The Options Insider Radio Network

On this episode Mark is joined by: Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Scott Nations, Nations Indexes They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY, VXX, and VOLI Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX And much more...  

We look back at the futures options markets in 2024 and at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets and in the CVOL Indexes for this past week including energy (nat gas, crude oil) and ags (lean hogs), metals (silver, gold) and much more. With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network And CME Hot Seat guest: Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading  

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including the Fed, AI, and earnings  Talk about the most active equity options for the day including INTC Look at earnings volatility in AAPL and INTC Examine the latest unusual options activity in PDD, BKR, and TKO Check out our latest polls about AI, SPX/SPY, NVDA and PDD Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Group "The Flowmaster" Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com

Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Brett Friedman of Winhall Risk Analytics and OptionMetrics. The Trading Pit What's catching our eyes in the futures markets this week: ags, dairy, uranium, lithium, coffee, crypto, gold, silver, ai - DeepSeek, and much more.      

On this episode, Mark and Dan talk about: DeepSeek and its impact on the markets, What strategies Dan uses the most to trade, The fake ticker XYZ becoming an actual ticker for Block, Dan's typical holding period for straddles, Whether Dan will short straddles, and much more. Brought to you by tastytrade.

Guest Host: Greg Magadini, Amberdata On this episode we discuss: The crypto markets over the past week Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning Altcoins, IBIT options, MSTU, AERO and much more...

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including VIX, PTLO Talk about the most active equity options for the day including NVDA Examine the latest unusual options activity in IVZ, MPLX, BMBL Look at selling puts when the market is down Ask if DeepSeek is the canary in the coalmine for the end of the AI boom And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit  

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Brian Overby, The Options Playbook They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Whether Russell Rhoads is still doing his "secret" weekend UVIX trade after the 10-1 reverse split Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX And much more...  

We look at the movers and shakers in the futures options markets for this past week and discuss energy (nat gas, WTI), ags (soybeans, corn) and, more. With your host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network And guest: Kevin Green, Senior Markets Correspondent - Schwab Network  

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets Talk about the most active equity options for the day including MSTR Look at earnings volatility in GE, AAL, AA, SOFI, BA, META, MSFT, TSLA Examine the latest unusual options activity in VALE, AKAM, MIR Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Group Nishank Modi, Cboe Global Markets “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com

Did our audience have their fingers on the pulse of the options market in 2024? Tune in to find out as we review the results of all of our audience sentiment polls for 2024 and beyond!

On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about: VIX closing price for 2025 Any new books from Dan The rule of 16 and much more.  

Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza.  The Trading Pit Segment Looking back on the futures markets in 2024 What is catching our eyes in the futures markets this week    

On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi - The Option Pit They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX The wild year that was volatility in 2024 Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX for next week and for year-end 2025  And much more...

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Hot Seat: Derek Sammann, CME Group On this episode, Mark and Derek discuss: volume trends from 2024; 2024 contract numbers in metals, energy and ags; the trend toward short-duration options; how traders can incorporate CVOL into your trading; what to look forward to from CME Group options next year; and much more.

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including TK, AAPL Talk about the most active equity options for the day including BAC, SOFI, AAPL  Look at earnings volatility in BAC, JPM, C Examine the latest unusual options activity in TK, RGTI, GME Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media Group Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Dan "The Black Hatted" Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com

Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options. With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Collins. What stands out as we look back on the futures markets in 2024? 2024 biggest gainers and losers in futures 2024 volume numbers 2024 highlights across asset classes The Trading Pit What's catching our eyes in the futures markets this week Futures Free For All  Answering your futures questions: Explaining the controversy of CME Group filing to become an FCM    

On this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into skew: What do we mean by skew Origins of skew The skew graph Different types of skew Why is it important to understand skew Different trades to take advantage of different types of skew And, much more! Brought to you by tastytrade.  

On this episode we discuss: The crypto markets over the past week A brief history of bitcoin in honor of bitcoin's 16th birthday Bitcoin and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning Altcoin volatility and skew And much more...

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including VIX Talk about the most active equity options for the day including DJT, AAPL Examine the latest unusual options activity in PTON Hedging strategies And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit