The Options Insider Radio Network

In this episode of The Futures Rundown, the hosts discuss the turbulent state of the futures markets amidst unprecedented volatility. They explore significant moves in various asset classes, including equities, metals, rates, and cryptocurrencies, while providing expert analysis and insights. Special guest Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading shares her perspectives on trading strategies, the state of gold and silver markets, and the significance of current market movements. The episode also features an interactive Q&A session with listener questions about trading approaches and market trends.   02:40 Welcome to The Futures Rundown Show 03:43 Market Analysis with Carley Garner 04:27 Diving into the Trading Pit 04:50 Unprecedented Market Movements 09:43 Top Movers in the Futures Market 17:54 Year-to-Date Market Trends 19:48 Market History and Predictions 19:59 Top Market Declines of the Year 20:40 Small Caps and Commodities 21:58 Current Market Activity 23:08 Top 15 Most Active Contracts 27:11 Treasury Market Insights 28:10 Listener Q&A: Trading Strategies 29:01 Listener Polls and Opinions 30:27 Carley's Trading Preferences 36:14 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

This episode hosted by Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli of Market Taker Mentoring, addresses the unprecedented market volatility driven by major market moves and how traders can navigate these challenging conditions. The hosts discuss various strategies, including selling puts, trading volatility products like VXX, UVXY, and SVXY, and how to avoid missing out on upside moves during tumultuous times. They also delve into topics such as historical market movements, the effectiveness of skip-strike vs. traditional butterflies, and listener questions on trading strategies and recent IPO craziness with Newsmax. Key insights on managing risk and leveraging volatility products are shared, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and calculated approaches in trading.   01:03 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 01:54 Historic Market Movements 05:02 Options Trading Strategies 10:36 Volatility Products and Strategies 22:05 Listener Questions and Market Insights 23:53 Analyzing the Latest Market News 24:07 Understanding Reciprocal Tariffs 25:36 Audience Reactions and Strategies 27:34 Options Trading Insights 32:58 Exploring Butterfly Strategies 37:47 Newsmax IPO and Market Trends 41:39 Upcoming Webinars and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Advisors Option, Mark Longo and Matt Anderson (ORATS) delve into the world of options trading with a focus on tools and strategies for advisors. They discuss the impact of market volatility and the ongoing trade war on options trading volume, highlighting that March 2024 set a new record with 1.23 billion contracts. The episode also explores earnings season performance and strategies like put calendars for hedging portfolios. Additionally, they address listener questions on trade war impacts, concentrated equity exposure, and using tools for calculating hedges, wrapping up with a giveaway for a pro trading crate.   01:25 Welcome to The Advisor's Option 06:08 Market Recap: P&L Statement 14:53 Earnings Volatility Report 20:49 Options Trading Volume Insights 27:26 Pro Trading Crate Giveaway 28:49 Office Hours: Listener Questions 30:54 Discussing Trade War Impacts on Options Market 33:07 Strategies for Trading in Volatile Markets 35:41 Earnings Season Trading Insights 38:28 Common Misconceptions About Options 43:25 Using Options for Portfolio Hedging 53:01 Advising Clients with Concentrated Equity Positions 59:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Bill Ulivieri from Cenacle Capital Management joins to break down the latest in the crypto derivatives market. He shares insights on Bitcoin and Ethereum's unique performances during recent volatility. The discussion highlights his custom MSTR options strategy, along with the intriguing landscape of altcoins like Dogecoin and Stellar Lumens. Listeners will hear about the correlation between Bitcoin and traditional assets, trading strategies, and the impact of market conditions on volatility and sentiments. Get ready for a deep dive into the evolving crypto arena!

In this episode of the Option Block, host Mark Longo is joined by Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management and the Rock Lobster, Andrew Giovinazzi from The Option Pit. They analyze the unprecedented market moves and volatility driven by the global trade war and other economic factors. Discussions include the record-breaking options volumes, unusual options activity in United Wholesale Mortgage and Primo Brands Corp, and active and passive hedging strategies. Listeners also get to enjoy some fun segments like the 80s trivia challenge and a deep dive into trading activity with time-sensitive examples of strikes and premiums.   00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:07 Welcome to the Option Block 01:55 Market Madness and Weekend Recap 03:49 80s Trivia Challenge 06:28 Trading Block: Market Analysis and Trends 12:58 Wild Times in the Options Market 28:47 Market Sentiment and Alphabet's Wild Day 29:54 Intel's Rollercoaster Week 30:47 Alibaba and the Impact of Tariffs 31:26 AMD's Volatile Performance 32:04 Palantir's Surprising Upswing 33:08 Bitcoin and the Monster's Market Madness 33:32 Amazon and Apple Under Pressure 35:14 Tesla's Turbulent Times 36:04 Nvidia's Market Dominance 37:43 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity in UWMC and PRMB 46:20 Strategy Block: Hedging Techniques 51:14 Around the Block: Market Watch

In a thrilling discussion, Russell Rhoads, also known as Dr. VIX from the University of Indiana, and Andrew Giovinazzi, nicknamed The Rock Lobster from optionpit.com, tackle the market chaos triggered by surging tariffs and a skyrocketing VIX. They analyze unprecedented trading patterns, the muted volatility earlier in the week, and the shaky response from SVIX. The duo also predicts upcoming trends, blending cautious optimism with strategic insights, and offers a humorous yet rich dialogue on navigating volatility amid complex geopolitical tensions.

In this episode, host Mark Longo and guest Scott Bauer from Prosper Trading Academy dive into the week's dynamic market developments. They cover a volatile trading day with significant movements in the S&P and discuss strategies around zero-day options. The episode features detailed analysis of futures options markets, including equities, metals, and agricultural products. Highlights include deep dives into gold, with the metal reaching new highs, and soybean oil, which has seen significant price action.    00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:22 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 03:54 Movers and Shakers Report 11:57 Equities Market Analysis 26:30 Diving into Metals 27:13 Market Overview and Gold Performance 28:27 Gold Trading Insights and Strategies 35:23 Silver Market Analysis 41:49 Soybean Oil Market Trends 47:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Option Block, Mark Longo along with Henry Schwartz (Cboe Global Markets) and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) delve into a wild day in the markets driven by macroeconomic events, including the impact of tariffs and potential trade wars. VIX and other volatility indices are analyzed, along with key trades in stocks like HIMS and Coca-Cola. The episode also features engaging discussions on audience polls, thresholds for low-priced stock options, and the latest from SIBO. Noteworthy trades such as the Coca-Cola strangle and HIMS protective collar are highlighted, adding depth to the intricate market analysis presented.   00:00 Introduction and Program Information 01:18 Meet the Hosts and Sponsors 03:20 Market Overview and Current Events 05:53 Trading Block: Market Breakdown 09:13 Volatility and Market Reactions 12:08 Listener Questions and Market Analysis 26:59 Single Stock Analysis and Trends 32:20 Apple's Market Activity 32:47 Tesla's Market Movement 33:02 Nvidia's Market Performance 33:50 Earnings Highlights 35:07 Unusual Options Activity 35:47 HIMS Stock Analysis 40:02 Coca-Cola's Market Position 47:07 Options Trading Strategies 48:21 Listener Questions and Market Insights 55:00 Market Trends and Predictions

Apart from volatility metrics, investors might also look to the mechanics of implied volatility to help decipher option values. Join  show host Mark Benzaquen as he welcomes back Dan Passarelli of Market Taker Mentoring to discuss volatility concepts including standard deviation, tail risk, and the Rule of 16. 

This episode of the Future's Rundown, hosted by Mark Longo, dives into key trends and exciting movements in the futures markets. The show begins with a recap of the latest gains and losses within the market, highlighting notable movements in natural gas, canola, VIX, cocoa, and soybean oil, along with analysis of major downtrends in copper, Ethereum, and orange juice. Listeners gain insights on notable contracts and commodities such as gold, crude oil, and bonds, while also discovering the top performing and underperforming futures year-to-date. Additionally, the episode mentions the benefits of being a pro member of the network, including early access to content and the chance to participate in special programs like the Options Oddities. The episode ends with a reminder to tune in to the upcoming shows for more updates on futures and options. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:08 Understanding the Futures Markets 01:27 Introducing The Futures Rundown 02:40 Breaking Down the Futures Markets 04:12 Top Movers in the Futures Markets 14:05 Year-to-Date Trends in Futures 17:58 Conclusion and Upcoming Programs