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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Mar 26, 2015 • 18min
Options Insider Interviews: The Future of the Trading Floor with Ben Londergan
Mark Sebastian recently attended the CBOE Risk Management Conference and brought along an audio recorder. In this edition, he caught up with Ben Londergan, Executive Managing Director and Head of Options Trading and Technology at Convergex. They discuss: The landscape of the exchange space Fragmentation of liquidity, and the resulting quotes Navigating the best execution landscape for their customers How does the market fragmentation impact liquidity providers The death of trading floors Balancing great customer service and a good price
Mar 25, 2015 • 11min
Options Insider Interviews: Catching Up with Andy Nybo
Options Insider Interviews: Catching Up with Andy Nybo Mark Sebastian recently attended the CBOE Risk Management Conference and brought along an audio recorder. Here’s his interview with Andy Nybo Head of Derivatives at the TABB Group. They discuss: Where is liquidity going? Where are the weaknesses in liquidity? Multiple exchanges and two models Does fragmentation help retail traders? Are asset managers less commission sensitive than before? What else do they see coming? Is there an appetite for a weekly VIX contract? And more…
Mar 16, 2015 • 9min
Options Insider Radio Special Events: An Interview with Jason Ferrell
In this episode of Options Insider Radio Special Events, we sent Mark Sebastian on assignment to the CBOE’s 31st annual Risk Management Conference. He took an audio recorder with him and interviews ensued. This one is with Jason Ferrell, Managing Director at Gateway Partners. They discussed: What is Gateway Partners? What causes a red flag between the trading desk and the risk desk? How have regulatory changes impacted their work? What products produce the most need for their help? What he thinks will drive business going forward
Mar 16, 2015 • 10min
Options Insider Radio Special Events: Interview with Berlinda Liu
Mark Sebastian was at the CBOE’s Risk Management Conference and he brought an audio recorder. Today’s feature is a discussion with Berlinda Liu, Director of Research & Development at S&P Dow Jones Indexes. They discuss: Parallel versus twisting moves in volatility futures Possible reasons for a move towards parallel shifts The S&P 500
Aug 25, 2014 • 41min
Options Insider Radio: Catching up with NYSE's Steve Crutchfield
In this episode, Mark is joined by Steve Crutchfield, Head of U.S. Options at NYSE. They discuss: The integration with ICE from an options perspective ICE Chat: message-based order tickets and execution Fragmentation of liquidity in the options space Penny pilot program: is it time to retire it? Technological failures: are they related to fragmentation? When do the benefits outweigh the risks for adding new trading venues The little-discussed aspects of Flash Boys The reasons mini options are failing
Aug 7, 2014 • 52min
Options Insider Radio: A Year in the Life at BATS
Options Insider Radio: A Year in the Life at BATS In this episode, Mark is joined by Jeromee Johnson, Vice President of Market Development and Head of Options at the BATS Exchange. They discuss: A year in the life of the BATS Exchange BATS + Direct Edge Where are growth opportunities? Will there be a second BATS options exchange? Complexity and fragmentation, and the consequences thereof What happens if exchanges offered different levels of pricing? Flash Boys and the myriad mentions of the BATS Exchange And much, much more
Jul 11, 2014 • 30min
Options Insider Radio: Talking When to Trade, and When Not to, with Hedgeable
Options Insider Radio: Talking When to Trade, and When Not to, with Hedgeable In this episode, Mark is joined by Mike Kane, co-founder of Hedgeable. They discuss: What is Hedgeable? What sets them apart? The perception of options Their reactive approach to the market Capturing the upside, avoiding the downside How they use no market timing or predictions Their programs for customers Who are their clients, and where are they coming from? And more…
Jul 8, 2014 • 36min
Options Insider Radio: Exploring Options Fragmentation with Fidessa
In this episode, Mark is joined by Joy Rosenstein, Derivatives Business Development Manager at Fidessa. They discuss: The latest developments at Fidessa Automation of trading systems The Fragulator Migratory order flow and fee schedules Retail trading platforms SEFs and the swaps space Joy's take on Flash Boys And more
Jul 2, 2014 • 33min
Options Insider Radio: Talking Risk, Latency and the Race to Zero with Actant
In this episode, Mark is joined by Dan Sacks from Actant. They discuss: What is Actant? Who uses it? The value-added services Actant provides What is top of mind for new Actant clients? Regulatory initiatives, risk management, and the race to zero Cost effective order flow routing The partnership with LiquidPoint And more
Jun 23, 2014 • 21min
Options Insider Radio: Talking Vega Blocks, Complex Spreads and Delta Hedges with Flextrade
Options Insider Radio: Talking Vega Blocks, Complex Spreads and Delta Hedges with Flextrade In this episode, Mark is joined by Rob Brougan, Vice President of option sales at FlexTrade. They discuss: What FlexTrade does, and who their clients are Their volatility-oriented products How customers are using their vol products Rob’s reaction to Flash Boys Mini options and the lack of adoption What’s on Rob’s radar? And more
