Options Playbook Radio

OPR 310: Breaking down Crude Madness in USO, MRO and XOM

On this episode, let's sell a cash secured put in Exxon Mobil (ticker symbol XOM). You can find more in The Options Playbook, which is always available on OptionsPlaybook.com, and on the Amazon Kindle edition.

Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send them to Brian at [email protected], or to the Options Insider at [email protected].

OPR 309: Betting On Big Crude Movement With MRO Straddle

On this episode, we are looking at a straddle in Marathon Oil Corporation (ticker symbol MRO). You can find more in The Options Playbook, which is always available on OptionsPlaybook.com, and on the Amazon Kindle edition.

Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send them to Brian at [email protected], or to the Options Insider at [email protected].

On this episode, we are selling a put spread with the intention of buying the stock in Allstate Corporation (stock symbol ALL). You can find more in The Options Playbook, which is always available on OptionsPlaybook.com, and on the Amazon Kindle edition.

Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send them to Brian at [email protected], or to the Options Insider at [email protected].

Today we are rebroadcasting an episode that was initially released on April 24, 2019.

We are discussing a bearish trade on Tesla. You can find more in The Options Playbook, which is always available on OptionsPlaybook.com, and on the Amazon Kindle edition.

Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send them to Brian at [email protected], or to the Options Insider at [email protected].

OPR 306: LIVE PANDEMIC HUDDLE

On this episode, Mark and Brian huddle up to answer all of your questions in this wild pandemic market. Mark and Brian discuss:

• Their thoughts (and yours) about current market valuation and volatility.
• When you should close ITM calls.
• Should you alter the structure of your iron condors?
• What happens to your options positions if the markets shut down?
• And much more...

The Options Playbook is available on OptionsPlaybook.com, or on the Amazon Kindle edition. Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at [email protected], or to the Options Insider at [email protected].

OPR 305: A Safer Way To Get Long MSFT and Other Stocks

On this episode, Brian explores a safer way to get long exposure to Microsoft (ticker: MSFT) and other stocks.

The Options Playbook is available on OptionsPlaybook.com, or on the Amazon Kindle edition. Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at [email protected], or to the Options Insider at [email protected].

OPR 304: Covered Call vs. Cash-Secured Put Battle Royale

On this episode, Brian reviews last week's successful $USO straddle trade. Then he discusses the debate of the century: selling puts vs. selling calls.

The Options Playbook is available on OptionsPlaybook.com, or on the Amazon Kindle edition. Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at [email protected], or to the Options Insider at [email protected].

OPR 303: A Rare Pandemic Straddle in USO

On this episode, Brian discusses a rare pandemic-inspired long straddle in USO.

The Options Playbook is available on OptionsPlaybook.com, or on the Amazon Kindle edition. Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at [email protected], or to the Options Insider at [email protected].

OPR 302: FOMO SPY Bull Call SpreadOn this episode, Brian discusses a FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) SPY long call spread for the short term. If you are out of the markets and scared to get back in, here is a trade that you might consider.

The FOMO Free Financial Future digital conference from Ally Invest will be held on March 11, 2020. Learn more at https://www.ally.com/go/invest/fomofree/

The Options Playbook is available on OptionsPlaybook.com, or on the Amazon Kindle edition. Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at [email protected], or to the Options Insider at [email protected].

OPR 301: Using Credit Spreads to Pay For SPX FliesOn this episode, Brian breaks down how to use credit spreads in conjunction with long butterflies to create skip-strike flies in SPX. He also reviews the impact of the recent Corona Virus on the broad market and the VIX.

The Options Playbook is available on OptionsPlaybook.com, or on the Amazon Kindle edition. Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at [email protected], or to the Options Insider at [email protected].