The Options Insider Radio Network

The Options Insider Radio Network
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Oct 31, 2025 • 11min

Options Playbook Radio 459: Amazon Earnings: The Open Wing Butterfly

HOST: Brian Overby, Options Playbook Radio The OPR strategy today is an Open-Wing Butterfly Spread on AMZN ahead of the company's earnings announcement after the close today, Thursday, October 30th. BUY +1 AMZN 31 OCT 235 STRIKE CALL SELL -2 AMZN 31 OCT 245 STRIKE CALL BUY +1 AMZN 31 OCT 250 STRIKE CALL NET DEBIT $2.18
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Oct 31, 2025 • 1h 2min

Volatility Views 654: Halloween Spooktacular

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group CO-HOST: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit CO-HOST: Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School of Business With an appearance by Brian Overby, Options Playbook Radio! In this Halloween-themed episode of Volatility Views, host Mark Longo is joined by regular contributors Mark Sebastian and Russell Rhoads, as well as a special guest appearance by Brian Overby. The discussion focuses on the nuances of volatility trading, touching on the performance and volume of vol-related ETFs like UVIX and SVXY, the impact of lofty P/E ratios on market sentiment, and the effects of the latest Fed actions. The show also delves into listener questions, weekly reviews of significant volatility trades, and the dynamics of overwriting trades. The episode concludes with predictions for VIX levels for the upcoming week.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 57min

TWIFO 472: Soybean Tsunami and Copper Craziness

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group GUEST: Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading In this episode of This Week in Futures Options, Mark Longo and guest Carly Garner discuss various developments in the futures options market, including the impact of Chinese trade deals on commodities like gold, soybeans, and natural gas. They examine the latest trading activities, volatility trends, and market movements in precious metals, agricultural products, and energy sectors. Highlights include gold's speculative surge, significant options volume in soybeans driven by trade talks, and strategic trading insights. Carly also provides commentary on the current market landscape, comparing historical patterns and offering actionable trading strategies.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 17min

The Hot Options Report: 10-30-2025

In this episode of the Hot Options Report from the Options Insider Radio Network, host Mark Longo delves into the most active options trades on October 30th. The episode covers significant movements in the VIX, SPY, and individual stock options like Nvidia, Tesla, Meta, and Apple. Notable trades include over 151,000 contracts of D33 calls in VIX, and major movements in companies such as Chipotle and Microsoft. Additionally, the episode touches upon the impact of trade war news and tech earnings on the options market, analyzing volume and pricing for various call and put options. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:36 VIX Market Analysis 03:41 SPY and Major Indices Overview 06:40 Single Name Equity Options Highlights 07:04 Top 10 Options Movers 16:00 Conclusion and Sign-Off
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Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 1min

The Option Block 1418: Bullets...The Ultimate Hedge!!

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group CO-HOST: Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets CO-HOST: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management This episode dives into the latest trends and activities in the options market, featuring key discussions on AI spending by companies like Meta and Microsoft and its effects on their stock prices. The hosts analyze market movements, unusual trading activities, and speculate on the potential impact of upcoming earnings from major companies like Apple and Amazon. The show also covers listener opinions on whether current market valuations are sustainable, given the lofty PE ratios and potential bubble-like conditions. Additionally, the episode features some tips for monitoring market events in the coming days.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 20min

The Futures Rundown 53: The Fed Strikes Again

In this episode, hosted by Mark Longo, listeners are guided through the complexities of the futures markets. The episode discusses top futures trading activities, including the recent impacts of rate cuts by Powell and Company. It highlights significant movements in high-grade copper, hard red winter wheat, soybean meal, heating oil, and more. The show also examines active trades and trends in the market, addressing items like the S&P 500 PE ratio and how geopolitical events influence trading decisions. The episode concludes with a question-answer session tackling listener inquiries and market trends.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 40min

Options Boot Camp 362: Whistling Past the Graveyard

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network CO-HOST: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring This episode covers listener questions about trading futures and the impact of recent Fed cuts on markets. Other topics include insights into fundamental vs. technical analysis, the lofty PE ratios of the S&P 500 and whether they signal market concerns, and a debate on whether we'll see more warrants issued after GameStop's recent move. The hosts also discuss their personal experiences and perspectives on trading futures and options.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 18min

The Hot Options Report: 10-29-2025

This episode of the Hot Options Report covers the options market activity for Wednesday, October 29th, also known as Fed Day. Mark Longo discusses the performance and volume of key products including VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, QQQ, and several high-activity single stocks like Beyond Meat, SoFi, Microsoft, AMD, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Palantir, Tesla, and Nvidia. The report highlights noteworthy options trades and overall market sentiment impacted by the Federal Reserve's actions, offering insights and discussing options chain movements for the day. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:07 VIX Market Analysis 01:52 SPY and SPX Market Insights 04:07 Small Caps and QQQ Overview 06:35 Single Name Equity Options 07:11 Top 10 Options Movers 17:09 Conclusion and Upcoming Shows
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Oct 28, 2025 • 17min

The Hot Options Report: 10-28-2025

In today's episode of the Hot Options Report, host Mark Longo from the Options Insider Radio Network recaps the notable movements in the options market for Tuesday, October 28th. Key highlights include the performance and trading volume of major indices and individual stocks such as VIX, SPY, and major companies like Nvidia, AMD, Amazon, PayPal, Nokia, Beyond Meat, Intel, SoFi, and Tesla. The episode delves into specific call and put options, contract volumes, and notable market activities. With detailed insights into a mostly green trading day, listeners are advised to stay tuned for continuous updates and trading strategies. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:51 Market Overview and Key Highlights 01:28 VIX and SPY Analysis 03:49 SPX and Small Caps Insights 05:14 NASDAQ and Single Name Equities 06:21 Top Movers: AMD, Amazon, and PayPal 09:09 AI Investments and Nokia's Surge 10:21 Beyond Meat and Strive Inc. Performance 12:13 Intel, SoFi, and Tesla Updates 14:33 Nvidia's New High and Conclusion
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Oct 28, 2025 • 47min

The Crypto Rundown 294: Rushing Headlong Into Burning Buildings

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group GUEST: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital In this episode, Mark and Bill explore the crypto derivatives markets and look at trading strategies and current market trends. The discussion covers everything from Bitcoin and Ethereum performance, the high volatility of small cap tokens like Circle and BMNR, to the rise of new leveraged ETFs and Bitcoin treasury companies. Additionally, the episode offers trading strategies using options, and discusses the broader implications for investment advisors and individual traders.

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