The Options Insider Radio Network

On this episode,  We share our thoughts on current market volatility We discuss how advisors should utilize 0dte options  We talk about TSPY, the first true daily options ETF  We look at how earnings season volatility is impacting this market. We answer a listener question about utilizing the options on IBIT And much more. With your hosts: Mark Longo - The Options Insider Media Group Matt Amberson - Option Research & Technology Services Si Katara - TappAlpha

On this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into IBIT options. They also talk about what new options product they are most thankful for, how we handle our trades while on vacation, 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 c

Welcome to our inaugural episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Carley Garner.  The Contract Specs Segment A deep dive into all things SOFR What is it Trading Hours Pricing SOFR Packs and Bundles And much more      

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 IBIT options volume out of the gate Cboe launch of the first cash-settled options product related to Spot Bitcoin Why Ethereum is lagging behind in the crypto rally and whether you should switch to Bitcoin or Solana  And much more...

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade. On this episode, we: Debate the latest in the markets including bitcoin Talk about the most active equity options for the day including SMCI Look at earnings season volatility including BBWI Examine the latest unusual options activity in HVI, RGTI, KULR Discuss vertical put spreads And much more 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

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Noel Smith, Convex Asset Management They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Volatility skew in SPX and SPY Is it better to "hedge" using SPX downside or VIX upside right now Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX and much more... Brought to you by Eurex and 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 optio

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, Crude Oil), crypto (Bitcoin), equities, and much more. With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network And CME Hot Seat guest: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management  

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 VIX, crypto, and FIA Expo Talk about the most active equity options for the day including SOFI, SNOW, NVDA Look at trends in the earnings season and earnings volatility in SNOW, NVDA, BIDU, BJ, PDD, DKS, ZM Examine the latest unusual options activity in ELF, WDC, SOUN Discussing Buffet's growing pile of cash And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Group Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Scott Bauer, Prosper Trading Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com

Welcome to our inaugural episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Carley Garner.  The Trading Pit Looking at what is trading in the futures markets Futures Free For All Is there a shift in sentiment from a tech heavy atmosphere to a hard asset one? Why aren't the equity markets pricing in more geopolitical risk right now?    

On this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into the various volatility products available. They also answer a question asking what a typical options trader makes, 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 fur

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 MSTU is a product for crypto degenerates Whether MARA merits a nearly 2x volatility premium to bitcoin The fundamental story hurting Ethereum\ Why Solana is eating Ethereum's lunch right now Whether Ethereum or Solana does mor upside over the coming year The XRP rally  And much more...

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade. On this episode, we: Debate the latest in the markets including bitcoin Talk about the most active equity options for the day including MSTR Look at earnings season volatility including WMT, TGT, NVDA, BIDU, INTU Examine the latest unusual options activity in MTTR, BE Discuss finding the best covered call opportunities And much more 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

On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit Jim Carroll, Ballast Rock Private Wealth They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US How the upcoming Trump presidency could impact volatility The international volatility market (VSTOXX)  Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX VIX and VIX futures term structure Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX and much more... Brought to you by Eurex and 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

We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including crypto (bitcoin), energy (nat gas, WTI, crude oil), metals (silver), and much more. With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network And CME Hot Seat guest: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management  

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 how skew is shaping up and whether it is a good time to buy puts in SPX and SPY Talk about the most active equity options for the day including MARA, COIN Look at trends in the earnings season and earnings volatility in DIS  Examine the latest unusual options activity in QQQM, DJX, CONY Consider whether VIX will be in single digits at least once next year And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Group Matt Amberson, Option Research & Technology Service “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

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss low volatility strategies for the rest of the year. : Long Equities Income Trades Long Straddles Long Calendars 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 requ

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 Why crypto enthusiasm soars with a Trump presidency Bitcoin vol, micro strategy vol, and we take a deep dive into MSTU  And much more...

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade. On this episode, we: Debate the latest in the markets Talk about the most active equity options for the day including RIOT, MSTR, MARA, COIN Look at earnings season volatility including HD, MARA Examine the latest unusual options activity in IAG, JOBY Discuss hedging a portfolio with index options and the importance of beta And much more 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

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Zed Francis, Convexitas They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The international volatility market (VSTOXX) & the surprising spread between VSTOXX and VIX Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Volatility in the markets post election and the eerily similarities between 2016 and 2024 VIX term structure The VIX trade that Russell Rhoads called the smartest weekly trade that he's ever seen Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX and much more... Brought to you by Eurex and 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 st

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. We also discuss our latest polls: We asked our listeners What elements in the futures market do you find the most intimidating; what options strategy scares you the most, and were you bullish or bearish in the crypto market just prior to the election.