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In this episode of Options Bootcamp, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli break down the different types of chooser options including European, American, Bermuda, asymmetric, forward start, compound, and even rainbow chooser options. They discuss the use cases for each type, such as in pharmaceuticals, commodity hedging, and trading around significant financial events. Finally, the hosts take listener questions and share career advice for aspiring professional traders.    00:39 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 04:43 Introduction to Exotic Options 05:27 Understanding Chooser Options 08:34 European Style Chooser Options 11:36 American Style Chooser Options 12:59 Bermuda Style Chooser Options 15:09 Asymmetric Chooser Options 16:44 Forward Start Chooser Options 17:48 Compound Chooser Options 18:02 Indecisive Chooser Options 19:22 The Rainbow Option Explained 21:22 Real-World Use Cases for Rainbow Options 24:03 Lookback Chooser Options 26:05 Listener Questions and Poll Results 27:51 Debate on Earnings Season Frequency 31:35 B

In this episode of the Hot Options Report, Mark delves into the day's most significant developments in the options market for Tuesday, September 23rd. The focus is on key instruments like VIX, SPY, SPX, small caps, QQQ, and various single stocks, including AMD, Micron, Plug Power, Intel, Palantir, Apple, Amazon, Tesla, and Nvidia. Listen to detailed insights about trading volumes, striking prices, and expected market movements.  00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:26 Hot Options Report Overview 02:37 VIX Analysis 03:25 SPY and SPX Insights 04:37 Small Caps and QQQ Breakdown 06:03 Single Names Spotlight 16:02 Conclusion and Wrap-Up ----------------------------------------------------------------- All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers

In this episode,  Mark dives deep into the latest trends and trading activities across the crypto derivatives market. The show covers Bitcoin, Ethereum, and a variety of altcoins such as Solana, XRP, Doge, and more. Market volatility, trading volumes, and liquidity are discussed, along with specific trading insights, like the impact of recent Federal Reserve actions on market movements. The show highlights key statistics, popular trades, and shifts in market sentiment.    00:00 Introduction and Welcome 03:04 Bitcoin Breakdown 15:19 Altcoin Universe 20:00 Market Recap and Analysis 26:30 Conclusion

This episode of the Hot Options Report provides an in-depth analysis of the most impactful options activity for Monday, September 22nd. Mark Longo breaks down significant trades in major market segments including VIX, SPY, SPX, and single names like Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla. The episode also highlights standout trades such as the November 50 VIX calls, SPY 666 calls, and notable activities in smaller cap names.    00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:02 Hot Options Report Overview 02:35 VIX Land Analysis 03:23 SPY Land Insights 04:01 S&P 500 (SPX) Highlights 05:06 Small Caps Activity 05:34 NASDAQ QQQ Breakdown 06:23 Single Name Stocks Review 14:49 Conclusion and Upcoming Events ------------------------------------------------------------------------ All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant

In this episode, Mark Longo, along with "Uncle" Mike Tosaw and Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, delves into various aspects of the options market. The episode covers unusual activity in stocks like Goodyear and Smurfit, NVDA's surprising market moves despite heavy spending, and broader market dynamics including all-time highs in S&P and precious metals. Uncle Mike provides valuable insights on maintaining trading discipline and navigating market pitfalls. The show includes a discussion on the potential shift in earnings seasons and its implications for traders.   00:00 Introduction and Welcome 03:01 Fantasy Football and Trivia Challenge 07:40 Market Trends and Trading Block 12:57 Tech Stocks and AI Investments 19:31 Precious Metals and Market Concerns 29:16 Intel and Open Stock Analysis 29:52 Tesla's Wild Ride 30:52 Apple's Market Movements 31:58 Nvidia's Impressive Performance 33:08 Earnings Season Debate 33:52 Unusual Options Activity: Goodyear Tires 40:41 Smurfit's Corrugated Paper Packaging 45:03

In this episode of the Hot Options Report on the Options Insider Radio Network, Mark provides insights into the fast-moving options market for Friday, September 19th, the end of Fed Week. He discuss the low activity in VIX options, contrasting with high trading volumes in SPY, QQQ, and certain equities like AMD, SoFi, Amazon, MicroStrategy, and Tesla. The episode also highlights popular options trades, including notable calls and puts.   00:26 Welcome to the Hot Options Report 00:56 Public: Cost-Effective Options Trading 01:28 Scanning the Tape: VIX Options Activity 03:16 SPY and SPY Options Analysis 04:25 Small Caps and Qs Performance 05:38 Listener Questions and Market Insights 06:05 Top 10 Single Name Most Active Equity Options 14:17 Conclusion ---------------------------------------------------------------------- All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA &am

Mark Longo, Scott Nations (Nations Indexes) and Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit), provide comprehensive analyses on recent volatility developments, including the Federal Reserve's rate decisions and their market impacts. They discuss various volatility indices, trading strategies, and notable market movements.    01:03 Welcome to Volatility Views 02:23 Market Analysis  07:46 Volatility Review and Analysis 17:12 VIX Futures and Options Insights 33:26 Top VIX Options of the Week 37:02 Unusual VIX Trades and Strategies 42:22 Inverse Volatility Products 46:20 Volatility ETP Landscape 49:56 Listener Questions and Insights 53:14 VIX Predictions for Next Week 01:00:03 Closing Remarks and Resources  

This episode delves into the latest trends and key actions in various futures markets, focusing particularly on the impact of recent Fed decisions. Mark Longo alongside guest Carley Garner (DeCarley Trading), cover volatility in gold, silver, WTI crude oil, and livestock markets. They analyze significant moves, trade volumes, and option activities in these sectors, and provide insights into potential trading strategies. They also touch on the unusual behavior of gold and the introduction of Friday options in cattle, noting the implications for market dynamics.   01:04 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 05:42 Movers and Shakers Report 14:00 Market Analysis: Metals and Commodities 28:23 Active Trading in Gold Options 29:25 The High Stakes of Gold's $4,000 Options 31:12 Silver's Surprising Performance 36:17 Exploring Energy Markets: Crude Oil Insights 44:18 Diving into Agricultural Options 51:39 Concluding Thoughts  

In this episode, Mark covers the key movements in the options market for Thursday, September 18th, following the Fed's market intervention. Notably, VIX activity tallies at three-quarters of a million contracts, while SPY options explode with 13.1 million contracts due to dividend impact. SPX options also see significant action with 4.5 million contracts, while QQQ and single names like Amazon, Apple, MicroStrategy, and Palantir exhibit heightened activity. The top spot for daily activity is claimed by Intel, putting up a record-breaking 3.15 million contracts following Nvidia's $5 billion investment, resulting in a substantial stock price rally.    00:26 Welcome to the Hot Options Report 00:54 Public: Cost-Effective Options Trading 01:28 Today's Market Overview 02:03 Volatility in VIX 03:21 SPY's Explosive Activity 04:12 SPX and QQQ Highlights 05:31 Single Name Stocks: Amazon, Apple, and More 12:36 Top Performers: Nvidia and Intel 16:24 Conclusion   ----------------------------------------------------------

In this episode, Mark Longo along with co-hosts "Uncle" Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) and Henry "The Flow Master" Schwartz (Cboe), dive deep into recent market trends and unusual options activity. They discusses significant topics such as the recent Fed rate cut, its market implications, and notable trades in companies like Krispy Kreme, Intel, and Grab Holdings. They also explore the dynamics affecting market sentiment, including the role of flex options and recent regulatory changes.    00:00 Introduction 02:37 Market Analysis and Recent Activities 05:15 Trading Block: Current Market Trends incl Fed Announcement and Market Reactions & Stock Highlights and Trading Insights 29:44 Odd Block Introduction 30:41 Krispy Kreme Options Activity 34:21 Intel's Interesting Swings 37:41 Grab Holdings Call Buyers 44:53 Mail Block: Listener Questions 51:13 Around the Block: Market Watch  

This episode delves into the world of European dividends and the specialized futures and options markets used to trade them. Host Mark Longo is joined by Dr. Russell Rhoads (Indiana University), Lorena Dishnica (Head of Dividend Products, Eurex), and Sahand Taghizadeh (Head of Investable Stocks Benchmarks, STOXX). Key Differences: Unlike the U.S. with its quarterly payments and buyback culture, Europe favors annual dividends, with a "dividend season" in spring/summer. Dividend Futures: Eurex pioneered a listed market for dividend derivatives in 2008. These products allow traders to isolate and hedge dividend risk, which is a key need for banks that issue structured products. Analyzing the Market: The most liquid contracts are the annual Decembers. They can be used to gauge the market’s fundamental outlook, as their prices are sensitive to corporate cash flow forecasts and macroeconomic events. The Curve: The European dividend futures curve often shows a downward slope, known as backwardation, reflecti

In this episode, Mark breaks down the impact of the latest Federal Reserve rate cut on various futures markets. With guest John Seguin from Market Taker Mentoring, they discuss the market's reaction to the Fed's quarter-point rate cut and subsequent hints at future rate reductions. The conversation covers the performance of various assets, including precious metals like gold and silver, as well as the volatility in agricultural products and softs such as sugar and coffee. They also delve into the broader implications for equities and interest rates, providing key levels to watch in the coming days. The episode wraps up with audience questions, tackling the complexities and unpredictabilities of trading specific futures contracts.   02:00 Welcome to the Futures Rundown 03:33 Market Analysis and Insights 04:47 Fed's Impact on the Markets 12:35 Commodity Movers and Shakers 18:54 Top 10 Most Active Contracts 20:40 Analyzing Market Momentum 22:06 Weekly Fair Price Analysis 24:36 Yearly Movers and Shakers 28:52 Fu

In this episode, Mark discusses the most active options markets for Wednesday, September 17th, also known as 'Fed Day'. Key highlights include a quarter-point rate cut by the Fed and its market implications. The report provides detailed insights into the VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, and QQQ options markets, including their trading volumes, closing prices, and notable options contracts. Additionally, major single names such as SoFi, Snap, AMD, Amazon, Getty, Apple, Palantir, Open, Tesla, and Nvidia are analyzed for their trading activity and prominent options.    00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:54 Public: Cost-Effective Options Trading 01:39 Market Overview: Fed Day Insights 02:19 VIX: Volatility Insights 03:40 SPY: S&P 500 Analysis 04:32 SPX: S&P 500 Index Options 05:45 IWM: Small Caps Activity 06:57 QQQ: NASDAQ-100 Highlights 07:48 Single Names: Stock-Specific Options 16:12 Top Movers: Tesla and Nvidia 18:03 Conclusion  

In this episode, hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli discuss different options strategies such as covered calls, cash secured puts, and the wheel strategy. They also touch on the growing interest in exotic options and the role of flex options in recent volume spikes. Other topics include the importance of technical indicators for covered calls, the role of various options exchanges, and the potential for gamified options trading education. Additionally, they address listener questions ranging from the uniqueness of the options market to the practicality of using specific brokers and discussing their personal experiences in trading.   00:39 Welcome to Options Boot Camp 01:00 Tasty Trade Platform Overview 03:41 Pro Trading Crate Giveaway 07:12 Mail Call: Listener Questions 08:02 Market Reactions to Fed Announcements 11:30 Options Trading Polls and Insights 16:13 Fantasy Football and Trading 18:15 Question of the Week 22:22 Best Indicator for Covered Calls 23:58 Exotic Options Discussion 25:51 Options Trading V

On this episode Brian breaks down a GLD Butterfly: GLD SPDR Gold Trust: $338.75 (up 3.09%), GLD Long Open-Wing Butterfly: Debit Mid $3.00 Leg 1: Buy to Open, 1, 2025-09-19, Strike 345.00, PUT Leg 2: Sell to Open, 2, 2025-09-19, Strike 339.00, PUT Leg 3: Buy to Open, 1, 2025-09-19, Strike 337.00, PUT Max Risk: $300 per 1x2x1 Spread Executed Max Reward: $300 per 1x2x1 O-W Butterfly Established

In this episode of the Hot Options Report, Mark dives into the most active options trades and market activities occurring on September 16th, the first day of the Fed meeting. Key highlights include explosive trading volume in VIX options, significant activities in S&P 500 (SPX), Nasdaq (QQQ), and Russell 2000 (Small Caps). The show also breaks down heavy options trades in single names such as Wolfspeed (WOLF), BigBear.ai (BBAI), Alibaba (BABA), JD.com, Amazon (AMZN), Oracle (ORCL), OPEN, Apple (AAPL), Nvidia (NVDA), and Tesla (TSLA). Special attention is given to the imminent expiry of VIX options and the market's anticipation of the Fed's rate decision.  00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:54 Public: The Cost-Effective Way to Trade Options 01:28 Hot Options Report: VIX and SPX Analysis 04:18 SPY and Small Caps Market Activity 06:29 NASDAQ and Single Name Stock Options 07:09 Top 10 Single Name Stock Options 19:06 Conclusion and Upcoming Fed Announcement ------------------------------------------------------

In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, hosts Mark Longo and Greg Magadini from Amberdata delve into the latest trading activity, trends, and developments in the world of crypto derivatives. The podcast focuses on the significant movements in Bitcoin and Ethereum markets, including volatility, option volumes, and skew. The conversation also explores the potential impacts of the upcoming FOMC rate decision on various digital assets. Greg shares his strategy on selling volatility in Bitcoin and MicroStrategy while buying Ethereum volatility, citing potential for upside in the Ethereum ETF market. Additional discussions cover altcoins such as Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin, as well as trading activity in popular crypto-linked equities like Circle and BitMiner.    00:45 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 01:44 Diving into Crypto Derivatives 03:32 Bitcoin Breakdown 07:47 Market Trends and Volatility 10:53 Exploring Trading Strategies 18:43 Insights on MSTU and Other Assets 22:20 Bitcoin and Ethereum Trade Analysis 23:24 Exp

This episode of the Hot Options Report, hosted by Mark Longo, delivers a comprehensive summary of the day's most explosive options activity. Kicking off a new week and with the Federal Reserve announcement on the horizon, the market saw a tale of two halves: a hot start followed by a quieter close. 00:00 Welcome 00:54 Public: Cost-Effective Options Trading 02:21 VIX Options: A Hot Day 03:25 SPY and SPX: Mixed Performance 05:10 Small Caps: Explosive Activity 07:19 The Qs: A Normal Day 07:54 Single Name Stocks: Hot Options 15:09 Tesla: Leading the Pack 17:18 Conclusion ----------------------------------------------------------------------- All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks o

This episode kicks off the broadcast week by diving into the financial markets' current state, despite an impending Federal Reserve announcement. The hosts, Mark Longo, "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, and Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, analyze market movements, with a focus on single-name stocks, VIX, and unusual options activity. The show includes a lively 80s trivia challenge (that quickly veers into 1930s-50s Hollywood trivia), a discussion on the Federal Reserve's potential impact, and a breakdown of trading strategies and market trends. They also touch on the absurdities of the market, such as Elon Musk's stock purchases and the speculative nature of certain "meme stocks." 00:00 Welcome 03:17 The 80s Trivia Challenge 06:16 The Trading Block: Market Analysis 09:59 Fed Speculations and Market Reactions 13:35 Tesla and AI Market Moves 21:12 Options Volume and Hot Trades 26:55 Palantir and SoFi Updates 27:16 Intel's Market Movements 27:45 Amazon and Apple Performance 28:39 Alphabet's Recent Trends 29:14 Open's M

This episode of the Hot Options Report delves into the dynamic options market, analyzing key trades and trends from Friday, September 12th. It covers significant activity in VIX, SPY, SPX, small caps, and NASDAQ, with a notable focus on single-name equities. The report counts down the top trades in the following order: #10 Righetti, #9 AMD, #8 Palantir, #7 Oracle, #6 Altria, #5 UNH, #4 Apple, #3 Open, #2 Nvidia, and #1 Tesla. It includes contract volumes, average prices, and the specifics of hot options in these segments.    00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:28 Explosive Options Activity: VIX and SPY 04:07 Index Roundup: SPX, Small Caps, and NASDAQ 04:45 Single Name Equities: Righetti, AMD, and Palantir 06:29 Oracle's Wild Week 07:56 Dividend Plays: Altria and UNH 10:21 Top Movers: Apple, Open, Nvidia, and Tesla 13:43 Conclusion