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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

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

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

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

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

In this episode of the Futures Rundown, listeners are welcomed back to explore the complexities of the futures markets with host Mark and guest Rich Excel from the University of Illinois Gies School of Business. The discussion kicks off with a recap of past episodes and recent market trends, including a notable dive into uranium and the latest in the futures market activities such as the performance of commodities, metals, and major indices. Rich discusses his recent educational trip to Europe, where he expanded the horizons of derivative students, covering key spots like Frankfurt, Zurich, and Vienna. The episode goes further into dissecting the top upside and downside movers in the futures market for the year and delves into Rich’s insights on global bond market attractiveness, especially focusing on Japan. The show wraps up with a playful yet divisive debate on the controversial issue of ketchup on hot dogs, reflecting listener sentiments and sparking lively interaction among the audience.   02:59 Welcome Back, Rich Excel 04:20 Diving into the Trading Pits 06:09 Market Movers and Shakers 11:32 Analyzing the Downside 15:11 Active Day in the Futures Market 22:36 Exploring the Japanese Market Angle 23:00 Mid-Year Market Trends and Insights 23:27 Top Performing Assets of the Year 26:40 Analyzing the Downside Movers 29:56 Futures Free for All: Q&A Session 34:00 The Great Ketchup Debate 38:05 European Derivatives Tour Highlights 40:18 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

In this episode of Options Bootcamp, hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli delve into a series of forgotten trading terms submitted by listeners. Topics include terms from the movie "Boiler Room," scalping, stockbroker, SOES bandits, stock certificates, and more. They also discuss recent trading activities, such as the VIX July 17 puts and IBIT straddle trades. Listener questions about deep in-the-money options and thoughts on the new Pope from Dan’s neighborhood add a touch of humor and relatability.   01:04 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 02:31 Pro Trading Crate Giveaway 04:41 Listener Questions: Forgotten Trading Terms 20:01 The Nostalgia of Physical Stock Certificates 21:47 Forgotten Trading Terms: Round Turn 25:07 Listener Questions: Straddles and VIX Puts 30:43 Asset Class Predictions for the Second Half of the Year 35:30 Deep in the Money Options: Use Cases 37:55 The New Pope and Hot Dog Toppings 40:37 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Shows

Greg Magadini from Amberdata, a crypto market expert, joins Mark Longo to dissect the latest trends in digital assets. They explore a decline in Bitcoin volatility and the rising interest in Ethereum and altcoins. The duo discusses unique trading strategies like cash-secured puts and delta-neutral trades, particularly around the newly IPO’d Circle. Greg shares insights on leveraging Amberdata's tools for trading success, engaging with the audience through polls to unravel diverse trading sentiments in this fast-paced market.

In this episode, Mark Longo, Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit) and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) delve into the latest happenings in the options market. The show covers a variety of segments including unusual options activity, such as the sizable trades in Clover Health Investments and Bit Digital. The discussion spans market trends, notably the recent market pullback likely influenced by tariff news and possible market reactions to political maneuvers. Uncle Mike shares a strategy block focused on the careful selection of covered calls. The episode also touches on listener polls and questions, including opinions on assets with the most upside potential in the second half of 2025.    03:08 Show Kickoff and Recent Updates 05:36 80s Trivia Challenge 07:43 Market Analysis and Trading Block 12:20 Political Commentary and Market Reactions 20:57 VIX and Single Stock Analysis 27:36 Tesla's Market Impact  28:29 June's Hot Numbers from OCC 30:58 Unusual Options Activity: Clover Health 35:59 Unusual Options Activity: Bit Digital 41:03 Unusual Options Activity: Core Scientific 44:15 Strategy Block: Covered Call Selection 48:55 Mail Block: Listener Questions and Polls 52:00 Around the Block: Market Watch 53:31 Conclusion and Upcoming Content