This Week in Futures Options
The Options Insider Radio Network
Gold, crude oil, corn, soybeans and more - with so many tradeable products the futures options market is an intimidating place. How can you possibly keep track of the latest trading activity across so many different products? Don’t worry - we’ve got you covered. Welcome to This Week in Futures Options - the program designed to help active futures options traders stay on top of this ever-changing marketplace. Each week we’ll break down the top trades, hot products, volatility explosions and much more. Whether you’re an experienced veteran or a newcomer looking to separate the wheat from the lean hogs, This Week in Futures Options has the information you can’t find anywhere else...
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Dec 27, 2016 • 56min
This Week in Futures Options 34: The Death of Crude Volatility
Topics this week include: WTI vs Brent Crude Oil Volatility Futures Options Feedback/#Question of the Week: Would you ever trade stupids? Heck Yes Hell No I hate stupids Listener questions: Question from Jack K - Are covered calls a viable strategy in futures options? Also can I trade futures options in a 401k? Question from Trader Taz1 - Do you guys have a broker recommendation for someone who is new to vol and new to options? Maybe with a cash account, since I do not want to do margin?
Dec 19, 2016 • 50min
This Week in Futures Options: The WTI/Brent Spread Battle
Topics today include: Crude Oil/WTI The spread between Brent and WTI The crazy trade of the week Eurodollars Futures Options Feedback: Your questions, our answers #QuestionOfTheWeek: Financial advisors represent the last options frontier. What level of options knowledge do you expect from your advisor? None - I'll do it myself Level 1: Buy Puts/Calls Level 2: Income & Vol Level 3:Option Specialist Question from Vegan - You mentioned the Fed with regards to equities. Should the Fed really care about what market is doing?
Dec 12, 2016 • 38min
This Week in Futures Options 32: Gold and Crude Volatility Apocalypse
Topics this week include: Crude Oil/WTI Gold Futures Options Feedback: Listener questions and comments Question from Jackobin - Is it possible to buy a basket of commodity volatility? Maybe an ETF? Question from Trader Shawn - Are any options that insider tracks that are overly stacked long/short. Also, are there any underlings or indices reaching critical levels right now that I should watch?
Dec 5, 2016 • 43min
This Week in Futures Options 31: OPEC Drives Crude Options Explosion
This Week in Futures Options 31: OPEC Drives Crude Options Explosion There is but one major topic this week: Crude Oil Futures Options Feedback: Listener questions and comments Question from Andrew Martin - Does all that OI on the 60 strike in WTI mean that people expect oil to blow past that level very soon? Comment from Kay Kamra - OVX almost touching July highs...I expect a pullback in OVX and subsequent pop in /CL Question from JVZ34 - Why such a crude Vol crush this week?
Nov 28, 2016 • 31min
The Best of This Week in Futures Options: Brexit Breakdown Bonanza
We gave Mark and Nick the day off for Thanksgiving, so to meet your weekly TWIFO fix, we present the Best of This Week in Futures Options, Brexit edition. Do you remember when the Pound sterling hit a 31-year low? Relive the madness here.
Nov 21, 2016 • 52min
This Week in Futures Options 30: Post-Election Volatility Blues
Topics this week include: Crude Oil/WTI Surprise (?) product of the week Crazy trade of the week Gold Futures Options Feedback: Listeners have their say Question from Big Jack - How important are the futures when pricing the options? Should I pay attention to the term structure? Question from Anthony Wheeler - What is the most liquid futures option product? Question from GK6: What is your favorite to trade?
Nov 14, 2016 • 47min
This Week in Futures Options 29: Election Volatility
Topics this week include: Gold/Silver Copper Crude Oil/WTI EuroDollar Soybeans Futures Options Feedback: Listener questions and comments Question from Tom Chase - Can you explain more about QuikSkew? What is it and how do I get it? Is it available for free on the CME site? You can find all the cool reports Nick talks about on www.cme.com/twio.
Nov 7, 2016 • 34min
This Week in Futures Options 28: Oil Drop, Gold Rally and FX Volatility
This week your TWIFO hosts discuss: Crude Oil/WTI Gold Futures Options Feedback: Listener questions and comments Question from Bobby - I have noticed moved in the currencies lately. Is this increased volatility good for premium sellers in currency options? You can find all the cool reports Nick talks about on www.cme.com/twio.
Oct 31, 2016 • 41min
This Week in Futures Options 27: Hillary Gold Call Frenzy
This week your TWIFO hosts discuss: Gold Crude Oil/WTI Soybeans You can find all the cool reports Nick talks about on www.cme.com/twio.
Oct 24, 2016 • 35min
This Week in Futures Options 26: Internet Armageddon
Topics this week include: Crude Oil/WTI Gold & Silver Nat Gas FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK Comment from JVich - How about coal for a surprise product? Seems to be doing more volume….? Question from N. Molansen - Why are there not options on stock futures?
