Today, The Option Block dives into the most important topics for active traders: options trading strategies and detailed market analysis. Host Mark Longo, joined by co-hosts Uncle Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) and Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit), focuses on VIX trends and how to profit from a changing volatility landscape.

We break down the anticipation for the upcoming Federal Reserve announcements and provide key insights into their potential impact on the options market. Plus, get an in-depth analysis of unusual options activity in stocks like Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) and TMC.

• Market Analysis: Intricate trends in the VIX and strategies for dealing with general market volatility.

• Trade Breakdown: Unusual activity in WBD and TMC options flow.

• Upcoming Earnings: Key insights and options trading strategies for major reports from Oracle and Broadcom.

• Forward Look: A final roundtable on what to watch for in the trading days ahead, especially concerning Fed decisions.

Don't miss this essential guide to navigating the current options market landscape.

In this episode of The Option Block, host Mark Longo (The Options Insider Media Group) and our expert panel deliver a crucial breakdown of the current options market trends. We dive deep into analyzing unusual options activity, dissecting key index volumes across VIX, SPX, IWM, and QQQ. Our discussion features insights from Uncle Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) and Henry Schwartz (Cboe Global Markets).

We cover volatility signals and the explosive growth of binary and prediction markets, debating their future on major exchanges. Plus, we get an exclusive look at new CBOE products and market events. Don't miss our detailed options analysis on individual stocks, including Meta, Gap, United States Antimony Corp, and Intuitive Machines Inc.

⏱️ Episode Timestamps & Key Topics

• 02:15 | Market Sentiment & VIX Activity Analysis

• 08:40 | Index Options Volume Breakdown (SPX, IWM, QQQ)

• 14:55 | Individual Stock Deep Dive: Meta, Gap, United States Antimony Corp, Intuitive Machines Inc.

• 23:10 | The Binary Markets Debate: Should they be listed on everything?

• 32:00 | Focus on New CBOE Products and Upcoming Market Events

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In this episode of the Option Block, the hosts bring you deep into the world of options markets, analyzing recent unusual trading activities and examining how these moves might play out. Mark Longo and co-hosts Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management and Andrew Giovinazzi from The Option Pit discuss significant movements in the VIX, SPY, and other major indices. They analyze specific stock activities, from Knight Swift Transportation Holdings to iRobot, and speculate on the future of these stocks. The show also offers strategic advice on hedging strategies and a glimpse into upcoming earnings reports. The episode wraps up with a focus on how current economic indicators, such as precious metals prices and bond market moves, impact the options market.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider

CO-HOST: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

CO-HOST: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit

In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics, including unusual activities in the options market, such as trades in JBS NV (a Brazilian meat processing company), B2Gold Corp, and Ecopetrol. Additionally, we discuss the market's current dynamics, particularly focusing on the recent rally in tech stocks and precious metals. The episode also features a lively segment of 80s trivia and ends with Uncle Mike Tosaw's annual Thanksgiving advice along with forward-looking market strategies.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider

CO-HOST: Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets

CO-HOST: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

In this episode, the hosts tackle volatile market movements, significant options trades, and market strategies. The discussion spans from fresh options activity in under-the-radar stocks like Garrett Motion and Topgolf to the broader implications of major movements in indices and popular stocks such as Nvidia, Tesla, and Amazon. The hosts also explore the regulation and impact of sports betting on financial markets, the introduction of new indexes like the Mag 10, and predictions for market behavior heading toward 2026.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider

CO-HOST: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

CO-HOST: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit

In this episode, the panel discusses the current state of the options market. They also look at unusual options activity in CMC and QGEN. Uncle Mike Tosaw provides a Strategy Block focusing on the importance of responsible options trading and knowing when to exit a position. Market conditions, including significant whipsaw action in the S&P 500 and notable upcoming earnings reports from major retailers like Home Depot, Lowe's, and Target, are analyzed. The episode concludes with insights on what the hosts are watching in the market for the upcoming week.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider

CO-HOST: Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets

CO-HOST: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

Topics discussed on this episode include unusual market activity in Bitdeer, Lucid, and RGTI and the impact of recent earnings reports on market movements. The episode also covers the new VIX decomposition tool from Cboe, listener questions, and strategies for trading in the current market environment. Additionally, the weekly poll focusing on precious metals like GLD and SLV reveals interesting perspectives from the audience. The show wraps up with a look at upcoming market events and strategies to watch.