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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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Aug 5, 2024 • 27min
The Crypto Rundown 243: Looking for Bright Spots in a Sea of Red
On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ethereum: Volatility Skew Open Interest Unusual activity We also look at other alt coins and much more.

Aug 5, 2024 • 1h 8min
The Option Block 1306: Emergency Episode from the Hall of Fame Studio
We break down what's going on with these crazy markets and volatility, what you should do, and how to trade. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including PTEN, NU. We talk about earnings volatility this week in RDDT, RIVN, LYFT, UBER, HOOD. We also look at unusual options activity in CFG, GOTU, REAL. Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses managing draw downs while staying invested. With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Mark "The Greasy Meatball" Sebastian, The Option Pit "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.

Aug 2, 2024 • 1h 18min
Volatility Views 593: Emergency Early Broadcast
On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business They discuss: What's going on in these crazy volatile markets Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Is it a good time for butterflies in VIX? Calendars? Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and much more...

Aug 1, 2024 • 1h 2min
TWIFO 412: A Wild Ride through Energy, FX, Ags and Crypto
We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week and discuss: Trading the bitcoin vs ether spread using options How the weather and geopolitical factors are impacting oil supply and demand A dive deep into the dollar / Yen spread Whether we are seeing a soybeans apocalypse and will this spill over into other leading ags With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network And CME Hot Seat guest: Rich Excell, Gies School of Business - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Aug 1, 2024 • 1h
The Option Block 1305: Using Our Powers For Evil
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 options volume, floor trading, VIX, MSFT Look into earnings volatility in MRNA, QCOM, META, CROX, RBLX, EBAY, AAPL, AMZN, COIN, DKNG, INTC Examine the latest unusual options activity in TKO, WMG, LUMN 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

Aug 1, 2024 • 46min
Wide World of Options: On the Road Discussions: Market Access, Emerging Technology, and Trading Tales
For August, Wide World of Options is featuring recent conversations with some familiar industry names. In this episode, Arianne Adams of Webull, Lex Luthringshausen of Tradier and JJ Kinahan from IG North America join host Mark Benzaquen for discussions about making the market more accessible to a wider audience of investors, how AI might shape the future of trading, and lessons learned over storied careers in the pits.

Jul 31, 2024 • 34min
Options Boot Camp 299: Skip Strike Butterflies and the Mystery of the Thorax
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss how to set up a broken-wing butterfly 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.

Jul 30, 2024 • 1h 2min
The Advisor's Option 137: The Mysteries of Weekend Risk
On this episode, We discuss how to navigate current market complexities. We look at how earnings season volatility is impacting this market. We talk about what is going on with META heading into earnings. Is there a fire-sale going on? What is the proper way to hedge the weekend risk in your portfolio? And much more. With your hosts: Mark Longo - The Options Insider Media Group Matt Amberson - Option Research & Technology Services

Jul 29, 2024 • 27min
The Crypto Rundown 242: Let's Talk About ETH ETFs
On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ethereum: Volatility Skew Open Interest Unusual activity We also look at other alt coins, MARA, ETH ETFs, and much more.

Jul 29, 2024 • 1h 1min
The Option Block 1304: Claws, Katanas and Options
We're back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. We break down what's going on in the markets including MCD. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including PLTR, PFE. We talk about earnings volatility this week in MCD, ON, AMD, MSFT, MTCH, SBUX, BA,QCOM, CROX, MRNA, AAPL, AMZN, COIN. We also look at unusual options activity in DBI, GSK, INFA. Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses diversification and we share what we are keeping an eye on for the upcoming week. 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 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.


