The Hot Options Report: 10-6-2025

Oct 6, 2025

On October 6th, the options market saw mixed activity with low trading volumes for VIX and SPY. Meta and Archer Aviation enjoyed significant upward trends, while Intel attracted attention with its 40 strike options ahead of expiration. AMD's new deal with OpenAI triggered a surge in option activity, with notable puts and calls being traded. Apple and SoFi also saw bullish movements, showcasing diverse investor interests. Tesla made a strong comeback, leading to heavy trading despite NVIDIA's quieter day.

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INSIGHT

Indexes Traded Lighter Than Usual

VIX, SPY, and SPX were all lighter than their ADVs, indicating subdued volatility and participation on Oct 6th.
Light index flow suggests traders were selective, focusing risk into specific names rather than broad market bets.

INSIGHT

Single-Name Tape Spiked Then Faded

Single-name activity surged early but faded in the second half, showing that intraday momentum didn't sustain across names.
Meta, Intel and newcomers like Archer broke into the top list as traders chased idiosyncratic moves.

ADVICE

Sell Near-Term Covered Calls For Yield

Consider selling near-term covered calls on holdings to generate yield when premium is elevated.
Mark Longo pointed to Meta's $750 weeklies as an example of lucrative covered-call premium.

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group This episode provides an in-depth analysis of the day's activities on October 6th in the options market. The report covers various products that are impacting trading accounts, including VIX, SPY, SPX, Small Caps, the Qs, Meta, Intel, and more. Key highlights include a lackluster trading volume in VIX and SPY, strong performances from Meta and Archer Aviation, and a notable spike in AMD options due to their deal with OpenAI. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 02:15 Most Active Indices Analysis (VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, QQQ) 05:17 Top 10 Most Active Equities Analysis 4:18 Conclusion -------------------------------------------------------------------

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