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The Option Block 1370: Arm Wrestling This Wild Market Into Submission Apr 14, 2025

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Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw, and Andrew 'The Rock Lobster' Giovinazzi analyze large movements in the S&P, trading strategies in volatile markets, a breakdown of options on smaller stocks like ONDS and BYRN, and audience engagement through flash polls and Q&A. Uncle Mike delivers a Strategy Block focusing on protective puts and risk management. The show wraps up with insights into the upcoming trading week and how to stay informed. 01:25 Meet the Hosts and Kickoff 03:02 80s Trivia Challenge 06:29 Market Analysis and Trading Block 11:29 Insights on Tariffs and Market Reactions 18:29 Hedged Equity and Bond Market Observations 23:55 Options Market Volume and Trends 29:52 Antitrust Case and Meta's Future 30:13 Tech Stocks Performance 30:52 Palantir's Wild Ride 31:23 Apple's Market Moves 33:19 Tesla's Market Trends 34:00 Nvidia's Dominance 34:17 Earnings Season Overview 35:38 Unusual Options Activity (ONDS and BYRN) 46:12 Protective Puts in a Volatile Market 50:30 Market Trends and Predictions 55:24 Conclusion and Upcoming Events

Volatility Views 628: A Year's Worth Of Madness In One Week Apr 11, 2025

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In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads, Mark Sebastian (The Option Pit) and guest Mike Dever from Brandywine Asset Management discuss the unprecedented market volatility and massive rallies, reminiscent of 2008 price movements. They also analyze wild swings in the VIX and general stock market, sharing insights and strategies employed throughout the week. Significant trades, including a remarkable 50K June 50-100-150 VIX butterfly, are broken down and examined. Predictions for VIX's future behavior range from 25.69 to 33.29, reflecting varying outlooks on upcoming market conditions. Engaging polls regarding Zero-Day traders' activity levels and notable trade strategies provide a comprehensive view of market sentiment. The episode concludes with final thoughts on the landscape for short stocks versus long vol strategies. 01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views 01:52 Market Recap and Trading Insights 03:19 Special Guests and Market Analysis 06:21 Brandywine Asset Management Overview 07:33 Volatility Review 08:16 Historic Market Movements and Analysis 22:40 VIX Futures and Options Discussion 32:53 Analyzing Recent VIX Trades 33:56 Weekly Options Expiration Insights 35:27 High-Risk, High-Reward Trades 37:02 Flash Poll Results and Market Reactions 37:27 Unusual VIX Options Activity 42:01 VIX Options and Market Trends 46:12 Inverse Volatility Products Discussion 50:09 Market Sentiment and Future Predictions 51:47 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events

TWIFO 445: We have a lot to talk about... Apr 10, 2025

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In this episode, host Mark Longo is joined by Dan Gramza from Gramza Capital Management to discuss the latest developments and trends in the futures options market. The show covers a range of topics including the state of the equity markets, volatility in the rates and metals markets, as well as the impact of geopolitical tensions and economic reports. Highlights include a deep dive into the unprecedented activity in gold markets, the unusual behavior of the 10-year treasury notes, and the performance of key commodities such as crude oil and natural gas. The episode provides actionable insights and strategies for traders navigating these tumultuous times. 01:04 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 04:17 Movers and Shakers Report 09:25 Market Volatility and Equity Insights 31:42 Exploring the World of Rates 32:17 Navigating Interest Rates and Bond Market Dynamics 32:53 Unusual Market Movements and Tariff Impacts 39:18 Gold and Silver Market Analysis 52:39 Energy Market Insights: Crude Oil and Natural Gas 59:19 Currency and Agricultural Market Trends 01:02:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

The Option Block 1369: Can Things Get Any Crazier? Apr 10, 2025

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In this episode, Mark Longo, Henry Schwartz (Cboe) and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) delve into the historic and highly volatile recent market swings, including the massive rally and subsequent sell-off. Key topics include the unprecedented trading volumes, driven in part by zero day options, and how traders are navigating the current landscape. Detailed insights are provided on VIX movements, SPX trading trends, and specific stock analyses such as American Airlines, Sigma Lithium, and Biomarin Pharmaceuticals. Listener polls reveal hesitance towards zero day options amidst the uncertainty. The episode wraps up with predictions on upcoming earnings and market movements, emphasizing the importance of strategic thinking in these times. 01:05 Meet the Hosts and Co-Hosts 01:40 Cboe's SPX and Mini S&P 500 Options 02:16 Market Risks and Disclaimers 03:08 Kicking Off the Show 03:23 Market Madness and Historic Swings 05:15 Wild Times in the Options Market 06:42 Unprecedented Market Activity 11:19 Zero Day Options and Volatility 15:10 Volume Records and Market Trends 21:33 SPX and VIX Analysis 28:46 Meta's Market Movement 29:13 Tech Stocks Performance 32:14 Financials and Market Uncertainty 32:55 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 33:47 American Airlines Analysis 39:27 Lithium (SGML) and Biomarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN) Insights 46:12 Mail Block: Listener Questions 48:31 Market Sentiment and Predictions 50:28 Around the Block: Upcoming Market Events 52:40 Conclusion and Resources

The Futures Rundown 29: A Historic Week in the Futures Market Apr 10, 2025

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In this episode of The Futures Rundown, the hosts discuss the turbulent state of the futures markets amidst unprecedented volatility. They explore significant moves in various asset classes, including equities, metals, rates, and cryptocurrencies, while providing expert analysis and insights. Special guest Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading shares her perspectives on trading strategies, the state of gold and silver markets, and the significance of current market movements. The episode also features an interactive Q&A session with listener questions about trading approaches and market trends. 02:40 Welcome to The Futures Rundown Show 03:43 Market Analysis with Carley Garner 04:27 Diving into the Trading Pit 04:50 Unprecedented Market Movements 09:43 Top Movers in the Futures Market 17:54 Year-to-Date Market Trends 19:48 Market History and Predictions 19:59 Top Market Declines of the Year 20:40 Small Caps and Commodities 21:58 Current Market Activity 23:08 Top 15 Most Active Contracts 27:11 Treasury Market Insights 28:10 Listener Q&A: Trading Strategies 29:01 Listener Polls and Opinions 30:27 Carley's Trading Preferences 36:14 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Options Boot Camp 333: Historic Times in the Options Market Apr 09, 2025

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This episode hosted by Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli of Market Taker Mentoring, addresses the unprecedented market volatility driven by major market moves and how traders can navigate these challenging conditions. The hosts discuss various strategies, including selling puts, trading volatility products like VXX, UVXY, and SVXY, and how to avoid missing out on upside moves during tumultuous times. They also delve into topics such as historical market movements, the effectiveness of skip-strike vs. traditional butterflies, and listener questions on trading strategies and recent IPO craziness with Newsmax. Key insights on managing risk and leveraging volatility products are shared, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and calculated approaches in trading. 01:03 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 01:54 Historic Market Movements 05:02 Options Trading Strategies 10:36 Volatility Products and Strategies 22:05 Listener Questions and Market Insights 23:53 Analyzing the Latest Market News 24:07 Understanding Reciprocal Tariffs 25:36 Audience Reactions and Strategies 27:34 Options Trading Insights 32:58 Exploring Butterfly Strategies 37:47 Newsmax IPO and Market Trends 41:39 Upcoming Webinars and Final Thoughts

The Advisor's Option 144: April Showers Bring Advisors' Options Strategies Apr 08, 2025

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In this episode of the Advisors Option, Mark Longo and Matt Anderson (ORATS) delve into the world of options trading with a focus on tools and strategies for advisors. They discuss the impact of market volatility and the ongoing trade war on options trading volume, highlighting that March 2024 set a new record with 1.23 billion contracts. The episode also explores earnings season performance and strategies like put calendars for hedging portfolios. Additionally, they address listener questions on trade war impacts, concentrated equity exposure, and using tools for calculating hedges, wrapping up with a giveaway for a pro trading crate. 01:25 Welcome to The Advisor's Option 06:08 Market Recap: P&L Statement 14:53 Earnings Volatility Report 20:49 Options Trading Volume Insights 27:26 Pro Trading Crate Giveaway 28:49 Office Hours: Listener Questions 30:54 Discussing Trade War Impacts on Options Market 33:07 Strategies for Trading in Volatile Markets 35:41 Earnings Season Trading Insights 38:28 Common Misconceptions About Options 43:25 Using Options for Portfolio Hedging 53:01 Advising Clients with Concentrated Equity Positions 59:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

The Crypto Rundown 272: Crypto Can't Escape This Historic Selloff Apr 08, 2025

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This episode hosted by Mark Longo dives into the latest developments in the crypto derivatives markets. The episode features a breakdown of current trading activity and trends, with a specific focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum's performance amid market volatility. Special guest Bill Ulivieri from Cenacle Capital Management joins the discussion, offering insights into his custom MSTR options strategy and thoughts on various altcoins such as Dogecoin, DigiByte, and Stellar Lumens. The episode also highlights the performance of options on popular crypto-related funds, including IBIT and BITO and explores how market conditions and volatility are impacting trading strategies. 01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 02:37 Diving into the Crypto Waters 04:07 Bitcoin Breakdown: Market Analysis 04:46 Traditional Assets vs. Crypto 08:00 Bitcoin's Market Behavior 13:05 Exploring Bitcoin Volatility and Skew 17:08 Trading Strategies and Insights 23:08 Analyzing Recent Trades and Strategies 24:22 Explaining the Custom MSTR Strategy 27:39 Exploring the Altcoin Universe 27:58 Market Cap and Performance Analysis 31:04 Ethereum's Performance and Future Outlook 35:11 Altcoin Highlights and Trends 40:45 Concluding Thoughts and Contact Information

The Option Block 1368: Lust for Wild Markets Apr 07, 2025

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In this episode of the Option Block, host Mark Longo is joined by Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management and the Rock Lobster, Andrew Giovinazzi from The Option Pit. They analyze the unprecedented market moves and volatility driven by the global trade war and other economic factors. Discussions include the record-breaking options volumes, unusual options activity in United Wholesale Mortgage and Primo Brands Corp, and active and passive hedging strategies. Listeners also get to enjoy some fun segments like the 80s trivia challenge and a deep dive into trading activity with time-sensitive examples of strikes and premiums. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:07 Welcome to the Option Block 01:55 Market Madness and Weekend Recap 03:49 80s Trivia Challenge 06:28 Trading Block: Market Analysis and Trends 12:58 Wild Times in the Options Market 28:47 Market Sentiment and Alphabet's Wild Day 29:54 Intel's Rollercoaster Week 30:47 Alibaba and the Impact of Tariffs 31:26 AMD's Volatile Performance 32:04 Palantir's Surprising Upswing 33:08 Bitcoin and the Monster's Market Madness 33:32 Amazon and Apple Under Pressure 35:14 Tesla's Turbulent Times 36:04 Nvidia's Market Dominance 37:43 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity in UWMC and PRMB 46:20 Strategy Block: Hedging Techniques 51:14 Around the Block: Market Watch

Volatility Views 627: Emergency Session as Tariff Madness Rocks the Market Apr 04, 2025

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In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo, Dr. VIX Russell Rhoads, and The Rock Lobster Andrew Giovinazzi dive into an historic and chaotic week in the market. The VIX surged into the 40s, triggering discussions about unprecedented events and massive market movements. Analysis includes the muted volatility response earlier in the week, the fallout from SVIX plummets, and notable trades in VIX options. The hosts also predict next week's volatility with some cautious optimism after a tumultuous period driven by geopolitical and economic anxieties. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views 01:52 Kicking Off the Show: Market Madness 03:27 Special Guest: Dr. VIX on Market Chaos 05:00 Special Guest: The Rock Lobster Joins the Discussion 05:55 Volatility Review: Market Breakdown 07:46 In-Depth Analysis: Historic Market Movements 13:21 Expert Insights: Dr. VIX on Volatility Trends 18:48 Expert Insights: The Rock Lobster on Market Volatility 25:46 Volatility Futures: Current Trends and Predictions 33:56 Remembering Val Kilmer and Top Gun's Iconic Scene 34:27 VIX Land: Current Market Overview 34:51 Tracking VIX Top 10 Indicators 36:23 Russell's Weekly Rundown 36:54 Notable VIX Trades and Strategies 41:13 Weekly VIX Volume and Trends 47:02 Inverse Volatility Products Analysis 55:13 Crystal Ball Predictions and Market Outlook 01:00:48 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Content

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