The Options Insider Radio Network

Latest Episodes:

The Futures Rundown 36: The Least Dirty Shirt in the Hamper Jun 12, 2025

Show notes

In this episode of The Futures Rundown, Mark Longo discusses the intricacies of the futures markets with guest Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading. They delve into current market trends, focusing on the top movers in futures, including rates, equities, and precious metals. The conversation touches on key trading strategies, the season's market behavior, and the importance of risk management. Carley shares insights on the complexities of trading in less liquid markets, such as orange juice futures and options, and the advantages of focusing on familiar trading instruments. The episode wraps up with listener questions, exploring topics like viable trading strategies and hard-earned lessons in trading. 01:27 Introducing the Futures Rundown 03:01 Special Guest: Carley Garner 04:48 The Trading Pit: Market Analysis 07:06 Top Movers: Downside and Upside 16:30 Rates vs. Equities: A Market Overview 18:54 Discussing the Euro's Performance 19:58 Year-to-Date Movers: Downside 24:02 Year-to-Date Movers: Upside 27:08 Futures Free for All: Listener Q&A 36:13 Concluding Remarks and Resources

Options Boot Camp 342: Resurrecting Forgotten Options Terms Jun 12, 2025

Show notes

In this episode of Options Bootcamp, host Mark Longo and co-host Dan Passarelli (Market Taker Mentoring) dive into forgotten and lesser-known options terminologies. The duo explores terms such as horizontal and vertical spreads, legging into trades, volatility smiles, realized vs. implied volatility, and risk premium harvesting. They touch upon trading floor lingo, including the roles of 'locals,' the use of 'raise' in retail automated execution systems, and the concept of 'out trades.' As they discuss each term, they highlight their relevance and usage in today's trading landscape. Listeners are also engaged with polls, letting them voice their opinions on these old-school trading terms. 01:04 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 01:38 Education Wednesday: Volatility Death Match Recap 02:59 Introducing the Black Hatted One: Dan Passarelli 03:59 Options Drills: Forgotten Terminology 05:42 Exploring Horizontal Spreads 07:23 Legging into Trades: Risks and Strategies 11:02 Volatility Smile and Skew 13:31 Implied vs. Realized Volatility 17:16 Back Spreads and Front Spreads 20:56 Under and Over: Pricing Complex Trades 23:49 The Renaissance of the Local Trading Crowd 25:05 The Evolution of Trading Roles 25:40 The Trading Crowd and Market Makers 27:43 Out Trades and Manual Entry 29:03 The Antiquated Practices of Trading 32:28 The Concept of Paper in Trading 34:02 Cabinet Trades and Penny Pricing 37:50 The Rise of Electronic Trading 41:41 Listener Polls and Apocalypse Assets 44:44 Concluding Remarks and Upcoming Shows

The European Market Brief 3: The Quest for the S&P 500 of Europe Jun 11, 2025

Show notes

In this episode of the European Market Brief, the host Mark Longo along with guests Russell Rhoads (Indiana University Kelley School of Business), Sophie Granchi (Eurex), and Patrik Herrmann (STOXX) delve into European derivatives markets, highlighting major indices like the Euro STOXX 50 and STOXX Europe 600. The discussion covers strategic insights into the unique trading opportunities and challenges in European equity markets compared to the US, touching on volatility trends and sectorial investments. The panel also answers listener questions, comparing VSTOXX with VIX, and explaining the impact of geopolitical events on volatility indices. 01:04 Welcome to the European Market Brief 02:31 Episode Three Kickoff & Meeting the Hosts and Guests 06:48 Diving into European Indices 08:48 Comparing European and US Markets 11:36 Exploring the Stocks Europe 600 19:50 Accessing European Markets 23:51 Overnight Desk: Market Activity 26:42 European Defense Sector Awakens 27:09 End User Insights from Sophie Granchi 27:59 Market Volatility and Client Behavior 30:03 Premium Harvesting in European Markets 32:39 VSTOXX and Volatility Trends 38:57 Listener Questions and Feedback 48:03 Closing Remarks and Resources

The Crypto Rundown 278: Degenerates Kick Off Summer With A Bang Jun 09, 2025

Show notes

In this episode of The Crypto Rundown, host Mark Longo provides an in-depth analysis of the latest trends and activities in the crypto derivatives markets. Mark delves into the Bitcoin breakdown, discussing recent price movements, volatility metrics, and skew data. He highlights Bitcoin's performance, noting a rise in value and hovering around significant price points. The episode also covers other cryptocurrency derivatives such as MSTU, examining a large call trade in detail, and reviews the market performance of other altcoins including Ethereum, Solana, and XRP. The show concludes with a segment answering listener questions and conducting flash polls on best apocalyptic assets and preferred ways to gain exposure to Bitcoin. 01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 03:32 Bitcoin Breakdown 05:40 Exploring Bitcoin Volatility and Skew 19:50 Altcoin Universe 28:27 Crypto Questions and Community Polls 32:08 Conclusion and Upcoming Events

The Option Block 1383: Revenge of the Meme Kids - ASTS, RKLB, PLTR, GME, JOBY, NVTS and More Jun 09, 2025

Show notes

This episode of the Option Block covers a variety of topics in the options market. Hosts Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw and Andrew 'the Rock Lobster' Giovinazzi discuss the latest trends, including VIX fluctuations, significant moves in stocks like Nvidia and Palantir, and unusual activity in names such as Warner Brothers Discovery and Joby Aviation. Additionally, the show features a lighthearted 80s trivia segment, a strategy block focusing on diversification within a stock portfolio, and listener polling on current market sentiments. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:54 Upcoming Events and Special Announcements 04:15 The 80s Trivia Challenge 07:29 Market Analysis and Trading Block 17:08 VIX and SPY Insights 26:38 Market Rumors and Hood Discussion 27:14 Apple and Tesla Updates 28:28 Nvidia and Meme Stocks Buzz 29:48 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 30:29 Warner Brothers Discovery Analysis 36:44 Joby Aviation and Drone Stocks 41:28 Navitas and Chip Stocks 43:46 Strategy Block: Diversification in Portfolios 47:48 Around the Block: Market Watch and Polls 53:01 Show Wrap-Up and Upcoming Content

Volatility Views 635: Is It D-Day for The Steep Vol Surface? Jun 06, 2025

Show notes

This episode of Volatility Views dives deep into the world of volatility trading. Hosted by Mark Longo of Options Insider, the show features guests Russell Rhoads, aka Dr. Vix, and Andrew Giovinazzi, aka the Rock Lobster. The episode covers various aspects including VIX futures, VIX Options trading activities, and the current state of volatility markets. They discuss the current trading week, the performance of inverse volatility products like SVXY and UVXY, and detailed trade analyses. A notable segment involves Russell and Andrew debating the outlooks and trends in the volatility landscape. The episode also sets the stage for an upcoming special battle royale episode between Russell and the renowned Vixologist, Jim Carroll, on a special podcast next week, adding an exciting twist for the listeners. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 02:05 Meet the Hosts 04:49 Volatility Review 07:15 Market Analysis and Trends 14:40 VIX Futures and Options Discussion 30:50 Standard Expiration and Weekly Trades 31:48 Holiday Week Trading Strategies 32:23 VIX Settlement and Trade Analysis 33:28 Bullish Trades and Risk Assessments 35:20 VIX Options Activity Rundown 44:23 Inverse Volatility Products Discussion 51:58 Volatility ETPs and Trading Strategies 53:06 Crystal Ball Predictions and Closing Remarks

TWIFO 453: Metals Whack-A-Mole Jun 05, 2025

Show notes

In this episode of 'This Week in Futures Options,' Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads (Indiana University - Kelley School of Business) dive deep into the world of futures and options trading, specifically focusing on the metal markets like silver, gold, and platinum. The discussion highlights the recent significant moves in the precious metals sector, with silver showing a substantial uptrend. The conversation shifts to copper and natural gas, with attention paid to their volatile trading volumes and market trends. Notably, the episode touches on the energy sector, particularly WTI crude oil, discussing its price movements and market factors. The episode also features a brief dive into the equity index space, analyzing the latest volatility trends and what to expect leading up to key economic announcements. Listeners are also updated on different trading strategies and the importance of skew in understanding market biases.

01:03 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 03:46 Guest Introduction: Russell Rhoads 05:00 Movers and Shakers Report 11:50 Deep Dive into Silver and Gold 28:07 Exploring Platinum Trends 30:08 Analyzing Open Interest and Volume 30:36 Diving into Platinum and Copper Markets 31:16 Copper's Economic Indicators and Market Trends 32:10 Copper Options and Market Sentiment 35:46 Palladium and Transition to Energy Markets 36:44 Exploring Natural Gas Market Dynamics 43:36 Crude Oil Market Analysis 49:03 Equity Markets and Volatility Insights 54:22 Concluding Remarks and Upcoming Content

The Option Block 1382: Triple Animal Spirits in U, Silver and Hood, Plus Tesla and More Jun 05, 2025

Show notes

In this episode of The Option Block, the hosts delve into the recent trends and record-breaking volumes in the options market. Mark Longo, Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, and "Uncle" Mike Tosaw discuss the remarkable 1.17 billion contracts traded in May 2025 and the factors behind this surge. They analyze trading activity in companies like Unity Software, Kraft Heinz, and Chipotle, highlighting notable options trades and market movements. The episode also explores Tesla's downside activity and the implications of macroeconomic factors on market volatility. Additionally, the hosts address listener questions about the highest volume days and weeks in options trading history. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:04 Meet the Hosts and Co-Hosts & Kicking Off the Option Block Show 06:02 Market Analysis and Trends 14:51 Trading Volume and Market Activity 27:00 Apple Trade Poll Results 27:17 Palantir's Market Impact 28:51 Amazon's Cloud Investment 30:01 Tesla's Market Movements 30:27 Analyzing Tesla Puts 34:01 Unity Software's Volatility 39:34 Kraft Heinz Market Analysis 41:45 Kratos Defense Insights 44:19 Chipotle's Market Performance 47:43 Mail Block: Listener Questions 50:14 Around the Block: Market Watch

OIC 2025 Conversations: Talking Options Education, 0DTE and Diversification at Gunpoint with Robinhood Jun 05, 2025

Show notes

We are joined in the Southern Studio at OIC 2025 by:

Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer at Robinhood.

Mark and Steve discuss:

How Robinhood's clientele is handling these extremely volatile markets.
Should EVERTHING trade 24/7?
What is the best way to expand 0DTE into the equity options realm?
How do you get the tiktok generation to engage with detailed options education?
and much more...

Wide World of Options: Tales from the Road: Volatility & the State of the Industry Jun 05, 2025

Show notes

Join the Wide World of Options show as we hit the road again for great conversations with some of the industry's most-recognized names. In this all-new episode, host Mark Benzaquen talks with Steve Sosnick of Interactive Brokers and Joe Mazzola of Schwab about the state of the options industry, volatility opportunities and roadblocks, and recent marketplace innovations.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

The Options Insider Radio Network

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected