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In this episode, we cover VIX volatility, which has decreased notably as markets rallied. We offer detailed insights into high trading activities across various indices and stocks, including SPY, SPX, IWM, and popular single names like Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, and AMD. For VIX, about 642,000 contracts were traded compared to an ADV of 734,000. The SPY saw nearly 8.15 million contracts, while the SPX had around 4 million. Small caps (IWM) reported 2.13 million contracts. Key stocks like Intel, American Airlines, Robinhood, and Palantir also featured prominently, with Intel and American Airlines seeing notable options activity.    00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:17 Public: Cost-Effective Options Trading 01:57 VIX and Volatility Market Update 02:57 SPY and SPX Options Activity 04:23 Small Caps and QQQ Analysis 06:20 Single Name Equity Options Highlights 07:29 Top Options Movers: Intel to Nvidia 14:24 Conclusion and Upcoming Content   ------------------------------------------------------ All investing involves

This episode discusses various exotic options strategies, particularly lookback and fixed strike options, and their potential advantages and costs. Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli also address listener questions and concerns about options trading in the current market climate, including the higher volatility seen in recent earnings reports. They dive into the specifics of how lookback options work, the differences between floating and fixed strike lookback puts, and whether such exotic options are viable for retail traders. The episode also includes interactive audience polls about current VIX levels and earnings trading preferences and updates on the latest addition to the Options Insider Radio Network.   01:12 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 01:50 New Shows and Pro Membership Benefits 03:05 Introducing Dan Passarelli 03:38 Listener Mail Call: Exotic Options 05:00 Exploring Lookback Options 12:32 Fixed Strike Lookback Options Explained 20:39 Question of the Week: VIX Predictions 24:27 Earnings Season Trading Stra

In this episode, the discussion centers around the basics of futures trading, including contract sizes, expiration, and margin requirements. Guests Russell Rhoads (Kelley School of Business, Indiana University), Rich Excel (Gies College of Business, University of Illinois) and Sascha Semroch (Eurex) join the talk, providing insights into how futures compare to stocks, the concept of contango and backwardation, and the nuances of trading VIX versus VSTOXX. The episode also addresses listener questions, covering topics such as the FX market in Europe, potential volatility catalysts in the EU, and strategies for trading VSTOXX.    01:22 Welcome to the European Market Brief 03:38 Meet the Experts: Russell Rhoads, Rich Excel & Sascha Semroch 06:13 Continental Conversations: Diving into Futures 06:54 Futures 101: Basics and Nuances 18:10 Understanding Futures Pricing and Expiration 21:30 Margin Rates and Capital Efficiency in Futures 26:32 Options on Futures: A Deeper Dive 28:38 Analyzing Volatility Futures in

In this episode of the Hot Options Report, the Options Insider Radio Network provides an in-depth analysis of the day's most significant options market activities. Key highlights include heavy trading in VIX options, with a significant drop in VIX to around 14.75 and over 1.13 million contracts changing hands. SPY saw 8.5 million contracts traded, with 466,000 of the 642 calls expiring today. NASDAQ and small caps also experienced active trading, with IWM handling 2.36 million contracts and QQQ seeing 4.08 million contracts traded. In single-name equities, notable activity was observed in Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, AMD, and others, with specific strike prices and volumes highlighted.  description. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:03 Today's Market Movers 01:56 Spotlight on VIX 02:48 SPY and S&P 500 Highlights 03:57 Small Caps and QQQ Analysis 05:03 Single Name Equity Options 05:13 Top 10 Hot Options 10:06 Conclusion and Sign-Off   ------------------------------------------------ All investing involves ris

In this episode of The Crypto Rundown, Mark Longo dives into the latest trends and trading activities in the crypto derivatives markets. He is joined by Greg Magadini, Director of Derivatives at Amberdata. They discuss various aspects of the crypto market including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and their respective volatilities and skews. Special focus is given to ETH's recent resurgence and the overwhelming activity in BMNR, the top e-treasury name. Greg also shares insights on using option strategies around leveraged plays and how various instruments can be used to hedge and optimize trading positions. Other topics include Circle’s upcoming earnings, liquidity in products like BID O, and the potential growth of Altcoins.   01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 04:13 Bitcoin Breakdown: Market Trends and Analysis 06:17 Exploring Bitcoin Volatility and Options 19:34 Altcoin Universe: Market Cap and Trends 20:55 Top Cryptocurrencies by Market Cap 22:08 Ethereum's Resurgence and Market Sentiment 23:47 Ethereum's Market Dyna

In this episode of Options Insider Radio Network, host Mark Longo along with co-hosts Uncle Mike Tosaw and the Rock Lobster Andrew Giovinazzi, discuss various aspects of the options market including unusual activity alerts, market analysis, and strategy overviews. They delve into specific stocks like SoundHound AI, MicroStrategy, and Palantir, and analyze call and put options on stocks like Verastem, Hudson Pacific Properties, and On Holding AG. The episode features trivia on 80s trivia and ends with Uncle Mike's Strategy Block segment discussing the advantages of a deep in the money covered call over a short put. The show also includes insights on upcoming earnings announcements and the strategies to trade them.   03:07 Welcome Back to the Show 03:27 Recap of Recent Events 04:39 80s Trivia Challenge 09:33 Trading Block: Market Analysis and Trends 25:44 ETH Treasury Milestone 26:10 Top 10 Stocks Analysis 29:37 Earnings Season Highlights 32:36 Unusual Options Activity 44:08 Strategy Block: Options Wisdom 47:4

The latest episode of the Hot Options Report, hosted by Mark Longo from The Options Insider, offers in-depth analysis of the day's most active options markets for Monday, August 11th. Key insights discuss the trading activities in VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, and the NASDAQ. The report highlights significant volumes and the most popular contracts in these products, along with notable newcomers such as BitMine Immersion Technologies. Other highlights include detailed evaluations of top single name stocks like Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, and others influencing the options market today.   01:59 Hot Options for Monday, August 11th 02:04 VIX Options Activity 02:57 SPY Options Activity 03:42 SPX Options Activity 04:33 Small Caps Options Activity 05:25 Nasdaq Options Activity 05:59 Single Name Options Activity 06:15 Top 10 Single Name Options 13:53 Conclusion and Sign-Off   ------------------------------------------------------------- All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in

This episode of 'This Week in Futures Options' features a detailed mid-year analysis of cross correlations between various tradable products in the futures options markets for 2025. Key correlations include NASDAQ vs. E-Mini, 10-year vs. 30-year, heating oil vs. WTI, and more. The discussion also highlights interesting correlations in the agricultural and metals sectors, as well as Bitcoin's performance and correlations. The episode aims to keep active futures options traders informed about the evolving trends and correlations in the market.   00:43 This Week in Futures Options 02:11 Mid-Year Cross Correlation Analysis 03:38 Detailed Correlation Insights 07:13 Surprising Correlation Findings 11:36 Conclusion and Sign-Off    

In this final episode from our Tales from the Road series, host Mark Benzaquen is joined by Patty Schuler of BOX Options Market and Kevin Davitt from Nasdaq – two educators with a unique perspective on options. Listen in as they talk about significant industry trends, how technology is driving innovation, and the role exchanges play in educating retail investors. 

In this episode of the Hot Options Report, listeners are provided with an in-depth spotlight on Microsoft options trading activity. The episode covers recent performance, including Microsoft's significant earnings, historical stock price movements, and notable highs and lows in options volume and implied volatility (IV). Key open positions in Microsoft's options market are highlighted, with a focus on the popular strikes for both calls and puts.    00:26 Welcome to the Hot Options Report 01:56 Spotlight on Microsoft Options 02:37 Microsoft Options Volume and Activity 03:35 Top Microsoft Options Positions 04:11 Conclusion and Upcoming Spotlights ------------------------------------------------ All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers

In this episode, hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli (Market Taker Mentoring) delve into various listener-submitted questions and trading strategies. They talk about a listener's in-depth query on a put calendar trade with Johnson & Johnson and its associated risks, and another listener's covered call strategy dubbed 'Ultra Premium Harvesting.' The hosts also answer inquiries on the use case and risks involved in trading inverse volatility products like SVXY, and discuss the optimal products and strategies for trading precious metals like gold and silver. Additionally, they address a listener's request about visiting the studio and potential local meet-ups.   01:12 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 03:10 Listener Mail Call 03:57 Ben's Epic Treatise on Put Calendars 11:39 Michael K's Ultra Premium Harvesting Strategy 17:00 Exploring Inverse Volatility Products 20:21 Trading Precious Metals 23:21 Listener Annet's Chicago Visit 25:08 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes  

In this episode of the Hot Options Report for Wednesday, the focus is on Palantir's options activity. The report highlights Palantir's stock performance, including its recent closure at $154.25, close to its all-time high. Historical data is shared, including option volume highs and lows and significant dates. The episode also dissects the put/call indicator and volatility figures for Palantir. The open interest for various Palantir option strikes is explored, detailing the top five sizes.    00:26 Welcome to the Hot Options Report 01:40 Today's Hot Options Report: Palantir 01:57 Palantir Options Analysis 03:21 Top Open Positions in Palantir Options 04:01 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes ------------------------------------------------- All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is

This episode of the Hot Options Report focuses on the high-volume options activity surrounding Nvidia. Mark Longo details Nvidia's stock performance, mentioning the stock's recent closing at $173.75, close to its all-time high of $179.27, and key volume statistics: a high of 10.2 million contracts on January 27th and a low of 1.45 million in June. The episode ends with a rundown of the top five open positions in Nvidia options, emphasizing significant positions like the 174,000 September 160 calls.   00:26 Welcome to the Hot Options Report 01:29 Explosive Options Activity: Hot Options Report 01:55 Nvidia Options Spotlight 02:16 Nvidia Options Volume and Volatility Analysis 03:25 Top Open Positions in Nvidia Options 04:12 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes ---------------------------------------------- All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not i

In this Special Options Spotlight edition of the Hot Options Report, the focus is on Tesla's eventful year in the options market. The episode revisits Tesla's price and options volume fluctuations, highlighting significant dates such as the highs and lows of stock price and options trading. Notable statistics include Tesla's highest options volume of nearly 8 million contracts on November 8th and the most considerable number of open positions, like the 120,000 June 960 calls. Additionally, the episode promotes the Public platform for cost-effective options trading. Stay tuned for daily deep dives into other popular options throughout the week.   00:26 Welcome to the Hot Options Report 01:29 Scanning the Tape: Hot Options Activity 01:40 Special Options Spotlight: Tesla 02:09 Tesla's Wild Year in Review 02:28 Tesla's Options Action and Volatility 03:49 Top Open Positions in Tesla 04:47 Conclusion and Upcoming Highlights   --------------------- All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed secu

In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, listeners are provided with a recap of the latest market cap rankings for major cryptocurrencies. The discussion highlights the market positions and values of digital assets including Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, Dogecoin, and others.    00:45 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 01:57 Crypto Market Cap Recap 02:20 Top 10 Cryptocurrencies by Market Cap 03:23 Conclusion and Sign-Off

In this special episode of The Option Block, Henry "The FlowMaster" Schwartz discuss the recent market selloff and its impact on various sectors. He delves into factors such as rough earnings moves by Amazon and Coinbase, as well as the VIX index behavior, including a detailed analysis from a newly published white paper on VIX decomposition. Specific unusual trading activities in Bristol Myers and Momentum Holdings are also highlighted. The episode provides listeners with an in-depth look at the market dynamics, helping traders make more educated moves. The discussion includes advice on using SPX and mini S&P 500 options for better portfolio management. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 02:37 Market Overview and Recent Developments 03:21 In-Depth Analysis of VIX and Market Movements 06:33 Odd Block Trades and Insights 09:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts  

This episode delves into recent volatile market activities and high-volume trading across various financial instruments. Key highlights include significant movements in the VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, and QQQs, driven by market sell-offs, nonfarm reports, earnings releases, and tariff impacts. Detailed analysis covers trading volumes and notable trades in major indices and individual stocks such as UNH, Meta, Palantir, Robinhood, AMD, MicroStrategy, Amazon, Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia. Listeners are also introduced to Public.com, a platform offering cost-effective options trading with rebates. The episode concludes by encouraging active participation in the Options Insider community and exploring premium content available on their platform.   01:04 Welcome to the Hot Options Report 02:35 Market Recap: August 1st Sell-Off 03:37 VIX: Volatility Insights 04:32 SPY: Explosive Trading Day 05:26 SPX: High Volume Trading 06:12 IWM: Small Caps Action 06:58 QQQ: Tech Sector Highlights 07:42 Single Name Options: Earnings Impact

In this episode, Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads (Kelley School of Business - Indiana University), and Matt Amberson (Orats) analyze the significant surge in VIX, evidenced by the current VIX cash at 21 and the heavy trading volume exceeding one million contracts. They discuss how this translates to increased option activity, with substantial trades noted in August and September futures. Matt and Russell elaborate on the week's significant options trades and their implications, including a deep dive into earnings volatility with Matt noting an exceptionally hot earnings season, seeing over 50% returns on straddles. The episode also features insights into the vol ETP landscape, highlighting products like UVXY, SVXY, and VXX and their respective trading activities. Lastly, the hosts provide predictions for the next week, discussing potential market moves in the context of current volatility.   01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views 01:55 Market Overview and Recent Additions 05:28 Volatility Review 14:19 Earnings Volatil

In the latest episode, Mark Longo alongside guest Rich Excel from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign delve into a comprehensive analysis of various futures options markets and they look at volatility (CVOL) in the various complexes. They start with a detailed discussion on the dramatic price movements in copper, silver, and other metals, largely influenced by recent tariff news. They also explore the FX market, emphasizing the Euro/USD dynamics and share insights from Rich Excel’s recent CME Group report on hedging currency risk. Finally, the episode concludes with a focus on interest rates, particularly reflections on the Fed's recent decisions and their impacts on two-year treasury options.    01:22 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 05:20 Movers and Shakers Report 14:43 Exploring the Metals Market 28:18 Silver Market Analysis 30:35 Exploring FX Markets 31:19 Hedging Currency Risks 32:11 Euro USD Futures Insights 34:17 FX Options Strategies 41:17 Interest Rate Mark

In this episode of The Option Block, host Mark Longo and his all-star panel including Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management and Henry 'The Flowmaster' Schwartz from Cboe discuss various topics related to the options market. The show covers a wide range of issues such as reactions to Microsoft and Meta's impressive earnings, interesting call buys in lesser-known stocks like Coursera and Freshworks, and detailed breakdowns of recent unusual options activity. Listener polls on trading challenges and strategical preferences are addressed while Uncle Mike and Henry share their insights on the current market environment and upcoming economic events.    03:08 Market Analysis and Trading Strategies 06:27 Earnings Reports and Market Movers 12:34 Options Trading Insights and Trends 18:45 Earnings Season Highlights 29:32 Coinbase and Market Movements 30:19 Riot and Roku Analysis 30:55 Moderna and Cboe Insights 31:25 Earnings Season Highlights 32:15 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 32:55 Coursera and Fr