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Volatility Views 629: Death of the Danger Zone? Apr 25, 2025

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In this episode, host Mark Longo and guests Russell Rhoads and Andrew Giovinazzi discuss the latest developments in market volatility. They explore the data provided by Jim Carroll (the Vixologist) on historical VIX movements, the flattening of the volatility term structure, and notable trading activity in VIX options. The episode highlights changing market sentiments, the impact of recent political announcements on vol, and trading strategies leveraging UVIX and SVIX products. 01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views 01:54 Market Recap and Volatility Trends 05:19 Volatility Review 08:55 Historical Volatility Data Analysis 24:43 Term Structure and Market Predictions 31:02 VIX and Nine-Day Volatility Analysis 32:10 Market Volatility Trends and Indicators 33:30 VIX Options Breakdown 36:06 Russell's Weekly Rundown 43:07 Inverse Volatility Products Discussion 51:37 Crystal Ball Predictions 56:43 Closing Remarks and Resources

TWIFO 447: Explosions, Sinking Ships, and Shiny Stuff Apr 24, 2025

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In this episode host Mark Longo and guest Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management discuss the latest developments in various trading markets. The show covers the explosive activity in natural gas, significant movements in gold and silver, and the volatile trends in the S&P 500 and Treasury notes amid recent tariff announcements. Uncle Mike offers insights into volatility impacts, trading strategies, and the comparative strengths of trading various options. Listener questions are also addressed, adding practical advice and trader perspectives for both novice and experienced investors. 01:03 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 04:20 Movers and Shakers Report 08:51 Volatility Insights 13:37 Deep Dive into Nat Gas 21:05 Exploring Gold and Silver Markets 29:17 Silver Market Analysis 30:02 Uncle Mike's Silver Insights 33:57 Silver Options Activity 37:35 Interest Rates and the 10-Year Note 44:16 Equities Market Overview 52:02 Listener Polls and Final Thoughts

The Option Block 1372: Let's Have Some FUN With These Wild Markets Apr 24, 2025

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In this episode of The Option Block, host Mark Longo is joined by Henry Schwartz from Cboe and Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management, to dive into various aspects of the options market. The episode covers significant recent events, including options activity in VIX, SPX, IWM, and single names like Funko and SoFi. The discussion also explores the impact of large trades on the market and answers listener questions. Tune in to get insights on market trends, strategy overviews, and expert analysis on the latest developments in the options market. 03:08 Kicking Off the Option Block Show 03:23 Market Recap and Trading Insights 06:01 Trading Block: Latest Market Trends 06:56 Volatility and Market Movements 13:24 Individual Stock Performances 27:10 Earnings Reports and Market Reactions 28:07 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 28:53 SoFi Stock Analysis and Market Trends 29:58 Unusual Options Activity in SoFi 33:02 Cemex: Mexican Ready-Mix Concrete 38:30 Funko's Financial Rollercoaster 43:18 Mail Block: Listener Questions and Polls 46:40 Around the Block: Market Predictions

The Futures Rundown 31: Even the Pros are Afraid of These Markets Apr 23, 2025

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In this episode of The Options Insider Radio Network, host Mark Longo discusses the latest in futures trading, providing listeners with an array of insights and strategies. The show features guest John Seguin, Senior Technical Analyst and Educator at Market Taker Mentoring. Mark and John analyze the current tumultuous state of the markets, touching on commodities, equities, and cryptocurrencies. The discussion covers significant market moves, including wild swings in the S&P, gold volatility, and an extraordinary rise in cryptos. John provides practical trading tips for these volatile times, emphasizing short-term trading and the risks of trading in fast-moving markets. Listeners' questions on trading strategies and specific market predictions, such as gold and Bitcoin, are also addressed in depth. The episode concludes with John sharing his contact information for those interested in his unique charting tools and further guidance. 01:08 Understanding the Futures Markets 01:27 Introducing the Futures Rundown 04:01 Guest Introduction: John Seguin 04:44 Market Analysis and Trading Strategies 05:58 Top Movers in the Futures Market 17:03 Downside Movers and Trading Insights 21:58 Volume Analysis and Market Activity 23:06 Top 15 Most Active Futures 27:22 Year-to-Date Trends: Upside Movers 29:46 Year-to-Date Trends: Downside Movers 31:33 Futures Free for All: Listener Q&A 34:47 Market Insights and Strategies 37:40 Crypto Market Analysis 40:22 Conclusion and Contact Information

Options Boot Camp 335: Mysterious and Head-Scratching Options Order Types Apr 23, 2025

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In this episode of Options Bootcamp, hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli explore a variety of order types and their strategic uses within options trading. They discuss basic duration orders like 'Good Till Cancel,' immediate orders such as 'Immediate or Cancel' (IOC) and 'Fill or Kill' (FOK), and more complex conditional orders including 'One Cancels the Other' (OCO) and 'Trailing Stop Orders.' The episode also features a vibrant discussion on the potential advantages and risks associated with each order type. Additionally, they delve into the seldom-used but intricate 'Market on Close' (MOC) and 'Limit on Close' (LOC) orders, offering insights into specific use cases. The episode concludes with responses to listener questions and polls revealing current market sentiments and trading behaviors. 01:03 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 01:35 Market Overview and Listener Tips 04:03 Options Drills: Advanced Order Types 06:33 Duration Orders: GTC and Day Orders 10:58 Immediate Orders: IOC and Fill or Kill 15:15 Conditional Orders: One Cancels the Other (OCO) 20:05 Exploring Similar Product Trades 21:28 Understanding Trailing Stop Orders 24:16 Market on Close (MOC) Orders Explained 31:00 Listener Mailbag and Poll Results 38:58 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Content

TWIFO 446: Historic Volatility in Metals, Energy, Rates and More Apr 18, 2025

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This episode of 'This Week in Futures Options' breaks down the latest trading activities in the futures options market, with a particular focus on volatile movements in commodities such as gold and oil. The host, Mark Longo, provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, options trading volumes, and the fluctuations in market volatility. He discusses the significant increases in metals volatility, the dramatic swings in energy markets, and the unprecedented range of activity in treasury yields. The episode aims to help listeners stay informed and make judicious trading decisions in these turbulent times. 01:22 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 04:03 Movers and Shakers Report 10:40 Volatility Insights 16:00 Energy Market Analysis 23:19 Metals Market Analysis 30:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

The Option Block 1371: We Are All Exhausted By These Markets Apr 17, 2025

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In this episode, Mark Longo, Henry Schwartz (Cboe) and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) hosts delve into current market trends, unusual options activity, and listener questions. They discuss VIX movement, the resurgence of gold, and controversial trades ahead of the tariff announcement. New options products, such as the S&P Equal Weighted 500 Index options, are introduced, and there's an examination of activity in Vertex Pharmaceuticals, NeoGenomics, Eldorado Gold Corp, and Dynatrace. The hosts also review audience poll results on zero-day options trading and the viability of certain puts in Apple and Nvidia. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:18 Meet the Hosts and Sponsors 03:16 Market Overview and Trading Block 05:41 Volatility and Market Trends 13:13 Gold and Precious Metals Discussion 15:43 Options Market Activity 30:55 Unusual Options Activity in Vertex Pharmaceuticals 33:48 Biotech and Option Flow Insights 34:51 NeoGenomics Inc: A Rough Year 37:21 Gold's Impressive Run 43:13 Dynatrace Inc: Tech Observability 47:01 Mail Block: Listener Questions 57:56 Around the Block: Market Watch

The Futures Rundown 30: Gold, VIX, Nasdaq and More Rocking The Markets Apr 17, 2025

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In this episode, Mark Longo dives into the latest trends and activities in the futures markets. The discussion highlights gold's significant 8.5% surge, coffee price increases, and notable movements in other commodities like palladium and copper. The NASDAQ faces a sharp downturn, leading the downside movers alongside cocoa and dry whey. The episode also covers the biggest year-to-date movers, top trading activities for the day, and the impact of current market events. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:08 Understanding the Futures Markets 01:27 Introducing The Futures Rundown 02:40 Weekly Market Analysis 03:56 Trading Pit Insights 05:07 Top Movers of the Week 08:28 Daily Trading Highlights 12:26 Year-to-Date Trends 15:43 Conclusion

Options Boot Camp 334: Iron Condors, Futures Options and Washington Skullduggery Apr 16, 2025

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Mark and Dan Passarelli from Market Taker Mentoring discuss a variety of listener questions and market scenarios. They cover the recent market activities, including a specific query about the unusual options trading in Apache Corp stock before a major market movement. The duo also delve into the intricacies of trading iron condors and the unique challenges and differences when trading futures options compared to equity options. This episode aims at enhancing listeners' understanding and trading strategies in the volatile and complex options market. 01:04 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 01:37 Special Early Edition and Pro Q&A Highlights 03:41 Listener Mail Call and Market Analysis 04:06 NVIDIA and Apple Options Discussion 08:59 Zero-Day Options and VIX Predictions 12:54 Listener Questions and Market Insights 17:12 Market Chaos and Insider Information 18:25 Trading Pit Anecdotes 23:02 Iron Condors: Strategies and Use Cases 27:14 Futures Options: Key Differences and Challenges 33:06 Conclusion and Resources

The Crypto Rundown 273: From Bitcoin Surge to Acki Nacki Apr 15, 2025

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In this episode, host Mark Longo talks with Mitja Goroshevsky, CEO at GOSH and creator of the new Acki Nacki blockchain protocol. Mitja discusses his background in the crypto industry, the creation and unique features of the Acki Nacki protocol, including its speed, security, and scalability. The episode also covers the recent volatility and trends in major crypto assets including Bitcoin, ETH, Solana, and more. Additionally, it provides insights into the implications of the current market environment for new protocols like Acki Nacki. Mitja also shares upcoming events related to the Acki Nacki launch, including a tournament with substantial prizes. 01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 04:06 Guest Interview: Mitja Goroshevsky on the Acki Nacki Protocol 22:10 Exploring the Bitcoin Breakdown 28:14 Altcoin Universe and Market Trends 33:01 Conclusion and Upcoming Events

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