The tastylive network Engineering The Trade - November 6, 2025 - Market Volatility Creates Trading Opportunities
Nov 6, 2025
Jamal Chandler explores the excitement of market volatility from the trading floor, diving into retail participation in SPX zero DTE trading. He shares insights on personal trades, including a Robinhood calendar call, and discusses strategies for managing an open heart butterfly trade. The episode also highlights earnings reactions from companies like DoorDash and Palantir, with a focus on risk management. Interacting with fans, Jamal shares sports predictions and upcoming earnings, all while emphasizing strategic trading tips for volatility and position management.
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Live Floor Visit Energized Host
- Jamal described doing Options Trading Concepts Live from the SIBO trading floor and called it a full-circle, energizing experience.
- He noted the floor activity spikes when the S&P drops sharply, showing live trading intensity and retail participation.
Odd Lots Reveal Retail Flow
- Jamal observed heavy retail participation in SPX, especially in zero-DTE, signaled by odd-lot option orders.
- He used odd lot sizes as an on-floor indicator of retail flow influencing SPX activity.
Sell Short Calls Near Recent Highs
- Jamal sold a 20-delta call against Robinhood's recent highs as a cheap upside exposure within a 45-day window.
- He recommended using short calls around recent highs to monetize elevated IV while keeping defined risk.