• Volatility Views 612: Fed Sends Vol Market Into A Frenzy
    Dec 20 2024

    On this episode Mark is joined by:

    • Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit
    • Rich Excell, Derivatives and Trading Academy, Gies College of Business - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

    They discuss:

    • The latest in the volatility markets in the US
    • The impact on volatility this week due to the Fed announcement
    • The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
    • The impact on volatility due to upcoming European elections
    • Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX,
      VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
    • 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 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.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • TWIFO 431: A Blood-Red Tide Washes Over Metals, Crude and Crypto
    Dec 19 2024

    We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including metals (gold, silver), crypto (bitcoin), energy (crude oil), 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

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    53 mins
  • The Option Block 1342: The Fed Goes On A Rampage
    Dec 19 2024

    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 yesterday being the 6th most active options volume day ever and the 2nd biggest jump in percentage terms in VIX history
    • Debate what the Fed is doing right now
    • Talk about the most active equity options for the day
    • Look at earnings season volatility including DRI, NIKE
    • Examine the latest unusual options activity in BE, GOOG, QUBT
    • Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week
    • And much more

    With your hosts:

    • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
    • Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
    • “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The Futures Rundown 16: Powell Rocks the Futures Market plus Intro to Intraday Swing Trading
    Dec 18 2024

    Welcome to our latest episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options.

    With your host Mark Longo and guest John Seguin, Senior Technical Analyst and Educator at Market Taker Mentoring

    The Trading Pit

    • Looking at what is trading in the futures markets and discussing the latest Fed announcement

    Futures 101

    • An overview of intraday swing trading

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    48 mins
  • Options Boot Camp 319: Binary Options And A Wild Rabbit Hole of Scammery
    Dec 18 2024

    On this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into binary options

    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.

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    27 mins
  • The Crypto Rundown 260: Breaking into Record Territory for Bitcoin
    Dec 17 2024
    • 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
    • Whether it is time for a strategic bitcoin reserve
    • What the heck is going on with MSTU
    • Altcoins and much more...
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    51 mins
  • The Option Block 1341: Monday Afternoon's Main Event
    Dec 16 2024

    We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.

    On this episode, we:

    • Discuss the latest in the markets including small caps, tech
    • Talk about the most active equity options for the day including MSTR, PTLR
    • Look at earnings volatility in MU, DRI, FDX, NKE
    • Examine the latest unusual options activity in MLCO, BBAI, RMNI
    • Consider buying put options
    • And much more

    With your hosts:

    • Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
    • "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management
    • Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit

    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.

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    59 mins
  • Volatility Views 611: Can Anything Save Volatility?
    Dec 13 2024

    On this episode Mark is joined by:

    • Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
    • Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
    • Gary Norden, NN2 Capital

    They discuss:

    • The latest in the volatility markets in the US
    • The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
    • Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX,
      V-VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
    • 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 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.

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    1 hr and 7 mins