

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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Apr 8, 2024 • 1h
The Option Block 1274: Options WarGames
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE ROCK LOBSTER, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: 80'S MOVIE TRIVIA QUESTION THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS INCL TSM EARNINGS VOLATILITY INCL DAL, C, WFC, GS, JPM UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN NVDA, KTOS, DAR CONTRIBUTING TO YOUR IRA BEFORE THE END OF TAX SEASON WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE 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 5, 2024 • 1h 4min
Volatility Views 577: Scratching Our Heads At This Market
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT GUEST HOST: RUSSELL RHOADS, KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - INDIANA UNIVERSITY BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX DEBATING THE BAFFLING RALLY ON THE HEELS OF TODAY'S JOBS NUMBER AND THE MYSTIFYING VOLATILITY IMPACT RUSSELL'S WEEKLY RUNDOWN MAY LOOKING CHEAP RIGHT NOW ON THE VOLATILITY SURFACE WAS 50 CENT BACK IN VIX OPTIONS THIS WEEK IS CBOE LAUNCHING PHYSICALLY-SETTLED VIX OPTIONS? THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX BE NEXT WEEK

Apr 4, 2024 • 56min
TWIFO 396: It's All About the Metals Baby
HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network CME GROUP HOT SEAT: Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Mark and Russell take a deep dive into metals (gold, silver, copper) this week as they are moving the futures options markets and the CVOL indexes this week.

Apr 4, 2024 • 1h 2min
The Option Block 1273: Thief In the Night
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: HENRY SCHWARTZ, CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS ON THIS EPISODE, MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE FLOWMASTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS INCL SLV THE MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL TSLA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN LEVI, CAG, DAL UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN MNTK, FLNC, MTCH HOW ARE YOU APPROACHING SPX/SPY IN YOUR PORTFOLIO RIGHT NOW WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE TRADE OF THE DAY INSIGHTS NEWSLETTER - REQUEST ACCESS TO ADMIN@TRADE-ALERT.COM

Apr 4, 2024 • 38min
Wide World of Options: A Return to Statistics, Covered Calls, and More
In this two-part episode, OIC host Mark Benzaquen first welcomes OIC colleague Mat Cashman in a return to Statistics 101 as they discuss probability, standard deviation, and tail risk in options. Then we turn to a special segment with Dr. Alan Ellman of The Blue Collar Investor, for a conversation about the value of options education and Alan's take on mistakes investors new to options might make. Be sure to listen in to this episode of Wide World of Options, where industry pros come to talk.

Apr 3, 2024 • 32min
Options Boot Camp 283: Calendars vs. Diagonals Round 2, CFDs and More
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Calendars vs. Diagonals Put Calendars vs. Time Spreads And much more

Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 2min
The Advisor's Option 133: Options Income and the Great Volatility Debate
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MATT AMBERSON, OPTION RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES GUEST: NICK GRIEBENOW, SHELTON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT THOUGHTS ON CURRENT MARKET ENVIRONMENT GENERATING INCOME IN HIGH RATE ENVIRONMENTS EARNINGS SEASON VOLATILITY UPDATE FEBRUARY OPTIONS VOLUME THE GREAT VOL DEBATE - WHAT IS KEEPING VOL SO LOW? SELLING COVERED PUTS AND MUCH MORE

Apr 1, 2024 • 28min
Options Insider Radio Interviews: Talking 0 DTE, Bitcoin Options, 1-Day VIX and More with Cboe Global Markets
On this episode Mark sits down with Cathy Clay, Head of Global Derivatives at CBOE Global Markets. Mark and Cathy talk aboutWhat's next for 0 DTE options? Will we ever be able to trade 1-day VIX? Do we need to launch cash-settled equity options before we launch Tesla and Nvidia 0DTE options What's the holdup with options on the bitcoin ETFs? Are tradable dispersion products coming soon? Is CBOE bringing variance back to the market? And much more...

Mar 29, 2024 • 36min
Volatility Views Murder Mystery Special - What Is Killing Vol?
Join us for a Volatility Views Murder Mystery Special as we attempt to uncover....what is killing volatility? Are covered call funds to blame and can they lead to Volmageddon 2.0? Join us as we debate, analyze and discuss this topic with a variety of special guests including: Henry Schwartz, Vice President, Global Head of Client Engagement, Data & Access Solutions at Cboe Global Markets Matt Amberson, Owner, Option Research & Technology Services Andrew Giovinazzi, Chief Options Strategist at Option Pit LLC. Dan Passarelli, President at Market Taker Mentoring, Inc. Mike Tosaw, Financial Advisor at St. Charles Wealth Management Nick Griebenow, Portfolio Manager at Shelton Capital Management

Mar 28, 2024 • 46min
TWIFO 395: Let's Talk About Nat Gas, Live Cattle, Corn and More
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 including energy (nat gas, WTI) and ags (live cattle, corn).


