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  • The Option Block 1374: Cornering the Market on Love

    The Option Block 1374: Cornering the Market on Love
    May 1 2025
    In this episode of The Option Block, host Mark Longo and co-hosts Henry Schwartz (Cboe) and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) delve into an eventful week marked by significant tech earnings reports from giants like Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Amazon. The episode explores the impact of these earnings on the market, including dramatic price movements and volatility discrepancies between near-term and longer-term options. Henry Schwartz provides insights on unusual options activity, including aggressive call buying in Bumble ahead of earnings and speculative trades in Finger Motion Inc. The episode also touches on the upcoming employment report and its potential market impact, offering listeners a comprehensive look at the rapidly evolving options landscape. 01:05 Meet the Hosts 03:16 Thursday Edition Kickoff 05:53 Market Recap and Trading Block 10:03 Earnings Highlights and Market Sentiment 12:48 Listener Engagement and VIX Activity 18:39 Single Stock Movers and Earnings Season 29:31 Market Movers: UPS, JetBlue, and More 29:53 Tech Giants and Earnings Reports 30:54 Earnings Volatility Insights 34:38 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 35:18 Bumble and Match Group Analysis 41:48 Finger Motion Inc. and Market Speculations 48:06 Listener Questions and Market Insights 54:18 Around the Block: Market Watch
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  • Wide World of Options: Options Buyers vs. Sellers: The Long and the Short of It

    Wide World of Options: Options Buyers vs. Sellers: The Long and the Short of It
    May 1 2025

    When it comes to options, buying and selling are two sides of the same coin. But what factors might investors consider when deciding to buy or sell? Join OIC Instructor and show host Mark Benzaquen as he welcomes Jessica Inskip of StockBrokers.com for a lively and informative discussion on forecast & objective, implied volatility considerations and the impact of the Greeks.

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    29 m
  • The Futures Rundown 32: Defense Against Dark Markets

    The Futures Rundown 32: Defense Against Dark Markets
    Apr 30 2025
    Mark Longo, alongside guest Rich Excell, discuss various futures including WTI crude oil, natural gas, and agricultural products. They analyze trends in equities, particularly NASDAQ and S&P, and provide evaluations on the agricultural, commodities, energy, metals, and crypto markets. Notable highlights include the impact of the trade war on different markets, market volatility, key economic indicators, and inflation. 02:40 Welcome to the Futures Rundown Show 03:55 Special Guest: Rich Excell Returns 05:55 Analyzing the Current Futures Market 12:36 Top Upside Movers in Futures 18:09 Top Downside Movers in Futures 23:15 Today's Active Futures Markets 24:13 Gold and Rates Overview 24:40 Top 10 Contracts of the Day 28:15 Retail vs. Institutional Investors 30:44 Year-to-Date Movers and Shakers 38:29 Crypto Market Insights 40:27 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events
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    45 m
  • Options Boot Camp 336: Retail vs. Institutional Options Trading Slugfest

    Options Boot Camp 336: Retail vs. Institutional Options Trading Slugfest
    Apr 30 2025
    In this episode of Options Bootcamp, host Mark Longo and co-host Dan Passarelli delve into the differences and similarities between institutional and retail options trading. They discuss the growing accessibility and sophistication of retail traders, the challenges and advantages faced by institutional traders, and the surprising overlap in strategies used by both groups. Topics covered include the prevalent use of flex options, the application of exotic options like knockouts and barriers, and real-world examples of massive trades and their outcomes. This episode provides valuable insights for traders looking to understand the broader options market landscape. 01:04 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 05:32 Institutional vs. Retail Options Trading 15:44 Flex Options and Exotic Strategies 21:40 Unusual Activity and Institutional Insights 26:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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    29 m
  • The Crypto Rundown 274: Is it Time to Buy Crypto Vol?

    The Crypto Rundown 274: Is it Time to Buy Crypto Vol?
    Apr 29 2025
    In this episode of The Crypto Rundown, Mark Longo and Greg Magadini from Amberdata provide an in-depth analysis of the latest trends and developments in the crypto derivatives markets. They explore the resurgence in Bitcoin's valuation amidst equity market downturns and discuss the shift in Bitcoin's perceived correlation to risk assets versus digital gold. The episode also examines options trading data and volatility indices for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins like Solana and XRP. Notably, there's an extensive discussion on Solana's rising interest, especially with its futures and ETFs, and the impact of call selling on its options market. Additionally, the hosts highlight strategies for trading options in these volatile markets and provide insights into long-term setups. 01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 04:06 Bitcoin Breakdown: Market Trends and Analysis 09:51 Exploring Bitcoin Volatility and Skew 16:42 Deep Dive into IBIT and BITO 21:47 MSTU: The Leveraged Play on Bitcoin 24:08 Understanding Volatility in Crypto Markets 24:27 Exploring MSTR and MSTU Trading Strategies 24:44 Diving into Long-Dated Contracts 25:04 Introduction to the Altcoin Universe 25:27 Top 10 Cryptocurrencies by Market Cap 27:11 Ethereum's Performance and Trading Opportunities 35:25 Solana's Resurgence and Trading Insights 40:49 XRP and Other Altcoins Update 43:25 Bitcoin as Digital Gold 43:59 Final Thoughts and Where to Find More Information
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    47 m
  • The Option Block 1373: The Continental Divide in the Markets

    The Option Block 1373: The Continental Divide in the Markets
    Apr 28 2025
    This episode covers a range of financial topics and notable options trades. Hosts Mark Longo, Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit) and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) discuss trading strategies. Key market events influencing the week are reviewed, including earnings expectations for major tech companies like Microsoft and Amazon. Episode highlights include a brief trivia challenge where Uncle Mike faces off against the Rock Lobster, analysis of significant options trades such as heavy activity in Stone Co (STNE), and market outlooks. The Strategy Block segment focuses on index options and protection strategies for assets. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 04:12 80s Trivia Challenge 07:12 Market Analysis and Trends 16:37 Earnings and Economic Insights 25:34 VIX and SPY Activity 28:24 Market Overview and Single Names 28:58 Top 10 Contracts: Meta and Amazon 30:11 Tech Giants and Market Trends 31:38 Intel and Palantir Analysis 33:48 Nvidia and Tesla Insights 35:44 Earnings Reports and Market Predictions 37:48 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 47:22 Strategy Block: Market Protection Tips 51:25 Around the Block: Upcoming Market Events
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    58 m
  • Volatility Views 629: Death of the Danger Zone?

    Volatility Views 629: Death of the Danger Zone?
    Apr 25 2025
    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
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    58 m
  • TWIFO 447: Explosions, Sinking Ships, and Shiny Stuff

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