The Options Insider Radio Network

For July, Wide World of Options is continuing to feature recent conversations with some of the industry’s biggest names. In this episode, Meaghan Dugan of the NYSE, Kevin McCarthy of Clear Street and Steve Sosnick of IBKR offer their take on what has propelled record trading volume, how the markets can be made more accessible to a wider range of investors, and recent industry trends. 

On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about: Trading strategies Gamma and Delta Selling puts to get into stocks at lower prices Trading VIX 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 u

The 2024 election season could dramatically impact finance and investing. This session will cover what is known - and how to prepare for the unknowns. Moderator: Ellen Greene, Managing Director, Equity and Options Market Structure, SIFMA Panelists: Dennis Davitt, Chief Investment Officer, Millbank Dartmoor Portsmouth Geoff Gaiss, Vice President, Global Derivatives, TRAFiX Jim Toes, President and Chief Executive Officer, Security Traders Association  

In the derivatives space, the ability to innovate is non-negotiable. Learn what new paths are being forged in equities, ETFs and digital transformation. Moderator: Lule Demmissie, Chief Executive Officer US, eToro  Panelists: Geralyn Endo, Relationship Manager, Options Lead, MEMX Kevin "Lex" Luthringshausen, Senior Vice President, Chief Content Officer, Tradier Inc, Tradier Hub Laura Morrison, ETF/Investment Industry Advisor, Former Chief Revenue Officer, Direxion

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.   On this episode, we break down the latest news in the markets. We discuss the most active equity options for the day and the latest earnings volatility. We also look at unusual options activity in GSK and KEY. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw explains how options can set up your retirement portfolio. In our final segment, we discuss how you would trade NVDA right now.   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

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business Eurex Hot Seat: Mike Riley, Eurex They discuss: Election volatility in the US and over seas The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX and much more...

On this episode we are joined by: Brian Hyndman, CEO of Blue Ocean Technologies Mark and Brian discuss the rise of 24-hour trading Should it happen? It it just inevitable? How would it impact the options market? How does technology impact the adoption of 24-hour trading? and much more...

We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (WTI, natgas), metals (silver, copper), and much more. With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network And CME Hot Seat guest: Brett Friedman, MD - Winhall Risk Analytics & OptionsMetrics Contributor  

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.   On this episode, we: Discuss the most active equity options today including WBA, RIVN Look into earnings volatility in WBA, LEVI, NKE Examine the latest unusual options activity in RIVN, CHWY, BARK, MPLX Talk about which options strategies traders anticipate using the most during this traditionally quiet period until Labor Day   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

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss breaking into a trading crowd, RAEs, 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

On this episode, we discuss how to navigate current market complexities and we provide insights into today's market volatility. We look at how the earnings season is shaping up. We provide our thoughts on the current options volume trends. We discuss derivative strategies in ETFs that allow investors to chase stock returns while also protecting against a potential market downturn (or as the WSJ refers to these hot new funds - Boomer Candy for retirees). We talk about how "junk" VIX calls are hot again, and much more. With your hosts: Mark Longo - The Options Insider Media Group Matt Amberson - Option Research & Technology Services And guest: Arnim Holzer - Global Macro Strategist, Easterly EAB Risk Solutions  

On this episode Mark is joined in the Southern Studio by: Sean Feeney, Head of Options - Nasdaq Mark and Sean discuss the hot topics in the options market right now including: Zero Day Options - are they a bane or a boon and when will we see more of them listed? Bitcoin Options - what the heck is going on there? Flex Options - why are they suddenly the hottest thing in the options market? Options Volume - why did it dip recently and can it possibly persist at these levels? and much more...

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.

 We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by  Public.  On this episode, we break down the latest news in the markets. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including SMCI, GME, AAPL, and NVDA. We talk about the latest earnings volatility including FDX and MU. We also look at unusual options activity in RXO, HUN, and SID. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw says hedging is cool again. In our final segment, we discuss what options strategy do you anticipate using during this traditionally quiet period until Labor Day.  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 additio

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business Eurex Hot Seat: Mike Green, Simplify Asset Management They discuss: NVDA setting new records again The international volatility market (VSTOXX) 0dte SPX options dominating the information flow over VIX Some surprising facts about how to trade UVXY around weekends Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Will volatility be impacted by the presidential debate next week Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX and much more...

We take a deep dive into the Russell Recon. Later we look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (WTI), ags (Chicago wheat), metals (silver), and much more. With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network And CME Hot Seat guest: Catherine Yoshimoto, FTSE Russell  

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.   On this episode, we: Discuss the most active equity options today including NVDA Look at unusual options activity in VIX, AKAM Discuss whether there is shady business going on in GME   With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, 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

On this episode we are joined by: Greg Stevens - Head of Options Experience Initiative - Fidelity Colin Songer - Director of Options - Fidelity Greg and Colin discuss: 0DTE options madness Can the volume explosion continue? When will we see 0DTE Tesla options? When will we see bitcoin ETF options? Should the options market trade 24/7 and much more...

Crypto Hot Seat: James Butterfill, Head of Research - CoinShares Discussion includes: What is CoinShares When did you acquire Valkyrie Funds What assets can you trade in the Valkyrie Funds (WGMI, BRRR, BTF, BTFX) Thoughts on the upcoming ETH options Views on bitcoin correlation 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.

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.   On this episode, we break down the latest news in the markets. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including MU and SOFI. We talk about the latest earnings volatility including LEN, KBH, and DRI. We also look at unusual options activity in SLS, SLB, and ALGM. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses strike price selection with covered calls. In our final segment, we discuss whether GME is being manipulated and how you would trade SLS right now.   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 additi