
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY
- ITS THE END OF THE DOT.COM BUBBLE TYPE TRADING
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND THE FLOW MASTER:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- 0DTE STRADDLE PRE FED
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL INTC, NIO, MSFT
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GT, VALE, DPZ, JETS, NKLA, RIDE
- ARE YOU STILL SELLING COVERED CALLS IN THIS ENVIRONMENT
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Mark and Dan explore how to use options to ride the AI wave that is carrying the stock market to new heights.
- Crypto Hot Seat: Josh Fraser, Co-Founder of Origin Protocol
On this episode we discuss:
- What is Origin Protocol, what is Origin Story, stablecoins, thoughts on SEC, DeFi, crypto industry, can you make money off of Charlie Bit My Finger, and much more
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- And much more…
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL AAPL, CCL
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ORCL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CCL, IVZ, MAT
- ACTIVE VERSUS PASSIVE HEDGING
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
GUEST HOST: RUSSELL RHOADS, KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, INDIANA UNIVERSITY
There's no live show this week. But that doesn't mean there isn't new content waiting for you on Friday in your Volatility Views feed. Mark and Dr. Vix - aka Russell Rhoads - give you a quick "just the facts" breakdown of the big trades and trends in the volatility market this week.
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL CVNA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN GME, DOCU
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN VIX, FRO, GRAB
- WILL THE SPX/SPY CLOSE POSITIVE ON THE YEAR
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Mark and Dan tackle the question:
- Is it even worth it to sell covered calls anymore?
- They also explore your thoughts on 0 DTE trading and much more...
- Crypto Hot Seat: Jay Jogue, Cofounder - Sei Labs
On this episode we discuss:
- What is Sei Labs, why do we need another blockchain, how has the FTX situation impacted the company, and much more
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- And much more…
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL COIN, AMD, SOFI, PLTR, NVDA
- OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FOR MAY FROM OPTIONS CLEARING CORPORATION
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN EVLV, INDI, BE
- THE JOY OF CASH
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: RUSSELL RHOADS, KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, INDIANA UNIVERSITY
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VOLQ, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- RECESSION FEARS VS INFLATION FEARS PLAYING OUT IN THE MARKET
- RUSSELL'S WEEKLY RUNDOWN
- CONGRATS TO RUSSELL WINNING THE CRYSTAL BALL TWO WEEKS AGO - WHERE WILL VOLQ & VIX BE IN 2 WEEKS
Moderator:
- Greg Stevens, Vice President, Fidelity Investments
Panelists:
- Sean Feeney, Head of Options, Nasdaq
- Ravi Jain, Chief Product Officer, Sterling Trading Tech
- Ming Zhao, Chief Executive Officer, Atomic Vaults
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL PLTR, NVDA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DG, CHWY, CRM, JWN
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BBAI, JWN, CHWY
- EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT AI
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
When might an investor consider trading more than one option? In this month’s Wide World of Options podcast, host Mark Benzaquen welcomes OIC Instructor and option’s veteran Ken Keating as they break down the fundamentals of vertical spread trading and share practical insight in determining various objectives of spread trading, as well as the potential risks and rewards inherent to spreads. Topics of discussion will include both debit and credit spreads as well as special risks all spread traders should familiarize themselves with.
- Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group
- Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss your questions and comments including:
- Should you trade SPY or SPX
- Has launch of 0DTE trading changed the way you trade options
- How can a broker put up prints inside the NBBO without exposing it to market makers and traders
- Example of an upside call backspread
- Best way to trade collars
- And much more
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
GUEST: BARRY MARTIN, SHELTON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
- THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- GENERATING INCOME IN HIGH RATE ENVIRONMENTS
- APRIL OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS DOWN
- THOUGHTS ON OPTIONS INDUSTRY CONFERENCE
- EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY UPDATE
- WHAT IS THE BIGGEST SURPRISE ABOUT OPTIONS LEARNED FROM YEARS OF BACK TESTING
On this episode we are joined by:
- Jim Toes, President & CEO - Securities Traders Association.
Jim and Mark discuss:
- The explosion of interest in zero-day options trading
- The current regulatory environment for stocks, options and crypto
- What to look forward to from STA's upcoming events
- and much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: JIM CARROLL, TOROSO ADVISORS
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VOLQ, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- ALL THE MONEY PILING INTO AI STOCK RIGHT NOW
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY
- HOW WILL THE DEBT CEILING DEBACLE IMPACT VOLATILITY IN THE MARKETS DURING OUR SHORTENED WEEK NEXT WEEK
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX AND VOLQ BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
ON THIS EPISODE LIVE FROM THE CBOE FLOOR, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL NVDA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN NVDA, DLTR, BBY, BURL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CPNG, DLTR, LL
- HAS THE LAUNCH OF 0DTE TRADING IN THE SPX CHANGED THE WAY YOU TRADE OPTIONS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode we are joined by:
- Greg Stevens, VP of Options Experience at Fidelity
- Colin Songer, Director of Options Experience at Fidelity
Greg and Colin discuss
- The 0 DTE explosion at Fidelity.
- Are 0 DTE contracts good or bad for the options market?
- Will we see single-name 0 DTE contracts sometime soon?
- How the options experience is evolving at Fidelity.
- and much more...
- Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group
- Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- How to get started as a professional trader.
- What is the best way to hedge a broad-based portfolio using options.
- And much more.
- Crypto Hot Seat: Lule Demmissie, CEO of eToro US
On this episode we discuss:
- What is eToro, what do they offer, their new partnership with Twitter, and much more
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- And much more…
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL NVDA, PLTR, AMD
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ZM, DKS, INTU, NVDA, SNOW, BBY, BURL, COST
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN IVZ, OPEN, OLPX
- ACTIVELY MANAGED MUTUAL FUNDS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: RUSSELL RHOADS, KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, INDIANA UNIVERSITY
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VOLQ, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- SIX STOCKS STILL HOLDING THE WHOLE MARKET UP. HOW LONG CAN THIS CONTINUE?
- LONG QQQ FOR A BIT BUT FINALLY BAILED. REST OF THE MARKET NEEDS TO CATCH UP.
- TRACKING THE SAGA OF RUSSELL'S LONG VOL TRADE
- THE RETURN OF RUSSELL'S WEEKLY RUNDOWN
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VOLQ & VIX BE NEXT WEEK
HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network
CME 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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MSFT, NVDA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN TGT, STNE, BABA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN LBTYA, RYAM, PLTR, GOLD
- WHERE ARE YOU ALLOCATING THE MAJORITY OF YOUR PORTFOLIO?
- IS THERE A PROGRAM FOR VISUALIZING OPTIONS PRICING CHANGES IN REAL TIME FOR MARKET SENTIMENT?
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this special 100th Episode Spectacular we are joined in the Hot Seat by Matt Amberson, Founder & CEO - ORATS aka The Oracle of New Hampshire
Matt answers your questions about:
- The best way to trade 0DTE options.
- The optimal way to structure your covered call trades.
- His thoughts on 1-Day VIX.
- Options secrets that he's discovered from years of backtesting.
- The proper way to trade options during earnings season.
- How to construct "garbage" VIX and SPY trades.
- and much more...
- Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group
- Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss your questions and comments including:
- How to hedge your full portfolio.
- How can the SEC allow QCCs to continue?
- Is there a program for visualizing options pricing changes in real time that can be used for market sentiment?
- Can long only leveraged ETFs fall apart the way SVXY did?
- Where do we get our options data for our shows.
- Couldn't someone at a bank have purchased a few puts to protect against a financial disaster?
- And much more.
- Crypto Hot Seat: Brandon Mulvihill, Crossover Markets
On this episode we discuss:
- What is Crossover Markets, the crypto venue for HFT, exchanges vs brokers and more
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- And much more…
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BKI, REAL, RHI
- SELLING A PUT SPREAD OFF OF A DIP
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: KEVIN DAVITT, NASDAQ
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VOLQ, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- SIX STOCKS ARE KIND OF HOLDING THE WHOLE MARKET UP. EVERYTHING ELSE - FINANCIALS, MAIN STREET BUSINESS, ETC. ARE REALLY STRUGGLING. THAT IS SOMEWHAT CONCERNING.
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VOLQ & VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL DIS
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ARAV, FRG
- WHERE ARE YOU ALLOCATING THE MAJORITY OF YOUR PORTFOLIO
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Mark and Dan tackle your questions about:
- BITO and other crypto ETFs for options traders
- How we trade straddles
- The best mobile brokerage apps for options traders
- and more...
On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
- and more
- Plus we look at other alt coins including Syscoin
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MSFT, SHOP, AMD
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN SIX, PYPL, DUK, ABNB, EA, RIVN, RBLX, BYND, DIS
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CVNA, HEAR, POOL
- WHAT TO DO IF YOUR COVERED CALL GOES IN THE MONEY
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group NASDAQ HOST: Kevin Davitt, Nasdaq GUEST: Eric Lewis, The Weekly Option
- Breaking down volatility in the markets this week
- Futures volume for April from Options Clearing
- Analysis of these volatility products: VOLQ, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- A discussion of earnings volatility
- The popular crystal ball - where will VOLQ & VIX be next week?
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL UBER
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SHOP, HST
- OPTIONS AND TAXES
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
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.
Not every stock purchase will turn out to be a winner and, some investors may turn to options when looking for protection in turbulent times. Join OIC instructor Mark Benzaquen as he takes a deep-dive into the protective put and options collar strategies which can be used to potentially mitigate risk associated with stock holdings
On this episode Mark and Dan explore the mysterious world of straddles.
- What are they?
- When should you trade them?
- What are the dangers of trading straddles?
- and much more...
- Crypto Hot Seat: Jag Sidhu, Co-founder of the Syscoin Platform
On this episode we discuss:
- What is Syscoin, the Syscoin ecosystem, Consensus and more
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- And much more…
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE MARK AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL SOFI, NVDA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN UBER, AMD, F, MTCH, SBUX, CVS, WING, WWE, QCOM, MRNA, PTLO, AAPL, BMBL, COIN, DKNG, DASH
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ISEE, UBER, TAL
- WHEN DOES THE LONG TERM BECOME THE SHORT TERM
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group CO-HOST: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit NASDAQ HOST: Kevin Davitt, Nasdaq
- Breaking down volatility in the markets this week
- Analysis of these volatility products: VOLQ, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- The popular crystal ball - where will VOLQ & VIX be next week?
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- HIGHLIGHTS FROM STATE OF THE OPTIONS INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL AAPL
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CROX, META, LUV, ROKU
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CROX, CL, BGFV
- IS THE SHORT-TERM MEASURE OF VOLATILITY USEFUL FOR TRADING
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
- Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group
- Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss your questions and comments including:
- What Should You Look At When You Open An Options Chain?
- Importance Of A Broker's Mobile App When Choosing A Platform
- Could You See The Number Of Options Exchanges Reducing?
- Should Exchanges Be For Profit Companies Or Member-Owned Utilities?
- And much more
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
- THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- HISTORIC MONTH FOR THE OPTIONS MARKET!
- HOW THE EARNINGS SEASON IS SHAPING UP
- OPTIONS 101: WHAT ARE ZERO DAY OPTIONS CONTRACTS AND THOUGHTS ON THEIR EXPANSION
- COLLARS AS THE HOLY GRAIL FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORS
- Co-Host: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Altcoin volatility and skew
- The BITO ETF
- Discussing Gary Gensler's congressional hearing appearance
- Talking about The Graph
- Why is Greyscale Bito trading at a discount right now
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL BBBY
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN GM, PEP, VZ, LUV
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN S, NYCB, PSTG
- SELLING GARBAGE - AND WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER DO IT
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group CO-HOST: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit NASDAQ HOST: Kevin Davitt, Nasdaq GUEST: Jermal Chandler, tastylive
- Breaking down volatility in the markets this week
- Discussing the impending launch of 1-day VIX. What does that mean for the volatility markets?
- Analysis of these volatility products: VOLQ, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- The popular crystal ball - where will VOLQ & VIX be next week?
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL BBBY, T
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CROX, HIMS, POOL
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
- Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group
- Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss what features you should look for in an options broker.
On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
We also look at other alt coins. Plus we answer your questions about Eth ETFs.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL SCHW, GOOGL, BAC
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN SCHW, BAC, JNJ, PG
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CVE, BOX, CDE
- THE WONDERS AND JOYS OF THE 1256 CONTRACT
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: RUSSELL RHOADS, KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - INDIANA UNIVERSITY
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VOLQ, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- FUTURES CONTRACTS VOLUME FOR MARCH
- THE RETURN OF RUSSELL'S WEEKLY RUNDOWN
- THE VIX SPIKE TRADE SAGA CONTINUES
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VOLQ & VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL DAL, MARA, META, NVDA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN TGTX, TUP, EGO
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
- Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group
- Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
- Guest Co-Host: Brian Overby, The Options Playbook
On this episode, Mark, Dan and Brian discuss your questions and comments including:
- How do you prefer to trade your butterflies;
- Why are there so many options exchanges;
- Is it time to buy and hold bank stocks or step into some long dated calls;
- And much more.
On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether:
- Volatility
- Skew
- Open Interest
- Unusual activity
- and more
- Plus we answer your questions about CME crypto volume post-FTX
On this live episode from the "Southern Studio" the OB crew were beset by technical difficulties. But we still managed to put together a great episode for you touching on:
- Timeframe selection for your options trades
- Crazy upside palooza in gold calls
- March records for options volume
- and much more
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL GOOG, AAPL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CVNA, MU, CLF, EXK
- HOW DO YOU TRADE BUTTERFLIES
- DISCUSSING BITO, GRAYSCALE AND CRYPTO OPTIONS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
Investors may look to options to potentially generate income through a variety of strategies. Two common strategies are the covered call and the cash-secured put, both of which use short options in the hopes of capturing premium for income. Join OIC instructors Mark Benzaquen and Roma Colwell as they discuss the setup and potential pitfalls of these two strategies during the next episode of Wide World of Options.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: KEVIN DAVITT, NASDAQ
- BREAKING DOWN THE ANNIHILATION OF VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK
- IS THERE A FED COLLAR ON THE MARKET RIGHT NOW
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VOLQ, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VOLQ & VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL META, INTC, NVDA, TSLA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CVNA, BTG, PM
- SETTINGS TO USE ON YOUR OWN BROKERAGE SCANS
- HOW TO TRADE XLF RIGHT NOW
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
- Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group
- Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss your questions and comments including:
- How the banking sectors latest issues affect investors;
- How are puts exercised or closed when the underlying disappears;
- Using options to leg into a long stock position;
- And much more
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
- THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- OPTIONS 101: BUTTERFLY OVERVIEW
- THE ORATS PHILOSOPHY OF TRADING USING BACKTESTING, PAPER TRADING, EXECUTION TOOLS
- ADVISOR TAKEAWAYS FROM THE FIA BOCA CONFERENCE
- FEBRUARY OPTIONS VOLUME FROM OPTIONS CLEARING
- WHAT OUR INDICATORS ARE SHOWING ABOUT THE SPX, THE BANKING INDUSTRY AND THE MARKETS
- ADVISOR WHO STOLE MONEY FROM DEMENTIA PATIENTS
- Crypto Hot Seat: Stuart Popejoy, Kadena
On this episode we discuss:
- What is Kadena, JPM Coin, Blockchain, Crypto Industry
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- And much more…
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL FRC, BAC, TSLA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ATVI, OLPX, NRGV
- HORIZONTAL VS. VERTICAL SPREADS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: KEVIN DAVITT, NASDAQ
- BREAKING DOWN ANOTHER CRAZY WEEK OF VOLATILITY IN THE MARKETS
- DISCUSSING THE BANKING SECTOR AND ITS IMPACT ON VOLATILITY
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VOLQ, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VOLQ & VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL NFLX, SQ
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN OPEN, EQT, NGT, IAG
- FAVORITE OPTIONS STRATEGY TO LEG INTO STOCK POSITIONS AT LOWER PRICES
- HOW CLOSE SHOULD YOU LET THE STOCK GET BEFORE ROLLING YOUR COVERED CALL STRIKES
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Mark and Dan tackle the thorny question:
- Are there any good options events left for retail traders?
- Co-Host: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Is crypto a flight to a quality asset
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Altcoin volatility and skew
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MSFT, AAPL
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ABR, BE, CS
- SEQUENCE OF RETURN RISK
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: KEVIN DAVITT, NASDAQ GUEST HOST: JIM CARROLL, TOROSO ADVISORS
- BREAKING DOWN ANOTHER CRAZY WEEK OF VOLATILITY IN THE MARKETS
- DEBATING THE GROWING FEARS OF CONTAGION IN THE BANKING SECTOR AND ITS IMPACT ON VOLATILITY
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VOLQ, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VOLQ & VIX BE NEXT WEEK
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL CS
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN KBH, NLY, MAT
- THE MOST POPULAR SEARCHES ON TRADE ALERT
- WITH REGARDS TO SIVB, HOW ARE PUTS EXERCISED WHEN THE UNDERLYING HAS DISAPPEARED
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
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.
- Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group
- Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss your questions and comments including:
- Any AI automated bot stock trading programs easily installed into a brokerage account,
- Whether cash held by a trading firm earns interest,
- Trading and options conferences in 2023,
- A large sell-off of SPY puts in Q2/Q3,
- And much more
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSING THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL AAPL
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MARA, C, COIN, SCHW
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN MQ, GT
- HAVING A PLAN IN PLACE IN CASE SOMETHING HAPPENS - A GARBAGE PUT SPREAD HEDGE
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: KEVIN DAVITT, NASDAQ GUEST HOST: VANCE HARWOOD, SIX FIGURE INVESTING
- BREAKING DOWN THE CRAZY VOLATILITY IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK
- WITH SVIB CRASHING, IS THERE A RISK OF CONTAGION IN THE MARKETS
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VOLQ, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VOLQ & VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL SIVB
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL TSLA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BJ, ULTA, ORCL, GPS, FIVE, DG
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN TAP, XP, ARCC
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
- Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group
- Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
On this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into ratio put spread. They also compare short put spreads to ratio put spreads and much more.
- Crypto Hot Seat: Josh Schwartz, Fordefi
On this episode we discuss:
- Fordefi, institutional wallets, purpose built wallet, luring firms to defi, preventing hacking attacks, institutional response post FTX
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Stable coins
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MSFT, AMC, SNAP
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DOCU, GPS, ULTA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN KKR, EMR, AIRS
- WHAT IS A BACKDOOR OPTION TO A ROTH IRA
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: KEVIN DAVITT, NASDAQ
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VOLQ, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- COULD WE SEE CASH SETTLED SINGLE NAMED STOCKS WITHIN A YEAR?
- DEBATING THE IMPACT OF THE 0 DTE EXPLOSION ON SPX
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL SNOW, CRM
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN SNOW, FNKO, PTLO, SIX
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN HEAR, BILI, NRGV
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
When it comes to options pricing, accurately forecasting how prices might react to changes in the marketplace can be as difficult as say, learning a new language. Fortunately, this OIC® Wide World of Options podcast can help you translate. Join host Mark Benzaquen as he welcomes colleague and long-time options professional Mat Cashman for a talk about the theoretical option metrics known as The Greeks. Mark and Mat will guide you through the Greeks and explain how they can help measure risk.
- Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group
- Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- The monthly pro trading crate winner,
- Earning yield on the cash used as collateral for cash secured puts,
- How you typically go about trading 1x2 put spreads,
- What is the lowest amount of premium they require to sell covered calls,
- How often someone should realistically be trading options to be profitable over the long-term,
- And much more
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES GUEST: KEN KWALIK, CARRICK LANE
- THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- INVESTING IN OPTIONS: PAST GROWTH AND 2023 POTENTIAL
- COLLATERALIZED PUT WRITING AND COVERED CALL WRITING
- JANUARY OPTIONS VOLUME FROM OPTIONS CLEARING
For this week's trade, Brian gets speculative with the United States Oil ETF (Ticker: USO).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
- Guest: Greg Magadini, Amberdata
On this episode we take a deep dive into the white paper "BTC Options: Dissecting Volatility Trends."
To download this document, go to: https://go.amberdata.io/dissecting-volatility-trends-research-paper?utm_campaign=2023-Q1-Dissecting-Volatility-Research-Report&utm_source=PR&utm_content=Volatility-Report
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL FSR
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN LI, ZM, TGT, RIVN, SNOW, BBY, PTLO
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SLB, KKR, RLX
- SELLING AT THE MONEY COVERED CALL VS SELLING AN AT THE MONEY PUT
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: JAY SOLOFF, INVESTORS ALLEY GUEST HOST: KEVIN DAVITT, NASDAQ
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VOLQ, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVI
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VOLQ & VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MSFT, NFLX
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN NVDA, PZZA, BMBL, DISH, BABA, ETSY, BKNG, INTU, SQ, WBD, FNKO
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CAG, LNG, SNY
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
- Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group
- Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- Strategies for German options traders
- Cash secured puts
- Pump and Dump schemes by social media influencers
- Stock Repair Strategy
- and much more...
On this rare live Huddle episode - Mark and Brian answer your pressing questions about:
- 0 DTE trading in Apple and Meta
- The mysterious Super Bowl indicator
- Ratio put spreads
- "Covered" straddles
- Stock repair trades
- and much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: RUSSELL RHOADS, KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - INDIANA UNIVERSITY GUEST HOST: KEVIN DAVITT, NASDAQ
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VOLQ, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- DEBATING THE REAL IMPACT OF THE 0DTE SPX EXPLOSION ON VIX
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX & VOLQ BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL COIN, ROKU
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ROKU, CSCO, CROX, AMAT, DASH, DKNG, DE
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CAG, FIVN, TRU
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
- Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group
- Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
On this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into covered strangles/straddles.
Brian begins this episode by looking at last's weeks trade which was a long call in SNAP. For this week's trade, he looks at a long call spread in Booking Holdings (Ticker: BKNG).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSING THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL AMC, BBBY
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CHKP, MNDY, ABNB, GDDY, RBLX, ROKU, CROX, AMAT, DASH, DKNG
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AJRD, TRU, RL
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: LING ZHOU, COWEN, INC.
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VIX, VOLQ, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- DISCUSSING EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY INCLUDING LYFT, PYPL
- IS 0DTE SPX REALLY MESSING UP VIX
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX & VOLQ BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL BBBY, META, DIS, GOOG, GOOGL
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PEP, DUK, DIS, HOOD, LYFT, PYPL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN PINS, AIRS, PCT
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
- Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group
- Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- Buying OTM calls in crypto assets
- The recent Fed announcement
- Why TVIX was delisted
- Same day trading in SPX
- Is SVXY a neutered volatility product
- When you should buy VXX
- Buying VIX puts during backwardation
- Does Dan still raid stocks
- and much more...
Brian begins this episode by looking at last's weeks trade which was a Christmas tree butterfly in Apple (Ticker: AAPL). For this week's trade, he looks at a long call in SNAP.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSING THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL BBBY, META
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN TSN, ATVI, PINS, TTWO, UBER, UA, DIS, HOOD, DUK
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN RMBS, PINS, AMPY
- THE IMPORTANCE OF USING AN IRA TO YOUR ADVANTAGE WHEN TRADING OPTIONS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: SCOTT NATIONS, NATIONS INDEXES
- BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK
- DISCUSSING THE MARKETS RESPONSE TO THE FED ANNOUNCEMENT
- LOOKING AT JANUARY OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FROM OCC
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VIX, VOLQ, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- TALKING VOLQ VS VIX
- LOOKING AT VOLDEX TERMDEX TERM STRUCTURE
- DISCUSSING EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX & VOLQ BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE FLOWMASTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL F, AAPL, AMZN
- OPTIONS VOLUME IN JANUARY-3RD HIGHEST ON RECORD
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN META, AAPL, AMZN, F, GOOGL, SBUX, WWE
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN INVZ, CCO, FE
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
Knowing how to value a call or put is necessary to understand options. But to take that understanding to the next level, investors should also have a firm grasp on the concept of volatility and how it may affect options pricing. In this Wide World of Options episode, host Mark Benzaquen welcomes OIC® instructor Ken Keating for a discussion on the primary inputs used to determine options pricing as well as one of pricing’s key components, implied volatility.
- Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group
- Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
On this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into exploring the universe of volatility products.
For this week's trade, Brian looks at a skip strike butterfly in Apple (Ticker: AAPL).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
- Co-Host: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Shift in risk-on-money moving back into crypto
- All of the altcoins are looking good
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL CVNA, SOFI
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN MCD, PFE, SPOT, UPS, AMD, EA, MTCH, SNAP, PTON, META, AAPL, AMZN
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BB, UPS, POOL
- RISK REVERSALS AND SYNTHETIC RISK REVERSALS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: DAVE LINCOLN, THE SHORT VOL SHOW
- BREAKING DOWN AN INSANE DAY FOR SHORT VOL TRADERS
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- DEBATING THE IMPACT OF THE 0 DTE EXPLOSION ON VIX LAST YEAR
- WAS THE UVIX REVERSE SPLIT REALLY JUST A BIG DUD
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL META, TSLA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN TSLA, IBM, MA, AAL, WOLF, INTC, V, AXP, CVX, AGNC
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ACI, PHG, KNX
- IS THE 0 DTE TREND HERE TO STAY
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THIS WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
Brian and Mark huddle up to answer your options questions, including:
- Is it worth it to sell puts in 0 DTE options
- Why aren't there same day options for single stocks
- What are we looking forward to in the market this year
- What will be the hot options strategy for 2023
- How far out do we go when selling a put in a single name stock as a way to buy the stock at a lower level
- And much more...
- Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group
- Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- Why was it hard to make money owning puts in 2022?
- Would it have been a down volume year without the explosion of 0 DTE SPX options?
- Thoughts on selling straight ATM same-day straddles in SPX.
- Thoughts on eventual options on sports games.
- Being on the OTLY train.
- and much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSING THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL NFLX, AMC
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BKR, GE, JNJ, MSFT, BA, T, IBM, TSLA, AAL, LUV, INTC
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GE, RIO, RLX
- USING OPTIONS TO HELP WITH LONG TERM MONEY AND SOCIAL SECURITY
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: RUSSELL RHOADS, KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, INDIANA UNIVERSITY
- DISCUSSION OF VOLATILITY AT THE END OF THE WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PG, AA, NFLX, GE, MSFT, TSLA
- IS THE 0 DTE TREND MUTING VIX
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL AMC, BBBY
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING PG, AA, NFLX, ALLY
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN PACB, NEWR, NEOG
- DON'T LOSE SIGHT OF YOUR INITIAL OBJECTIVES WHEN YOU RESET YOUR TRADING ACCOUNT IN THE NEW YEAR
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
Brian begins this episode by looking at last's weeks trade which was an iron condor in Delta Airlines (Ticker: DAL). For this week's trade, he does a FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) trade in Delta Airlines (Ticker: DAL).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
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On this episode, Mark and Dan dive into the exploding world of 0 DTE options. What are they? Should you be trading them and how should you approach them?
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: JIM CARROLL, TOROSO ADVISORS
- 2022 VOLATILITY REVIEW
- DISCUSSION OF VOLATILITY AT THE END OF THE WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- WAS VIX BROKEN LAST YEAR
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL AMC, MSFT
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING KBH, TSM, INFY, BAC, C, JPM, UAL, AA, NFLX
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN KBH, RKT, LILAK
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
Brian begins this episode by looking at last's weeks trade which was a SPX put butterfly trade. For this week's trade, he looks at an iron condor in Delta Airlines (Ticker: DAL).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
- Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group
- Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
On this episode of 2023, Mark and Dan discuss:
- The trends data for selling puts,
- Their interest in VXX,
- Buying a call on margin,
- Hot options trading strategy for 2023
- and much more...
- Crypto Hot Seat: Christoph Gugelmann - Founder and CEO Tradeteq
On this episode we discuss:
- Tradeteq, Regulation, Blockchain, Expansion
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Stable coins
- And much more…
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE WINNER OF THE 2022 '80s WRESTLING GAME WITH AN EXCLUSIVE SARGENT SLAUGHTER FIGURE AWARD
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING MARA, TWTR
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN RL, TTE, KBH
- WHAT IS UNCLE MIKE'S LINE IN THE SAND
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: RUSSELL RHOADS, KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, INDIANA UNIVERSITY
- VOLATILITY STORY OF THE YEAR
- THE 0 DTE SPX EXPLOSION
- DISCUSSION OF VOLATILITY AT THE END OF THE WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK & WHAT WILL THE AVERAGE BE FOR 2023
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- 2022 RECORD SETTING OPTIONS VOLUME
- GOOGLE TRENDS IN OPTIONS TRADING
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING SI, BBBY
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NTNX, AEO, GRPN
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
If your New Year’s Resolutions include learning about options, OIC’s Wide World of Options podcast has you covered. Get started by learning basic terminology and fundamental concepts necessary to begin your journey. Led by 25-year options veteran and OIC instructor, Mark Benzaquen, the first OIC podcast of the year will explain the basic concepts of buying and selling, the differences between calls and puts, the processes of exercise and assignment, and so much more!
- Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group
- Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
On this first episode of 2023, Mark and Dan discuss:
- Their prediction of where VIX will close at end of 2023,
- The record setting year for options volume,
- Google options trends,
- Top episodes last year,
- and much more...
Brian begins this first episode of the new year by discussing the markets. Then he looks at a SPX ratio butterfly trade.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
- THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- WHAT STANDS OUT FROM A MARKETS, VOLATILITY, OPTIONS AND ADVISORS PERSPECTIVE FROM LAST YEAR
- WHAT WERE THE MAJOR TRENDS/DEVELOPMENTS IN THE OPTIONS MARKET IN 2022
- GOOGLE TRENDS 2023 CHECKUP
- 2022 WAS A RECORD YEAR FOR OPTIONS
- WILL 2023 BE AN ABOVE AVERAGE YEAR FOR OPTIONS TRADES
- EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY UPDATE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, ORATS
VOLATILITY REVIEW SEGMENT
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS THIS WEEK AND ALSO HIGHS AND LOWS FOR THE YEAR: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, SPKX, SPKY, SPKF, SPK
- IS THE VIX BROKEN
- WHEN THE FED PLATEAUS, THAT'S WHEN A RECESSION STARTS
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
- HOW WERE OUR PREDICTIONS THIS YEAR
- WHERE DO WE SPECULATE THE VIX WILL BE AT THE END OF 2023
We discuss the top movers and shakers in the futures options markets in 2022 along with surprising correlations.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING F, NFLX, AAPL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ARCC, AA, PINS, DOCU
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
We break down the Top 10 episode of Options Boot Camp from the insane year that was 2022.
On this year-end show, Mark looks at the top Options Playbook Radio episodes of 2022.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
VOLATILITY REVIEW SEGMENT
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS THIS WEEK: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, SPKX, SPKY, SPKF, SPK
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL MU, AMC, AAPL, TSLA
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING NKE
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ARCC, EPR, DB
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
Brian and Mark huddle up to answer your options questions, including:
- Your most used options strategy in 2022
- Favorite strategy to use with 0 DTE SPX options
- Will daily options expand to products like Apple or Meta
- Why does Brian like the Fig Leaf strategy
- Was it a good year for SPY put traders
- Trading resolutions for the new year
- With options should you trade what you know and speculate on what you don't
- And much more...
- Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group
- Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- Should you trade covered calls in a bear market?
- Plus they give you a refresher on the hottest trend in the options market right now - 0 DTE trading!
- and much more...
On this episode, Mark, Uncle Mike and The Greasy Meatball explore:
- Current market activity in SPX, VIX, UVXY and more.
- Unusual activity in NLY, KMX and INFY
- How to short a stock and harvest premium.
- Pick your poison - AMZN, AAPL, TSLA or META
- and much more
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
VOLATILITY REVIEW SEGMENT
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS THIS WEEK: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, SPKX, SPKY, SPKF, SPK
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL SPX, VIX
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING SNAP, MSFT, NVDA, AAPL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NRG, TAL, HBAN
- THE OPTIONS STRATEGY USED THE MOST IN 2022
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On today's show, Brian reviews last week's trade of using options for year-end maintenance on your portfolio with a covered call in Amazon (Ticker: AMZN). Then he discusses
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
- Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group
- Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- The options strategy of the year.
- Good international options brokers.
- Buying VIX puts in contango vs. backwardation.
- and much more...
- Crypto Hot Seat: Ryan Hansen, Liquid Mercury
On this episode we discuss:
- Liquid Mercury, Liquid Mercury Plus Trading Technology, the Merc Token, the FTX Fiasco
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Stable coins
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUPCO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING NFLX, WBD
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GSK, UBS, AXTA
- SELLING A PUT TO GET INTO THE MARKET
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT MIAX HOT SEAT: RUSSELL RHOADS, KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - INDIANA UNIVERSITY
VOLATILITY REVIEW SEGMENT
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS THIS WEEK: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, SPKX, SPKY, SPKF, SPK
- IS THE SPX DAILY OPTIONS EXPLOSION STEALING VOLUME FROM VIX OPTIONS?
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP GUEST HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE FLOWMASTER, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CHWY, COST, LULU, ORCL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY CWH, KDP, UNIT
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On today's show, Brian reviews last week's FOMO fig leaf trade in Walt Disney Company (Ticker: DIS). Then he discusses using options for year-end maintenance on your portfolio with a covered call in Amazon (Ticker: AMZN).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
Options Drills
- Mark and Dan explore the concept of "directional time spreads.
Mail Call
- More surprising details on options volume
- Are Nanos good for beginner options traders
- and much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSING THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING MSFT, BABATLRY, NIO, NVDA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PLAY, GME, COST
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ARI, ACRE, VIPS
- WHAT IS A 1256 CONTRACT
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: SIMON HO, T3 INDEX
VOLATILITY REVIEW SEGMENT
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- DISCUSSION OF THE LAUNCH OF THE VOLATILITY HUB
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS THIS WEEK:
- VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, SPKX, SPKY, SPKF, SPK
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN FIVE, SNOW
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING MSFT, BABA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN FIVE, DG, OKTA, SMAR
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CWH, SAVE
- LOOKING AT OI IN AVAYA
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
This episode was previously released on August 23, 2019.
Join host Ed Modla and Mark Benzaquen, Manager of the OCC Investor Services team, as they discuss the collar strategy and the many ways that it can be used for downside protection. Then, Ed will take a look back at the launch of the options industry in the 1970s and its evolution to present-day.
On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about:
- ITM Call Verticals vs. OTM Calls vs. Verticals
- Options volume for 2022
- Difficulty making money with long puts as a hedge
- Lessons from being a floor trader that are no longer relevant
- And much more
On today's show, Brian does a FOMO fig leaf trade in Walt Disney Company (Ticker: DIS).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
GUEST: NICK GRIEBENOW, SHELTON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
- THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- THOUGHTS ON CORRELATION ACROSS ASSET CLASSES POSING CHALLENGES FOR ADVISORS
- PORTFOLIO OVERLAY REVIEW
- EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY UPDATE
- WHY IT IS SO HARD TO MAKE MONEY WITH LONG PUTS AS A HEDGE IN THIS ENVIRONMENT
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSING THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING MSFT, APPL
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN INTU, BBW, CRM, FIVE, SNOW, BIG, DG, MRVL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN FSLR, CRDO, CWH
- WHAT YOU CAN DO IN TERMS OF HEDGING
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Brian and Mark Huddle Up to answer your questions about:
- "Daily" options trading
- What does Brian see on the horizon for the market?
- Impact of the FTX fiasco on the options market'
- Trading theta around holidays and earnings events
- Expiration Day Trading
- PFOF
- and much more...
On this special holiday episode, Mark and Dan head to the Ivy League to discuss options strategies with Harvard Business School Alumni. They are joined along the way by:
- Moderator: Gary Kreissman - Group PRM
- JJ Kinahan: CEO - IG Group North America
For more information on this session and to find other great content please visit:
- https://www.hbscny.org/
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSING THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING DKNG, PBR, DIS, TSLA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DKNG, PBR, DIS, TSLA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN TPG, SID, PTEN
- WHAT QUALIFIES FOR A WASH SALE
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
MATRIX HOT SEAT: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
- DISCUSSION OF VOLATILITY IN THE MARKETPLACE
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, SPKX, SPKY, SPKF, SPK
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BBY, HP
- HAVE DAILY OPTIONS IMPACTED VOLATILITY
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE AT THE END OF NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING NFLX
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN M, BABA, BJ, NVDA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN YMM, TPG, SID
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
Brian begins the show by discussing last week's trade in which he sold a little vol premium in the VIX index (Ticker: VIX). For this week's trade, he looks at an iron condor in SPY.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about:
- Long butterflies vs. short butterflies
- Best tools for covered calls and put writing
- And much more
- Co-Host: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week - the FTX collapse
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Crypto ETFs (Bito)
- What's up with Solana?
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING TSLA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DNUT, WMT, LOW, TGT, CSCO, NVDA, BABA, KSS, M, AMAT, ZM
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SIRI, WMT, CYH
- IRON CONDOR STRATEGIES
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
MATRIX HOT SEAT: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: RUSSELL RHOADS, EQ DERIVATIVES & KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, INDIANA UNIVERSITY
- DISCUSSION OF HOW THIS WILD WEEK IMPACTED VOLATILITY
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, SPKX, SPKY, SPKF, SPK
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE AT THE END OF NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING DIS, NVDA, AAPL
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN SIX, NIO, BYND, RBLX
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AGNC, CVNA, KBH
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
Brian begins the show by discussing last week's trade which was a long put spread in IWM (iShares Russell 2000 ETF). For this week's trade, he is selling a little vol premium in the VIX index (Ticker: VIX).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about:
- The FTX - Binance crypto deal
- Trading short butterflies
- Trading a jade lizard
- OTM SPY puts
Plus, we announce our pro trading crate winner for October.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSING THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING MSFT, PLTR
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN TREX, LPX, CRON
- THE GARBAGE PUT SPREAD AND HOW TO SELL IT IN THIS MARKETPLACE
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
MATRIX HOT SEAT: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: MATT MCFARLAND, MIAX EXCHANGE GROUP
- DISCUSSION OF VOLATILITY AT THE END OF THE WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, SPKX, SPKY, SPKF, SPK
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN WWE, HOOD, PTLO, DUK
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- FED SPOOKAGE TAKING BACK SOME OF THE GAINS FROM OCTOBER
- OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FOR OCTOBER FROM OCC
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING GOOGL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN HRB, GRAB, ATUS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
Brian begins the show discussing his bearish ratio butterfly trade last week in Amazon (Ticker: AMZN). Afterwards, he talks about doing a long put spread in IWM (iShares Russell 2000 ETF) for this week's trade.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions including:
- Is there an effective way for retail traders to execute dividend arbitrage in their accounts?
- How can I make a more profitable investment in crypto as crypto is being dormant now?
- Should retail investors hedge against tail risk for their overall portfolios?
- Are there any great Fed Week trades that you remember from over the years?
- And much more...
- Co-Host: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Crypto winter is over
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Crypto ETFs (Bito)
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING TLRY
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ON, XPO, HWM, UBER, EA, CVS, FUN, GOOS, HOOD, QCOM, ROKU, WWE
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NKLA, FAST, WDC, NU
- WOULD YOU RATHER BUY META OR AMZN
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
MATRIX HOT SEAT: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
- DISCUSSION OF VOLATILITY AT THE END OF THE WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS THIS WEEK: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, SPKX, SPKY, SPKF, SPK
- EARNINGS SEASON AND EARNINGS VOLATILITY
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
GUEST: ERIC COTT, COTT CONSULTING
- THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY UPDATE
- HOT TOPICS FROM LATEST INDUSTRY CONFERENCES
- TOTAL OPTIONS VOLUME FOR SEPTEMBER
- HOW MEME STOCK TREND IMPACTED ADVISORS
- BITCOIN EXPOSURE IN BITO AND GRAYSCALE PRODUCTS
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING F, META
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN META, SHOP, LUV, F, AAPL, AMZN
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SHOP, RVLV, HST
- STOCK SUBSTITUTION STRATEGIES
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THE WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions including:
- What's our outlook for this earnings season?
- Is our economy in a recession right now?
- Where are Dan's longer term investments? Are they in cash or is he fully invested in this market?
- How to recoup money over time on put option assignments?
- And much more...
Brian begins the show discussing his bottom fishing trade last week in A&T (Ticker: T). Afterwards, he does a bearish ratio butterfly in Amazon (Ticker: AMZN).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSING THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING NIO, PBR
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN GE, GOOGL, MSFT, SPOT, F, META, LUV, MCD, AAPL, AMZN
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN HDB, SNAP, AXL
- WHAT IS SKEW AND WHY DOES IT EXIST
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING NIO, PBR
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN GE, GOOGL, MSFT, SPOT, F, META, LUV, MCD, AAPL, AMZN
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN HDB, SNAP, AXL
- WHAT IS SKEW AND WHY DOES IT EXIST
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
MATRIX HOT SEAT: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
- DISCUSSION OF VOLATILITY AT THE END OF ANOTHER VOLATILE WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS THIS WEEK: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, SPKX, SPKY, SPKF, SPK
- THE MOST UNINTERESTING 30 VIX MARKET EVER
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
MATRIX HOT SEAT: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
- DISCUSSION OF VOLATILITY AT THE END OF ANOTHER VOLATILE WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS THIS WEEK: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, SPKX, SPKY, SPKF, SPK
- THE MOST UNINTERESTING 30 VIX MARKET EVER
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING META, SNAP
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN TSLA, T, IBM, AA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ERIC, JOBY, OSPN
- CALL SPREADS AND RATIO CALL SPREADS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING META, SNAP
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN TSLA, T, IBM, AA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ERIC, JOBY, OSPN
- CALL SPREADS AND RATIO CALL SPREADS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
With the markets rocking and rolling, Brian begins the show making a neat adjustment the trade from last week which was a bullish call spread in the USO (United States Oil Fund). He adjusts the trade to a long call butterfly spread.
Next, Brian goes bottom fishing in AT&T (Ticker: T) with a longer term options trade.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
With the markets rocking and rolling, Brian begins the show making a neat adjustment the trade from last week which was a bullish call spread in the USO (United States Oil Fund). He adjusts the trade to a long call butterfly spread.
Next, Brian goes bottom fishing in AT&T (Ticker: T) with a longer term options trade.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
On this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into the options trader survey results.
We also answer your question about delta neutral and much more.
On this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into the options trader survey results.
We also answer your question about delta neutral and much more.
- Crypto Hot Seat: Corey Miller, dYdX Exchange
On this episode we discuss:
- What is the dYdX Exchange, What are perpetuals and why do they resonate in the crypto space, What v4 means for the industry, What is the future of DeFi, and much more
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Stable coins
- And much more...
- Crypto Hot Seat: Corey Miller, dYdX Exchange
On this episode we discuss:
- What is the dYdX Exchange, What are perpetuals and why do they resonate in the crypto space, What v4 means for the industry, What is the future of DeFi, and much more
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Stable coins
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING LAZR, RBLX
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BAC, SCHW, JNJ, NFLX, UAL, ALLY, TSLA, AAL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ERIC, GOOS
- WHAT IS IMPLIED VOLATILITY? WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING LAZR, RBLX
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BAC, SCHW, JNJ, NFLX, UAL, ALLY, TSLA, AAL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ERIC, GOOS
- WHAT IS IMPLIED VOLATILITY? WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
MATRIX HOT SEAT: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: MATT MCFARLAND, MIAX EXCHANGE GROUP
- DISCUSSION OF VOLATILITY AT THE END OF ANOTHER VOLATILE WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS THIS WEEK: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, SPKX, SPKY, SPKF, SPK
- THE VOLATILITY INDEX METHODOLOGY FOR SPIKES
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
MATRIX HOT SEAT: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: MATT MCFARLAND, MIAX EXCHANGE GROUP
- DISCUSSION OF VOLATILITY AT THE END OF ANOTHER VOLATILE WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS THIS WEEK: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, SPKX, SPKY, SPKF, SPK
- THE VOLATILITY INDEX METHODOLOGY FOR SPIKES
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- THE CPI REPORT
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AMC, TSLA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN WBA, DAL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN FRO, UPWK
- IS IT TOO LATE TO BUY PUTS IN SPY NOW
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- THE CPI REPORT
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AMC, TSLA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN WBA, DAL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN FRO, UPWK
- IS IT TOO LATE TO BUY PUTS IN SPY NOW
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Brian is looking for a dead cat bounce with a bullish call spread in the USO (United States Oil Fund).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
On this episode, Brian is looking for a dead cat bounce with a bullish call spread in the USO (United States Oil Fund).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
On this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark, Dan and special guest Matt Amberson, Owner - Option Research & Technology Services, take a deep dive into how to trade options during earnings.
On this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark, Dan and special guest Matt Amberson, Owner - Option Research & Technology Services, take a deep dive into how to trade options during earnings.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSING THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSING THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING NKLA, TWITR, F, AMZN, TSLA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PEP, WBA, JPM, PNC, BAC
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BEN, FAST, HOOD
- HOW TO USE CALENDAR SPREADS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING NKLA, TWITR, F, AMZN, TSLA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PEP, WBA, JPM, PNC, BAC
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BEN, FAST, HOOD
- HOW TO USE CALENDAR SPREADS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
MATRIX HOT SEAT: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
- DISCUSSION OF VOLATILITY AT THE END OF ANOTHER VOLATILE WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS THIS WEEK: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, SPKX, SPKY, SPKF, SPK
- OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FOR SEPTEMBER FROM OCC
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
MATRIX HOT SEAT: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
- DISCUSSION OF VOLATILITY AT THE END OF ANOTHER VOLATILE WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS THIS WEEK: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, SPKX, SPKY, SPKF, SPK
- OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FOR SEPTEMBER FROM OCC
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING TSLA
- SEPTEMBER OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FROM OCC
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN MKC, STZ, CAG
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SYF, WDC, TCDA
- HAVE YOU GOTTEN A MCDONALDS ADULT HAPPY MEAL YET
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
When you’re buying or selling options, you should be aware of how a stock’s dividend can impact an option’s price--and your account. Join seasoned option professionals Mark Benzaquen and Mat Cashman as they discuss how dividends impact options pricing, the
risk of early exercise, and the treatment of special dividends and adjusted contracts.
Talking points:
- A recap on option pricing
- The impact of dividends on option prices
- Early exercise and assignment risk
- What happens when a dividend is reduced or eliminated?
- Special dividends and options adjustments
On this episode, Mark and Brian "huddle up" to answer your questions about:
- Credit Spreads
- Butterflies
- Trading on the Side
- Playing Hurricanes Using Options
- And much more...
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
On this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark and Dan debate long vs. short butterflies plus they answer the age-old question of:
How far out should you actually trade your butterflies?
- Co-Host: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Is the crypto winter just about over
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Crypto ETFs (Bito)
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING LAZR, META, TSLA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN EQNR, LBTYK, HRB
- SHOULD YOU DO A CALL BUTTERFLY TRADE
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
MATRIX HOT SEAT: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: JOHN SMOLLEN, MIAX EXCHANGE GROUP
- DISCUSSION OF VOLATILITY AT THE END OF ANOTHER VOLATILE WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS THIS WEEK: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, SPKX, SPKY, SPKF, SPK
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AGNC, NVDA, AMD, AMZN, AAPL
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN KMX, MU, NKE
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AGNC, VRM
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Brian first looks at a short call spread in Netflix (Ticker: NFLX) that he discussed on last week's episode. For this week's options trade, Brian decides to buck the selloff trend with an SPX long call spread.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
On this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into iron butterflies (what are they, examples, pros/cons).
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING MSFT, GOOGL, META
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN MU, JBL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AGNC, GERN, AXL
- THE JOYS OF SYNTHETICS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSING THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
MATRIX HOT SEAT: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: LUKE RAHBARI, EQUITY ARMOR INVESTMENTS
- DISCUSSION OF VOLATILITY AT THE END OF ANOTHER VOLATILE WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS THIS WEEK: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, SPKX, SPKY, SPKF, SPK
- BACKWARDATION IN VIX FUTURES
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING LAZR
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DRI, KBH, MANU, COST, FDX
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN DASH, RWT, HOOD
- WHEN DO YOU SELL YOUR HEDGE
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Brian first looks at last week's options strategy as he did a long put spread in META (aka Facebook). For this week's options trade, Brian looks at a short call spread in Netflix (Ticker: NFLX).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
Mark and Dan take a deep dive into iron condors live from the Mastermind Conference by Market Taker Mentoring at Cboe Global Markets.
- Guest: Greg Magadini, Genesis Volatility
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- The ethereum merger
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING META, VALE, TSLA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SLB, GOOS, INVZ
- IS THE IRON CONDOR MAKING A COMEBACK
- BROKERS THAT ALLOW COMPLEX OPTIONS TRADING WITHOUT A MARGIN ACCOUNT
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
MATRIX HOT SEAT: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: TOM JARCK, MIAX EXCHANGE GROUP
- DISCUSSION OF VOLATILITY AT THE END OF ANOTHER VOLATILE WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS THIS WEEK: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, SPKX, SPKY, SPKF, SPK
- VOLATILITY CAPTURE FUNDS
- THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING META, CHPT, SBUX, APPL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GRAB, PCVX
- WHEN DID YOU START TRADING OPTIONS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Brian first looks at last week's options strategy as he got a little bearish in the marketplace with a put butterfly in SPX. For this week's options trade, Brian looks at a long put spread in META (aka Facebook).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about:
- Credit Spreads,
- After Hours Trading,
- Iron Condors,
- Hedging Against Tail Risk,
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
GUEST: BILL ULIVIERI, CENACLE CAPITAL
- THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY UPDATE
- EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION OF CRYPTO AND ADVISORS
- TOTAL OPTIONS VOLUME FOR AUGUST
- SVIX AND ITS SUITABILITY FOR ADVISORS TO INCLUDE IN CLIENT PORTFOLIOS
Mark is joined by Mead Welles, Founder & Chairman - A Leg to Stand On (ALTSO) and Founder & CEO - Octagon Asset Management. Mark and Mead discuss what ALTSO is, stories of children who have needed help and how the charity provides these services. Additionally, they discuss ALTSO's annual Rocktoberfest in October.
Learn more about ALTSO and attend Rocktoberfest live via https://www.altso.org/
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSING THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AAPL
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ORCL, ADBE
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ATUS, CPRI, PACK
- OPTIONS TRADERS, CALENDARS, VOLQ, WHAT WE ARE TRADING
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
- HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
- CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
- MIAX HOT SEAT: RUSSELL RHOADS, EQ DERIVATIVES & KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, INDIANA UNIVERSITY
OLATILITY REVIEW SEGMENT
- LOOKING BACK AT THE PAST 499 EPISODES
- BUY NOT. SELL OR NOT SELL. THERE IS NO BUY.
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS THIS WEEK: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, SPKX, SPKY
- RUSSELL'S WEEKLY RUNDOWN
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network
We discuss the movers and shakers in the futures options markets including energy, equities, ags and much more.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING TSLA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PLAY, GME, KR, ORCL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN MET, IMRA, PTEN
- THE MYSTERIES OF RATIO PUT SPREADS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
How does trading options on a single stock differ from trading a basket of 500 or even 2,000? Is it just settlement style and exercise/ assignment limitations – or are there other market nuances investors should be aware of? Join seasoned options pros Mark Benzaquen and Roma Colwell as they discuss the differences (and similarities) of trading index options versus their single-stock counterparts. Topics to be addressed include:
- Cash-settlement vs. physical delivery
- AM vs. PM settlement
- European vs. American-style exercise
- Using index options for portfolio protection
On this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark and Dan discuss:
- Tips for Finding Credit Spreads
- Covered Calls vs. Short Puts
- Favorite Technical Indicator
- And Much More
On this episode, Brian first looks at last week's options strategy in which he did a covered call trade in Amazon (Ticker: AMZN). For this week's options trade, Brian gets a little bearish in the marketplace with a put butterfly in SPX.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
MATRIX HOT SEAT: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
VOLATILITY REVIEW SEGMENT
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS THIS WEEK: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, SPKX, SPKY
- AUGUST OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FROM OPTIONS CLEARING CORP
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN LULU, NIO, GME, PLAY
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING GOOGL, AMD, NVDA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN FIVE, OLLI, GME
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AIG, OLLI, NU
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Brian first looks at last week's options trade in which he did an adjustment to a butterfly spread in the SPX. For this week's options trade, Brian does covered call trades in Amazon (Ticker: AMZN).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
Mark and Dan debunk whether the Wall Street Journal is right to claim that the options market is accentuating the latest swings in stocks. They also share the one key understanding that you should take away from the study of the Greeks.
- Crypto Hot Seat: Tristan Frizza, Zeta Markets
On this episode we discuss:
- What is Zeta Markets, what can you trade on this platform, and much more
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Stable coins
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING CCJ, PDD, BBBY, TSLA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PDD, BBY, BIG, CHWY, FIVE, OLLI, LULU
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ELY, KSS, PCT
- HOW TO DO A 1X2 RATIO SPREAD
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
MATRIX HOT SEAT: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: MATT MCFARLAND, MIAX EXCHANGE GROUP
VOLATILITY REVIEW SEGMENT
- MARKETS RED TO END THE WEEK
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS THIS WEEK: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, SPKX, SPKY
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING MMM, TSLA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN SNOW, NVDA, DLTR, DG, BOX, DELL, MRVL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN PBR, MET, GPS
- THE CBOE IMPLIED CORRELATION INDICES
- WHAT OPTIONS TRADERS ARE OUR LISTENERS USING IN THEIR PORTFOLIO
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
Mark and Dan look back at the past 199 episodes and answer your options questions. Plus, they give out prizes to the best questions asked on this celebratory show.
On this episode, Brian first looks at last week's options trade in which he sold a put option in Freeport McMoRan (Ticker: FCX). For this week's options trade, Brian does an adjustment in a butterfly spread in SPX.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
What better way to celebrate the options "Day of Days" than to look back on the inaugural episode of The Crypto Rundown? Enjoy!
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING CLAR
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ZOOM, DKS, INTU, BOX, NVDA, PTON
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN LNG, EAT, FRGE
- SELLING A CALL SPREAD AGAINST A STOCK
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
MATRIX HOT SEAT: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: SIMON HO, T3 INDEX
VOLATILITY REVIEW SEGMENT
- MARKETS RED TO END THE WEEK
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- DISCUSSION OF THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW SPIKES ETPS PRODUCTS - SPKX AND SPKY
- ANALYSIS OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS THIS WEEK: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- LOOKING AT VIX, SPX
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING GOOGL, META
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CSCO, AMAT, STNE, DE, FL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CSCO, TECK, KSS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
Mark and Dan answer your options questions live from the Mastermind Conference by Market Taker Mentoring at Cboe Global Markets.
On this episode, Brian first looks at last week's speculative short put spread in Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Ticker: OXY). For this week, Brian sells a put option in Freeport McMoRan (Ticker: FCX).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
GUEST: MICHAEL OYSTER, OPTIONS SOLUTIONS
THE BUZZ
- THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- ARE WE ENTERING A NEW VOLATILITY REGIME
- THE COVERED COMBO STRANGLE
- EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY UPDATE
OPTIONS 101 - THE COVERED CALL
- THE GO-TO OPTIONS STRATEGY FOR MOST FINANCIAL ADVISORS - WHAT IS IT
- PROS AND CONS
- THE COVERED CALL AS A DIVIDEND DOESN'T GET THE RESPECT THAT IT DESERVES
THE BUZZ SEGMENT
- TOTAL OPTIONS VOLUME FOR JULY
OFFICE HOURS SEGMENT
- EARLY ASSIGNMENT RISK FOR OPTION WRITERS
- IS THERE A WAY TO TRADE COVERED CALLS ON VIX
- Co-Host: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past week
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Stable coins (MSRT)
- Crypto ETFs (Bito)
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING DIS, SNAP
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN HD, WMT, DNUT, TGT, STNE, FL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN RVLV, YETI
- KNOCKOUT COLLARS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
MATRIX HOT SEAT: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: TOM JARCK, MIAX EXCHANGE GROUP
VOLATILITY REVIEW SEGMENT
- MARKETS GREEN TO END THE WEEK
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- DISCUSSION OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- DISCUSSING WHETHER THE STOCK MARKET CAN HIT ROCK BOTTOM WITHOUT VIX REGISTERING PANIC
- THEY ARE COMING FOR VOLATILITY TODAY - VIX AND SPIKE ARE GETTING PUMMELED
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
On this episode, Mark, The Rock Lobster and Uncle Mike break down:
- Current options market activity
- current volatility levels
- current market valuation levels
- A crazy Iron Condor in Disney
- Plus some crazy plastics paper
- and much more...
On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions including:
- Should you only trade time spreads when the term structure is backward?
What distinguishes Gamma as a second order Greek but not Delta or the rest?
When I sell a poor standard deviation of a spread, what are the market makers doing with the long spread portion? - And much more...
On this episode, Brian first looks at last week's speculative short put spread in Coninbase (Ticker: COIN). For this week, Brian does a speculative short put spread in Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Ticker: OXY).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
- Crypto Hot Seat: Dan Gunsberg, Co-Founder of Hxro Network
On this episode we discuss:
- What is the Hxro Network, who is using this platform, what can you trade on this platform, and much more
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Stable coins
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING F, META, PLTR, TSLA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ELAN, DINO, RBLX, WYNN, JACK, BMBL, DIS, GOOS, SIX
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN VRM, NU, BKR
- GETTING NAKED WITH SHORT STRADDLES
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
MATRIX HOT SEAT: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: RUSSELL RHOADS, EQ DERIVATIVES & INDIANA UNIVERSITY - KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
VOLATILITY REVIEW SEGMENT
- MARKETS RED TO END THE WEEK
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- DISCUSSION OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: BRIAN OVERBY, ALLY
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE OPTIONS GUY FROM ALLY BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING HOOD, COIN
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CROX, RVLV, EBAY, NRG, PZZA, SHAK, LLY, DUK, BABA, PTLO
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN WBD, CDEV, RVLV
- THE MYSTERIES OF LONG STRADDLES
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Brian first looks at last week's butterfly trade in Amazon (Ticker: AMZN). For this week, Brian does a speculative short put spread in Coinbase (Ticker: COIN).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
When markets become volatile, some investors see risk whereas others, opportunity. And thanks to the flexibility of trading options, investors can avail themselves of any number of strategies to potentially take advantage of these volatile markets or protect themselves from the uncertainty. Join seasoned options pros Mark Benzaquen and Ken Keating as they discuss the ins and outs of volatility as well as metrics such as IV rank, IV percentile, and strategies for both low and high IV situations.
In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss how to not f-up your credit spread trades. They answer a listener question about how the layoffs and mergers in the trading industry will affect traders and much more.
- Crypto Hot Seat: Rick Tomsic, Ninja Trader & Tradovate
On this episode we discuss:
- The latest from Ninja Trader/Tradovate including the new nano bitcoin future from Coinbase Derivatives Exchange, and much more
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Stable coins
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING F
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ATVI, UBER, ABNB, AMD, SBUX, CVS, MRNA, BABA, CROX, DUK, AMC
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SAP, YUMC, PTEN
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
MATRIX HOT SEAT: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: JOHN SMOLLEN, MIAMI EXCHANGE GROUP
VOLATILITY REVIEW SEGMENT
- MARKETS MOSTLY GREEN TO END THE WEEK
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- DISCUSSION OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VIX, SPIKES, VSPKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING META
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN LUV, F, ETSY, META, AAPL, AMZN, INTC, CBOE
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CSTM, PACK, SO
- SHOULD NEW TRADERS TRADE MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS WITH DIFFERENT FIRMS
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Brian first reviews last week's trade where he did a FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) trade in Google. For this week's trade, Brian does a speculative bearish butterfly trade in Amazon (Ticker: AMZN).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about:
- Selling puts and put premium
- Similarities between short puts and covered calls
- Second order greeks
- Raiding during earnings season
- The golden age of the trading floor
- and much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSING THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- AND MUCH MORE…
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING F, SNAP
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN MCD, GOOGL, MSFT, BA, F, ETSY, META, LUV, APPL, AMZN
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN MSFT, PHG, PPL, REV
- SELLING A STRADDLE
- WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: MATT AMBERSON, OPTIONS RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS RED TO END THE WEEK
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- THREE FORMER MARKET MAKERS TALKING SHOP
- DISCUSSION OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VIX, SPIKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN AXP, SNAP
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING TSLA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN T, TSLA, UAL, AAL, SNAP, TWTR
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SNAP, TPTX, SOXL
- ARE YOU BUYING BACK INTO EQUITIES AND CRYPTO OR IS THERE MORE BLOOD TO COME
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Brian first reviews last week's trade which was a long call spread in Google (aka Alphabet - Ticker: GOOGL). For this week's trade, Brian does a FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) trade in Google. He looks at how to participate in Google and have limited risk now that the stock has split.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss the pros and cons of cash as a position in a high rate high inflation environment. They also talk about our latest polls including whether or not traders are getting back into equities and crypto yet and which spread with wings is the most popular right now. And, they answer our listener questions about rho, nanos, SPY, and the number of options trades you should make in a week.
- Crypto Hot Seat: Michael Chauliac & Philippe Bekhazi, Stablehouse
On this episode we discuss:
- What is Stablehouse, the use of stablecoins, market commentary on crypto and digital assets, and more
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING MARA, TSLA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN GS, BAC, SCHW, SYF, IBM, ALLY, JNJ, NFLX, IBKR, TSLA, UAL, AAL, T, SNAP, TWTR
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN RIO, GOOS, SOXL
- WHAT IS A STRADDLE AND HOW CAN IT BE USED
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: MATT MCFARLAND, MIAX EXCHANGE GROUP
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS GREEN TO END THE WEEK
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- DISCUSSION OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VIX, SPIKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- DISCUSSION OF THE LAUNCH OF SPKX AND SPKY
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN JPM, MS, C, BAC, ALLY, JNJ, TSLA, UAL, AAL
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING GOEV, AAPL
- MID-YEAR GOOGLE TRENDS DATA IN OPTIONS TRADING
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN JPM, MS, C, BAC, ALLY, JNJ, TSLA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ERIC, RIO, CSTM
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Brian explains what will happen to options after the Google (aka Alphabet - Ticker: GOOGL) stock split.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about:
- Spreading your options wings.
- Dan writing another book.
- How options trading and commissions will be affected if the SEC dials back PFOF the way that they are talking about.
- Is it hard to find names to raid in this down market?
- Selling puts in SPY at around 3400.
- The biggest mistake people make in this market.
- and much more...
- Co-Host: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past few weeks
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Stable coins (MSRT)
- Crypto ETFs (Bito, Greyscale)
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING TWTR, AMZN
- MID-YEAR GOOGLE TRENDS DATA IN OPTIONS TRADING, VIX
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PEP, DAL, JPM, C, BAC
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ERIC, CFRX, TS
- SELLING A PUT SPREAD
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: JIM CARROLL, TOROSO ADVISORS
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS RED TO END THE WEEK
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- DISCUSSION OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VIX, SPIKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX, VOLI
- LOOKING AT THE VOL REGIMES
- VIX VS VOLI
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING CHPT, TSLA
- OCC JUNE OPTIONS VOLUME
- MID-YEAR OPTIONS UPDATE
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN HELE
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN FSK, CSTM, ARES
- HOW TO USE VERTICAL PUT SPREADS
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
Even though more than 70% of all options are typically closed out ahead of expiration, there are still millions of contracts being exercised and assigned each month. Knowing this, it is important for investors to understand not only the benefits and risks of
exercise and assignment, but also the rules surrounding the processes. Join seasoned options professionals Mark Benzaquen and Ken Keating as they take a deep dive under the surface of
exercise and assignment to see that oftentimes, there is more than meets the eye.
Topics to be discussed:
- Basics of exercise and assignment
- OCC’s rules of Ex by Ex
- Early exercise (calls and puts)
- Ramifications of trading halts
- Risks from afterhours trading
On this July 4th holiday episode Brian and Mark Huddle Up to answer your questions about:
- Where to sell puts in SPX right now?
- stock substitution vs. futures substitution
- calendars vs. diagonals
- when to close an Iron Condor for a profit
- and much more..
On this episode Mark and Dan explore more ways to manage your theta and answer your pressing questions about trading during blackouts.
Market Outlook 2022
- Moderator: Kaitlin Meyer, Vice President, Marketing & Sales, MIAX
- Panelists:
- Shawn Cruz, Director of Derivative Strategy and Trading, TD Ameritrade
- Ravi Jain, Chief Product Officer, Sterling Trading Tech
- Tommy Martin, Co-Head of Options, Dash (an ION Company)
- Patrick Zielinski, Interim Chief Executive Officer, BOX Options
Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Dawn DeBerry Stump
Former Commissioner, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Honorable Dawn DeBerry Stump was nominated by President Trump to serve as a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on June 12, 2017. She was unanimously confirmed by the Senate on August 28, 2018 and sworn into office on September 5, 2018 for the remainder of a five-year term that expired in April 2022.
- Moderator: Julie Bauer, Chief External Relations Officer, OCC
Washington Perspectives
- Moderator: Jim Toes, President & CEO, Security Traders Association
Panelists:
- Jameel Aalim-Johnson, Vice President of Government Relations, Nasdaq
- Gene DeMaio, Executive Vice President, Options Regulation & Trading Execution, FINRA
- Ellen Greene, Managing Director, Equity and Options Market Structure, SIFMA
Secure Markets: Tackling Cybersecurity Challenges
- Moderator: John P. Davidson, Chief Executive Officer, OCC
Panelists: * Andrew Derboben, AVP, Global Security Operations and Incident Response, Nasdaq * Erik Dries, Executive Director Cyber Defense, OCC * David Harris, Co-Founder, Manetu, Inc.
New Frontiers: Innovations Changing the Industry
- Moderator: Paul Jiganti, Managing Director, Business Development and Market Structure Strategy, IMC
Panelists: * Thomas Gallagher, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, MIAX * Jeanine Hightower-Sellitto, Chief Executive Officer, Atomyze * Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer, Robinhood
Institutional Perspectives on Today's Options Markets
- Moderator: Jason Roelker, Head of Institutional Equity Derivative Sales, Citadel Securities
Panelists: * Arianne Adams, Senior Vice President, Head of Derivatives & Global Client Services, Cboe * Meaghan Dugan, Head of Product & Competitive Strategy, NYSE * Jason Hedberg, Global Head of Equity Derivatives Flow Distribution, UBS
Current Issues in Market Structure
- Moderator: Alicia Crighton, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs
Panelists: - Steve Luparello, Former Director of Trading and Markets, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
- Scot Warren, Chief Operating Officer, OCC
- Slade Winchester, Director, Derivatives Trading Platforms, Citigroup Global Markets
On this episode, we are joined by:
- John Davidson, CEO - The Options Clearing Corporation
Mark and John discuss:
- Looking back on the meme stock palooza?
- Are we pricing calls wrong?
- Will we ever see extended hours trading in options?
- Why does open interest only update once a day?
- What is the OCC Ovation technology overhaul?
- Can the Options volume party continue in 2022?
- Will we see daily expirations in single-name options in the near future?
and much more...
On this episode we get a quick mid-year update on the options market from:
- Henry Schwartz, Head of Market Intelligence for the Data and Access Group, CBOE Global Markets - aka The Flowmaster
and
- Saad Hussain, CEO of Vesica Technologies
Rise of Retail: What's Next?
- Moderator: JJ Kinahan, Vice President and Chief Market Strategist, tastytrade
Panelists: - Greg Ferrari, Head of U.S. Options, Nasdaq
- Ovidio Montemayor, Managing Director, Trading Operations, Charles Schwab
- Greg Stevens, Vice President, Options Experience Independent Investing, Fidelity Investments
State of The Industry
- Moderator: Henry Schwartz, Senior Director, Head of Product Intelligence, Cboe
Panelists: * Annabelle Baldwin, Chief Revenue Officer, SpiderRock * Jeff Chiappetta, Managing Director, Digital Investor Services, Charles Schwab * Antonio Goncalves, Senior Vice President Americas, Board Advisor Devexperts and dxFeed Data Solutions, Devexperts, Inc.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: HENRY SCHWARTZ, TRADE ALERT
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS RED TO END THE WEEK
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- DISCUSSION OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VIX, SPIKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN MU, WBA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN TRIP, CGC, HTZ
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
In this episode, Mark and Dan do a deep dive into managing theta especially during a three day holiday weekend.
On this episode, Brian first talks about last week's trade which was a long put spread in American Entertainment Holdings (Ticker: AMC). For this week's trade, Brian looks at a cash secured put in Amazon (Ticker: AMZN).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
- THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY UPDATE
- OCC MAY OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS
- HOW SHOULD ADVISORS APPROACH THESE MARKETS USING OPTIONS
- WHY ARE ZERO COST COLLARS CONSIDERED TO BE SUB OPTIMAL
- THOUGHTS ON STABLECOINS AND THEIR IMPACT ON CRYPTO ADOPTION BY ADVISORS
- THE ROLE ANNUITIES SHOULD PLAY IN CLIENT PORTFOLIOS
- THE ADVISOR ROLE IN 2022 WITH INCREASE IN ROBO ADVISORS
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSING THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITIY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING CHPT
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN NKE, WBA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN FSK, RVLV, WOW
- A SHORT CALL SPREAD
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING VRM, TSLA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN RDFN, ZEV, REV
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about:
- The impact of new options trading floors on the marketplace.
- Are short squeezes dead.
- Why is put margin so confusing?
- Is the options party over?
- and much more...
On this episode, Brian first talks about last week's trade which was a bearish butterfly in SPX. For this week's trade, Brian looks at a long put spread in American Entertainment Holdings (Ticker: AMC).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: BRIAN OVERBY, ALLY
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS MIXED TO END THE WEEK
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- DISCUSSION OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VIX, SPIKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING AAPL
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN KR, ADBE, DRI, FDX
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN IMAX, HEAR, AMWL
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Brian first talks about last week's trade which was selling a cash secured put spread in Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. (OLLI). For this week's trade, Brian looks at a bearish butterfly in SPX.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
In this episode, Mark and Dan do a deep dive into stock repair inspired by a member question. They also discuss the new Cboe trading floor, the volatility of volatility itself (VVIX), and much more.
- Crypto Hot Seat: Ivan Zhang, CEO and Co-founder of PennyWorks
On this episode we discuss:
- What is PennyWorks
- Proposed crypto legislation
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Stable coins
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING AAL, CHPT, AAPL
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ORCL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GOGO, AGL, IMAX
- GARBAGE PUT SPREADS
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Mark and The Rock Lobster break down:
- The market's reaction to the CPI number
- Is VIX underperforming during this extreme market selloff?
- Whatever happened to 50-cent? Is he back in a new form?
- Is there ever a reason to trade bullish risk reversals in VIX?
- Did someone actually score a bullseye in the Crystal Ball this week?
- And much more...
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING IMPP, META
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN NIO, FIVE, PAGS, ORCL, DOCU
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BBD, ITUB, PTEN
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Brian does a FOMO (fear of missing out) trade in Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. (OLLI).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
Mark and Dan discuss the super sexy world of cash secured puts. They also discuss crypto, intra-week time spreads and much more.
- Crypto Hot Seat: Drew Forman, Cowen Digital & Cowen Derivatives
On this episode we discuss:
- What is Cowen, information about their recently launched digital asset division, their focus on education, and more
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Stable coins
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING DIDI
- CBOE OPENS NEW TRADING FLOOR TODAY
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN K, AI, ETRN
- VERTICAL CALL SPREADS
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: MATT MCFARLAND, MIAX EXCHANGE GROUP
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS RED TO END THE WEEK
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- DISCUSSION OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VIX, SPIKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- IS IT THE CALM BEFORE THE NEXT VOLATILITY STORM?
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING GME
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CHWY, DLTH, LULU
- MAY OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FROM OCC
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN PK, STWD, PAAS
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THE WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
Picking up from last month’s topic of “Trading Options for Income”, OIC further explores the concept by focusing on two popular selling strategies—the Covered Call and a variant of the strategy, the Poor Man’s Covered Call. Tune in as Wide World of Options host Mark Benzaquen and OIC instructor Roma Colwell breakdown the setup, strike selection, and position management of these two strategies.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
- THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY UPDATE
- THE CASH SECURED PUT - A VERY POPULAR INCOME AND STOCK-ENTRY TOOL FOR ADVISORS
- OCC APRIL OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS
- DAILY EXPIRATIONS IN SPX
Mark and Dan discuss the role of luck in options trading. Luck will always play a role in your options trading. Find out how to make luck work for you.
On this episode, Mark and Brian "huddle up" to answer your questions about:
- SPY straddles
- Selling a put
- Is it all about a put frenzy or are people still buying OTM calls?
- How far out do you make your options trades?
- and much more...
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: JOE TIGAY, EQUITY ARMOR INVESTMENTS
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS GREEN TO END THE WEEK
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- DISCUSSION OF THESE VOLATILITY PRODUCTS: VIX, SPIKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- WHAT LEVEL DOES VIX HAVE TO HIT TO SIGNAL CONCESSION IN THE BROAD MARKETS
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING SNAP, NKLA, AMC
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BABA, M, SNOW, NVDA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN IMAX, AMC
- BITO OPTIONS VOLUME
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THE WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this second episode of our OBC Double Header - Mark and Dan answer your questions about:
- The right level to start buying stocks in this selloff.
- Dan's thoughts on the crypto market.
- Why do people call options trades "paper?"
- The best platform for consuming Options Boot Camp
- The requirements for a good "raiding" stock.
- The right way to trade butterflies
- and much more.
Don't want to wait to hear Options Boot Camp? Do you want to ask Mark and Dan live questions during the show? Then visit www.TheOptionsInsider.com/Pro to learn more about joining the "Secret Club." You'll be glad that you did...
On this episode, Brian first talks about last week's trade which was selling a short bullish put spread in the VIX. For this week's trade, Brian looked at a strangle in the VIX.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
- Co-Host: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past month
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Bitcoin acting like a shapeshifter
- Stable coins
- Debate between DeFi attributes of crypto
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING CHPT, AMD
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN XPEV, BBY, INTU, DKS, NVDA, SNOW, BABA, MRVL, BIG
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN DB, GOOS, PM
- BUYING A PUT OPTION
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOSTS: MARK SEBASTIAN AND ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: CHRIS JOHNSON, ETF ADVISORY RESEARCH PARTNERS
THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED LIVE AT THE MONEY MORNING LIVE EVENT IN CHICAGO.
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS GREEN TO END THE WEEK
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, SPIKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING LCID, NVDA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CSCO, BJ, DE, FL, AMAT, BBY
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CS, TGT, GOOS
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
It's time for Mark and Dan's semi-annual refresher on Time Spreads.
- What are they?
- When should you use them?
- What is the ideal setup for a time spread?
- What about diagonals?
- Mark and Dan cover all this and more...
On this episode, Brian talks about selling a short bullish put spread in the VIX.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
- Crypto Hot Seat: Edul Patel, Mudrex
On this episode we discuss:
- What is Mudrex, where did the name come from, what products offered, explanation of coin sets, future plans
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Stable coins
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING OXY, MSFT, FB, AMC, AMD, AAPL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN PTEN, CS, MOMO
- STRIKE PRICE SELECTION FOR SHORT PUTS
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS GREEN TO END THE WEEK
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, SPIKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- ARE THE MARKETS SEEING A DEAD CAT BOUNCE
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DUOL
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
GUEST HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE UNCLE MIKE AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- VIX AND VOLATILITY IN THE MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING DIS, COIN, TWTR, TSLA, AMC, AAPL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CIM, MFA, AON, AMC
- HOW TO USE YOUR BUTTERFLIES APPROPRIATELY
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Mark and Brian "huddle up" to answer your questions about:
- The proper way to trade butterflies
- What to do with TWTR call spreads after the deal
- Does Meme stock call skew still exist?
- Our thoughts on the Nanos
- and much more...
On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your Mail Call questions about:
- Harvesting the Risk Premium
- Avoiding options scams on twitter
- When to trade a Calendar spread vs. a Diagonal spread
- When will we see daily expirations in more options
- Rho -the Forgotten Greek
- and much more...
- Crypto Hot Seat: Brett Harrison, FTX US
On this episode we discuss:
- FTX Post Acquisition of LedgerX
- FTX Vision for Crypto Derivatives Market
- NFT Offering at FTX
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Stable coins
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING AAPL
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DIS, PLTR, EA, DNUT, YETI, BMBL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AXP, GOOS, VST
- IN THE MONEY PUTS STRATEGIES
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS VERY RED TO END THE WEEK
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, SPIKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
- WHAT IS VIX.COM
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN EBAY, ETSY, PZZA, DASH, WWE
- OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FOR APRIL FROM OCC
VOLATILITY VOICEMAIL
- WHAT TO BUY THE S&P AT IF NEW TO THE MARKET
- DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REALIZED AND IMPLIED VOLATILITY
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PTLO, DASH, WWE, YELP, DKNG
- OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FOR APRIL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ICPT, VOD
- TAX ISSUES WITH OPTION SPREADS
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
Option investors may have a range of investing objectives, including hedging, leverage, speculation and income generation. Wide World of Options host Mark Benzaquen and OIC(SM) Instructor Mat Cashman explore the details of trading options for income. Tune in as they dive into special risks of option sellers, frequently used selling strategies such as covered calls, cash secured puts, credit spreads and considerations for position management.
Ask and you shall receive! On this very-special episode of OBC, Mark and Dan regale your ears with epic tales of wonder and woe from a time long past. "Accidentally" moving the DOW, fighting hockey goons at The Horse, dealing with the meltdown of the Dot.com bubble and so much more. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll wonder how grown men ever did this as a profession? It's time for....Tales From the Trading Floor
On this episode, Brian reviews last week's Amazon (Ticker: AMZN) butterfly trade. Then he decides to try to catch the massive Fed rally with an out-of-the-money call option in QQQ.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
Our Founder Mark Longo hosted the options panel at this year's Securities Traders Association of Chicago (STAC) conference. Joining mark on the panel were:
- Henry Schwartz - Sr. Director, Head of Product Intelligence, Data & Access Solutions, Cboe Global Markets
- Bill Looney - Managing Director - Head of Global Business Development, XFA
- Jordan Naylor - CEO, Matrix Executions
- Greg Magadini - Co-Founder and CEO, Genesis Volatility
They discuss:
- The insane year that was 2021.
- Can the volume continue in 2022?
- The impact of the retail trading tsunami
- The impact of so many call buyers on volatility skew
- The growing wave of crypto options traders
- and much more...
- Crypto Hot Seat: John Palmer, CrossTower
On this episode we discuss:
- What is CrossTower
- What Perpetual Futures Are
- Their NFT Marketplace
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Stable coins
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING F, AMZN, FB
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN MTCH, LYFT, AMD, SBUX, MRNA, EBAY, DASH, WWE
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN JNPR, NRZ, TDOC
- DETERMINING YOUR LEVEL OF LEVERAGE WHEN TRADING
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: CEM KARSAN, KAI VOLATILITY
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS VERY RED TO END THE WEEK
- VOLATILITY DANGER ZONE MAKING ANOTHER APPEARANCE ON THE SHOW
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, SPIKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING PYPL, AMC, AMD, F
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN JNPR, ALKS
- SPY VS. MINI SPX (XSP)
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network
Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss the current volatile markets. They also answer your questions about:
- First Options Trades
- Stories from the Trading Floor
- Exercising Call Options
- Trading Options Below $5
- Swimming Delta/Skew Delta
- Complex Options Trading W/O A Margin Account
- And Much More...
On this episode, Brian reviews his calendar spread (aka time spread or horizontal spread) in Walt Disney Company (Ticker: DIS). Then he decides to have a little earnings fun with an Amazon (Ticker: AMZN) butterfly trade.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
GUEST: CHRIS HAUSMAN, SWAN GLOBAL MANAGEMENT
- THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY UPDATE
- WHAT IS BITO AND HOW IT COULD IMPACT CLIENTS VS. SPOT BITCOIN OR BITCOIN FUTURES
- FIDELITY OFFERING BITCOIN IN 401K
- DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SWIMMING DELTA AND SKEW DELTA
- Crypto Hot Seat: Chris Brady, author of The Bitcoin Bride
On this episode we discuss:
- A novel written to teach people about crypto
- Inspiration for the approach
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Stable coins
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING F, MSFT, BAC, FB, NFLX, NVDA, APPL, TWTR
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ATVI, OTIS, KO, GE, JBLU, UBS, GOOG, GOOGL, MSFT, CME
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN JNPR, D
- HOW A DIVIDEND CAN IMPACT THE PRICE OF AN OPTION
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: MATT MCFARLAND, MIAX EXCHANGE GROUP
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS RED TO END THE WEEK
- VOLATILITY DANGER ZONE TIME
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS
- WEEK: VIX, SPIKES, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX
VOLATILITY VOICE MAIL
- ANSWERING YOUR TAX QUESTIONS ABOUT VIXY
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING TWTR, TSLA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN AAL, TSLA, T, UAL, SNAP, ATVI, VZ
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BHP, FCX, ETRN
- WHEN A PUT IS TOO EXPENSIVE
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
You asked for it! Nearly a decade later, you can now listen to the first episode of Options Boot Camp in a completely remastered format. Enjoy!
Options Bootcamp: Premiere Episode
- Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider
- Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
- Basic Training: Dan and Mark make the case for trading options, shattering myths and resetting expectations. The evolution of options: eliminating barriers to entry, increasing the flow of information, commissions. What is an option? The impact of timeframe on options. What are calls and puts? The leverage, safety, and risk management components to options. How options can be income-generating. Long call and long put examples.
On this episode, Brian explains how to do a calendar spread (aka time spread or horizontal spread) in Walt Disney Company (Ticker: DIS).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
- Crypto Hot Seat: William Szamosszegi, Sazmining
On this episode we discuss:
- What is Sazmining
- Is mining incredibly complex and expensive to get involved in
- What is the minimum investment and how long is the wait list
- Do I need to pay to update my mining equipment
- Is bitcoin mining too damaging to the environment
- Can you rig altcoins with Sazmining
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Stable coins
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING CHPT, TWTR
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BAC, SCHW, JNJ, IBKR, IBM, NFLX, TSLA, UAL, AAL, T, SNAP, OTIS
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AI, TEVA, LW
- WHAT ARE THE GREEKS
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING VERU, WFC, TWTR
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ALLY, C, MS, GS, PNC, BAC, JNJ, IBKR, IBM, NFLX
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN OEC, TWTR, WOW
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network
Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss the current volatile markets. They also answer your questions about Nanos, put spreads, Reddit, volatility products, FOMO on options trading and much more...
On this episode, Brian and Mark huddle up to answer your questions about:
- When to roll on a skip strike butterfly
- How long you have to exercise options after the expiration date
- Why would a brokerage shy away from offering crypto
- Where to place your stop loss when doing a credit spread
- Our favorite starter options trade
- Thoughts on BITO as a trading vehicle for crypto
- Most profitable plays from the Playbook
- And much more...
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSING THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING VERU, AMC, F, TWTR
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BBBY, DAL, JPM, ALLY, BAC, PNC, WFC
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN DB, WBD, TPR
- SELLING A COVERED CALL
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: TOM JARCK, MIAX EXCHANGE GROUP
GUEST: JIM CARROLL, TOROSO INVESTMENTS
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS MIXED TO END THE WEEK
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- THE RAGING DEBATE OVER SVIX & UVIX
VOLATILITY VOICE MAIL
- ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT A STRADDLE IN SPX
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING FB, F, TWTR, TSLA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN STZ, LEVI, CAG, BBBY, DAL,JPM, ALLY, GS
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BCRX, KGC, ARCC
- VOLATILITY, XIV, AND SVIX
- HOW TO LISTEN TO THE LIVE STREAMS
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THIS WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
What are earnings and why are they important to investors? Join Wide World of Options host, Mark Benzaquen and OIC (SM) instructor Ken Keating for an insightful discussion on earnings season. They will cover important topics like the impact of earnings on option investors, ramifications of earnings on implied volatility and considerations for option strategy selection and trade management.
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network
Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
In this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into all-things cyrpto options including:
- An update on BITO
- Using longer-term ITM options on BITO
- Doing a bullish risk reversal to getting long BITO
- Favorite crypto broker for bitcoin options
- Where can you trade ETH options
- and much more.
On this episode, Brian first discusses last week's figleaf trade in SPDR Gold Shares (Ticker: GLD). Then he decides to buck the current Fed-driven selloff with a long SPY call spread.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CRYPTO HOT SEAT: GREG MAGADINI, GENESIS VOLATILITY
- DERIBIT EXCHANGE IS AN INVESTOR IN GVOL
- WHERE IS BITCOIN HEADING - LOOK AT THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- THE 2022 GLOBAL STATE OF CRYPTO REPORT
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSING THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- AND MUCH MORE...
It's the day after Wrestlemania! So of course the "Texas Rattlesnake" himself will be joining the program today to help us break down the latest market developments, unusual options activity, options education, market previews and more!
Why? Because The Option Block All-Star Panel said so!
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS RED TO END THE WEEK
- PRO TRADING CRATE WINNER ANNOUNCED
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- A DEEP DIVE INTO THE NEW VOLATILITY PRODUCTS - SVIX & UVIX
VOLATILITY VOICE MAIL
- ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT VIX FUTURES, VIX WEEKLY OPTIONS, WEEKLY SPX OPTIONS, GREEK, BITCOIN
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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).
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- PORTILLOS STOCK (AND THE FOOD)
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING AMC, AMD
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN WBA, PATH, LEVI, STZ
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN HEAR, FTI, OWL
- BEST OPPORTUNITIES FOR COVERED CALLS
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THIS WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network
Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
In this episode, Mark and Dan answer your listener questions and discuss:
- More VXX Drama
- Cboe Nanos and broker fees
- Thoughts on VSTOXX
- What to focus on with delta and expiration
- And much more.
On this episode, Brian first discusses last week's long call spread trade in Amazon (Ticker: AMZN). Then he explains how to do a figleaf in SPDR Gold Shares (Ticker: GLD).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES GUEST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
THE P&L STATEMENT
- THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET
- VALUATIONS/VOLATILITY REGIME/ OPTIONS ACTIVITY
EARNINGS VOLATILITY
- LATEST EARNINGS SEASON ANALYSIS
OFFICE HOURS SEGMENT
- IS IT WORTH IT TO HIRE AN ADVISOR OR COULD YOU USE A PASSIVE APPROACH YOURSELF AND STILL USE OPTIONS
- SHOULD YOU INCREASE YOUR RISK TOLERANCE UNDER THE CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES
- WOULD THE TAIL RISK PUT STRATEGY IN SPX WORK IN VIX CALLS
- STRATEGY FOR CRYPTO ASSETS IN CLIENT'S PORTFOLIO
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSING THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- TALKING ABOUT UPCOMING LAUNCH OF MICRO-SIZED BITCOIN AND ETHER OPTIONS FROM CME GROUP
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- THE CONTINUED DRAMA WITH VXX AND BARCLAYS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING AMC, AAPL
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PLAY, LULU
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AMC, RCEL, TELL
- WHAT TO DO WHEN IN A LEVERAGED POSITION
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
MIAX HOT SEAT: TOM JARCK, MIAX EXCHANGE GROUP
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS MIXED TO END THE WEEK
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- TOP TRADES OF THE WEEK IN VIX, SPIKES, VXX AND UVXY
- DISCUSSING THE VXX FIASCO AND THE NEUTERING OF SVXY
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING NIO, INTC, AAPL
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN DRI, NIO, PLAY, CHWY, LULU, MU, WBA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN MOMO, CCEP, ELAN
- WHY WE DON'T SEE DERIVATIVE PLAYS LIKE WE DID THE OTHER DAY IN ZIM ANYMORE
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Brian discusses the upcoming stock splits in Google and Amazon. He also explains how you can do a long call spread in Amazon (Ticker: AMZN).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network
Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
In this episode, Mark and Dan answer a listener question of what it means when volatility products go crazy. They discuss:
- Barclays recently suspending creation of new shares of VXX
- Credit Suisse stopped creating new shares in TVIX and later delisted it in 2012
- Volmageddon occurred in 2018 when VIX had a massive surge which impacted XIV and SVXY
- A new version of XIV was approved October 2021 but has yet to hit the market
- And much more.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSING THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- TALKING ABOUT LEDGERX POST ACQUISITION BY FTX US DERIVATIVES
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING BBIG, ZIM
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN WARBY, YOU, OUST
- EXITING A LONG OPTION POSITION
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT GUESTS: BENN EIFERT & SCOTT MAIDEL, QVR ADVISORS
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS MIXED TO END THE WEEK
- WHAT WE ARE SEEING IN THE VOLATILITY MARKETS THIS WEEK
- TOP TRADES OF THE WEEK IN VIX, SPIKES, VXX AND UVXY
- WHAT'S GOING ON WITH VXX - SHOULD YOU STILL TRADE IT
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
On this episode, the All-Star Panel discusses:
- Vol annihilation post-FED
- Wasting tons of money on near-term March premium
- How to select your duration for covered calls
- And much more
On this episode, Brian discusses how you could trade the VIX with a long call spread.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network
Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
In this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into all-things volatility including:
- What is VXX?
- Why you shouldn't buy and hold VXX.
- Why would anyone buy VXX?
- What is UVXY?
- What would be a case for buying UVXY?
- and much more.
- Co-Host: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past month
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Ether outperforming practically every tech stock in the Ark fund year to date
- Stable coins
- Whether crypto is just a high-beta tech
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
ON THIS EPISODE MARK AND THE GREASY MEATBALL BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING AMC, BAC
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN BLDP, DOLE, DG, FDX, GME
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN POST, PRCH, AZEK
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: RUSSELL RHOADS, EQ DERIVATIVES & KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, INDIANA UNIVERSITY
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS MIXED TO END THE WEEK
- VOLATILITY IS STILL IN THE DANGER ZONE
- BREAKING DOWN A WEEKS WORTH OF DEADLY WHIPSAWS
- TOP TRADES OF THE WEEK IN VIX, SPIKES, VXX AND UVXY
- RUSSELL'S WEEKLY RUNDOWN
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES GUEST: AASH VYRAS, RESONANZ CAPITAL GMBH
THE P&L STATEMENT
- THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET
- VALUATIONS/VOLATILITY REGIME/ OPTIONS ACTIVITY
EARNINGS VOLATILITY
- LATEST EARNINGS SEASON ANALYSIS
THE BUZZ SEGMENT
- FEBRUARY OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FROM OCC
OFFICE HOURS SEGMENT
- SUBSTITUTING STOCK POSITIONS WITH CALL OPTIONS WITH LONG TIME EXPIRATION DATES
- HOW EXPLODING COMMODITY PRICES MIGHT IMPACT THE EQUITY VOLATILITY REGIME GOING FORWARD
- HOW TO PLAY THE UNDERPERFORMANCE OF FAANG STOCKS VS. THE S&P 500
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN THESE OPTIONS MARKETS
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING F
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PTLO, ORCL, ULTA, GME, STNE
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CS, DB, TECK
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THE WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
Enjoy this special "remastered" episode of OPR 100 Part 2. On this episode, Brian is joined by Dan Sheridan from Sheridan Options Mentoring.
They discuss:
- A review of a TWTR iron condor paper trade
- What was the situation when the trade was put on?
- What does Dan think?
- Doing a spec trade
- What would Dan do?
- Should we have considered weekly options?
- What about gamma?
- Did we use the baseball bat for its intended purpose?
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network
Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
- Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network
- Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
- In this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into all-things VIX and volatility including:
- What is VIX?
- Why is it called the Fear Gauge?
- Can you trade the VIX directly?
- VIX cash vs. VIX futures
- How the VIX futures work.
- How VIX options work.
- Contango vs Backwardation
- Is VIX a good hedge for your portfolio?
- Can VIX be manipulated?
- and much more.
- Crypto Hot Seat: Eric Kovalak, Vellum Capital
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto markets over the past few months
- Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning
- Stable coins
- Fantom's founding developers exiting
- Binance's fiat-to-crypto and how it will be very good for the overall crypto market
- Crypto as a portfolio hedge
- The "flippening" with ETH and if we think one of the competitors like Solana will end up taking over
- And much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN HOW THE UKRAINE INVASION HAS IMPACTED VOLATILITY IN THE MARKETS TODAY
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING BAC, OXY, CEI
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN FTI, RIG, ALGM
- A 1X2 RATIO SPREAD WITH PUTS STRATEGY
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MATT MCFARLAND, MIAX EXCHANGE GROUP
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS RED TO END THE WEEK
- CONTINUATION OF VOLATILITY IN THE DANGER ZONE
- 12TH DAY OF BACKWARDATION IN VOLATILITY FUTURES
- TOP TRADES OF THE WEEK IN VIX, SPIKES, VXX AND UVXY
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN HOW THE UKRAINE INVASION HAS IMPACTED VOLATILITY IN THE MARKETS TODAY
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING FB
- OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FOR FEBRUARY FROM OCC
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN FTI, SIRI, AMGN
- WHAT HAPPENS TO A SHORT PUT IF THE ETF LIQUIDATES BEFORE EXPIRATION
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Brian first looks at last week's SPY straddle trade. Then he explained a Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) trade in SPY.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network
Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
In this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions including:
- how to get started with options
- finding European exposure to the volatility space
- pro tips on trading energy names in these markets
- taxation rules for options trades
- exercising your option and the value that you receive
- and much more.
On this episode we discuss:
- Crypto ETF Fund Flows for 2021
- Bitcoin & Ethereum Google Trends Data
- Tesla holding $1.99 Bitcoin
- Our thoughts on Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning and more
- Our thoughts on stable coins, audience polls and much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE LATEST IN HOW THE UKRAINE INVASION HAS IMPACTED VOLATILITY IN THE MARKETS TODAY
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING AMC, PLTR, NVDA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ZM, TGT, AMC, BOX, SNOW, BBY, COST
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GFI, PAGS, DNA
- COVERED CALLS AS A HEDGE
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Mark is joined by Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi from Option Pit to discuss:
- The volatility spike, and sudden reversal, from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- The top volatility trades, trends and unusual activity from this trading week.
- The sultriness of Morgan Fairchild
- and much more...
- Don't forget to submit your guess for the Crystal Ball segment for a chance to win fabulous prizes..
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- HOW THE UKRAINE INVASION HAS IMPACTED VOLATILITY IN THE MARKETS TODAY
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING BAC, PLTR
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN TELL, THO, CNK
- IS THIS INVASION A BTFD OPPORTUNITY
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THE WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network
Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
In this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into delta as probability. They also discuss covered calls on long equity/ETF positions, and much more.
Due to the current market volatility, is it time to do a long straddle? On this episode, Brian explains how to do a SPY straddle trade.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS RED TO END THE WEEK
- BACK IN THE VOLATILITY DANGER ZONE
- TOP TRADES OF THE WEEK IN VIX, SPIKES, VXX AND UVXY
- LOOKING AT EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PLTR, NVDA, WMT
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING PYPL, DASH, NVDA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN NVDA, PLTR, CSCO, CAKE, WMT, AMAT, ROKU, SHAK, DKING
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN THO, CNK, OWL
- IS THERE SUCH A THING AS TOO MUCH HEDGING
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THE WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this 400th episode spectacular, Brian and Mark huddle up to answer your questions about:
- Covered calls on long equity / ETF positions
- The upcoming Nanos by Cboe
- Buying straddles
- What Delta is
- Premium and risk
- the Black Scholes model
- Options for day traders
- Options strategies
- And much more...
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network
Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:
- The current volatile markets
- The impact on options traders of the SEC proposed rule changes to reduce risks in clearance and settlement of securities
- Tradable financial instruments on sports teams (ie. buying a straddle on super bowl score)
- No-multiplier options
- And much more...
- Crypto Hot Seat: Dan O'Prey, Chief Product Officer, Bakkt
On this episode we discuss:
- The crypto highlights for Bakkt over the past year
- Why Bakkt pivoted from a crypto exchange to merging the world of crypto with loyalty points and physical retail
- What Bakkt can offer those interested in the crypto world
- Our thoughts on Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning and more
- Our thoughts on stable coins, audience polls and much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING F, AAPL
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN WEBR, MAR, ABNB, RBLX, SHOP, WING, AMAT, DASH, CAKE, NVDA, PLTR, DKNG, WMT
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN WEBR, THO, PK
- IRA STRATEGIES
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS RED TO END THE WEEK
- TOP TRADES OF THE WEEK IN VIX, SPIKES, VXX AND UVXY
- LOOKING AT EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN MAT, MSI, DUK, DIS, PEP, KO, UBER, TWTR, UA, MAR, ABNB, VIACA, PLTR, WMT
- DISCUSSING GOOGLE TRENDS IN VIX AND VOLATILITY IN 2021
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING VALE, TWTR, DIS
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN MAT, DUK, DIS, UBER, TWTR
- OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS IN JANUARY FROM OCC
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN EOG, HLF, BE
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THE WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network
Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss the current volatile markets. They also answer your questions about 10 year notes, gamma exposure, portfolio hedges, the Greeks, and much more...
On this episode, Brian first looks at last week's butterfly trade in Amazon (Ticker: AMZN). For this week's trade, Brian does a short put spread in the SPX.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
- Crypto Hot Seat: RAYNE STEINBERG, FOUNDER AND CEO - ARCA
On this episode we discuss:
- The latest bitcoin and alt coin rallies
- The findings from Arca's Future of Securities study
- The correlations between digital assets and other asset classes since the start of the pandemic
- Our thoughts on Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning and more
- Our thoughts on stable coins, audience polls and much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING SNAP, PTON
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN HAS, PFE, LYFT, PTON, DIS, MAT, DUK, UA
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN COTY, APTS, ARCC
- A BACK DOOR ROTH IRA - TAX STRATEGY
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT HOT SEAT: BRIAN OVERBY, ALLY
We continue to break down all of the volatility madness in the markets. We look at volatility in the current earnings season. We look at the top trades this week in SPIKES, VIX, VVIX, VXX & UVXY. Additionally, we make predictions for where VIX/SPIKES will be at the end of next week.
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING AAPL, FB
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN FB, SPOT, MRK, LLY, QCOM, AMZN, ATVI, F, SNAP, WWE, CBOE
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN FB, SNAP, SNBR
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THE WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE
On this episode, Brian first looks at last week's bear put spread trade in Apple (Ticker: AAPL). For this week's trade, Brian does a standard butterfly in Amazon (Ticker: AMZN).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network
Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss the current volatile markets. They also discuss gamma squeezes (what are they, when do they occur, are there certain names that are more susceptible to them, why are they important to understand). They also answer your questions regarding stock substitution in SPY, the most confusing options strategy, BITO options, and much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES GUEST: RICHARD ROSENTHAL, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
INTRODUCTION OF GUEST AND BRIEF OVERVIEW OF CBOE'S STRATEGY BENCHMARK INDEXES
THE P&L STATEMENT
- THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET
- VALUATIONS/VOLATILITY REGIME/ OPTIONS ACTIVITY
EARNINGS VOLATILITY
- EARNINGS SEASON ANALYSIS THIS YEAR
- NEW OPTIONS SCANNERS FROM ORATS
OPTIONS 101 SEGMENT - THE COLLAR REVISITED
- ZERO COST PUT SPREAD COLLAR IN THE SPX
- MARK CUBAN STORY ABOUT THE YAHOO COLLAR
- RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SOURCES OF PORTFOLIO PROTECTION
- BETTER WAY TO APPROACH COLLARS IN THESE HIGH VALUATION MARKETS
- INDEX COLLARS VIABILITY
THE BUZZ SEGMENT
- JANUARY OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS FROM OCC
- CBOE RESEARCH:
- GLOBAL OPTION-WRITING STRATEGIES TO REDUCE RISK AND ENHANCE INCOME
- IMPROVING DIVERSIFICATION BY HARVESTING PREMIUMS & CUSHIONING RISK
- OPTIONS-BASED BENCHMARK INDEXES: PERFORMANCE: RISK AND PREMIUM CAPTURE
- THE BIGGEST OPPORTUNITIES IN SMALL CAPS
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING TSLA, AAPL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN DNA, PAGS
- 1X2 RATIO REPAIR STRATEGIES
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT HOT SEAT: HENRY SCHWARTZ, TRADE ALERT
We continue to break down all of the volatility madness in the markets. We look at volatility in the current earnings season. We look at the top trades this week in SPIKES, VIX, VVIX, VXX & UVXY. Additionally, we make predictions for where VIX/SPIKES will be at the end of next week.
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE CONTINUED VOLATILE MARKET ACTIVITY THIS WEEK
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING INTC
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN HOOD, CAT
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SIRI, PRVB
- WHAT DETERMINES WHICH STOCKS HAVE WEEKLIES
- SELLING PUT STRATEGIES
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THE WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE...
On this episode, Brian first looks at last week's long put spread in the S&P. For this week's trade, Brian does a bear put spread in Apple (Ticker: AAPL).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network
Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss the current volatile markets. They also answer your questions regarding buying puts, the meaning of long skew, crypto as a diversified asset to hedge risk, updates to the options book club, and much more...
- Guest: BILL ULIVIERI, Principal /Owner - Cenacle Capital Management
On this episode we discuss:
- Massive selloff across the board in crypto - is this the beginning of the new crypto winter?
- Our thoughts on Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning and more
- Updates on CME crypto products
- Our thoughts on stable coins, audience polls and much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- THE CURRENT VOLATILE MARKET ACTIVITY
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING PLTR, F
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN PHG, HAL, PETS, GE, JNJ, MSFT, ABT, BA, T, INTC, TSLA, AAPL, HOOD
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AMWL, COTY, CHEGG
- HOW TO ROLL YOUR PUT SPREADS IN VOLATILITY MARKETS
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT MIAX HOT SEAT: RUSSELL RHOADS, EQ DERIVATIVES & KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, INDIANA UNIVERSITY
We break down all of the madness currently with volatility in the markets. We look at volatility in the current earnings season. We look at the top trades this week in SPIKES, VIX, VVIX, VXX & UVXY. Additionally, we make predictions for where VIX/SPIKES will be at the end of next week.
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, OPTION PIT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN:
- THE MSFT DEAL TO ACQUIRE ATVI
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING SOFI, F
- EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN AA, AAL, UAL, NFLX, PPG, ALLY, IBM, HAL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN SBH, ABCL, AMGN
- ITM CREDIT SPREADS IN SOFI
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND THIS WEEKEND
- AND MUCH MORE...
On this episode, Brian first reviews last week's long straddle trade in Micron Technology (Ticker Symbol: MU). Then he looks at a long put spread in the S&P.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network
Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss the current MEME stocks being traded right now. They also take a deep dive into earnings trading and earnings volatility. They answer a listener question regarding last week's episode on dividends, and much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT MIAX HOT SEAT: MATT MCFARLAND, MIAX MIAX HOT SEAT: MATT AMBERSON, ORATS
We provide our thoughts on volatility highlights and lowlights from 2021. We also give a preview of the new earnings season volatility. We look at the top trades this week in SPIKES, VIX, VVIX, VXX & UVXY. Additionally, we make predictions for where VIX/SPIKES will be at the end of next week.
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- GOOGLE TRENDS IN OPTIONS, OPTIONS TRADING, VOLATILITY, AND MORE
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING BA, F
- EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY IN KBH, DAL, C, JPM, IBKR, GS
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NNOX, DLO, XPEV
- WHAT TO DO IF YOUR POSITION IS LOSING MONEY
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE...
On this episode, Brian does a long straddle in Micron Technology (Ticker Symbol: MU).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network
Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring
In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss the current MEME stocks being traded right now. They also talk about options and dividends: a refresher on what they are, options and special dividends, should you early exercise, examples, watching out for other contract adjustments, and much more...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
- INTERVIEW WITH KONSTANTIN ANISSIMOV, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT CEX.IO
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSING THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING ZNGA, F
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NNOX, DLO, XPEV
- SELLING PUTS ON A DAY LIKE TODAY
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PITGUEST: JIM CARROLL, TOROSO ADVISORS
We look at the top trades this week in SPIKES, VIX, VVIX, VXX & UVXY. We discuss the top episodes of 2021. We discuss our predictions at the beginning of 2021 for where VIX/SPIKES would be at the end of the year and we make predictions both for next week as well as for the end of the year.
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
Co-Host: Russell Rhoads, EQ Derivatives and Kelley School of Business, Indiana University
In this episode, we discuss the top movers and shakers in futures options including small caps, dairy and much more.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
We look at the most active equity options for the day, we discuss OCC clearing record setting options contracts in 2021, we look at the top 10 Option Block episodes of 2021 and we discuss what's on our radar for the rest of the week.
On this special first episode of 2022, Mark and Dan look at the top 10 episodes of Options Boot Camp in 2021. They also answer a listener question about whether a tender offer for a stock affects the options pricing model.
Brian rings in the new year by breaking down your favorite episodes from 2021.
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP
CO-HOST: BILL ULIVIERI, CENACLE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSING THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- LOOKING AT CME BITCOIN AND ETHER
- IS SHIBA A FOREVER LOTTERY TICKET
- WHAT ARE THE BITCOIN WHALES DOING RIGHT NOW
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- TSLA TRADERS DONE FOR THE YEAR ON DAY 1
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCLUDING TSLA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCLUDING WBA, BBBY
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NRG, ISEE, SNBR
- LINE IN THE SAND TRADES
- WHERE VIX WILL CLOSE AT THE END OF 2022
- AND MUCH MORE...
Let's kick off the new year with a blast from the past - the world premiere episode of The Futures Options Roundtable from 2013. Enjoy!
We've sounded the horn and assembled a team of futures options experts for your listening pleasure. In this premiere episode of the Futures Options Roundtable Options Insider Founder Mark S. Longo is joined by:
- Jeff Lewandowski - CTA, Protean Trading
- Dan Collins - Former EIC, Futures Mag, Founder, Dan Collins Report
- Dan Cook - Director, Business Development, Nadex
- Dave Rodgers - Instructor and Trader at Markettaker.Com
The Guild Hall Segment
- The roundtable breaks down the benefits and drawbacks of futures options vs. equity options.
- The panelists discuss the different ways that binary options can be used to speculate on or hedge against commodity price movement.
- The panelists also discuss some of the salient aspects of futures options trading that all traders need to watch out for including seasonality.
The Grand Marketplace Segment
- We break down the big moves and exploding volatility in precious metals and energy.
- Realized vol is starting to outpace implied volatility in many commodity products - an ideal time to be a buyer of premium not a seller.
- Dan sees aggressive hedging activity in Nadex metals contracts.
- A discussion of how to use binary spreads to trade multiple products and expiration dates.
- We wrap things up by analyzing the explosion of anticipation in oil options as well as how the Egyptian unrest impacted oil's volatility skew.
In this exclusive panel session from OIC 2021, industry experts explore the future of options market structure. Enjoy!
In this exclusive session from OIC 2021 - The Sullivan award is presented for significant contributions to the options industry.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PITVOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS RED TO END THE WEEK
- TOP TRADES OF THE WEEK IN VIX, SPIKES, VXX, UVXY, VSPIKE
- LOOKING BACK AT THE HIGHS AND LOWS FOR 2021
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
Enjoy this exclusive panel audio from OIC 2021. In this session, options industry experts break down the rise of the retail trader and its impact on the options market.
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- TOP TRADES AND TRENDS OF THE YEAR
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS FOR YEAR INCLUDING APPL, F, TSLA, LCID, SNDL
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY THIS YEAR IN F, STNE, DNN
- WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE NEW YEAR
- AND MUCH MORE...
What better way to celebrate the holiday season than by remastering one of the classic episodes of OPR?
For this special episode, Brian is joined by:
- Mark "the Voice of Options" Longo
- Andrew "the Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi
They discuss:
- Iron condor on AMZN
- Setting up the trade
- What did they decide?
- What happened after the paper trade?
- Premium selling relative to earnings
- The zones, and when to avoid them
- Caveats, greeks, volatility, and other considerations
- And more
Enjoy another exclusive session from OIC 2021 as industry experts provide their outlook on regulation for the coming year.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
THE P&L STATEMENT
- THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET
- VALUATIONS/VOLATILITY REGIME/ OPTIONS ACTIVITY
- LOOKING BACK AT THE HIGHS AND LOWS FOR 2021
EARNINGS VOLATILITY
- EARNINGS SEASON ANALYSIS THIS YEAR
OPTIONS 101 SEGMENT
- WHAT WE LEARNED ABOUT OPTIONS THIS YEAR: COVERED CALLS, COLLARS, RATIO SPREADS, PAYING FOR PUTS
THE BUZZ SEGMENT
- OPTIONS VOLUME NUMBERS THIS YEAR FROM OCC
- CRYPTO BECAME MAINSTREAM THIS YEAR
- BROKERAGE OUTAGES
- 100TH EPISODE CELEBRATION
- FRACTIONAL SHARES FOR ADVISORS
OFFICE HOURS SEGMENT
- THOUGHTS ON A STRATEGY IN UVXY
On this special New Year's episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions tackling everything from:
- When to us a spread vs. an outright option
- EOD option quotes
- Rolling your positions
- Selling a call against a long ITM call/stock substitution position
- Covered calls called away early
- Craziest trade in the meme stock 2.0 frenzy
- and much more...
- LOOKING AT THE INSANE GROWTH IN CRYPTOCURRENCIES OVER THE PAST YEAR
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSION OF THE VARIOUS ALTCOINS IN THE MARKETPLACE
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING APPL
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CALM
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN FIVN, FLR, QDEL
- PUT DEBIT SPREADS
- ASSET ALLOCATION
- AND MUCH MORE...
In this exclusive panel audio from the 2021 Options Industry Conference, industry experts give an update on the state of the options industry during the pandemic.
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING F, TSLA
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CALM
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN ARCC, BLDP, CSTM
- PUT DEBIT SPREADS
- AND MUCH MORE...
On this episode, Brian and Mark huddle up to answer your questions about:
- A Fig Leaf in SPY
- The Impact of Rates on the Price of Calls and Puts
- A Spread vs. An Outright Option
- Paper Trading a Split Wing Butterfly
- And much more...
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
On this episode, Mark and Dan do a year in review. They discuss the top five lessons learned in the options markets this year. They also talk about the market environment and what meme stocks are trading right now, and much more.
HOT SEAT: ROB FRASCA, COSIMO VENTURES
- WHAT DOES COSIMO VENTURES DO?
- WHY OPT FOR A TOKENIZED FUND? WHAT ADVANTAGES DOES THAT OFFER YOU VS. TRADITIONAL FUNDS?
- WHAT COMPANIES ARE COSIMO VENTURES WORKING WITH?
- WHAT IS NDAU AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
- THOUGHTS ON NFTS
- WHAT ABOUT THE NEW BITO ETF AND OTHER BITCOINS TRYING TO MAKE IT INTO THE MARKETPLACE?
- THOUGHTS ON BLOCKCHAIN
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSION OF THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- DISCUSSION OF THE VARIOUS ALTCOINS IN THE MARKETPLACE
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AAPL
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CCL, MU, NKE, RAD, KMX
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN BE, BLDP, YELP
- BUYING THE DIP VS. CATCHING A FALLING KNIFE
- WHETHER INTEREST IN MEME STOCKS HAS COOLED
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MATT MCFARLAND, MIAX EXCHANGE GROUP GUEST: CEM KARSAN, KAI VOLATILITY ADVISORS
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS RED TO END THE WEEK
- TOP TRADES OF THE WEEK IN VIX, SPIKES, VXX AND UVXY
- LOOKING AT OMICRON VOLATILITY AND ITS IMPACT ON THE MARKETS
- SPIKES FUTURES VOLUME CONTINUES TO GROW
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE IN TWO WEEKS
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.
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- MARKETS MIXED TO END THE WEEK
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING AAPL
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ADBE, FDX, RIVN, RAD, NKE
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN TECK, WEN, AES
- WHETHER RHO WILL BE A FACTOR IN 2022
- MEME STOCKS AND TYPES OF SPREADS USED AT THE END OF THE DAY
- AND MUCH MORE...
On this episode, Brian first looks at last week's double butterfly trade in SPX. For this week's trade, Brian does a FOMO long term Apple in the money call option. (Ticker Symbol: AAPL).
The Options Playbook is available at OptionsPlaybook.com, or on Amazon.
Do you have a question that you want to be answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at TheOptionsGuy@Invest.Ally.Com or to the Options Insider at Questions@TheOptionsInsider.com. You can also find Brian on Twitter at @BrianOverby.
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss where they think VIX will close at the end of the year. Dan looks at what meme stocks are trading right now and they continue the discussion on what options books every new trader should have on their shelf. Additionally, they answer your questions about Leaps, hedging, call options, butterflies, new options brokers, and much more.
HOT SEAT: GREG MAGADINI, GENESIS VOLATILITY
- LOOKING AT THE RECENT CRYPTO FLASH CRASH
- COMPARING BITCOIN VOLATILITY TO GOLD AND PRECIOUS METALS VOLATILITY
- THOUGHTS ON BITO
- WHETHER IT IS A GOOD TIME TO PUT ON COLLARS IN BITCOIN OPTIONS
- IS IT THE FLIPPENING OF ETHER OVER BITCOIN
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BITCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ALTCOIN TRADES, TRENDS, VOLUME, VOLATILITY, SKEW AND MORE
- DISCUSSION OF THE TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY MARKET CAP
- DISCUSSION OF THE VARIOUS ALTCOINS IN THE MARKETPLACE
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN:
- MARKETS BACK IN THE RED
- MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING PFE, FB, AMC, AAPL
- EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN ADBE, FDX, RIVN
- UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN PK, PFGC, CFLT
- THE END OF THE MEME STOCK TREND?
- EXPIRATION RISK
- AND MUCH MORE...
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT
VOLATILITY REVIEW
- MARKETS GREEN TO END THE WEEK
- TOP TRADES OF THE WEEK IN VIX, SPIKES, VXX AND UVXY
CRYSTAL BALL
- WHERE WILL VIX/SPIKES BE NEXT WEEK
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.