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OBC 182: Nanos, Reddit, Volatility Products....and FOMO Apr 13, 2022

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring

In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss the current volatile markets. They also answer your questions about Nanos, put spreads, Reddit, volatility products, FOMO on options trading and much more...

OBC 181: A Crypto Options Palooza Apr 07, 2022

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring

In this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into all-things cyrpto options including:

An update on BITO
Using longer-term ITM options on BITO
Doing a bullish risk reversal to getting long BITO
Favorite crypto broker for bitcoin options
Where can you trade ETH options
and much more.

OBC 180: Old Complaints and VXX Death Threats Mar 31, 2022

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring

In this episode, Mark and Dan answer your listener questions and discuss:

More VXX Drama
Cboe Nanos and broker fees
Thoughts on VSTOXX
What to focus on with delta and expiration
And much more.

OBC 179: When Vol Products Go Crazy Mar 23, 2022

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring

In this episode, Mark and Dan answer a listener question of what it means when volatility products go crazy. They discuss:

Barclays recently suspending creation of new shares of VXX
Credit Suisse stopped creating new shares in TVIX and later delisted it in 2012
Volmageddon occurred in 2018 when VIX had a massive surge which impacted XIV and SVXY
A new version of XIV was approved October 2021 but has yet to hit the market
And much more.

OBC 178: Everything You Wanted To Know About VIX, VXX, UVXY...But Were Afraid to Ask - Part 2 Mar 16, 2022

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring

In this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into all-things volatility including:

What is VXX?
Why you shouldn't buy and hold VXX.
Why would anyone buy VXX?
What is UVXY?
What would be a case for buying UVXY?
and much more.

OBC 177: Everything You Wanted To Know About VIX...But Were Afraid to Ask - Part 1 Mar 09, 2022

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring

In this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into all-things VIX and volatility including:

What is VIX?
Why is it called the Fear Gauge?
Can you trade the VIX directly?
VIX cash vs. VIX futures
How the VIX futures work.
How VIX options work.
Contango vs Backwardation
Is VIX a good hedge for your portfolio?
Can VIX be manipulated?
and much more.

OBC 176: Let's Talk About European Volatility Mar 02, 2022

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring

In this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions including:

how to get started with options
finding European exposure to the volatility space
pro tips on trading energy names in these markets
taxation rules for options trades
magical put windfalls
and much more.

OBC 175: Mystical Delta Probability Feb 23, 2022

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring

In this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into delta as probability. They also discuss covered calls on long equity/ETF positions, and much more.

OBC 174: Micro Mini Skirts and the Mysteries of Stock Settlement Feb 16, 2022

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring

In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:

The current volatile markets
The impact on options traders of the SEC proposed rule changes to reduce risks in clearance and settlement of securities
Tradable financial instruments on sports teams (ie. buying a straddle on super bowl score)
No-multiplier options
And much more...

OBC 173: Gamma Exposure, Portfolio Hedge Debate and...Plant-Based Meats? Feb 09, 2022

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring

In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss the current volatile markets. They also answer your questions about 10 year notes, gamma exposure, portfolio hedges, the Greeks, and much more...

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