Options Playbook Radio

It's huddle time again on Options Playbook Radio. This is when Mark and Brian answer listener questions. Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send them to Brian at theoptionsguy@invest.ally.com, or to the Options Insider at questions@theoptionsinsider.com. The Bobster wants to know if options can be traded outside of U.S. trading hours. Short answer: yes and no Longer answer: liquidity issues, wider spreads, other nuances. Should there be regular after hours? Should it be limited to a number of names? Index versus equity options Nelly2 wants to know about assignment. Just so I am clear on the spread assignment thing. If I am in SPX, then I just get cash if the index closes inside my spread. But if I am in a stock, then I get the stock? Cash-settled Guidelines for cash-settled versus regular settled Sellers and buyers rights and obligations