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The Hot Options Report: 11-19-2025 Nov 19, 2025

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This episode of the Hot Options Report delves into the notable movements in the options market for November 19th. Key highlights include a dive into various popular stocks like Nvidia, VIX, SPY, AAPL, AMZN, TSLA, and others. Discussion covers their performance, volume, and specific options that surged, with insights into significant contract activities such as SPY's 10 million contracts and VIX's 110,000 downside puts. There is also a look into NVDA pre earnings.

Explore additional options data and reports from Quik Options available at: http://TheHotOptionsReport.com.

Options Boot Camp 365: OBC vs. AI - The Next Battle...Plus More Fun With Prediction Markets Nov 19, 2025

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

CO-HOST: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring

In this episode, Mark and Dan delve into the latest developments in the options trading market, with AI-generated insights on trends, margin changes, retail shifts, and the growth of extended trading hours. They discuss Cboe's launch of the 'Magnificent 10' index options, OCC's margin rule adjustments for zero-day options, and the increase in retail trading activity. The episode also covers the forthcoming CME and FanDuel collaboration to create a prediction market for sports events, exploring the implications of this new venture. Additionally, the hosts highlight the importance of managing options trading strategies during vacation times and addressing listener questions on trading risks and strategies.

The Hot Options Report: 11-17-2025 Nov 17, 2025

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In this episode, Mark Longo discusses a wild trading day on Monday, November 17th. The episode covers significant market movements and key options activities for major indices such as the S&P 500 (SPY, SPX), VIX, IWM (small caps), and the QQQ (Nasdaq). Mark highlights noteworthy trades and contract volumes, providing insights into various hot options of the day, including Nvidia, Tesla, Amazon, Apple, and more.

Explore additional options data and reports available at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

The Crypto Rundown 297: McRib & Sketchy Crypto Neighborhoods Nov 17, 2025

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider

CRYPTO HOT SEAT: Greg Magadini, Amberdata

In this episode, we delve into the latest trends and activities within the crypto derivatives markets. We have an in-depth discussion on the recent volatility affecting Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana. Notable market movements and psychological price levels are analyzed, including Bitcoin's fall below the critical $100K mark and Ethereum's struggles to maintain support above 3000. Greg also explores various option trading strategies such as collars, put calendars, and risk reversals against the backdrop of current market conditions. Additionally, popular cryptos and related assets like Circle, Bitminer, and MSTU are examined, discussing their potential for future gains or further decline. The episode concludes with a provocative audience poll on preferred asset classes for a buy and hold strategy through the end of the next year, with most participants favoring Bitcoin.

The Option Block 1423: Globetrotting and Slinging Manly Rebar Nov 17, 2025

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider

CO-HOST: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

CO-HOST: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit

In this episode, the panel discusses the current state of the options market. They also look at unusual options activity in CMC and QGEN. Uncle Mike Tosaw provides a Strategy Block focusing on the importance of responsible options trading and knowing when to exit a position. Market conditions, including significant whipsaw action in the S&P 500 and notable upcoming earnings reports from major retailers like Home Depot, Lowe's, and Target, are analyzed. The episode concludes with insights on what the hosts are watching in the market for the upcoming week.

The Hot Options Report: 11-14-2025 Nov 14, 2025

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider

Mark Longo wraps up a wild trading week marked by extreme intraday whipsaw and soaring options volume. The VIX jumped and saw massive contract volume, while the indices (SPY, QQQ) reversed sharp early losses to close mixed. Get the full breakdown of the day's Hot Options, including explosive activity in Tesla (TSLA) and Nvidia (NVDA), plus the single names that dominated the tape, from AMD and Apple (AAPL) to BABA and MSTR.

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Volatility Views 656: Decomposing the VIX Nov 14, 2025

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider

CO-HOST: Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School of Business

CO-HOST: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit

GUEST: Jeff Nguyen, Cboe Global Markets

On this episode, we explore the latest in the world of volatility trading. Jeff Nguyen joins us to explain the Cboe's newly launched VIX Decomposition Tool that analyzes VIX moves through various contributing factors. The show also delves into the past week's volatility trends, notable options trades, and the impact of zero DTE strategies on the current market. The team discusses the state of volatility ETPs and how they are performing under current market conditions.

TWIFO 474: Hoarding Gold For Terrifying Reasons Nov 14, 2025

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider

CME HOT SEAT: Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School of Business

In this episode of This Week in Futures Options, the hosts explore significant movements and trades across various markets. They focus on the explosive action in gold and silver, with deep in-the-money gold calls and far out-of-the-money silver calls taking center stage. They also delve into the dynamics of the energy sector, examining the contrasting fortunes of crude oil and natural gas. Additionally, the episode discusses the interesting divergences in equity volatilities, particularly in the Russell 2000 amidst potential Santa Claus rally trends. The hosts round off with insights from the latest movers and shakers, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the futures options landscape.

The Hot Options Report: 11-13-2025 Nov 13, 2025

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider

This show covers significant activity in VIX, SPY, SPX, and small caps, among others, on a market downturn day. Key statistics such as volumes and average daily volumes (ADV), are discussed for the most active equity options for the day (TSLA, NVDA, PLTR, AMD, AAPL, INTC, SOFI, AMZN, MSTR, META).

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The Option Block 1422: Bitdeer and Blockers and Blood-Red Markets Nov 13, 2025

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HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider

CO-HOST: Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets

CO-HOST: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

Topics discussed on this episode include unusual market activity in Bitdeer, Lucid, and RGTI and the impact of recent earnings reports on market movements. The episode also covers the new VIX decomposition tool from Cboe, listener questions, and strategies for trading in the current market environment. Additionally, the weekly poll focusing on precious metals like GLD and SLV reveals interesting perspectives from the audience. The show wraps up with a look at upcoming market events and strategies to watch.

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