

The Options Insider Radio Network
The Options Insider Radio Network
The Options Insider Radio Network is the premier audio destination for options traders. The network provides access to a vast array of popular programs including The Option Block, Options Boot Camp, The Advisors Option, The Long and Short of Futures Options, Volatility Views, Options Insider Radio and much more. Join the thousands around the globe who turn to The Options Insider Radio Network for options information, analysis and education.
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Oct 18, 2024 • 1h 3min
Volatility Views 604: Pre-Election Volatility Fun
On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Michael Green, Simplify Asset Management They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Election volatility in the 0dte era 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.

Oct 18, 2024 • 52min
TWIFO 423: Whistling Past the Graveyard in Energy and Ags
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, crude oil) and ags (corn), and much more. With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network And CME Hot Seat guest: Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading

Oct 17, 2024 • 58min
The Option Block 1326: Live from Cboe RMC 2024
We're back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including the election, Cboe Risk Management Conference 2024 (RMC) Talk about the most active equity options for the day Look at earnings season volatility including AA, IRDM, NFLX Examine the latest unusual options activity in CNC, CYH Consider if there will be an October surprise and how the election could impact the markets And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets Mark "The Greasy Meatball" Sebastian, The Option Pit "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com

Oct 16, 2024 • 43min
The Futures Rundown 7: The Trouble With Futures Prices
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Brett Friedman of Winhall Risk Analytics and OptionMetrics. The Trading Pit What's catching our eyes in the futures markets this week: crude oil Futures 101 Not all price series are the same Methodologies (CMF - Constant Maturity Future) Futures Free For All Futures daily settlement and when contracts cease trading

Oct 16, 2024 • 42min
Options Boot Camp 310: SPX Straddles and Nunchuck-Wielding Grandmas
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Whether our listeners are a buyer or seller for November SOUN calls Whether we think that we will see an October surprise that impacts the election What happens to the options when a stock gets delisted? Backtesting going long monthly straddles on the SPX Buying ATM verticals in momentum stocks American vs European options exercised on/after expiration day 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.

Oct 14, 2024 • 1h 1min
The Option Block 1325: The Explorers of the Options Market
We're back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including the bond market and the presidential election Talk about the most active equity options for the day Look at earnings season volatility including BAC, C, UAL, AA, NFLX Examine the latest unusual options activity in SOUN, BLNK, ITUB Suggest what to do if you want bond exposure, but you are concerned about the high bond curve 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

Oct 11, 2024 • 1h 5min
Volatility Views 603: The Devil Is In The Details
On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The international volatility market (VSTOXX) The December Divot in VSTOXX futures A massive put 1x2 in VSTOXX options Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX A VIX trade that made Russell Rhoads angry Virtual Focus Day - Trading European Volatility Markets: Daily Options & VSTOXX 2024 - https://volatility.focusday.eurex.com/ Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX 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.

Oct 10, 2024 • 57min
TWIFO 422: Tackling A Monster
We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including rates (3M SOFR), energy (nat gas), metals (silver), and much more. With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network And CME Hot Seat guest: Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University

Oct 10, 2024 • 57min
The Option Block 1324: Wild Times in VIX, DJT, CELH and More
We're back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including the upcoming launch of options on VIX futures Talk about the most active equity options for the day including CELH and DJT Look at earnings season volatility including DPZ, DAL, C, WFC, IBKR, and UAL Examine the latest unusual options activity in CELH, WW, and HOG And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com

Oct 10, 2024 • 48min
The Futures Rundown 6: Let's Talk Equities, Ags, and Gold
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Rich Excell, Gies School of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign The Trading Pit What's catching our eyes in the futures markets this week: gold central bank policy rate cuts navigating the corn and soybean markets ahead of the upcoming WASDE report and much more.


