In this episode of Options Bootcamp, host Mark Longo, alongside Dan Passarelli from Market Taker Mentoring and Katie McGarrigle from TastyTrade, dive deep into the world of futures options trading. They discuss the nuances of futures versus equity options, identifying key differences such as expirations and unique skews. Various starter strategies and products are outlined, emphasizing defined-risk approaches for newcomers. The episode also highlights listener insights on the BTFD strategy and the interest in 24-hour trading. Additionally, Katie and Dan provide updates on their platforms and new endeavors, including Dan's upcoming book and podcast.   00:00 Welcome to Options Insider Radio Network 03:40 Meet the Hosts: Mark Longo, Dan Passarelli, and Katie McGarrigle 05:52 Diving into Futures Options 07:55 Challenges and Strategies in Futures Options 14:41 The Evolution of Trading Platforms 19:06 Exploring Skew in Futures Options 21:48 Nuances of Trading: Research and Preparation 22:03 Starter Products for New Traders 22:34 Equity Index Futures and Beyond 25:52 Starter Strategies for Futures Options 29:42 Listener Mail Call: Your Questions Answered 31:30 Market Taker Question of the Week 31:48 New Book Announcement and Podcast 33:26 Poll Results and Audience Insights 37:55 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Shows

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.    02:38 Getting into Peak Options Trading Shape 03:56 Listener Mail Call 04:46 Institutional vs. Retail Hedging Strategies 10:00 Rolling Strategies and Managing Losers 19:09 Importance of Liquidity in Options Trading 25:02 Advanced Options Order Types

In this episode, hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli discuss the explosive growth in options trading, particularly single name equity options, which have seen a significant rise. They delve into the role of retail traders, the impact of the pandemic, and the rise of zero-day options. The episode features insights into options trading metrics, strategies like covered calls, cash-secured puts, and market volatility influenced by economic events such as tariffs. Also discussed are listener questions and opinions on market trends, 24-hour trading, and the concept of a strategic crypto reserve.   01:09 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 01:38 TastyTrade: Tools for Traders 02:53 Options Bootcamp: Education and Resources 05:49 Options Market Trends and Analysis 14:39 Mail Call: Listener Questions 16:03 Market Taker Question of the Week 19:53 Market Volatility and Predictions 23:08 Crypto Market Insights 30:18 Final Thoughts and Substack Promotion

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:

• Stock substitution strategies including the fig leaf and the zebra
• Stocks and options trading going 24/7
• Intel covered call strategy
• And much more.

This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade.

01:08 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 

01:38 Tastytrade Tools and Features

02:53 Education Wednesday Triple Header

04:17 Meet the Hosts and Guests

06:11 Options Drills: Stock Substitution Basics

17:51 Advanced Stock Substitution Strategies

26:35 Diving into the Zebra Strategy

27:19 Explaining the Zebra in Detail

31:00 Listener Questions and Mail Call

32:24 Debating 24-Hour Options Trading

36:16 Intel Covered Call Strategy

42:55 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring tastytrade Hot Seat: Mike Butler, tastylive

On this episode, Mark, Dan and Mike discuss:

• AI vs. PE in the modern market
• Stocks and options trading going 24/7
• Stock substitution strategy as go to strategy for 2025
• Learning more about trading options
• And much more.

This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade.

It's an options snow day as Mark and Dan tackle your mailbag questions about:

• How often do you adjust covered calls
• Selling a put when you don't want to buy a stock
• Strategies that they anticipate using more in 2025
• What to do with calendars if the underlying moves too soon
• Trading iron condors
• and much more.

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On this episode, Mark and Dan talk about:

• Options volume for January from Options Clearing
• Tariffs impact on markets
• Whether the 0DTE explosion is just a fad
• If DeepSeek is the canary in the coal mine for the end of the AI boom
• Whether the age of the options trader is getting younger
• and much more.

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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.

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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.

 

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!

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