Options Insider Radio Interviews
The Options Insider Radio Network
Options Insider Radio is the longest-running options podcast and the flagship program on the Options Insider Radio Network. Options Insider Radio features unique and compelling interviews with the thought leaders, icons, radicals, movers and shakers that shape the options market. Whether you are an options professional looking for insightul discussion about your industry, or an active retail trader who wants a glimpse behind the scenes, this is the program for you.
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Jan 24, 2017 • 32min
Options Insider Radio Interviews: Talking Broker Buyouts, Options Books and Earnings Straddles with TD Ameritrade
In this episode, Mark is joined by JJ Kinahan, Chief Market Strategist at TD Ameritrade. They discuss: The forthcoming Scottrade merger Was the options business a key driver in the merger? What is the timeline for the deal? What are the new things on the docket for TD Ameritrade? Social analysis and trading opportunities Adding futures options to the platform JJ's book, Essential Options Strategies JJ takes on the question of the week
Nov 17, 2016 • 25min
Options Insider Radio Interviews: Taking on Monopolies with August Capital
In this episode, Mark is joined by Villi Iltchev of August Capital They discuss: Villi's background in the fintech space What is August Capital? What are the barriers to entry in the fintech space? Success breeds success The market data albatross The life of the venture capitalist And more
Nov 17, 2016 • 25min
Options Insider Radio Interviews: Discussing Full Disclosure with the Collaborative Fund
In this episode, Mark is joined by Morgan Housel of the Collaborative Fund. They discuss: What is the Collaborative Fund? Morgan's former career in journalism and private equity/investment banking Bringing diverse backgrounds under one roof Should there be full disclosure on fees? Overwhelming market data fees Innovation versus regulation Taking the long-term view The future of financial advising
Nov 4, 2016 • 44min
Options Insider Radio Interviews: Breaking the OTC Cabal with Eris Exchange
In this episode Mark is joined by Geoff Sharp, Managing Dierector and Head of Sales for the Eris Exchange. They discuss: What is the Eris Exchange? What are Eris standards? U.S. dollar interest rate swaps: what are they? How are they used? What are swap futures? What are the advantages of a swap future ofver a standard OTC swap? What is Eris' plan to break the OTC cabal? Who are using these products? What is the Eris secret sauce? What is Eris doing in the platform/technology space to attract customers? You can find more information on the Eris website
Nov 2, 2016 • 37min
Options Insider Radio Interviews: Talking RIA Problems and FinMedia with Modern Trader
In this episode, Mark is joined by Jeff Joseph Publisher of Modern Trader Magazine and Managing Partner of Prescient Capital Partners. They discuss: RIAs, are they mostly style over substance? Being early adopters of alternative investments The metamorphasis from Traders Magazine to Modern Trader Differentiation within the RIA space The decision to acquire a print publication Calling out the talking heads Filtering out the noise Partnering on Stocktoberfest
Oct 26, 2016 • 35min
Options Insider Radio Interviews: Talking Trading Floors and Takeovers with NASDAQ
In this episode, Mark is joined by Kevin Kennedy Vice President and Head of U.S. Options at NASDAQ. They discuss: The NASDAQ acquisition of ISE What drove the merger? Will there still be six exchanges after the ink has dried? The new deal on the street: CBOE + BATS An intelligent auction process The ultimate auction: Open Outcry? And more
Oct 25, 2016 • 26min
Options Insider Radio Interviews: Talking Acquisitions, Auctions and Options with BATS
In this episode Mark is joined by Kapil Rathi, Senior Vice President of Options Business Strategy at BATS Global Markets. They discuss: The forthcoming deal with CBOE What the deal has to offer investors? What were the drivers for the deal? What does this mean for options market share? When is the deal expected to close? What does Kapil think of ISE becoming part of the NASDAQ group? What else is happening at BATS, especially the BAM auctions? Are auctions hurting the market? What do ETFs bring to the BATS ecosystem?
Oct 10, 2016 • 28min
Options Insider Radio Interviews: Trading on the Beach with Hanweck
In this episode Mark is joined by Jerry Hanweck, CEO and Founder of Hanweck Associates. They discuss: What does Hanwek Associates do? What the heck are GPUs? Why are they so great for options? Analytics as a service Bringing margin into the 21st century Portfolio margining pre- and post-trade New developments at Hanweck Want to learn more? Check out the Hanweck website
Oct 3, 2016 • 20min
Options Insider Radio Interviews: Bringing Children Hope with ALTSO and Rocktoberfest
Today Mark is joined by Mead Welles, founder and CEO of Octagon Asset Management. He's also the co-founder and treasurer of ALTSO. He discusses: How he started Octagon What is ALTSO? How did he get involved with this cause? What does ALTSO do? Visit thieir website to find out more about ALTSO Want to go to Rocktoberfest on October 6? Buy tickets here.
Sep 23, 2016 • 25min
Options Insider Radio Interviews: Going Up In Smoke with Seed CX
Today, Mark is joined by Brian Liston, co-founder of the Seed Commodity eXchange (CX) They discuss: What is Seed CX? The perils of opening a new derivatives exchange How are they going to make a trade-able/list-able hemp product? Understanding the hemp industry and translating that into commodities Filling the gap left by corn and soy Finding funding in Chicago And more...
