The Hot Options Report: 10-8-2025

In this episode, host Mark Longo provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of the options market as of Wednesday, October 8th. The episode covers key market movers such as VIX, SPY, QQQ, and various single-name stocks including Poet, Apple, SoFi, Intel, Webull, Amazon, Tesla, Nvidia, and AMD. Specific focus is given to their trading volume, significant options activity, and market conditions affecting each security. Additionally, the episode highlights Public.com as a cost-effective trading platform for options. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 02:09 Most Active Indices for the day 05:29 Most Active Equity Options for the day 13:53 Conclusion and Upcoming Content ----------------------------------------------------------------------

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