We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.   On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets today including NVDA. We also look at the most active equity options today including NVDA. We discuss earnings today in SNOW and NVDA. We also look at unusual options activity in BE, MPW, BMBL, and GEO, and much more.   With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Henry “The Flowmaster” Schwartz, Cboe...

On this episode Mark is joined by: Meaghan Dugan, Head of Options - NYSE Mark and Meaghan discuss When will we see 0DTE Tesla and Nvidia options? What is causing the delay in listing those products? Why did NYSE kick off another 24-hour trading arms race? Will we ever see options on the bitcoin ETFs? Why is everyone so excited about FLEX options? and much more...

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss trading options within IRAs. What is an IRA and what can't you do with one? What options strategies can/can't you do with an IRA? Mark and Dan also discuss ETFs vs. Index Options 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...

We discuss our thoughts on the current market environment including skew in GME, AMC, NVDA, SPX and 0dte. We also look at how the earnings season is shaping up. In our Options 101 Segment, we talk about Buy & Hold 2.0. We also discuss whether it is a good time to purchase longer term protection clients with broad-based index portfolios, and much more. With your hosts: Mark Longo - The Options Insider Media Group Matt Amberson - Option Research & Technology Services And guest: ...

On this episode we analyze the latest developments in Bitcoin and Ether: Volatility Skew Open Interest Unusual activity We also look at other alt coins including MARA, we discuss whether options on the bitcoin ETFs will be approved this year, 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 in the options markets including SLVR. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including HOOD and FFIE. We also look at unusual options activity in YMM and LI. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses volatility as an asset class itself. In our final segment, we discuss NVDA earnings this week.   With your hosts: Mark Longo, The...

On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products in both the domestic and international markets this week including VSTOXX, VIX, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX.  Will NVDA earnings announcement next week impact volatility? Not a good time to own VIX calls right now Is there seasonality to VVIX with regards to weeks to expiration? Analyzing the trends in VSTOXX vs. VIX Are you a buyer or seller of the July 11 VIX puts trading for $.05 today? Plus,...

We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including metals (gold, copper), energy (nat gas), and equities (Russell 2000). With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network And CME Hot Seat guest: Rich Excell, Gies School of Business - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign  

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.   On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets today including CB, JPM, NVDA, GOOGL, AAPL, 0dte, and QQQ. We also look at the most active equity options today including FFIE. We discuss earnings today in WMT, CSCO, AMAT. We also look at unusual options activity in FFIE, SPCE, FUTU, and SNAP. We discuss whether we will see 0dte options in single name stocks this year and much...

Our OIC 2024 coverage continues as we are joined in the Southern Studio by: JJ Kinahan, CEO of IG Group North America Mark and JJ discuss: When will we see 0DTE options listed in popular stocks like Tesla and Nvidia? When will we see options listed on the new Bitcoin ETFs? What does the volume downturn in March mean for the options market going forward? Should the stock market move towards 24-hour trading? If stock trading is expanded, what impact will that have on the options market?...

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss the pariah of the options markets - Rho.  What is Rho? What are the strategies where Rho makes an impact? Where is Rho irrelevant? 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...

The Options Guy - aka Brian Overby - joins Mark in the Southern Studio at OIC 2024 to discuss: Skip strike butterfly adjustments Skip strikes vs. Fig Leaves 0 DTE options 24hr trading in stocks and options and much more...

Co-Host: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital On this episode we discuss: The crypto markets over the past week Is crypto the last bastion for volatility in these markets Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning Altcoin volatility and skew Why Bill loves toncoin Crypto correlated to nat gas, gold Solana blockchain Will the new bitcoin etfs options be approved this year 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 in the options markets. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including AMC, GME. We also look at earnings volatility in MITK, LEGN, STNE, BABA, HD, CSCO and unusual options activity in REIT and ABR. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses two ways to hedge your stocks using puts: direct hedging or correlated hedging. In our final segment,...

On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products in both the domestic and international markets this week including VSTOXX, VIX, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX.  Vol of vol- aka VVIX -is hitting some rarefied territory right now. What does this mean for the volatility market going forward? Has Russell Rhoads uncovered the ultra-rare triple stupid trade in VIX options this week? How is Russell Rhoads' VIX vs. VSTOXX trade working out? Is it time for him to...

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), metals (silver) and ags (Chicago wheat). With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network And CME Hot Seat guest: Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading  

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.   On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets including earnings in RBLX, PZZA, YETI, ABNB, ARM, BMBL, TKO, and HOOD. We also look at unusual options activity in CAPR, silver stocks, VST, and VZIO. We discuss whether we will see 0dte options in single name stocks this year and much more.   With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Henry “The...

Guest: Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer, Robinhood.  Discussion Topics: Does Robinhood have options educators on staff or do they rely solely on TikTok videos? Should stocks and options trade 24 hours a day? What format should after-hours options trading take? Will we see 0dte Tesla and Apple options anytime soon? Can options volume continue growing at the current record pace? and much more

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss takeaways from last week's Options Industry Conference. Flex Options were one of the hottest things there. They discuss what Flex Options are and when to use them. They also discuss whether we will have 0dte options in single stocks before the end of the year and so 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...

Crypto Hot Seat: Michael Dunn, President of Bitnomial Exchange Discussion includes: What kinds of derivaties products are institutional traders most interested right now? Who trades physically-settled crypto derivatives Debating the future of options on bitcoin EFTs Any new products or services forthcoming 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...

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public   On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets. We also look at unusual options activity in PTON, VZIO, and BGC. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses what your choices are when your covered calls are in the money.   With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Andrew “The Rock Lobster: Giovinazzi, The Option Pit “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth...

On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products in both the domestic and international markets this week including VSTOXX, VIX, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX.  Debating if we have a 0dte put option in the market right now that is muting downside movement Are we seeing surprise upside call sellers in VSTOXX? Breaking down the surprising action Plus, we predict where VSTOXX and VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment. With your hosts, ...

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’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets.   On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets including the Options Industry Conference and the state of the options market. We also look at unusual options activity in SBUX, VIPS and MLCO.    With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Henry “The Flowmaster” Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets Andrew “The Rock Lobster: Giovinazzi, The Option Pit ...