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**The Options Insider Radio Network**

The Options Insider Radio Network is the premier audio destination for options traders. The network provides access to a vast array of popular programs including The Option Block, Options Boot Camp, The Advisors Option, The Long and Short of Futures Options, Volatility Views, Options Insider Radio and much more. Join the thousands around the globe who turn to The Options Insider Radio Network for options information, analysis and education.

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OIC 2026: Fireside Chat with SEC Director of Trading and Markets Jamie Selway May 20, 2026

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Fireside Chat with SEC Director of Trading and Markets Jamie Selway

Moderated by OCC Chairman Stephen Luparello Director Selway will open with prepared remarks followed by a moderated Q&A conversation exploring the issues and opportunities shaping today's options markets.

The Options Industry Conference 2026 Welcome May 20, 2026

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The 44th Annual Options Industry Conference kicks off from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Mark Benzaquen and Mat Cashman welcome attendees, highlight record attendance and the evolving options landscape, and set the stage for the week ahead.

The opening session concludes with welcome remarks from OCC Chief Operating Officer Dan Busby as OIC 2026 officially gets underway.

The European Market Brief 24: The Hidden Warning Signals in European Dividends May 20, 2026

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European dividend markets have long offered a different approach to income, yield, and shareholder returns compared to the U.S. But how do these markets behave when volatility spikes and global uncertainty hits?

On this episode of The European Market Brief, Mark Longo is joined by Dr. Russell Rhoads, Stuart Heath (Eurex), and Kevin Soyer (S&P Global) for an in-depth look at European dividend markets during periods of market stress. The panel explores how European companies manage dividends differently from their U.S. counterparts, why dividend yields tend to be higher across the pond, and how dividend futures and options can provide unique insight into market expectations and future cash flows.

The discussion also dives into:

How European dividend policies differ from U.S. buyback-heavy strategies
Dividend resilience during market turmoil and geopolitical shocks
High-yield sectors in Europe including banks, utilities, insurers, and energy
Dividend futures and options use cases for hedging and speculation
Midcurve dividend options and evolving liquidity trends
Relative value opportunities between U.S. and European markets
The impact of inflation, rates, and market stress on dividend expectations
Key takeaways from the recent Eurex conference including European 0DTE growth and volatility trends

Plus, listener questions and Russell's recap of the latest developments shaping European derivatives markets.

Brought to you by Eurex. Learn more at Eurex.com.

The Hot Options Report: 05-19-2026 May 20, 2026

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Same-day expiration action dominated the tape as traders piled into TSLA, NVDA, AMD, AAPL, AMZN, MSFT, GOOGL, MU, INTC and POET.

On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down the hottest contracts, aggressive upside bets, Nvidia positioning ahead of earnings, Tesla leading volume, and today's MA 200 Minus scan featuring names breaking below their 200-day moving averages.

Get more scans and analytics at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

The Hot Options Report: 05-18-2026 May 19, 2026

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Tech and chip stocks dominated a volatile, red Monday session. Mark Longo breaks down today's heavy volume and unusual options activity, starting with a massive "Million Plus" scan tracking high-premium, low-delta institutional block trades in Qualcomm and AMD. Plus, we countdown the top 10 volume leaders—including Nvidia, Tesla, and Microsoft—and analyze the wild 0DTE and weekly flows shaping the market.

Today's Market Highlights:

The "Million Plus" Scan: Big institutional premium pouring into Qualcomm, AMD, and Intel.
0DTE Chaos: How short-sellers and buyers fared in the volatile same-day expiration battles for Tesla (#2) and Nvidia (#1).
Chip Dips Breakdown: Analyzing major pullbacks and unusual options activity in Micron (down 6%), Apple, Meta, and Netflix.

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The Crypto Rundown 317: Talking Gold, Crude, Equities, Predictions And More With Coinbase May 19, 2026

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Is Coinbase becoming the "everything exchange"? Boris Ilyevsky, Head of Coinbase Derivatives Exchange, joins host Mark Longo to discuss their massive expansion beyond crypto into traditional commodities, equities, and prediction markets.

On This Episode:

The Commodities Boom: Record retail volume in gold, silver, and WTI crude oil.
Going 24/7: Coinbase's plans to launch the first US weekend trading for gold and silver futures, plus new perpetual listings (HYPE & BNB).
24/7 Options Debate: Will traditional equity options ever move to a round-the-clock schedule?
Modernizing Finance: Prediction markets, real-world asset tokenization, and using USDC as real-time collateral.
Bitcoin Breakdown & Altcoin Universe: Analyzing BlackRock's IBIT options flow, its strange correlation to the VIX, and heavy options activity in ETH, BMNR, and Circle (CRCL).

The Option Block 1470: The Swimsuit Issue of the Options Market May 18, 2026

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The indices might be flashing red, but the Option Block crew is bringing the heat. In this episode, Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw, and Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi dive into market weekend head-fakes, the tech vs. energy sector tug-of-war, and why a certain famous swimsuit issue used to flood the trading floors like clockwork.

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The guys break down massive volume spikes in the QQQs, an explosive earnings season sitting at a 130% straddle outperformance, and unusual activity cooking in some wild single-name tickers.

On The Docket:

The Trading Block: Analyzing a volatile Monday open, VIX hovering near 18, and how the markets are digesting the ongoing Middle East tensions.
The Hot Seat: Massive volume in the tech space—tracking giant movement in NVIDIA, Tesla, Apple, and Alphabet, plus a look at Micron's massive whipsaws.
The Earnings Block: Sneak peeks at what to expect from upcoming prints including Home Depot, Lowe's, Target, Walmart, and the highly anticipated NVIDIA report.
The Odd Block: Pulling back the curtain on unusual option activity in AmpliTech Group (AMPG), Petrobras (PBR), and newcomer T1 Energy (TE).
The Strategy Block: Uncle Mike revisits the underrated power of utilizing put spreads to neutralize vega, manage theta, and efficiently hedge your portfolio.

The Hot Options Report: 05-15-2026 May 15, 2026

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On this episode of The Hot Options Report, host Mark Longo breaks down a high-stakes, wild Friday on the options tape. While the broader market saw a sea of red, institutional paper was aggressively trading big tech. We analyze the notable multi-exchange sweep orders hitting the tape for SLV and EEM, plus a deep dive into the top 10 most active equity contracts dominating the tape today.

Inside This Episode:

The Big Tech Battle: Massive volume trends and contract breakdowns for NVDA, TSLA, MSFT, and AAPL (including its brand-new all-time high).
Volatile Movers: How retail and institutional paper played the wild, high-percent swings in MU, INTC, and MSTR.
Late-Day Reversals: Analyzing the intraday sweeps for META and PLTR and whether short-dated call sellers managed to pocket their premium.

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Volatility Views 680: Wet, Hot Volatility Summer! May 15, 2026

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Summer has officially arrived in the vol markets. In this episode, Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads break down a week where the markets seemed to ignore everything from Middle East conflict to hot inflation numbers—until a Friday sell-off finally brought a splash of red to the screen.

The guys dive deep into the curious case of the "Unchanged Universe," where SVIX, UVIX, and VXX are sitting almost exactly where they were a week ago. Is this the start of a long, quiet "Volatility Summer," or is the market underestimating the impact of a new Fed regime?

Inside This Episode:

The Volatility Review: A look at the VIX cash spike to 18.50 and the rare "smile" skew appearing in the NASDAQ and Russell 2000.
China Sojourns & Tech Skew: Was there front-running ahead of the tech CEO trip to China?
VIX Option Flow: Analyzing massive positions in the June 65 calls and an intriguing August 1x2 ratio spread.
The "Unched" Report: Why SVIX and UVIX haven't moved in two weeks and what that means for your overriding strategies.
Crystal Ball: Mark and Russell place their bets on where vol heads as we approach the Memorial Day holiday.

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TWIFO 497: Upside Continues in Equities, Crude and Copper May 15, 2026

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The markets are seeing a sea of green this week, and the bulls are showing no signs of slowing down. Host Mark Longo is joined by Scott Bauer of Prosper Trading Academy to break down a "meteoric" rally in the S&P 500 and a surprising surge in commodities that's defying the traditional geopolitical playbook.

In this episode, we dive into:

Equities Spotlight: The S&P 500 breaks through the psychological 7500 barrier. Scott explains why this is one of the "most hated rallies" in memory and how he's using Iron Condors to navigate high volatility.
Energy Update: Crude oil (WTI) threatens the par strike once again. We analyze the narrowing volatility gap between Crude and Natural Gas and what the July 80 puts tell us about market sentiment.
Metals Movers: Copper is stealing the spotlight from Silver, threatening all-time highs. We break down the massive vertical spreads hitting the tape in the September contracts.
Agricultural Surprises: Why conflict in the Middle East led to an unexpected 11% explosion in SRW Wheat.
Zero-Day Madness: A look at the "insatiable appetite" for 0DTE options and why traders are paying a nickel for outlandish strikes.

Get the Data: Follow along with the reports featured in this episode at cmegroup.com/twifo .

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