The Options Insider Radio Network

The Options Insider Radio Network
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Nov 25, 2024 • 1h

The Option Block 1337: There Can Be Only One

We're back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade. On this episode, we: Debate the latest in the markets including bitcoin Talk about the most active equity options for the day including SMCI Look at earnings season volatility including BBWI Examine the latest unusual options activity in HVI, RGTI, KULR Discuss vertical put spreads And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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Nov 22, 2024 • 1h 6min

Volatility Views 609: VIX Calls, SPX Puts and European Vol Rumblings

Mark Sebastian, an options trader and volatility expert, joins Russell Rhoads, a professor specializing in derivatives, and Noel Smith, CIO at Convex Asset Management. They explore the latest trends in the US and European volatility markets, including exciting trading activities around VIX and SPX options. The trio debates the best hedging strategies, analyzes the impact of geopolitical tensions on market volatility, and predicts future movements in VIX and VSTOXX, all while sharing personal insights and market sentiment.
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Nov 22, 2024 • 60min

TWIFO 428: A Wild Week in Energy, Equities, Crypto and More

We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (Nat Gas, WTI, Crude Oil), crypto (Bitcoin), equities, and much more. With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network And CME Hot Seat guest: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management
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Nov 21, 2024 • 1h 3min

The Option Block 1336: Volatility, Crypto and the Death of SPY?

Dive into the current market dynamics with a focus on volatility and the impact of cryptocurrency. Discover the latest unusual options activity, particularly around Elf Beauty and major players like NVIDIA. Explore earning trends for companies like Baidu and the trading strategies tied to the S&P 500 index. With lively discussions on Buffet's cash pile and rising trading volumes, this episode offers a blend of humor and insight for navigating the unpredictable landscape of options trading.
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Nov 20, 2024 • 32min

The Futures Rundown 12: Metals, Equities, Volatility and More!

Welcome to our inaugural episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Carley Garner. The Trading Pit Looking at what is trading in the futures markets Futures Free For All Is there a shift in sentiment from a tech heavy atmosphere to a hard asset one? Why aren't the equity markets pricing in more geopolitical risk right now?
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Nov 20, 2024 • 35min

Options Boot Camp 315: Taming the Beast: Navigating Volatility Products

On this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into the various volatility products available. They also answer a question asking what a typical options trader makes, and much more. Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options", also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request. If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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Nov 18, 2024 • 48min

The Crypto Rundown 256: Crypto Degenerates

Guest Host: Greg Magadini, Amberdata On this episode we discuss: The crypto markets over the past week Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning MSTU is a product for crypto degenerates Whether MARA merits a nearly 2x volatility premium to bitcoin The fundamental story hurting Ethereum\ Why Solana is eating Ethereum's lunch right now Whether Ethereum or Solana does mor upside over the coming year The XRP rally And much more...
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Nov 18, 2024 • 58min

The Option Block 1335: Options Punch Out

We're back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade. On this episode, we: Debate the latest in the markets including bitcoin Talk about the most active equity options for the day including MSTR Look at earnings season volatility including WMT, TGT, NVDA, BIDU, INTU Examine the latest unusual options activity in MTTR, BE Discuss finding the best covered call opportunities And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
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Nov 15, 2024 • 1h 7min

Volatility Views 608: What the Heck is Going On?

On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit Jim Carroll, Ballast Rock Private Wealth They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US How the upcoming Trump presidency could impact volatility The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX VIX and VIX futures term structure Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX and much more... Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options", also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request. If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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Nov 14, 2024 • 1h 2min

TWIFO 427: Crypto Boom, Energy Bust and Ducks vs. Dinos

We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including crypto (bitcoin), energy (nat gas, WTI, crude oil), metals (silver), and much more. With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network And CME Hot Seat guest: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

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