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The Options Insider Radio Network
The Options Insider Radio Network is the premier audio destination for options traders. The network provides access to a vast array of popular programs including The Option Block, Options Boot Camp, The Advisors Option, The Long and Short of Futures Options, Volatility Views, Options Insider Radio and much more. Join the thousands around the globe who turn to The Options Insider Radio Network for options information, analysis and education.
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Jul 16, 2025 • 43min
Options Boot Camp 347: Heisenberg, Rogue AI and More Forgotten Terms
In this episode, hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli delve into a list of supposedly forgotten or underused options trading terms generated by Chat GPT. They evaluate and discuss each term, including box spreads, conversion reversals, put-call parity, skew, sticky strike versus sticky delta, jelly roll, gamma scalping, pin risk, synthetic positions, and more. The hosts determine whether these terms are truly forgotten or still relevant, sharing their opinions and personal experiences with each concept. The episode provides an insightful look at both historical and obscure options trading terminology. 03:27 Options Drills: Strategies and Techniques 04:15 Forgotten Options Terms: Listener Submissions 06:01 Evaluating ChatGPT's Forgotten Options Terms 20:56 Theta Gamma Trade-Off Discussion 23:01 Double No Touch Options 23:53 Jelly Roll and Forgotten Terms 24:27 Early Exercise Premium 25:11 Second Order Greeks 26:28 Zero Day Strategies and Back Testing 28:55 Put Ratio Back Spreads 30:36 Synthetic Positions and Volatility Smirk 31:35 Risk Reversal and Break Even Volatility 33:07 Dividend Risk and Sticky Vega 35:00 Calendar Butterfly and Forward Volatility 40:05 Vol Cones and Final Thoughts

Jul 16, 2025 • 17min
The Hot Options Report: 07-16-2025
Today we are looking at VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, QQQ, NVDA, TSLA, AMD, RGTI, AAPL, HOOD, OPEN, PLTR, AMZN, MSTR, and CRCL. All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy. Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers. Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics. See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month’s options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.

Jul 15, 2025 • 11min
The Hot Options Report: 07-15-2025
Talking VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, QQQ, SOFI, AMD, AAPL, PLTR, TSLA, NVDA, SMCI, MSTR, BABA, GOOGL on this episode of The Hot Options Report. --------------------------------- All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy. Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers. Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics. See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month’s options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.

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Jul 15, 2025 • 42min
The Crypto Rundown 282: Crypto Week Records and Pudgy Penguins
This week, Bill Ulivieri from Cenacle Capital shares his expertise on corporate adoption of Bitcoin and Ethereum, as the crypto market sets new records. They dive into Bitcoin's historic price surge and legislative changes affecting Stablecoins, highlighting the volatility of Bitcoin and Ethereum options. The discussion also includes emerging altcoins like Solana and XRP, their price movements, and potential future impacts on the market. Listeners even get a chance to weigh in on which crypto might soar by 2025!

Jul 14, 2025 • 10min
The Hot Options Report: 7-14-2025
Talking VIX, SPY, S, small caps, Qs, zero day, NEO, SOFI, AMZN, bitcoin, AMD, AAPL, PLTR, TSLA, NVDA on today's episode. All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy. Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers. Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics. See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month’s options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.

Jul 14, 2025 • 55min
The Option Block 1390: The Revenge of Kodak
The latest kicks off with host Mark Longo, joined by co-hosts Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management, and Andrew 'The Rock Lobster' Giovinazzi from The Option Pit. The show delves into market activities, touching on various significant updates, including the potential surge in EQT and the unusual movement in Eastman Kodak's options. A strategy block session by Uncle Mike discusses optimal trading spreads for high and low volatility conditions, and the episode rounds off with key insights on upcoming market events, including earnings reports and trends in the cryptocurrency sphere. Notable interactive segments include a listener poll on Kodak and a heated discussion on cryptocurrency assets with potential upside. 01:27 Meet the Hosts 01:56 Weekly Operations and Pro Feed 03:42 Trivia Challenge 06:30 Market Analysis and Trading Block 26:24 Unusual Options Activity 27:08 Network Update and Podcast Teaser 27:51 EQT Corp: Hydrocarbon Exploration Insights 32:09 Eastman Kodak: A Blast from the Past 40:27 Campbell's Soup: Market Movements 43:18 Strategy Block: Understanding Volatility 46:59 Around the Block: Market Watch and Predictions 53:06 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Events

Jul 11, 2025 • 1h 2min
Volatility Views 639: The Great VIX Volume Debate
In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads (Kelley School of Business - Indiana University), and Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit) return after the July 4th holiday to delve into recent market volatility. The discussion covers the impact of tariff announcements on Brazil and Canada, leading to increased volume in VIX futures and options. Key highlights include significant trades like the Aug 25/35 vertical spread, the activity in the July 17 puts, and the unusual million-contract VIX options day amid dropping volatility. They also discuss the term structure of VIX futures, significant contango, and volatility ETPs such as SVIX, VXX, and UVXY. The episode wraps up with predictions for the VIX index for the coming week. 01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views 01:54 Post-July 4th Market Recap 05:46 Volatility Review 06:58 Market Reactions and Trade War Impact 09:35 VIX Analysis and Predictions 18:06 Historical VIX Patterns and Future Projections 27:58 Russell's Weekly Rundown 32:57 Analyzing Recent Trades 34:28 VIX Options Activity Breakdown 36:34 High Volume Day Analysis 46:14 Mentorship and Market Reactions 50:55 Volatility ETPs Overview 54:42 Crystal Ball Predictions 01:01:17 Closing Remarks and Resources

Jul 11, 2025 • 47min
TWIFO 456: Thunderstruck Futures
This episode delves into a range of topics with host Mark Longo and guest Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management. They discuss navigating the futures options market, highlighting the significant trades, volatility, and key products such as gold, crude oil, corn, and soybeans. They focus on market movers, noting increased volatility in various segments. Mike shares insights into the S&P 500 hitting new all-time highs and offers strategies for rolling up hedges. Discussions extend to the 10-year note, silver, and the dynamics of precious metals in 2023. 01:22 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 04:33 Movers and Shakers Report 12:11 Exploring Market Volatility 15:09 Equities and Strategic Hedging 22:54 S&P 500 Trading Insights 23:38 Exploring Skew Perspectives 25:31 Diving into the 10-Year Note 33:12 Metals Market Analysis 42:42 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

Jul 10, 2025 • 1h 2min
The Option Block 1389: Soaring to New Heights
This episode of The Option Block, is hosted by Mark Longo from the Options Insider Media Group, and features guest hosts, including Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management and Henry 'The Flowmaster' Schwartz from Cboe. The hosts dive into various trending topics in the options market, such as unusual activity alerts, market analysis, strategy overviews, listener questions, and more. The session includes insights on major trades in VIX, SPY, small caps, and the hot tech stocks like Netflix, Nvidia, and Palantir. Special attention is given to companies such as Unity Software Inc. (U), Redwire Corporation (RDW), and Olin Corp. (OLN), exploring their recent unusual options activities. Uncle Mike also makes a notable announcement on the S&P 500 hitting an all-time high during the episode. The show closes with game insights and communal debates over intriguing questions like the appropriateness of ketchup on hot dogs. 01:18 Meet the Hosts 03:15 Market Recap and Recent Events 07:21 Trading Block: Market Trends and Analysis 10:33 Volatility Insights and Trading Strategies 21:34 Single Stock Highlights and Analysis 29:13 Earnings Season Preview 29:59 Financials Report Overview 32:32 Unity's Market Movements 37:47 Red Wire Corp Analysis 43:06 Olin Corp's Chemical Struggles 47:46 Mail Block: Listener Questions 54:54 Around the Block: Market Watch

Jul 10, 2025 • 56min
The European Market Brief 5: A Deep Dive Into the DAX
This episode dives deep into the German derivatives markets, particularly focusing on the DAX index. Hosts and guests discuss the composition of the DAX, trading opportunities, and its significance to the European economy. The discussion includes insights from Tobias Inger of Eurex, who elaborates on the total return index and margin requirements. Morad Askar of Edge Clear shares his experiences and observations on trading the DAX, highlighting interest trends among US traders. Russell Rhoads provides comparative analysis with US markets, shedding light on near-dated options performance and market volatility. The episode also addresses listener questions about the impact of the Euro on FX trading and explores the implications for both European and global markets. 03:54 Meet the Guests 10:05 Continental Conversations: Focus on Germany and the DAX 12:09 DAX Market Insights and Trading Opportunities 22:16 DAX Futures and Options: Trading Strategies 28:30 DAX Margin Insights 31:07 Opportunities in the German Markets 31:38 European Derivatives Market Update 32:16 Trading Strategies and Client Perspectives 36:47 Micro and Mini DAX Contracts 44:16 Listener Questions: European FX Market 51:19 Conclusion and Resources


