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The Hot Options Report: 09-08-2025 Sep 08, 2025

Show notes

This episode provides a rundown of the most active options contracts for Monday, September 8th. The report kicks off with an overview of index options, including VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, and the QQQ, highlighting the most traded contracts and their relevance to the day's market movements. Mark then proceeds with a countdown of the top ten most active single-name stocks, analyzing the specific options that saw the most significant volume. The discussion provides insights into notable trades and their potential outcomes for the week.

Timestamps

00:01:00: Intro and Welcome
00:01:45: VIX Options
00:02:40: SPY Options
00:03:30: SPX Options
00:04:20: IWM Options
00:05:00: QQQ Options
00:05:40: Single Name Stocks Countdown
- #10 SMCI (Super Micro Computer Inc.)
- #9 AVGO (Broadcom)
- #8 AMD (Advanced Micro Devices)
- #7 PLTR (Palantir)
- #6 AMZN (Amazon)
- #5 AAPL (Apple)
- #4 HOOD (Robinhood)
- #3 OPEN (OpenDoor Technologies)
- #2 TSLA (Tesla)
- #1 NVDA (Nvidia)
00:10:00: Outro and Closing Statements

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The Option Block 1404: Nothing Can Stop ETHZilla!!!! Sep 08, 2025

Show notes

This episode features a discussion on current market conditions and unusual options activity. The hosts, Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management), and Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit), analyze the mixed performance of the major indices and the behavior of the VIX. They dive into a number of active stocks, including Alphabet (GOOGL) and Nvidia (NVDA), and touch on the bond and precious metals markets. In the Odd Block segment, they dissect peculiar options trades in Golar LNG Limited (GLNG) and the comically-named ETHZilla Corp (ETHZ). The show also includes an educational segment on managing "wash sales" when trading covered calls.

Time Stamps

Beginning: Options Insider Radio Network Intro
00:03:00: 80s Trivia Challenge
00:10:00: The Trading Block - Market Analysis
00:30:00: The Odd Block - Unusual Options Activity (GLNG and ETHZ)
00:40:00: The Strategy Block - Wash Sale Discussion
00:46:00: Around the Block - Market Outlook

Volatility Views 646: Is the Tail Wagging the Dog? Sep 05, 2025

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This episode of Volatility Views discusses the recent market volatility, particularly in response to the non-farm payrolls report. Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads (Indiana University Kelley School of Business) analyze the impact of the economic data on VIX cash and futures, highlighting the surprising downturn after an initial market rally. They examine the VIX futures curve, noting the significant spread between the September and October contracts. The episode also delves into a discussion about the explosive growth of options trading volume and whether the options market has become so large that it is now "wagging the dog" of the underlying stock market. They also review VIX option volume for the week, pointing out a high number of contracts traded, including some unusual trades and large spreads. The show concludes with their weekly VIX predictions for the following week.

Show Notes:

1:00 Welcome
3:50 Volatility Review: Non-farm Payrolls Report
6:30 Discussion on Market Reaction and Fed Rate Cuts
9:50 VIX Futures and Volatility Surface Analysis
12:40 Conversation about Options Volume Growth and the "Tail Wagging the Dog"
16:40 Discussion on Jane Street in India and Single Stock Futures
18:50 VIX Options Volume Review (Top 10)
21:05 Russell Rhoads' Weekly Rundown (Unusual Trades)
27:50 Host's Breakdown of Daily VIX Volume
30:00 VIX ETPs and Inverse Volatility Products
33:30 The Crystal Ball: Weekly VIX Predictions
36:30 Closing Remarks

The Hot Options Report: 09-05-2025 Sep 05, 2025

Show notes

This episode of "The Hot Options Report" recaps the trading week, highlighting the significant market activity on Friday, September 5th. Mark Longo notes that the non-farm payroll data caused a lot of red in the market and a lot of green on the volatility screen. The episode then dives into a countdown of the hottest options, starting with broad market indices like the VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, and QQQ, before moving on to individual stocks. The host provides details on the trading volume and the most active options for each security. The report concludes by recapping the top 10 single-name stocks with the most options activity, with a special mention of the explosive volume in Nvidia and Tesla, which took the top spot.

Time Stamps

0:00 Introduction
0:45 Sponsor: Public.com
1:25 VIX
2:40 SPY
3:25 SPX
4:10 IWM
4:50 QQQ
5:35 Single Name Stocks Countdown (Top 10)
6:00 10. GOOGL
6:55 9. HOOD
8:10 8. MSTR
9:20 7. AAPL
10:15 6. AMD
11:15 5. PLTR
12:20 4. AVGO
13:20 3. OPEN
14:35 2. NVDA
15:55 1. TSLA
17:00 Closing Remarks

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TWIFO 464: Equities, Rates And Metals...Oh My Sep 05, 2025

Show notes

Mark Longo and Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management break down top trades, hot products, volatility explosions, and more in precious metals, interest rates, and equities on this episode.

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction
5:52 - Movers and Shakers Report (top performers and decliners).
11:58 - Breakdown of the CME Group CVOL report (volatility).
14:52 - Discussion on the precious metals market, with a focus on silver and gold.
24:45 - Analysis of the interest rate market and the 10-year note.
33:57 - Exploration of the equities market, focusing on the S&P 500.
38:53 - Closing remarks and where to find more information.

The Hot Options Report: 09-04-2025 Sep 04, 2025

Show notes

This episode breaks down the trading activity and hot options in major indices like VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, and QQQ. It then dives into notable trades in individual stocks, including a dividend-related trade in Bank of America (BAC) and continued long-term bullish bets on MicroStrategy (MSTR). The episode concludes with a recap of the day's top-volume names like Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA).

Time Stamps

0:00 - Intro and sponsor information.
2:22 - VIX
3:05 - SPY
4:05 - SPX
5:17 - IWM
6:27 - QQQ
7:41 - #10 Bank of America (BAC)
8:45 - #9 AMD
9:16 - #8 Palantir (PLTR)
10:02 - #7 Alphabet (GOOGL)
11:10 - #6 MicroStrategy (MSTR)
12:12 - #5 Apple (AAPL)
13:16 - #4 Amazon (AMZN)
14:04 - #3 OpenDoor (OPEN)
15:00 - #2 Tesla (TSLA)
15:45 - #1 Nvidia (NVDA)
16:30 - Outro and final sponsor information

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The Option Block 1403: Talking Flow and Busting OI Myths!! Sep 04, 2025

Show notes

On this episode of The Option Block with Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management), and Henry The Flowmaster Schwartz (Cboe) discuss the week's market volatility, noting the S&P 500's post-Labor Day sell-off and subsequent rebound. The hosts analyze overall market sentiment, paying close attention to the VIX and specific sector movements. In the Odd Block, they break down unusual options flow in NiSource (NI), MobileEye (MBLY), and ArcelorMittal (MT). A listener's question prompts a discussion on the challenges of obtaining real-time open interest data from OCC. The episode concludes with the hosts outlining the key events and market indicators they will be watching in the days to come, including upcoming employment numbers and continued options flow.

Time Stamps

0:00 - Intro and sponsor information.
4:45 - The Trading Block: Market analysis, including the S&P, VIX, and technology and financial sectors.
12:56 - The Odd Block: Discussion of unusual options activity in NiSource (NI), MobileEye (MBLY), and ArcelorMittal (MT).
24:40 - The Mail Block: Responding to a flash poll and a listener question about real-time open interest updates from OCC.
30:10 - Around the Block: Hosts share what they'll be watching in the markets, including employment numbers and unusual options flow.
32:55 - Outro and final sponsor information.

Wide World of Options: Up, Down, and All Around: Decoding Calendar & Diagonal Spreads Sep 04, 2025

Show notes

Looking to take the next step beyond vertical debit or credit spreads? Then join host Mark Benzaquen as he welcomes Tony Zhang of OptionsPlay to discuss calendars and diagonals: how they're structured, how they're priced, and how to potentially manage the position.

Options Boot Camp 354: Oral Surgery & Exotic Options Sep 04, 2025

Show notes

Join your hosts, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli as they dive deep into the world of exotic options, tackling questions about their name, their role in the 2008 financial crisis, and whether they're just a marketing gimmick. They also tackle more fundamental questions on scaling into a trade and the practicality of making all options cash-settled. The episode concludes with a forward-looking discussion on how algorithmic and AI trading are reshaping the options market.

Timestamps

[00:00:00] - Intro & Sponsor

[00:07:00] - What Are Exotic Options?

[00:10:00] - Exotic Options & The 2008 Crash

[00:15:00] - Scaling into a Trade

[00:20:00] - Cash-Settled Options

[00:25:00] - Open Interest Updates

[00:30:00] - The Rise of Algo & AI Trading

[00:35:00] - Outro

The Hot Options Report: 09-02-2025 Sep 02, 2025

Show notes

This episode of the Hot Options Report is an early edition, hosted by Mark Longo. The show covers the day's market activity, which is in the red, with the S&P 500 down and the VIX up. The host goes through the most active options in various indices and single-name stocks, including VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, QQQ, and popular names like Robinhood, Amazon, Alibaba, AMD, MicroStrategy, Apple, Palantir, Open, Tesla, and Nvidia. The host also talks about how active the market has been, with many options contracts expiring today.

Time Stamps

0:00: Show introduction
2:40: Market overview: S&P and other indices are down; VIX is up.
3:57: VIX activity analysis, including the top hot option.
5:10: SPY activity and the hottest options contracts.
6:27: SPX activity and the hot options in the index.
7:39: IWM (small caps) activity and the top put option.
9:30: QQQ (Nasdaq) activity and the prevalence of zero-day options.
10:30: Single-name stock analysis begins.
10:52: #10 Robinhood (HOOD) options activity.
12:00: #9 Amazon (AMZN) options activity.
13:00: #8 Alibaba (BABA) options activity.
14:04: #7 AMD options activity, noting high average daily volume.
15:38: #6 MicroStrategy (MSTR) options activity.
17:34: #5 Apple (AAPL) options activity.
18:32: #4 Palantir (PLTR) options activity.
19:54: #3 Open (OPEN) options activity.
21:05: #2 Tesla (TSLA) options activity, including a potential conversion reversal.
22:15: #1 Nvidia (NVDA) options activity, taking the top spot.
23:18: Closing remarks

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