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The Option Block 1362: Amen to the Options Market Mar 17, 2025

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In this episode, host Mark Longo is back in the Chicago studio after attending the Futures Industry Association conference. The team, including Uncle Mike Tosaw and Andrew Giovinazzi, discuss the mixed market activity and the upcoming Fed meeting, where a rate pause is highly anticipated. The show delves into unusual options activities, focusing on large trades in Vodafone and HUYA. Uncle Mike provides insights on active versus passive hedging strategies, and the episode concludes with 'Around the Block' highlighting what to watch for the rest of the trading week. The listeners are also engaged through a poll on whether to buy or sell Vodafone calls.

01:59 Mark Longo's Return and FIA Insights 03:45 80's Trivia Challenge 07:19 Market Analysis and Trading Block 10:01 Uncle Mike's Market Observations 16:53 Rock Lobster's Market Insights 27:25 VIX and SPY Trading Activity 30:19 Market Overview: Small Caps and QQQ 30:59 Single Names: Top Ten Contracts 31:36 Spotlight on Quantum Straddles 33:34 Amazon and Palantir Performance 34:52 Alibaba and AMD Insights 35:47 Apple and Intel Analysis 37:08 Tesla and NVIDIA Trends 37:49 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 49:11 Strategy Block: Hedging Techniques 53:01 Around the Block: Market Watch 55:39 Conclusion and Upcoming Content

Volatility Views 624: The Volatility Vortex of Tariffs, Hantavirus, Posh Spice and the Number of the Beast Mar 14, 2025

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This episode of Volatility Views dives into the current state of the volatility market, with insights from hosts Mark Longo, Mark Sebastian, and Russell Rhoads. The discussion includes the latest developments in volatility products such as VIX futures, VOLI, VVIX, UVIX, SVIX, and UVXY, highlighting notable market activities and trends. The panel discusses the tariffs impact on the markets, and also includes some talk about the hantavirus and the Spice Girls, particularly Posh Spice. The show concludes with the Crystal Ball segment, where the hosts predict future volatility levels next week.

TWIFO 441: Gassy Meats Mar 13, 2025

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We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (nat gas), ags (live/feeder cattle), and much more.

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The Option Block 1361: The Revenge of the Spice Girls Mar 13, 2025

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The Futures Rundown 25: Crude Oil Faceoff: WTI vs Brent Mar 12, 2025

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In this episode of the Futures Rundown, we break down the differences between Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures. Jermal Chandler from Tasty Live joins the discussion to help traders understand key nuances in contract specifications, market behavior, and pricing. The episode covers contract sizes, tick values, settlement types, and the geographical distinctions between Brent (Europe) and WTI (Texas). The show also touches on trading volumes, liquidity, and occasional anomalies like the negative pricing event in April 2020. 03:38 Futures 101: WTI vs Brent Crude 05:30 Contract Specifications and Trading Insights 09:06 Brent vs WTI: Market Dynamics and Trading Strategies 13:45 Final Thoughts

Options Boot Camp 329: Hedging Strategies and Gamma Scalping Demystified Mar 12, 2025

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In this episode of Options Bootcamp, hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli address various listener questions related to options trading. The episode covers the differences between institutional and retail portfolio hedging strategies, the relevance of liquidity when choosing options contracts, and the complexities of gamma scalping for retail traders. They also discuss the significance of advanced order types like OCO orders and the challenges of trading in less liquid markets. The show features special segments on rolling options positions and the interaction with listeners via chat and email.

Volatility Views 623: Flirting with the Danger Zone Mar 07, 2025

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This episode of Volatility Views dives into the current state of the volatility market, with insights from hosts Mark Longo, Mark Sebastian, and Russell Rhoads. The discussion kicks off with the latest developments in VIX futures and options trading, highlighting notable market activities and trends, such as the overwhelming volume of VIX trading and the specifics of some substantial trades. The panel addresses the rise in volatility, characterized by increased daily market movements and backwardation in the VIX futures curve. Special emphasis is placed on volatility strategies and the continued importance of monitoring geopolitical and macroeconomic factors. The episode also delves into related volatility products like S-VIX and U-VIX, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities they present. The show concludes with the Crystal Ball segment, where the hosts predict future volatility levels, providing a comprehensive overview for volatility traders and enthusiasts. 01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views 02:32 Deep Dive into Volatility 02:48 Market Analysis and Guest Introductions 05:56 Volatility Review 11:44 Intraday Market Movements 23:11 VIX Futures and Options Activity 33:39 Managing Risk with Open Interest 34:31 Tuesday's Exit Trade Analysis 36:42 Wednesday's March 12th Options Activity 38:37 Thursday's VIX Trades and Strategies 39:59 VIX Options Volume and and Market Trends 46:01 SVIX and UVIX Market Dynamics 52:05 Volatility ETPs and Trading Strategies 54:52 Crystal Ball Predictions and Market Insights 01:01:46 Conclusion and Upcoming Events

TWIFO 440: Revenge of the Metals & The Sum of All Fears in Equities Mar 07, 2025

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Host Mark Longo and guest Uncle Mike Tosaw discuss a variety of topics in the world of futures options. The main discussion focuses on precious metals, specifically silver and gold, where Uncle Mike rebuts recent criticisms suggesting that trading these is unwise. The episode also delves into the movers and shakers report featuring commodities, such as Kansas City wheat and class III milk futures, to highlight significant market changes. The conversation extends to a detailed look at equity indices, where the recent sell-off and market volatility are scrutinized, and then moves on to interest rates, particularly the 10-year note. The episode ends with listener questions, prominently addressing strategies like leveraging longer-term collars in precious metals trading. 01:22 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 02:30 Showtime: Latest Futures Options Trading Activity 04:19 Movers and Shakers Report 09:43 Volatility Breakdown 13:11 Debate on Silver: Hopes and Dreams or Good Trades? 25:37 Gold's Meteoric Rise and Market Reactions 26:14 Gold Options Activity and Market Sentiment 27:00 Unusual Flat Skew in Gold Options 29:37 Gold Puts and Market Movements 32:12 Equities Market Turbulence 36:17 NASDAQ's Volatility and Trading Activity 41:35 Interest Rates and the 10-Year Note 47:38 Futures Options Feedback and Q&A

The Option Block 1360: The Flowmaster Unleashed!!!! Mar 06, 2025

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In this episode, the hosts, led by Mark Longo, delve into the current market volatility, the dynamics of the options market, and strategies for navigating today's financial landscape. Joined by guests like Uncle Mike Tosaw and Flowmaster Henry Schwartz, they discuss the influence of tariffs, unusual options activity, and the state of various financial indices. They also explore specific trades and positions, such as in Birkenstock and Deutsche Bank, and engage with listener questions on topics like the need for a strategic crypto reserve. The show combines expert insights, market analysis, and a lively discussion on where the VIX might be headed by the end of the month. 03:08 Market Overview and Analysis 04:15 Deep Dive into Market Movements 07:31 Trading Block Insights 11:14 Options Trading Strategies and Opportunities 15:46 Impact of Tariffs on the Market 24:31 Single Stock Analysis and Trends 32:09 Retail Earnings Recap 32:51 Kroger's Earnings Breakdown 33:37 Marvell's Market Reaction 33:55 Macy's Earnings Analysis 34:38 Costco's Performance Post-Earnings 35:22 Oracle's Earnings Preview 35:53 Earnings Season Overview 36:19 Unusual Options Activity: The Odd Block 36:55 Birkenstock's Volatility 42:27 Deutsche Bank's Strong Performance 46:45 Listener Questions and Poll Results 49:16 Market Predictions and Crypto Debate 52:32 VIX Trading Insights 54:53 Around the Block: Market Watch

Wide World of Options: Volatility: Turning Chaos into Potential Opportunities Mar 06, 2025

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In this episode, show host Mark Benzaquen welcomes Brian Overby of OptionsPlaybook.com to discuss the downfalls and potential opportunities for profits in the wake of volatile markets.

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