Options Boot Camp

By The Options Insider Radio Network

What's Options Boot Camp about?

Options Boot Camp is designed to help get you into peak options trading shape by teaching you options trading inside and out, basic to complex. Listeners can even submit their own options questions to be answered on the show.

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Options Boot Camp episodes:

05.15.2024
Options Boot Camp 289: The Pariah of the Options Market
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss the pariah of the options markets - Rho. What is Rho? What are the strategies where Rho makes an impact? Where is Rho irrelevant? And much more. Brought to you by Public.com...
05.08.2024
Options Boot Camp 288: WTH Are Flex Options and Why Are They So Popular?
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss takeaways from last week's Options Industry Conference. Flex Options were one of the hottest things there. They discuss what Flex Options are and when to use them. They also discuss whether we will...
04.25.2024
Options Boot Camp 287: Should You Be Gamma Scalping?
On this episode, Mark and Dan answer a listener question about retail traders who want to convert to full time for a prop shop. Pros/Cons, signs of a good firm, etc. They also talk about gamma scalping and whether you...
04.24.2024
Options Boot Camp 286: Should Stocks and Options trade 24 Hours a Day?
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss whether or not stock (and options) trade 24 hours. They also talk about why we don't hear more about Rho and much more. Brought to you by Public.com Options are not...
04.17.2024
Options Boot Camp 285: The Great Zero-Sum Debate Round 2
On this episode, Mark and Dan continue last week's discussion of whether or not options are a zero-sum game and much more. Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option...
04.10.2024
Options Boot Camp 284: The Great Zero-Sum Debate
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Basic Training: Are options a zero-sum game? How are you approaching SPX/SPY in your portfolio right now? And much more Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable...
04.03.2024
Options Boot Camp 283: Calendars vs. Diagonals Round 2, CFDs and More
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Calendars vs. Diagonals Put Calendars vs. Time Spreads And much more
03.27.2024
Options Boot Camp 282: Are Covered Call Funds Killing Volatility
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss the great vol debate. What is keeping volatility so low? They also discuss which market segment our listeners are most excited about for the rest of the year and more.
03.20.2024
Options Boot Camp 281: Deep Dive into Diagonals
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss diagonals. Why is Dan so excited about diagonals right now? They also respond to a listener question about stupids and more.
03.08.2024
Options Boot Camp 280: Another Look at Stock Substitution
On this episode Mark and Dan take another look at stock substitution. You could argue that it's more relevant than ever now with the market at new all-time highs. Later, they respond to listener questions about an OTM cash-secured put...
03.06.2024
Options Boot Camp 279: The Most Aptly Named Options Strategy of All Time?
On this episode Mark and Dan respond to listener questions about last week's episode regarding stupids. They also discuss trading 0dte options, the next big event driving trading, using leaps in your options trading, and much more.
02.28.2024
Options Boot Camp 278: Let's Get Stupid
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss stupids. What are they and when would you use them? They also answer a listener question about cash settled options and much more.
02.21.2024
Options Boot Camp 277: NVDA Madness, Binary Craziness and Revenge of the Meme Stock Skew?
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Another strategy to make money on the LYFT after hours moves, How important NVDA earnings are to the market and your portfolio, Kalshi binaries, The overall level of skew across all equities,...
02.15.2024
Options Boot Camp 276: Can You Capture After-Hours Stock Moves With Options?
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: What can be done by an options trader when a stock makes a massive move after the close like Lyft did last night? Can you make any options trades? What is a...
02.07.2024
Options Boot Camp 275: Trading options in high skew environments….plus WTH are Zebra Spreads?
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring Guest: Jenny Andrews, tastylive On this episode, Mark, Dan and Jenny discuss: Strategies that take advantage of a high call skew environment, WTH is a...
01.31.2024
Options Boot Camp 274: More Cov. Call Data Plus Call Skew and...Options Rumbles?
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: How it will impact your options trading if this low volatility regime persists for an extended period How you can tell if the market is over priced Potential of more same day...
01.24.2024
Options Boot Camp 273: Tackling Your Questions About Inverse Volatility, Crypto Options and 0DTE
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Which options strategy they anticipate using the most in 2024 Will bitcoin close positive on the year Does SVIX adding VIX options into its holdings make them more or less likely to...
01.17.2024
Options Boot Camp 272: WTH is Tail Risk and What Should You Do About It?
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss tail risk. What is it? What are tail events and tail options?
01.10.2024
Options Boot Camp 271: Blowout Butterflies and Bargains with the Devil
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: What are the best market conditions for options trading Should we be strapping in for another 2021 meme stock run in 2024 Why does no one talk about bi-directional butterfly trades And...
01.03.2024
Options Boot Camp 270: Looking Back on 2023 and Ahead to 2024
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Big trades/trends that stood out in 2023 End of year options volume numbers from OCC Was 2023 the death of volatility VIX pick for 2024 How will 2024 election impact...
01.01.2024
New Year's Special: Your Shocks, Surprises and Insights from 2023
Join Mark as he takes a look back at your surprising poll results on the hottest issues facing the options market in 2023.
12.20.2023
Options Boot Camp 268: The Great Covered Call Debate
On this episode, Mark, Dan and Matt Amberson have the great covered call debate. Does it make sense to keep selling calls in this environment? Does this environment make the wheel strategy less attractive right now too?
12.19.2023
Options Boot Camp 269: WTH is Dispersion Trading, A New Options Exchange & How to Approach Earnings Season When Trading Options
On this episode, Mark, Dan and Matt Amberson discuss what is dispersion trading and the launch of the new DSPX Index from Cboe Global Markets. They also talk about the new 17th options exchange in the US - the Member's...
12.13.2023
Options Boot Camp 267: Too Much of a Good Thing?
On this episode, Mark and Dan's discuss having too many low risk/high reward trades and having too many low reward/high risk trades. They also discuss how to approach earnings season when trading options and much more.
12.07.2023
Options Boot Camp 266: An Alternative to Selling Option Premium
On this episode, Mark and Dan's share an alternative to selling option premium - buying verticals. They also discuss where VIX will close at the end of the year, and much more.
11.30.2023
Options Boot Camp 265: Things to Watch Out For When Trading Futures Options
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring tastytrade Hot Seat: Katie McGarrigle, tastylive On this episode, Mark, Dan and Katie discuss: Should you trade futures options or equity options, Some basic differences...
11.22.2023
Options Boot Camp 264: Top 5 Options Strategies That We Are Thankful For
As Thanksgiving is celebrated in the US tomorrow, Mark and Dan discuss the options strategies that they are most thankful for on this episode and much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade.
11.15.2023
Options Boot Camp 263: WTH Is A Jade Lizard?
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring tastytrade Hot Seat: Liz Dierking, tastylive On this episode, Mark, Dan and Liz discuss: What is a jade lizard trade, What trading strategy you would...
11.08.2023
Options Boot Camp 262: Are There Too Many Options?
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring tastytrade Hot Seat: Jermal Chandler, tastylive On this episode, Mark, Dan and Jermal discuss: How are people using 0dte options in their trading? When is...
11.01.2023
Options Boot Camp 261: The Most Terrifying Options Strategies of All Time
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: The top 5 most terrifying options trades of all time; The scariest "sounding" options strategy name of all time; Trading commodity options compared with stock options; Whether 0DTE options increase intra-day volatility; ...
10.25.2023
Options Boot Camp 260: How Cheap is Too Cheap?
On this episode, Mark and Dan's discuss cheap options. When is an option too cheap to bother trading the options, what are some things to consider when trading options on cheap stocks, and much more. This episode of Options Boot...
10.18.2023
Options Boot Camp 259: Wheel Rants and the Mysteries of Cash Settlement
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss: The MarketTaker Mentoring Question of the Week Our listeners preferred volatility ETP The Wheel Strategy Buying back ITM options before expiration How cash-settled options work Using adjusted butterflies And much more... ...
10.11.2023
Options Boot Camp 258: The Great Wheel Epiphany
On this episode Mark gets Dan's thoughts on the wheel trading strategy: when he uses it, how he sets it up and when not to use it. They also discuss ETPs, OTLY and much more. This episode of Options...
10.04.2023
Options Boot Camp 257: Machiavelli, Green Rangers and Expiration Day Trading
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND DAN DISCUSS: DAN'S VISIT WITH A LISTENER AT OKTOBERFEST IN GERMANY WHICH UPCOMING IPO ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT EXPLAINING THE RELATIONSHIP BTWN A SPREAD AND SAYING WHICH STRIKE LEG PREMIUM IS OVER THOUGHTS...
09.27.2023
Options Boot Camp 256: Beer Halls, 0DTE and the Infamous Wheel of Death!!!
On this episode, Mark and guest host Matt Amberson, from Option Research & Technology Services, take a deep dive into the wheel strategy. What is the wheel of death? What makes it so attractive? Why do people use it?...
09.20.2023
Options Boot Camp 255: Exercise or Die!
On this episode, Mark and Dan create the world's first (and probably only) options game show - Exercise or Die! Will Dan learn how to exercise his options correctly or die trying? You'll have to tune in to find out......
09.13.2023
Options Boot Camp 254: Volume Mysteries and Volatility Time Spreads
On this episode, Mark and Dan hold court on: The behind-the-scenes plumbing of the options market. They also tackle an intriguing approach to fading volatility using put calendar spreads. and more...
09.06.2023
Options Boot Camp 253: Back to Mastermind
Mark and Dan answer your options questions live from the Mastermind Conference by Market Taker Mentoring at Cboe Global Markets.
08.30.2023
Options Boot Camp 252: Day Trading Dangers, Put Problems and SIPC Solutions
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss: Which product has had the largest overall impact on the options market - VIX, 0DTE, Weeklys? Where are you allocating the majority of their portfolio? Does the pattern day trading rule apply...
08.23.2023
Options Boot Camp 251: Risk Reversals Revisited
On this episode Mark and Dan revisit risk reversals and much more.
08.16.2023
Options Boot Camp 250: Get Your Options Certificates Here!
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss: Call Ladders - what are they and when should you use them? Can you get options certificates the way you used to get stock certificates? Forgotten options strategies that you should know...
08.09.2023
Options Boot Camp 249: MEME Stock Redux, Capturing Unreliable Dividends and More
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND DAN DISCUSS: JULY PRO MEMBER CRATE WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT IS THE MEME STOCK FRENZY BACK WOULD YOU RATHER BUY RIVN, NKLA, OR KDP YOUR WEAPON OF CHOICE FOR CRYPTO OPTIONS EXPOSURE IS IT WORTH IT...
07.27.2023
Options Boot Camp 248: The Mysteries of Spread Strike Selection
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss strike selection for spreads and much more.
07.26.2023
Options Boot Camp 247: Strike Selection Voodoo and Surprise Crypto Dividends
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss outright strike selection. How do you choose your strike? Does your approach change if long vs. short premium? And much more...
07.19.2023
Options Boot Camp 246: Vanishing Volatility
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND DAN DISCUSS: ARE THERE ANY DRAW BACKS TO CASH-SECURED PUTS USING STOCK SUBSTITUTION OVER THE LONG TERM TYPICAL USE CASE FOR KNOCKOUT COLLARS ANY TIME YOU WANT TO TRADE A CALENDAR SPREAD WHEN YOU...
07.12.2023
Options Boot Camp 245: Set-It-And-Forget-It Options Strategies for Busy Traders
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss good options strategies for busy traders who can't be at their screens all day (aka set-it-and-forget-it options trades). time frame particular products to use or avoid and much more...
07.05.2023
Options Boot Camp 244: Free Straddles and the Great Hot Dog Debate
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND DAN DISCUSS: FAVORITE FOOD TO EAT ON FOURTH OF JULY DO YOU PUT KETCHUP ON YOUR HOT DOG ANOTHER CRAZY OPTIONS VOLUME MONTH FOR JUNE HOW THE HOLIDAY WEEK IMPACTED TRADING ESPECIALLY NOW THAT...
06.28.2023
OBC 243: Kicking It With the Front Mothers
On this episode - Mark and Dan answer the questions: Have they ever made a stupid options trade that ended up working out? Are they "front mothers" in their options trading? What would it take to lure them to...
06.23.2023
OBC 242: WTH Are Binary Options?
On this episode - Mark and Dan answer the questions: WTH are binary options? How do they work? Where can you trade them? Are they really as shady as people think? and much more...
06.14.2023
OBC 241: Riding the AI Wave Using Options
On this episode, Mark and Dan explore how to use options to ride the AI wave that is carrying the stock market to new heights.

What's Options Boot Camp about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Options Boot Camp episodes:

Options Boot Camp 289: The Pariah of the Options Market

Options Boot Camp 288: WTH Are Flex Options and Why Are They So Popular?

Options Boot Camp 287: Should You Be Gamma Scalping?

Options Boot Camp 286: Should Stocks and Options trade 24 Hours a Day?

Options Boot Camp 285: The Great Zero-Sum Debate Round 2

Options Boot Camp 284: The Great Zero-Sum Debate

Options Boot Camp 283: Calendars vs. Diagonals Round 2, CFDs and More

Options Boot Camp 282: Are Covered Call Funds Killing Volatility

Options Boot Camp 281: Deep Dive into Diagonals

Options Boot Camp 280: Another Look at Stock Substitution

Options Boot Camp 279: The Most Aptly Named Options Strategy of All Time?

Options Boot Camp 278: Let's Get Stupid

Options Boot Camp 277: NVDA Madness, Binary Craziness and Revenge of the Meme Stock Skew?

Options Boot Camp 276: Can You Capture After-Hours Stock Moves With Options?

Options Boot Camp 275: Trading options in high skew environments….plus WTH are Zebra Spreads?

Options Boot Camp 274: More Cov. Call Data Plus Call Skew and...Options Rumbles?

Options Boot Camp 273: Tackling Your Questions About Inverse Volatility, Crypto Options and 0DTE

Options Boot Camp 272: WTH is Tail Risk and What Should You Do About It?

Options Boot Camp 271: Blowout Butterflies and Bargains with the Devil

Options Boot Camp 270: Looking Back on 2023 and Ahead to 2024

New Year's Special: Your Shocks, Surprises and Insights from 2023

Options Boot Camp 268: The Great Covered Call Debate

Options Boot Camp 269: WTH is Dispersion Trading, A New Options Exchange & How to Approach Earnings Season When Trading Options

Options Boot Camp 267: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Options Boot Camp 266: An Alternative to Selling Option Premium

Options Boot Camp 265: Things to Watch Out For When Trading Futures Options

Options Boot Camp 264: Top 5 Options Strategies That We Are Thankful For

Options Boot Camp 263: WTH Is A Jade Lizard?

Options Boot Camp 262: Are There Too Many Options?

Options Boot Camp 261: The Most Terrifying Options Strategies of All Time

Options Boot Camp 260: How Cheap is Too Cheap?

Options Boot Camp 259: Wheel Rants and the Mysteries of Cash Settlement

Options Boot Camp 258: The Great Wheel Epiphany

Options Boot Camp 257: Machiavelli, Green Rangers and Expiration Day Trading

Options Boot Camp 256: Beer Halls, 0DTE and the Infamous Wheel of Death!!!

Options Boot Camp 255: Exercise or Die!

Options Boot Camp 254: Volume Mysteries and Volatility Time Spreads

Options Boot Camp 253: Back to Mastermind

Options Boot Camp 252: Day Trading Dangers, Put Problems and SIPC Solutions

Options Boot Camp 251: Risk Reversals Revisited

Options Boot Camp 250: Get Your Options Certificates Here!

Options Boot Camp 249: MEME Stock Redux, Capturing Unreliable Dividends and More

Options Boot Camp 248: The Mysteries of Spread Strike Selection

Options Boot Camp 247: Strike Selection Voodoo and Surprise Crypto Dividends

Options Boot Camp 246: Vanishing Volatility

Options Boot Camp 245: Set-It-And-Forget-It Options Strategies for Busy Traders

Options Boot Camp 244: Free Straddles and the Great Hot Dog Debate

OBC 243: Kicking It With the Front Mothers

OBC 242: WTH Are Binary Options?

OBC 241: Riding the AI Wave Using Options

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