

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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May 8, 2024 • 55min
2024 Options Industry Conference: State of the Industry
Presenter: Henry Schwartz, Vice President, Global Head of Client Engagement, Cboe Global Markets

May 7, 2024 • 42min
The Crypto Rundown 233: Debating the Future of Options on Bitcoin ETFs
Crypto Hot Seat: Michael Dunn, President of Bitnomial Exchange Discussion includes: What kinds of derivaties products are institutional traders most interested right now? Who trades physically-settled crypto derivatives Debating the future of options on bitcoin EFTs Any new products or services forthcoming And much more Bitcoin Breakdown and Altcoin Universe We analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether in: Volatility Skew Open Interest Unusual activity We also look at other alt coins and much more.

May 6, 2024 • 1h 4min
The Option Block 1282: Apple and the Great Earnings Shell Game
We're back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets. We also look at unusual options activity in PTON, VZIO, and BGC. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses what your choices are when your covered calls are in the money. 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 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 08:05 Trading Block (AAPL, GME) 35:39 Odd Block (PTON, VZIO, BGC) 48:58 Strategy Block 54:22 Around the Block The Option Block is brought to you by Public. 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.

May 3, 2024 • 1h 6min
Volatility Views 581: Is There A Mystery 0dte Put?
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products in both the domestic and international markets this week including VSTOXX, VIX, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. Debating if we have a 0dte put option in the market right now that is muting downside movement Are we seeing surprise upside call sellers in VSTOXX? Breaking down the surprising action Plus, we predict where VSTOXX and VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment. With your hosts, Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group Andrew Giovinazzi from The Option Pit Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Sophie Granchi from Eurex Brought to you by Eurex

May 3, 2024 • 14min
TWIFO 400: Live from the Options Industry Conference 2024
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week.

May 2, 2024 • 59min
The Option Block 1281: Live from The Options Industry Conference 2024
We're back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets including the Options Industry Conference and the state of the options market. We also look at unusual options activity in SBUX, VIPS and MLCO. With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets Andrew "The Rock Lobster: Giovinazzi, The Option Pit "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 06:42 Trading Block 33:15 Odd Block (SBUX, VIPS, MLCO) 47:03 Around the Block Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com #OptionsConf2024 #Cboe #OptionsTrading #SBUX #VIPS #MLCO

May 2, 2024 • 37min
Wide World of Options: Volatility, Options Skew and….Kansas?
What do volatility, options skew, and the great state of Kansas all have in common? They are all featured in the newest podcast from OIC's WWoO. Tune in to this two-part episode as host Mark Benzaquen welcomes fellow OIC instructor Ken Keating to discuss all things volatility – including historical and implied volatility, volatility metrics and options skew, followed up by a conversation with Jay Soloff, the Lead Options Analyst of Magnifi as he talks the value of education and how a boy from Kansas rose through the ranks of options trading.

May 1, 2024 • 33min
Options Boot Camp 287: Should You Be Gamma Scalping?
On this episode, Mark and Dan answer a listener question about retail traders who want to convert to full time for a prop shop. Pros/Cons, signs of a good firm, etc. They also talk about gamma scalping and whether you should be doing it. 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.

Apr 29, 2024 • 20min
The Crypto Rundown 232: What Are The Options Markets Telling Us About Crypto This Week
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.

Apr 29, 2024 • 1h
The Option Block 1280: Sneaky Super Important Stealth Pick
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL AMD, THE OPTIONS CONFERENCE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCL INTC, TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL DPZ, MCD, KO, PYPL, AMD, AMZN, SBUX, DASH, CVNA, EBAYQCOM, PTEN, MRNA, SHAK, AAPL, COIN, DKNG, CBOE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AVTR, GILD, MLCO HEDGING APRECIATED VALUE USING A TRADITIONAL COLLAR WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE The Option Block is brought to you by Public. 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.


