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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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Volatility Views 359: Bitcoin Volatility, G20 and Clam Theory Jul 01, 2019

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VOLATILITY REVIEW

SPIKES - 15.85, up 1.35-points from last show

VIX Cash - 16, up 2-points from last week

VVIX - 87, up 6-points from last show

VIX Options - ADV: 411k, Total 6.32M (4.86M Calls, 1.46M Puts)

VXX - 26, 1.7-points lower than last week

Huge move in Bitcoin futures this week - Big rally and massive selloff today

Earnings:

Tuesday - FedEx, Lennar

Wednesday - General Mills, KB Home, Paychex, Rite Aid

Thursday - Nike, Walgreens Boots Alliance

Friday - Constellation Brands

VOLATILITY VOICEMAIL

#QuestionoftheWeek: Let's play a guessing game. Which of the following names has the highest 30-day REALIZED volatility? No cheating. What does your gut tell you?

- $TSLA
- #BITCOIN
- #WTI #CRUDE OIL
- $QQQ

Question from Litter - Hey Vol dudes love the show. Heard you mention SPX combos on the last show. What are they and why are they so popular?

Question from ArPortKey - If we get a trade war deal out of G20 this weekend realistically how much of a hit will vix take on Monday?

CRYSTAL BALL

Next week:

Mark L. - 14.75

Andrew - 13.95

Options News Rundown: June 28, 2019 Jun 28, 2019

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Options news you can use for Friday, June 28, 2019.

Advisors Option 80: When to Roll Covered Calls Jun 28, 2019

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OPTIONS 101

When to roll covered calls?

What do you do when the stock moves toward your strike?

Do you close? Do you roll? If you roll, when do you do it?

Thoughts on best practices when the stock approaches your short call strike?

THE BUZZ

Takeaways from this year's OIC conference:

From Eric - Mark did awesome job with Hall of Fame awards, my entrepreneur panel. OCC May volume up 13.1%

OIC'S new certification program just recently launched. What is it? What types of courses are offered?

OFFICE HOURS

Question from DLVC - Does the SWAN team ever use spy options in their overlays instead of SPX? In general -what are the crew's thoughts on the advantages of smaller contracts like spy or even the new CME micro futures when trading indexes? It certainly seems like there is a growing audience for these products even among larger institutions?

Question from TLRV$4 - I've heard you guys discuss collars in the past. Has Matt from ORATS ever tested the optimal construction of a collar? Can he share the secrets with the unwashed masses?

Question from LLN93 - Is there a license or program that certifies someone as a licensed options professional? They could even have different variations like a certified income trader, certified portfolio hedger, etc.

This Week in Futures Options 158: The Big Day is Finally Here Jun 28, 2019

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Topics this week include:

Equities

Crud Oil/WTI

Ags/Soybeans

Metals/Gold

FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK

Question from Dazzne - Can you explain how the FedWatch tool actually works?

Question from ELE3S - What does Sean think of the new micro futures Russell products? Are there more planned in the future? When does he expect options to be listed?

Question from Omar - Does recent BTC spike make CME more likely to list additional crypto futures like Eth?

Question from Adam Sam - Hello, I have a question about best way of hedging for day traders? I want to short oil ( or anything for that matter) what would be best way for hedging using options? I short oil future but I want to protect the upside. Would you buy ITM call? Write OTM put? Considering that I am day trading would you recommend hedging using shortest expiration or go further out in the month?

Option Block 817: Keeping Your Powder Dry Ahead of G20 Jun 28, 2019

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TRADING BLOCK

BA, GBTC, AMD, BYND, MU and more

Most active indices: VIX - 246k, SPY - 849k, SPX - 448M

Most active equity options: AAPL, AMD, MU, BAC, BABA, TSLA, NVDA, FB, BA, INTC

Earnings:

Tuesday - FedEx, Lennar

Wednesday - General Mills, KB Home, Paychex, Rite Aid

Thursday - Nike, Walgreens Boots Alliance

Friday - Constellation Brands

ODD BLOCK

Call love in Vistra Energy Corp (VST)

Lits puts in Kroger Co (KR) - from May 20

Put love in Conagra Brands Inc (CAG)

STRATEGY BLOCK

Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses selling a short put spread vs. selling a levered OTM put

MAIL BLOCK

Question from Fidelity Customers - Everyone has implied volatility skew on the brain these days.

AROUND THE BLOCK

This Week in the Market:

Jun 27 - Jobless Claims, GDP

Jun 28 - Personal Income, Consumer Sentiment

Options News Rundown: June 27, 2019 Jun 27, 2019

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Options news you can use for Thursday, June 27, 2019

Options Playbook Radio 266: Playing with Time in Boeing Jun 27, 2019

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On Options Playbook Radio episode 264, we discussed a successful long straddle trade in Boeing. The next anticipated earnings announcement for Boeing is expected to be held on July 24. On this episode, let's discuss a long calendar spread in Boeing ahead of that announcement.

You can find more in The Options Playbook, which is always available on OptionsPlaybook.com, in on the Amazon Kindle edition.

Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send them to Brian at theoptionsguy@invest.ally.com, or to the Options Insider at questions@theoptionsinsider.com.

Options News Rundown: June 26, 2019 Jun 26, 2019

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Options news you can use for Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

Options Bootcamp 76: Assignment Risk, Spread Deltas, Minis and More Jun 25, 2019

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MAIL CALL

Question from Joe and Linda - I have been knee deep with you guys for the last 14 months and can't Thank You enough for the wealth of information you provide. One of my favorite quotes: " Your generosity is only exceeded by my gratitude." I have a long commute to work in the morning and have managed to listen to all 240+ of the Options Playbook, all of the Bootcamp, 90% of the OIC stuff as well as in and out of the Options Advisor and Futures show. Also haven't missed Options Block for the last few months.

I purchased Dan's Trading Options Greeks book and was wondering if he had an audio version. Could easily listen to it on my morning commute.

You so much for all your help, looking forward to the future with you guys. Going to be successful enough to be able to travel thank you guys in person! Thanks Again!

Question from Rayman5839 - Hi! Is the option premium counted toward exercising an option when in the money?. New to options, thanks...So it would only be profitable if the intrinsic value heavily outweighs extrinsic?

Question from Thomas Weber - If I am short a deep in the money call in SPY (delta near 1), what are the odds I will be assigned before Friday expiration?

Question from Alto - Which do you think has a better chance of happening - no more earnings calls or after hours options trading? And which do you think would be more impactful for options traders? Do you have a preference?

Question from 6654P - Why are options on CBOE and CME GROUP viewed differently?

Question from Paul Vasquez - When is the "official" close as far as options expiration is concerned? I've had calls assigned and had stocks put to me when the strike was out of the money at market close but it moved in and out during after hours trading. Any light you can shed on how expirations work would be appreciated. Thanks Paul, Sacramento, CA

Question from LL6 - Why did mini options fail? Are they done for good?

Question from Neels - Why is the logo for this show blue?

Question from RadH0k - Is spread delta just diff of the deltas on the two options?

Question from JackTam - Is there another exchange educator out there other than Cboe institute?

The Crypto Rundown 21: A Quick Look at Explosive Markets Jun 25, 2019

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BITCOIN BREAKDOWN

BTC price booms this week, up to $11.4k, hitting a 2-month high.

Is the stage set for $12k?

THE ALTCOIN UNIVERSE

Top 10 coins by market cap: BTC, Ethereum, XRP, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Bitcoin SV, Stellar, TRON, Cardano

CRYPTO QUESTIONS

#QuestionoftheWeek: Let's play a guessing game. Which of the following names has the highest 30-day REALIZED volatility? No cheating. What does your gut tell you?

- $TSLA
- #BITCOIN
- #WTI #CRUDE OIL
- $QQQ

Question from EvilWithin - Can you breakdown the COT report for BTC on the show?

Question from N. Marcus - Why can't I use one platform to connect to all the major crypto trading platforms instead of having to set up my accounts individually then pulling them all into one aggregator. Seems needlessly laborious. Also where next - BTC $10,000 or $5,000

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