The Options Insider Radio Network

Mark is joined by guest Matt Amberson from ORATS, who discusses recent market activity, including the significant rise in the VIX and its implications. They explore the dynamics of volatility trading and review notable trades, such as a large-scale multi-leg options strategy termed the 'super stupid.' Additionally, Matt introduces ORATS' recent research reports on the impact of macro events on implied volatility. The episode concludes with a preview of next week's volatility prediction segment, the crystal ball.   01:04 Welcome to Volatility Views 01:34 Public.com: The Best Platform for Options Trading 02:13 Deep Dive into Volatility 05:00 Market Overview and Recent Trends 13:48 Special Report: Impact of Macro Events on Implied Volatility 34:00 Introducing the New VIX Indicator 34:40 VIX Options Activity Breakdown 36:34 Super Stupid Trades and Their Impact 40:28 Inverse Volatility Products Analysis 51:53 Earnings Volatility Insights 55:50 Crystal Ball Predictions and Wrap-Up

This episode of 'This Week in Futures Options' delves into various futures markets, particularly precious metals like gold and silver, and energy commodities such as crude oil and natural gas.   The host, Mark Longo, is joined by special guest Brett Friedman from Winhall Risk Analytics.   They discuss notable market movements, including significant options activities in gold and crude oil, and the broader trading dynamics driven by geopolitical events and economic policies. The show also highlights insights from recent articles about gold's price dynamics and the impact of tariffs. Listeners' questions about crypto assets and silver trading strategies are addressed, with the episode rounding off with discussions on implied volatility and skew in various commodities.   01:04 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 03:49 Movers and Shakers Report 08:57 Exploring Volatility in Futures Options 11:45 Deep Dive into Metals Market 27:16 Silver: The Commodity of Frustration 29:17 Crude Oil: Trading Bands and Volatility 31:20 WTI: The Domestic Crude Oil Giant 41:26 Natural Gas: The Energy Leviathan 44:36 Futures Options Feedback and Crypto Insights 49:27 Conclusion and Resources

This episode of The Option Block, hosted by Mark Longo from the Options Insider Media Group with Henry Schwartz from Cboe Global Markets and Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management dives into multiple engaging topics about the current state of the options market. The show covers updates on NVIDIA's recent earnings announcement and the subsequent market reaction, along with the impact on various sectors. The hosts discuss the potential for 24-hour options trading, with mixed opinions on its feasibility. They also highlight intriguing trades, including a massive VIX call straddle and activity in lesser-known names like International Game Technology and Lyft. Listener questions and recent poll results about crypto asset preferences and 24-hour trading wrap up this informative session.   01:21 Meet the Hosts and Sponsors 03:08 Market Overview and Recent Trends 05:52 Trading Block: Market Movements and Analysis 08:27 NVIDIA Earnings and Market Impact 18:58 VIX and Volatility Insights 32:01 WWE's Wild Ride and Corporate Actions 32:35 Snowflake's Hot Streak 33:03 Marathon Digital's Performance 33:38 Salesforce and Nvidia Earnings 34:41 Papa John's Earnings and Market Trends 35:37 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 36:20 International Game Technology's Big Trade 41:48 Nvidia and Lyft Options Insights 46:44 Mail Block: Listener Questions and Polls 54:54 Around the Block: Market Watch

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Matt Amberson, ORATS   In this episode of The Advisor's Option, host Mark Longo and Matt Amberson discuss key trends in options trading, including the surge in long straddles, macro volatility impacts, and the record-setting options volume. The episode highlights the latest data on earnings volatility and significant macro events driving market movements. They also delve into trading strategies involving Nvidia’s upcoming earnings and Schwab’s 24-hour trading debut. Practical insights include the benefits of a new journaling tool and surprising backtest results, while answering listener questions about trading strategies and crypto assets.   01:25 Welcome to The Advisors Option 03:11 Meet the Hosts and Global Travels 06:11 Market Volatility and PNL Statement 17:40 Earnings Volatility Report 24:44 Options Market Trends and Insights 32:09 Expanded Pilot Program Overview 32:52 Options Trading 24/7: Pros and Cons 34:03 Audience Poll: 24/7 Options Trading 36:52 Tricks of the Trade: Practical Tips 37:22 Macro Events and Volatility 44:57 Office Hours: Answering Your Questions 46:00 Crypto Volatility and Market Trends 48:53 Backtesting Insights and Strategies 58:00 Final Thoughts and Resources

In this episode of the Options Insider Radio Network, host Mark Longo introduces the latest installment of 'The Futures Rundown.' The discussion kicks off with Raymond Grignon from Ironbeam, who offers insights into his background in futures and derivatives and details Iron Beam's role in supporting a wide range of traders. The episode explores the nuances of various futures markets, including the recent volatility in natural gas, Bitcoin, and coffee. Grignon also delves into the performance of key markets in 2024 and discusses emerging products like the 3-month SOFR and potential new crypto futures like Solana. Listener questions revolve around choosing between WTI and Brent crude, and the likelihood of more crypto futures being introduced this year. The show wraps up with a look at the week's most active futures contracts and their market implications.   01:07 Exploring the Futures Rundown 03:48 Guest Introduction: Raymond Grignon from Ironbeam 06:09 Diving into the Trading Pit 09:35 Crypto Market Insights and Trends 12:37 Market Movers: Upside and Downside 19:44 Top Futures Contracts of the Day 20:07 Interest Rate Hedging with Futures 21:10 Market Trends and Surprises 21:32 Biggest Losers of the Year 24:02 Top Gainers of the Year 25:48 Futures Free-for-All Q&A 27:09 WTI vs. Brent Crude Debate 30:18 The Future of Crypto Futures 33:56 Conclusion and Contact Information

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring tastytrade Hot Seat: Jermal Chandler, tastylive On this episode, Mark, Dan and Jermal discuss: Stock substitution strategies including the fig leaf and the zebra Stocks and options trading going 24/7 Intel covered call strategy And much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade. 01:08 Welcome to Options Bootcamp  01:38 Tastytrade Tools and Features 02:53 Education Wednesday Triple Header 04:17 Meet the Hosts and Guests 06:11 Options Drills: Stock Substitution Basics 17:51 Advanced Stock Substitution Strategies 26:35 Diving into the Zebra Strategy 27:19 Explaining the Zebra in Detail 31:00 Listener Questions and Mail Call 32:24 Debating 24-Hour Options Trading 36:16 Intel Covered Call Strategy 42:55 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

Guest Host: Greg Magadini, Amberdata On this episode we discuss: The crypto markets over the past week Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning Solana, MSTU, MSTR and much more...

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets Review the most active equity options for the day including SMCI Examine the latest unusual options activity in BAX, GDRX Talk about 2025 as the year of collar 24-hour trading And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit  

On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets Not being able to prep too early for the show as volatility can pop right before the start Volatility dangerously close to the danger zone Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY, VXX VIX paper trades Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX And much more...  

We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including metals (copper, gold, silver), energy (nat gas, WTI), and much more. With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network And CME Hot Seat guest: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management