The Options Insider Radio Network

Latest Episodes:

Wide World of Options: Summer Tales from the Road Conclusion: Record Volume & Lessons Learned Along the Way Sep 06, 2024

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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 forward.

TWIFO #417: Let's Talk About Nat Gas, Soybean Meal, Russell 2000 and More Sep 06, 2024

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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 - Indiana University

The Option Block 1314: Shut Up and Take Your Medicine!!! Sep 05, 2024

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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 Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
"Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

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The Futures Rundown 1: First Episode Extravaganza Sep 04, 2024

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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 Contract Specs Segment: The Emini S&P 500

Taking a deep dive into the flagship equity index product at CME Group

The Trading Pit

Looking at what is trading in the futures markets

Options Boot Camp 304: Trading While Traveling, Spread Greeks and More Sep 04, 2024

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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

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Options Playbook Radio 454: It's Time for a VIX Butterfly Aug 30, 2024

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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.

Volatility Views 597: A Super Goodly Profitable VIX Trade Aug 30, 2024

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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 Giovinazzi from The Option Pit
Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
Brian Overby from The Options Playbook

TWIFO #416: The Big Adios in Energy and Equities? Aug 29, 2024

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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

The Option Block 1313: Post-Nvidia Malaise Aug 29, 2024

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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
Answering a listener question about being an options trader without touching the actual underlying stock
And much more

With your hosts: