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Options Boot Camp 406: Is The Worm Finally Turning? Sep 03, 2026

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Is the earnings volatility worm finally starting to turn?

On this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli dig into the latest earnings options data and examine whether the recent run of dominance for premium buyers may finally be losing steam. They break down how actual earnings moves are stacking up against what the options market priced in, whether traders should be rethinking the buy-vs.-sell premium equation, and how Dan approaches earnings trades using time spreads, double calendars and other volatility strategies.

Plus, the Boot Camp instructors tackle IV Rank, zero-DTE butterflies, buy writes, options volume by exchange, binary options and prediction markets, and much more.

Options Boot Camp 406: Is The Worm Finally Turning? Sep 03, 2026

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Is the earnings volatility worm finally starting to turn?

Plus, the Boot Camp instructors tackle IV Rank, zero-DTE butterflies, buy writes, options volume by exchange, binary options and prediction markets, and much more.

The Hot Options Report: 09-01-2026 Sep 02, 2026

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GoPro comes roaring back onto the options radar with a massive stock surge, unusual trading activity and plenty of speculation about what could be next for the struggling action-camera company. Is AI—or even a potential defense pivot—helping breathe new life into GPRO?

On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the hottest options activity from the first trading day of September, including the eye-opening action in GoPro (GPRO) and a countdown featuring PG&E (PCG), Intel (INTC), Meta (META), SpaceX, Amazon (AMZN), Micron (MU), Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL) and the reigning options-volume king, NVIDIA (NVDA).

We also look at where traders were piling into short-dated calls and puts, which trades worked intraday before reversing, and whether option buyers or sellers ended up with the upper hand.

For more options data, go to TheHotOptionsReport.com.

The Option Block 1496: Drone Crazies & Legendary Drunkards Aug 31, 2026

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We're kicking off the week with drones, drunkards and plenty of unusual options action on this episode of The Option Block.

Mark Longo is joined by Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi from Option Pit and "Uncle" Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management to break down the latest moves across the options markets.

On this episode, we discuss:

A red start to the week and what the VIX is telling us
The latest action in Tesla, NVIDIA, Apple, Micron and other heavily traded names
Some surprising activity in small-cap options
A wild surge in Draganfly (DPRO) calls as drone stocks light up the tape
Aggressive put buying in Revolve Group (RVLV)
The upcoming earnings volatility picture for Dell, Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Five Below, Snowflake and Lululemon
Using index puts to hedge a stock portfolio
Whether low volatility and stocks near their highs make this an attractive time to consider portfolio protection
What the crew is watching as we move beyond the dog days of summer
Plus, W.C. Fields, Dean Martin, Johnny Carson and a surprisingly difficult round of legendary-drunkard trivia

It's another packed episode of options activity, strategy, market analysis and questionable humor on The Option Block.

The Hot Options Report: 08-28-2026 Aug 28, 2026

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Options sellers take the wheel on a wild Friday as the final trading day of the week delivers surprisingly heavy options volume for the dog days of summer.

On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active names across the options market, including NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), SpaceX, Micron (MU), Microsoft (MSFT), Meta (META), Strategy (MSTR) and Intel (INTC).

NVIDIA once again takes the options volume crown, but the post-earnings celebration doesn't last long as the stock reverses sharply after an early rally. We also examine a recurring theme across the tape: short-dated options that moved into the money during the session only to finish worthless at expiration.

Go to TheHotOptionsReport.com for more options data.

Volatility Views 693: The Theta Clock Ticks for You! Aug 28, 2026

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The theta clock is ticking on the volatility markets!

On this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo is joined by Brian Overby from OptionsPlaybook.com and Henry Schwartz from Cboe for a deep dive into a surprisingly quiet volatility landscape.

With VIX dipping into the 14 handle and VVIX hovering near unusually low levels, has volatility simply gone to sleep for the dog days of summer—or is premium getting too cheap to ignore?

The crew discusses whether this is an attractive time to buy volatility, why VIX spikes have become increasingly difficult to monetize, and how traders can potentially take advantage when those brief volatility explosions finally arrive.

They also break down the VIX futures term structure, some massive VIX options positions and intriguing upside trades, plus the latest action in SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX.

Brian also shares an interesting options strategy in SpaceX before the crew heads into the Crystal Ball to forecast where VIX might be headed next.

And somewhere along the way, Henry introduces what may be the next must-have accessory for every options trader—the Theta Clock.

The Hot Options Report: 08-27-2026 Aug 27, 2026

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NVIDIA takes center stage on this episode of The Hot Options Report following blockbuster earnings and a surge in options activity.

Mark Longo breaks down the hottest names and most active options trades across the market, including massive volume in NVDA, another busy session for Tesla, heavy short-dated call activity in Apple, bullish action in Intel and Palantir, and an enormous options roll in PG&E.

We also check in on Micron, Amazon and more while highlighting the strikes, expirations and unusual flows driving the options market.

Go to TheHotOptionsReport.com to run your own options reports.

TWIFO 511: Nasdaq Rocks as the Ags Roll Aug 27, 2026

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On this episode of This Week in Futures Options, Mark Longo breaks down a surprisingly active week across the CME Group markets, with the Nasdaq and agricultural products taking center stage.

We kick things off with the Movers & Shakers Report, including big moves in wheat, corn, natural gas and Bitcoin, along with weakness across crude oil, heating oil and platinum.

Then we turn to the Nasdaq following NVIDIA earnings, where options activity is heating up across short-dated strikes as traders position for the next move in tech. We examine the most active calls and puts, zero-day activity, downside positioning and some intriguing longer-dated upside action.

From there, it's time to get our hands dirty in the ag markets, where corn is coming off three-year highs amid massive options volume. We break down what's driving the move, the dramatic upside skew, volatility across the term structure and the strikes attracting the most attention.

Finally, we head into Chicago wheat, where another strong rally is generating interesting options activity, aggressive call skew and some notable call spreads and ratio spreads.

The Option Block 1495: Nvidia, Nuclear Reactors and the Death of Optimus Prime Aug 27, 2026

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Nvidia delivers and the options market responds! On this episode of The Option Block, Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw and Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz from Cboe break down the latest action across the options markets.

The crew digs into Nvidia's big post-earnings move and what it means for the broader AI trade, while VIX slides back below 15 and volatility continues to get crushed. They also explore whether historically inexpensive optionality makes this an interesting time to hedge portfolios.

Then it's off to the unusual options activity, including some intriguing flow in nuclear reactor play X-energy (XE), speculative activity in Richtech Robotics (RR), and longer-dated call action in AvePoint (AVPT). The crew also examines heavy VIX call activity, a massive PCG options roll, and plenty more from across the market.

Plus, the show pays tribute—with a little Option Block humor—to the voice behind Optimus Prime.

Options Boot Camp 405: Low Vol Trading and VIX Glitches Aug 26, 2026

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On this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli tackle the challenges and opportunities of trading options in a low-volatility market.

Should you still be selling premium when volatility is cheap, or does low vol make buying options more attractive? Are single-stock options offering better opportunities than index options in the current dispersion environment? The Boot Camp instructors break down how they're approaching these markets and where they're still finding opportunities.

Then they examine the strange recent VIX glitch that briefly sent the cash index soaring while VIX futures barely moved. What caused it? Could traders actually take advantage of it? And could resting "wishlist" orders help you capitalize when markets briefly get out of line?

Plus, the instructors discuss the biggest forces driving the market right now, revisit perpetual futures, and share an update on the potential Options Boot Camp reboot.

Topics include:

Trading options in a low-volatility environment
Buying options vs. selling premium when volatility is cheap
Single-stock options vs. index options
Dispersion and individual-stock volatility
The mysterious VIX glitch
Why VIX futures didn't follow the cash spike
Using resting "wishlist" orders for unusual market moves
Perpetual futures and market liquidity
What's driving the market right now

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