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Volatility Views 600: Live from the STA National Conference
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On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss the Fed rate cut this week and much more. Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment. With your hosts, Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group Mark Sebastian f…
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OIRN Interviews: Talking Rate Cuts, Meltdowns and Spoiled Market Children with JJ Kinahan
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On this episode we are joined in the Souther Studio by: JJ Kinahan, CEO of IG Group North America & President of Tastytrade JJ and Mark discuss: The impact of the Fed's "surprise" half point rate cut. Too little, too late or just right? Should you really care that IEX is launching a new options exchange? Are we reaching a dangerous tipping point in…
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TWIFO 419: Live from the STA National Conference
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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 equities and much more.By The Options Insider Radio Network
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The Option Block 1318: Live From STA National Conference
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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's rate cut by the Fed Talk about the most active equity options Look into earnings volatility in MU Examine the latest unusual options activity in NOV, EDR, TKO Discussing what role bi…
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The Futures Rundown 3: A Deep Dive Into Crude Oil and Overnight Margin
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Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza. Futures Free For All Answering your futures questions: Discussing the Fed and taking a deep dive into crude oil Futures 101 Futures Margin OverviewBy The Options Insider Radio Network
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The Crypto Rundown 248: Drifting Into The Fed
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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, talk about the Fed, and much more.By The Options Insider Radio Network
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The Option Block 1317: Waiting for the Fed...Again!
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We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. We break down what's going on with these markets and we discuss the most active equity options for the day. We talk about earnings volatility this week in DRI, FDX. We also look at unusual options activity in COMP, GALT, KKR. With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insid…
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Volatility Views 599: Riding the Vol Roller Coaster
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On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss election volatility, whether it is time for another broken winged butterfly in VIX, what will happen to the markets after the Fed meeting next week, and much more. Plus, we predict where VIX will be next w…
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Options Boot Camp 306: Trade Size Nuances and ETF Volatility Mysteries
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On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss why trade size/allocation is so important, pattern day trading rules, an options market for XRP, and historic vs. implied volatility in an ETF. 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…
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TWIFO 418: Crazy Crude and Wild WASDE Ags
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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week and discuss energy (nat gas, WTI, crude oil), ags (corn), the Fed, and more. With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network And guest: Kevin Green, Senior Markets Correspondent - Schwab Network…
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The Option Block 1316: Epic NVDA Winners and Shady MPW Business
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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 Talk about the most active equity options including NIO, AAPL Look into earnings volatility in DKR, ADBE, DRI Examine the latest unusual options activity in NVDA, FE, MPW Debate what the Fed will do with …
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Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza. The Trading Pit Looking at what is trading in the futures markets (upside surprises, downside surprises, most actives, long term trends, cheese continuing to rally)…
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Options Boot Camp 305: Surprise Strategies for Bullish, Bearish and Neutral Markets
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On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss the best options strategies within IRAs to grow wealth in bull/neutral/bear markets with consistency and reliability. 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 …
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The Crypto Rundown 247: A Deep Dive Into Crypto Volatility and Skew
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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 How is election volatility impacting the crypto markets Is bitcoin really just another tech stock from a correlation perspective Breaking down the wild options action in BITO, BITX, and…
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The Option Block 1315: The Fall Guys of the Options Market
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We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. We break down what's going on with these markets and we discuss the most active equity options for the day including WBD. We talk about earnings volatility this week in ORCL. We also look at unusual options activity in PLTR and CXW. And, in the Strategy Block Segment, Unc…
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Options Playbook Radio 455: Is it Time for an SPX Butterfly?
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On this episode, Brian talks about an SPX butterfly trade.By The Options Insider Radio Network
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Volatility Views 598: We're Afraid Mode
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On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss what's the best way to trade VIX butterflies and how to accurately evaluate historic volatility vs. implied in an ETF following a big change in their holding. Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week i…
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Wide World of Options: Summer Tales from the Road Conclusion: Record Volume & Lessons Learned Along the Way
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In this final session of our summer Tales from the Road series, we welcome OIC friends Kevin Davitt of Nasdaq, Patty Schuler of the BOX Options Exchange, and Gary Franklin of Raymond James as they join host Mark Benzaquen for frank discussions about recent market trends, the experience of being a woman on the trading floor, and challenges going for…
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TWIFO #417: Let's Talk About Nat Gas, Soybean Meal, Russell 2000 and More
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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, crude oil), ags (SRW wheat, soybean meal), equities (Russell 2000), and much more. With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network And CME Hot Seat guest: Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - In…
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The Option Block 1314: Shut Up and Take Your Medicine!!!
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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 bonds and VIX Check out the August options volume numbers from Options Clearing Corporation Examine the latest unusual options activity in UNIT, UAL, LUMN And much more With your hosts: Mark Lon…
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The Futures Rundown 1: First Episode Extravaganza
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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 of DeCarley Trading. Futures 101: What is a Future How is it different from a stock or an option What types of settlements are there What are "ticks" What is the contract size Why trade futures The Cont…
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Options Boot Camp 304: Trading While Traveling, Spread Greeks and More
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On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: How you deal with trades when you are traveling Spreading delta, gamma and theta Determining skew levels in the S&P500 Short straddles vs. long straddles Strangles as a hedge And much more Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can r…
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Options Playbook Radio 454: It's Time for a VIX Butterfly
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We are pleased to welcome back Brian Overby and his popular Options Playbook Radio program. On this episode, Brian talks about his VIX modified butterfly trade.By The Options Insider Radio Network
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Volatility Views 597: A Super Goodly Profitable VIX Trade
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On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss Brian's surprise modified butterfly VIX trade. Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment. With your hosts, Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group Andrew Giov…
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TWIFO #416: The Big Adios in Energy and Equities?
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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), equities (Russell 2000, S&P 500), and much more. With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network And CME Hot Seat guest: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management…
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The Option Block 1313: Post-Nvidia Malaise
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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 FLEX Options, NVDA, CRWD, AFRM, and PDD Look into earnings volatility in DG, BBY, OLLI, and CRM Examine the latest unusual options activity in OKTA, SBLK, and BILL Talking about NVDA earnings An…
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Options Boot Camp 303: NVDA Straddles, Earnings Time Spreads and Crazy VIX Stupids!
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On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Nvidia straddles and earnings this week Dan's favorite indicators Dan's straddle trade Short straddles in the short time frame An OTM VIX call stupid mentioned on Volatility Views SAnd much more Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors…
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The Advisor's Option 138: Volatility, Enhanced Margin, Defined-Outcome ETFs and More
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On this episode, We discuss how to navigate current market complexities and trends in the macro trading environment. We talk about hedging with index options vs. ETFs and the recently approved Margin Enhancement Rule for "protected options" We look at how earnings season volatility is impacting this market. What we see in the RIA space and outlook …
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The Crypto Rundown 246: Are The Bulls Running Out of Steam?
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Co-Host: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital On this episode we discuss: The crypto markets over the past week Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning Altcoin volatility and skew Lack of growth in bitcoin over the past few years Bitcoin vs. Gold And much more...By The Options Insider Radio Network
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The Option Block 1312: Everyone's Waiting For Nvidia
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We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. We break down what's going on with these markets and we discuss the most active equity options for the day. We talk about earnings volatility this week in FL, CRM, FIVE, NVDA, DG, OLLI, DELL, and LULU. We also look at unusual options activity in PDD and DBI. And, in the S…
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Volatility Views 596: Confused and Scared by VIX Options
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On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment. With your hosts, Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group Mark Sebastian from The Option Pit Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School o…
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TWIFO 415: Fading this Market with Beaver Nuggets
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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (crude oil, nat gas), equities (E-mini S&P 500), ags (corn), and much more. With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network And CME Hot Seat guest: Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading…
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The Option Block 1311: The Mother of All Options Birthdays
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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 and the most active equity options including SNOW, PTON Look into earnings volatility in ZM, SNOW, INTU Examine the latest unusual options activity in PTON, BILL And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,…
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Options Boot Camp 302: Dan REALLY Loves Straddles!!!
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On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Taking the odds for a bear call spread What trading metrics you should look at Should you trade straddles right now 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…
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On this episode Mark is joined in the Hot Seat by: Ben Colabella and Dillon Del Rosso, Co-Founders at PeakBot They discuss: WTH is PeakBot? How much does it cost? What types of options algorithms can you trade on the platform? How do they construct their algorithms? Can you tweak them to your preferred trading style? Who controls your accounts? How…
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The Crypto Rundown 245: Increasing Our Crypto Options
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Crypto Hot Seat: Kristen Mierzwa, Head of Digital Assets - FTSE Russell Discussion includes: What is FTSE Russell bringing to the crypto options space Discussing the new Eurex launch of futures & options on the FTSE Ethereum Index Talking about the expanded collaboration between FTSE Russell and Cboe to develop new crypto derivatives products Thoug…
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The Option Block 1310: The Mother of All Options Conventions
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We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. We break down what's going on with these markets and we discuss the most active equity options for the day including FUBO. We talk about earnings volatility this week in TGT, TJX, SNOW, ZM, and BJ. We also look at unusual options activity in TDS, VTNR, and SNAP. And, in t…
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Volatility Views 595: The Historic Death of Volatility
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On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products in both the domestic and international markets this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. Analyzing the weekly VIX options activity Discussing the flight from 0DTE options in SPX during the recent selloff. What impact did 0DTE have on the recent volatility? Believ…
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TWIFO 414: A Perfect Storm of Metals, FX, Energy, and Ags
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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week and discuss metals, FX, energy, and ags. With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network And guest: Kevin Green, Senior Markets Correspondent - Schwab NetworkBy The Options Insider Radio Network
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The Option Block 1309: Straight Outta Newark Airport
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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 AMZN Look into earnings volatility in CSCO, WMT, STNE, BABA, AMAT Examine the latest unusual options activity in NKE, BTU, GEO, CENX And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Inside…
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Options Boot Camp 301st Episode Spectacular
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On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about: Number of options exchanges needed How high VIX will stay this year Do we need an emergency rate cut A poor man's covered call Hedging weekend risk BITO as an options trading candidate What calls bid in the Russell 2000 right now means and why it is unprecedented and much more... Brought to…
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OIRN: Exploring the Benefits and Risks of 0DTE Options, 24-Hour Trading and More with Schwab
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On this episode, Mark is joined by James Kostulias, Managing Director and Head of Trading Services at Charles Schwab. They discuss The benefits and risks of 0DTE options The explosive growth of retail options trading Should the options market go 24-5 or even 24-7 What's going on with the options on the Bitcoin ETFs Why did it take so long to integr…
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The Crypto Rundown 244: Perps, DEXs, And More
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Crypto Hot Seat: Darius Tabatabai, CEO and Co-Founder - Vertex Protocol Discussion includes: What is Vertex What catalyst led to Darius entering the crypto industry Thoughts on the crypto derivatives market and ETH ETFs And much more Bitcoin Breakdown and Altcoin Universe We analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether in: Volatility Skew O…
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The Option Block 1308: For Whom The Options Bell Tolls
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We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. We break down what's going on with these markets, the Fed, and rates. We discuss the most active equity options for the day and we talk about earnings volatility this week in HD, CSCO, STNE, BABA, WMT, AMAT. We also look at unusual options activity in CENX, WWW. Uncle Mik…
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Volatility Views 594: Lessons Learned from a Wild Week
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On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The madness of VIX cash this week hitting 65 SVIX using VIX calls to save their bacon during the massive volatility event this week Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX,…
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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week and discuss: What was lighting up the tape at NinjaTrader this week during the wild swings Trading bitcoin and the micro ether futures Event contracts (what they are and how traders have been using them lately) The energy complex including na…
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The Option Block 1307: Uncovering the Secrets of a Wild Week
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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 SPX, VIX Look into earnings volatility in LLY, PZZA, HOOD, WMT, AMAT Talk about July monthly options volume from Options Clearing Corporation Examine the latest unusual options activity in BMBL,…
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Options Boot Camp 300: The Dangerous World of Covered Strangles
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On this episode, Mark and Dan take you down a dangerous road to the world of... COVERED STRANGLES!!!! What the heck are they? Should you use them or should you run screaming for the door? Let's find out together on this episode of Options Boot Camp. Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. …
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The Crypto Rundown 243: Looking for Bright Spots in a Sea of Red
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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.By The Options Insider Radio Network
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The Option Block 1306: Emergency Episode from the Hall of Fame Studio
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We break down what's going on with these crazy markets and volatility, what you should do, and how to trade. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including PTEN, NU. We talk about earnings volatility this week in RDDT, RIVN, LYFT, UBER, HOOD. We also look at unusual options activity in CFG, GOTU, REAL. Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses ma…
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