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Volatility Views 689: Return of the Volatility Nomad Jul 31, 2026

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The Volatility Nomad returns!

On this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo and Dr. Russell Rhoads welcome back Michael Listman, aka UVXY Trader, who joins the show from the UK after months of trading his way across Europe.

The crew breaks down another wild week for the volatility markets, including the brief VIX spike above 20, the post-Fed volatility collapse, a surprisingly subdued VIX futures curve, and whether the market is becoming a little too comfortable heading into the fall.

Michael also takes us inside life as a traveling volatility trader and explains how being a "volatility nomad" has changed his approach to risk and position management. We dig into his current strategies involving UVXY, SVIX and VXX, seasonality in volatility ETPs, longer-dated positions, pair trades, short straddles and more.

Plus, we examine the latest unusual VIX options activity, including some truly extreme upside strikes, revisit Russell's Microsoft earnings trade, and peer into the Crystal Ball for where VIX could be headed next.

The Hot Options Report: 07-31-2026 Jul 31, 2026

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Amazon soars while Apple gets crushed in a wild post-earnings session for two of the biggest names in the options market.

On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the hottest options activity across Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), NVIDIA (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), Tesla (TSLA), Micron (MU), SpaceX, Alphabet (GOOGL), Intel (INTC) and Strategy (MSTR).

Amazon rockets higher following earnings as options traders pile into AMZN, while Apple heads in the opposite direction with a sharp post-earnings selloff. We also look at another huge day for Microsoft following its earnings surge, massive activity around NVIDIA's 200 strike, and the latest options action in Tesla, Micron and SpaceX.

Plus, we check out the latest notable options sweeps lighting up the tape, including activity in IBIT, SpaceX and CoreWeave (CRWV).

Which names are dominating the options market as we close out the trading week and the month? Find out on The Hot Options Report.

Explore the options data and scans discussed on the show at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

TWIFO 507: Crude and Equities Roar and Whimper Jul 30, 2026

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Crude oil takes another wild ride while equities whipsaw around earnings, the Fed, and geopolitical uncertainty on this episode of This Week in Futures Options.

Mark Longo is joined by Dan Gramza of Gramza Capital Management to break down the latest action across the futures and futures options markets. They discuss the dramatic reversal in crude oil, the outlook for the major equity indices following a volatile week for tech, unusual December upside options activity in the Nasdaq-100, and what the options market is signaling in natural gas.

Plus, single stock futures are back! Mark and Dan discuss CME Group's new single stock futures on names including NVIDIA, Tesla, and Apple, why previous attempts at SSFs struggled in the U.S., and whether this new generation of products could finally catch on.

They also examine the big move in the Japanese yen, central bank intervention, and the latest options activity across FX.

It's another packed tour of the movers, volatility, skew, and unusual options activity lighting up the futures markets this week.

The Option Block 1487: Giving Blood and Scalping Dollars Jul 30, 2026

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Markets are whipsawing, tech stocks are making monster moves, and The Option Block crew is back to break down all the action.

On this episode of The Option Block, Mark Longo is joined by "Uncle" Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management and Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz from Cboe — fresh from giving blood at Grand Central — to discuss another wild stretch for the options market.

The crew breaks down the sharp post-Fed reversal, the market's ongoing battle around key levels, elevated dispersion across stocks and sectors, and the incredible post-earnings surge in Microsoft. They also dig into the latest options activity in NVIDIA, Micron, Meta, Tesla, AMD, Intel, Apple and more.

Then it's time to get weird in the Odd Block as Henry highlights unusual options activity in Firefly Aerospace (FLY), Bit Digital (BTBT) and T1 Energy (TE), including some intriguing upside call activity and a few trades that leave the crew wondering why traders didn't just buy the stock.

Plus, we look ahead to Apple and Amazon earnings, discuss the latest action in VIX and the major index ETFs, and explore what could shake up the markets next.

It's another packed episode of The Option Block — with a little blood donation and dollar scalping thrown in for good measure.

The Hot Options Report: 07-30-2026 Jul 30, 2026

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Microsoft explodes after earnings while Apple and Amazon take center stage in another wild session for Big Tech options.

On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active names across the options market, including a massive post-earnings move in Microsoft and aggressive new positioning in MSFT calls. We also dig into the earnings action in Apple and Amazon, with AAPL sliding after hours while AMZN jumps following its report.

Plus, we examine the latest options activity in NVIDIA, Tesla, Micron, Meta, Intel, SpaceX and IREN, along with some of the unusual names lighting up the Lucky Seven scan.

Check out the latest options data and market scans at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

The Futures Rundown 85: Something Looks A Little Off Here Jul 29, 2026

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Something looks a little off in the futures markets.

On this episode of The Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo is joined by Carley Garner of DeCarley Trading to break down a wild Fed Day and the increasingly unusual signals emerging across the futures landscape.

They discuss the market reaction to the latest Fed decision, whether changes in liquidity and money supply could usher in a new market regime, and why Carley is seeing potential signs of liquidation across multiple asset classes.

They also explore the return of single-stock futures, including the opportunities and challenges surrounding these products, early liquidity concerns, potential capital and tax efficiencies, and whether futures on names like NVIDIA, Tesla and Apple can finally gain traction.

Plus, they examine the latest action in crude oil and the energy complex, VIX futures, rates, equities, cattle, sugar, coffee, crypto, metals, OJ and more.

The Hot Options Report: 07-29-2026 Jul 29, 2026

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Tech gets torched on a volatile Fed day as NVIDIA, Tesla, Micron and other major names light up the options market.

On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active options names of the day, including heavy put activity in NVIDIA as the stock sells off, Tesla sliding back into a 200 handle, and Micron taking a major hit. We also examine the latest options action in Apple as it briefly reaches another new all-time high, plus Intel, SoFi, Amazon, AMD, SpaceX and Microsoft ahead of its post-earnings move.

Which options trades stood out during the selloff? Where were traders reaching for upside despite the weakness? And which short-dated contracts paid off—or expired worthless?

Find out on this episode of The Hot Options Report.

For more options data, go to TheHotOptionsReport.com.

Options Boot Camp 401: That Magical Buffett Premium Jul 29, 2026

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The Warren Buffett conversation continues!

After the response to our 400th episode, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli head back to the mailbag to tackle even more listener questions about the Oracle of Omaha and his approach to options.

On this episode, we discuss:

Are covered calls compatible with Buffett's buy-and-hold philosophy?
Would Buffett ever use LEAPS instead of buying stock?
Is "getting paid to wait" really the same thing as selling option premium?
Does Buffett care about implied volatility when selling options?
How might Buffett use options once he owns a stock he plans to hold forever?
The unusual economics behind some of Buffett's legendary long-term put trades
Why the "magical Buffett premium" may be something ordinary options traders can only dream about
Plus, a trip deep into the Options Boot Camp archives

The European Market Brief 28: Breaking Down the Barriers Jul 29, 2026

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What does it really take to access Europe's derivatives markets—and are they as fragmented and difficult to navigate as many U.S. traders believe?

On this episode of The European Market Brief, Mark Longo is joined by Dr. Russell Rhoads along with Eurex's Marcel Rothacker, Head of Derivatives Trading Development, and Andre Eue, Head of Derivatives Market Development, for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of European market access.

They explore the perception of fragmentation across Europe, the liquidity that may not always be visible in the order book, and the efforts underway to make European markets easier and more efficient to access. The conversation covers sponsored access, cloud connectivity, regulatory market making, vendor integration, electronic RFQ platforms, off-book trading, and the growing role of retail investors in European derivatives.

The panel also discusses how Eurex is working to lower barriers for U.S. and global market participants, improve access to liquidity, and expand distribution through new technology, platforms, and brokers.

The Hot Options Report: 07-28-2026 Jul 28, 2026

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Chip stocks remain under pressure while Apple continues its record-setting run on this episode of The Hot Options Report.

We break down the hottest options activity across NVIDIA, Apple, Tesla, Micron, Intel, AMD, SpaceX, Amazon, SoFi and Palantir as traders position ahead of the Fed decision.

Apple pushes to another all-time high after taking the market-cap crown from NVIDIA, while AMD, Micron and Intel get caught up in another rough session for chip stocks. Meanwhile, NVIDIA bucks the trend and holds onto its familiar spot atop the options volume leaderboard.

Plus, we dig into notable options activity across Tesla, SpaceX and more of the names dominating the options tape.

Want to see all of the options activity lighting up the market? Check out TheHotOptionsReport.com.

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