This Week in Futures Options

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group   The latest episode dives deep into the explosive activity in the precious metals market, with a special focus on gold and silver. Mark covers the unprecedented volumes and price surges in gold, which hit new highs of $4,308, and silver, which soared to $52.78. The episode also discusses the increased volatility and demand for both metals, with detailed analysis of key trades and market behaviors. Additional coverage includes other precious metals like platinum and palladium, which also saw significant movements. The episode highlights how these surges are reflected across different contracts and their implications for traders.

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network CME Hot Seat Guest: Scott Bauer, Prosper Trading Academy In this episode hosted by Mark Longo, Scott Bauer from Prosper Trading Academy joins to discuss the latest action in the futures options market. The show covers a diverse range of topics including the unprecedented activity in gold, which recently hit a new all-time high of $4,000 and nearly 50% up year-to-date, and the ongoing bullish sentiment in other precious metals like silver and palladium. The discussion also takes a deep dive into the energy sector, focusing on the tumultuous moves in Nat Gas and crude oil.

In this episode, host Mark Longo dives deep into the latest trading developments within the futures options market, covering hot topics such as nat gas, crude oil, and gold. The episode discusses record volumes in nat gas and its recent price movements, analyzes crude oil's downturn, and delves into gold’s new all-time highs. The show also integrates listener inquiries and voting results, comparing current market sentiment indicators like VIX and gold.    00:00 Introduction & Welcome 03:29 Movers and Shakers Report 11:32 Exploring Energy Markets 21:40 WTI Futures and Options Analysis 22:27 Shifts in WTI Skew and Trading Activity 26:54 Gold's Record-Breaking Performance 28:33 Gold Options and Market Sentiment 37:03 Comparing Gold and VIX as Market Indicators 39:48 Conclusion

This episode features a detailed discussion with Dan Gramza of Gramza Capital Management covering recent market movements in futures options, focusing on gold's record highs, the fluctuations in natural gas prices, and the current state of crude oil. Mark and Dan also touch upon the equity markets' response to recent Federal Reserve actions and upcoming economic indicators. Listeners learn about key support and resistance levels, strategic buy and sell signals, and the market sentiment driving these assets.  00:43 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 04:02 Movers and Shakers Report 10:17 Exploring Metals Market Activity 30:07 Exploring the Energy Market 42:30 Equities and Stock Indices 57:13 Final Thoughts and Market Wrap-Up

This episode delves into the latest trends and key actions in various futures markets, focusing particularly on the impact of recent Fed decisions. Mark Longo alongside guest Carley Garner (DeCarley Trading), cover volatility in gold, silver, WTI crude oil, and livestock markets. They analyze significant moves, trade volumes, and option activities in these sectors, and provide insights into potential trading strategies. They also touch on the unusual behavior of gold and the introduction of Friday options in cattle, noting the implications for market dynamics.   01:04 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 05:42 Movers and Shakers Report 14:00 Market Analysis: Metals and Commodities 28:23 Active Trading in Gold Options 29:25 The High Stakes of Gold's $4,000 Options 31:12 Silver's Surprising Performance 36:17 Exploring Energy Markets: Crude Oil Insights 44:18 Diving into Agricultural Options 51:39 Concluding Thoughts

This episode breaks down the week's trading activity in the futures and options markets with Mark Longo and Carley Garner (DeCarley Trading). The show covers the week's biggest movers and shakers, analyzes the latest trends in energy and metals volatility, and dives into specific options flows in Nat Gas, Crude Oil (WTI), and Platinum. Mark also chats with guest Carley about her outlook on energy markets. Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [06:30] Movers and Shakers Report [09:30] CVOL Movers and Shakers [14:15] Energy: Nat Gas [19:00] WTI Crude Oil Options [22:00] Metals: Platinum [25:30] Final Thoughts

Mark Longo and Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management break down top trades, hot products, volatility explosions, and more in precious metals, interest rates, and equities on this episode. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction  5:52 - Movers and Shakers Report (top performers and decliners). 11:58 - Breakdown of the CME Group CVOL report (volatility). 14:52 - Discussion on the precious metals market, with a focus on silver and gold. 24:45 - Analysis of the interest rate market and the 10-year note. 33:57 - Exploration of the equities market, focusing on the S&P 500. 38:53 - Closing remarks and where to find more information.

This episode of "This Week in Futures Options" (TWIFO) focuses on the week's top movers in the futures options market. Mark Longo breaks down the Movers and Shakers report, highlighting a week with a slight bias toward green, but with the largest percentage moves on the dark side. The show also takes a deep dive into the volatility of various markets and discusses the trading activity in natural gas, nicknamed "the widowmaker." The episode concludes with a discussion about the future of crypto derivatives and the debate between cash-settled and physically settled contracts. Time Stamps 4:16 Movers & Shakers this Week 10:37 Volatility Report (CVOL) 14:38 Featured Segment: Nat Gas - "The Widowmaker" 22:38 Listener Question: Is Physical Settlement Dead

In this episode of "This Week in Futures Options" (TWIFO), host Mark Longo and guest Kevin Green from Schwab Network break down the week's trading action in the futures options market. They cover the top movers, analyze volatility across different sectors, and dive deep into agricultural products. The main discussion focuses on the soybean complex, including soybeans, soybean oil, and soybean meal, as well as the live and feeder cattle markets. The hosts examine recent market-moving events and options trading activity, highlighting notable trends and specific trades. The episode concludes with a look at the energy sector and a final wrap-up. Time Stamps 0:00 Welcome  3:55 Movers and Shakers Report 6:35 Volatility Breakdown 11:45 The World of Ags 20:30 Cattle Analysis 28:09 Energy Discussion 35:25 Wrap-up 

In this episode, Mark Longo and Dan 'The Man' Gramza from Gramza Capital Management, examine the surge in futures options trading, discuss inflation impacts, and explore the latest in small-cap and equity index movements. Energy commodities, particularly Nat Gas and WTI, also receive a thorough analysis, including fundamental supply and demand factors as well as geo-political influences. Crypto markets, especially the dramatic resurgence of Ethereum, are reviewed alongside its compelling volume activities in both big and micro contracts. The episode concludes with a light-hearted debate on the best Rocky movie, tying in audience insights.    01:21 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 04:22 Movers and Shakers Report 11:27 Exploring Equity Markets 27:17 Crypto Market Insights 31:13 Technical Analysis: Market Movements and Predictions 36:32 Interest Rates and Currency Trends 37:14 Energy Market Deep Dive: Nat Gas and Crude Oil 50:48 Futures Options Wrap-Up and Fun Poll