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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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Sep 30, 2024 • 46min
The Crypto Rundown 250: Will IBIT Options Be A Game-Changer?
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 The SEC's approval of options on IBIT. What does this really mean for the crypto market going forward and why should you care? Will the IBIT options become the new GLD options for crypto traders? Ethereum actually having more sensitivity to the election than bitcoin. And much more...

Sep 30, 2024 • 1h
The Option Block 1321: Hawaiian P.I.s and Wild Chinese Paper
We're back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. On this episode, we break down what's going on with these markets and we discuss the most active equity options for the day including NIO. We also look at earnings volatility in NKE, LEVI and unusual options activity in ATIGR, LU. In our strategy block segment, Uncle Mike explains how to use the VIX to hedge on your stock holdings. And, in our Around the Block segment, we discuss what we will be looking at during the week. With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management 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.

Sep 30, 2024 • 27min
Options Insider Interviews: Rocking for Good With ALTSO
Mark is joined by: Mead Welles, Founder, A Leg To Stand On Mark and Mead discuss Raising money for kids with missing limbs around the world Their big upcoming Rocktoberfest events in New York and Chicago

Sep 27, 2024 • 58min
Volatility Views 601: The Service Animals of the Vol Market
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss volatility around presidential elections, what's going on with the VIX futures curve, and much more. Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment. With your hosts, Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group Mark Sebastian from The Option Pit Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University

Sep 26, 2024 • 48min
TWIFO 420: We're Not Non-Fans of Rates and Metals...
We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including metals (silver, gold), equities (E-mini S&P 500), rates (10-year) and much more. With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network And CME Hot Seat guest: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

Sep 26, 2024 • 1h 2min
The Option Block 1320: Hungry Like the Wolf
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 realized volatility Talk about the most active equity options Look into earnings volatility in MU, COST Examine the latest unusual options activity in OTIS, WOLF, VNET Discuss options on bitcoin ETFs And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Henry 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

Sep 26, 2024 • 18min
OIRN Interviews: Talking Bitcoin Options, New Exchanges and Metals Monday with Nasdaq
On this episode, Mark is joined in the Southern Studio at the STA National Conference by: Sean Feeney, Head of U.S. Options at Nasdaq Mark and Sean discuss: IEX getting into the options game. How many exchanges are too many? The resilience of the options market after 8/5 The "flexiness" of the options market Should we all be celebrating "Metals Monday?" The prospects for bitcoin options and much more...

Sep 25, 2024 • 41min
The Futures Rundown 4: Futures Fever for Gold, Nat Gas, Uranium, Equities and More
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Scott Bauer, Prosper Trading Academy. The Trading Pit What's catching our eyes in the futures markets this week The Contract Specs Segment Let's get precious and talk about gold (contracts/trading examples) Futures Free For All Answering your futures questions: Any disadvantages to buying futures contracts that expire several months from now that have decent volume instead of the active contract Discussing the growing world of sporting futures Futures 101 Futures Margin Overview

Sep 25, 2024 • 38min
Options Boot Camp 307: The Guts of the Options Market
On this episode, Mark and Dan explain what they mean by the guts of spreads. They also talk about what they consider to be the most important thing in trading, and they discuss what was the best part of market making from a training or preparation standpoint. 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.

Sep 24, 2024 • 28min
OIRN: Talking New Exchanges, Bitcoin Options, 0 DTE and More with Clear Street
On this episode, Mark is joined in the Southern Studio at STA 2024 by: Patrick Travers, CEO - Clear Street Derivatives John DiBacco, Global Head of Derivatives - Clear Street They discuss: What the heck is Clear Street? Do we need another options exchange? The impact of 0DTE on the institutional options market The resilience of the options market after the August selloff. Will we see options on the bitcoin etfs in our lifetime (spoiler alert...Yes!) What does Clear Street have to offer the retail market? and much more...


