On this episode of The Hot Options Report, host Mark Longo breaks down a high-stakes, wild Friday on the options tape. While the broader market saw a sea of red, institutional paper was aggressively trading big tech. We analyze the notable multi-exchange sweep orders hitting the tape for SLV and EEM, plus a deep dive into the top 10 most active equity contracts dominating the tape today.

Inside This Episode:

• The Big Tech Battle: Massive volume trends and contract breakdowns for NVDA, TSLA, MSFT, and AAPL (including its brand-new all-time high).

• Volatile Movers: How retail and institutional paper played the wild, high-percent swings in MU, INTC, and MSTR.

• Late-Day Reversals: Analyzing the intraday sweeps for META and PLTR and whether short-dated call sellers managed to pocket their premium.

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Summer has officially arrived in the vol markets. In this episode, Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads break down a week where the markets seemed to ignore everything from Middle East conflict to hot inflation numbers—until a Friday sell-off finally brought a splash of red to the screen.

The guys dive deep into the curious case of the "Unchanged Universe," where SVIX, UVIX, and VXX are sitting almost exactly where they were a week ago. Is this the start of a long, quiet "Volatility Summer," or is the market underestimating the impact of a new Fed regime?

Inside This Episode:

• The Volatility Review: A look at the VIX cash spike to 18.50 and the rare "smile" skew appearing in the NASDAQ and Russell 2000.

• China Sojourns & Tech Skew: Was there front-running ahead of the tech CEO trip to China?

• VIX Option Flow: Analyzing massive positions in the June 65 calls and an intriguing August 1x2 ratio spread.

• The "Unched" Report: Why SVIX and UVIX haven't moved in two weeks and what that means for your overriding strategies.

• Crystal Ball: Mark and Russell place their bets on where vol heads as we approach the Memorial Day holiday.

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The markets are seeing a sea of green this week, and the bulls are showing no signs of slowing down. Host Mark Longo is joined by Scott Bauer of Prosper Trading Academy to break down a "meteoric" rally in the S&P 500 and a surprising surge in commodities that's defying the traditional geopolitical playbook.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Equities Spotlight: The S&P 500 breaks through the psychological 7500 barrier. Scott explains why this is one of the "most hated rallies" in memory and how he's using Iron Condors to navigate high volatility.

• Energy Update: Crude oil (WTI) threatens the par strike once again. We analyze the narrowing volatility gap between Crude and Natural Gas and what the July 80 puts tell us about market sentiment.

• Metals Movers: Copper is stealing the spotlight from Silver, threatening all-time highs. We break down the massive vertical spreads hitting the tape in the September contracts.

• Agricultural Surprises: Why conflict in the Middle East led to an unexpected 11% explosion in SRW Wheat.

• Zero-Day Madness: A look at the "insatiable appetite" for 0DTE options and why traders are paying a nickel for outlandish strikes.

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On this edition of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down a massive day in the options market where Nvidia ($NVDA) continues its historic run, crushing all-time highs and leading the volume tape with over 5 million contracts. We also dive into the "Little Wing" scan, uncovering 116 low-cost, high-volume opportunities in names like $TLT, $IWM, and $SOFI.

Inside this episode:

• The Little Wing Scan: We highlight the top 3 high-conviction trades priced under a nickel.

• The Big 10 Countdown: Analysis of the heavy hitters including $MSTR, $MU, $AAPL, and $MSFT.

• Unusual Activity in Ford: Why traders are suddenly piling into July $17 calls for $F.

• Tech Check: A look at the reversal in $INTC and the earnings-driven surge in $ONDS.

• Zero-Day Drama: Why traders are wagering big on $TSLA and $NOK ahead of Friday's expiration.

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Market volatility remains stubbornly persistent even as the S&P 500 blows past 7500 and the Dow hits 50K. In this episode, Mark Longo and the all-star panel break down why the "Thursday Curse" has officially become a "Thursday Blessing."

The team dives deep into a massive day for single-name options, including a jaw-dropping pivot from Aramark (ARMK) into the AI data center space. Plus, Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz breaks down the unusual upside call kinks, "Uncle" Mike Tosaw discusses the isolated nature of this rally, and the panel analyzes the "dumpster fire" that is Ford finally finding a new spark.

On this episode, the panel discusses:

• The Trading Block: S&P 7500, Dow 50K, and the curious resilience of the VIX despite all-time highs.

• Flowmaster Insights: Henry Schwartz explains why 44% of liquid stocks are showing inverted call skew.

• The Odd Block: Why is Aramark (the cafeteria people) suddenly an AI play? Plus, a look at Hyperliquid (PURR) and FIRMI.

• Portfolio Strategy: Mike Tosaw on managing covered calls during an explosive bull run.

• Earnings Watch: Previewing the heavy hitters still on the deck, including the big NVIDIA print.

The metals markets are heating up once again! On this episode of The Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo is joined by Dana Samuelson, President of the American Gold Exchange, to break down the "Insania-Mania" currently gripping the precious metals space.

They dive deep into the counterintuitive performance of Gold during recent geopolitical conflicts, the massive physical demand driving Silver back toward recent highs, and why Platinum is suddenly catching a bid. Plus, they explore the "sneaky" fundamentals of Copper and why the electrification of India is a long-term game changer.

Highlights include:

• The Gold Liquidity Trap: Why the "King of Shiny" sold off while oil rallied.

• Silver Frenzy 2.0: Analyzing the dislocation between New York and London markets.

• Battery Tech Revolution: Could silver-based batteries replace lithium for EVs?

• Rates vs. Metals: How the 10-year Treasury yield is "driving the bus" for precious metals pricing.

• The Trading Pit: A look at the week's biggest movers, from Wheat and Oats to the recent slump in Bitcoin and Cocoa.

The retail giants are taking over the tape. Mark Longo returns to break down a massive day in the options market where it took nearly 700,000 contracts just to break into the Top 10. We dive into our Retail Giant Scan to reveal why small-lot traders are flocking to LMT, CAT, and TNA.

We also analyze the heavy order flow driving NVDA to new all-time highs as the CEO heads to China, alongside deep dives into the action for AAPL, TSLA, MU, F, INTC, and the "Mister Softee" MSFT.

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The "Pattern Day Trading" (PDT) era is officially coming to an end! In this episode, Dan Passarelli and Mark Longo break down the massive regulatory shift coming on June 4th—which some are calling "Trader Independence Day." FINRA is moving away from the rigid $25,000 account minimum for active traders, but as the old saying goes: be careful what you wish for.

In this episode, the drill instructors discuss:

• The Death of PDT: What the removal of the "four trades in five days" rule means for small accounts.

• The New "Dynamic" Risk Models: Why your broker might be watching you closer than ever.

• The Rise of Margin Calls: Is the trade-off for freedom a more aggressive liquidation environment?

• Zero-Day Options (0DTE): How the explosion of same-day expiration forced the regulators' hands.

• Implementation Timelines: Why some legacy brokers might keep you under the old rules until October 2025.

Plus, we answer listener questions about the impact of this change on stock volatility and the potential for "call skews" to get bid up by a new wave of retail traders.

Is "Old Tech" the new shiny toy? Mark, Uncle Mike Tosaw, and Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi break down a market where legacy names are exploding and the "magical letters" of AI are breathing new life into forgotten tickers. From all-time highs in the S&P 500 to volcanic eruptions in semiconductor names, the panel navigates the latest trends, unusual activity, and protective strategies for this high-flying environment.

On this episode, the team discusses:

• The Trading Block: A look at the S&P 500 hitting north of 7,400, VIX hovering near 18, and the "Everything Old is New Again" theme driving Apple, Intel, and Qualcomm.

• Single Name Surge: Breaking down the massive volume and price action in Nvidia, Tesla, Intel, Micron, and AMD. Plus, what's behind the resurgence of Nokia?

• The Odd Block: Unusual options activity in Sony Group (SONY), the minerals and geosciences play Ivanhoe Electric (IE), and the earnings-driven flow in Plug Power (PLUG).

• The Strategy Block: Uncle Mike explains how to use a 1x2 ratio put spread to get paid for buying stocks you want at a lower price while hedging for a potential pullback.

• Around the Block: Predictions for the rest of the week, the upcoming Nvidia earnings, and why now might be the time to look at protective puts.

The drill instructors are going mobile! This week, Options Boot Camp is reporting for duty live from the 2026 Options Industry Conference (OIC). Host Mark Longo is joined on-site by the "black-hatted one" himself, Dan Passarelli of Market Taker Mentoring, to break down the hottest trends and most controversial topics buzzing on the conference floor.

From the rapid evolution of 0DTE (Zero Days to Expiration) options in single names to the looming reality of 24/7 equity and options trading, Mark and Dan pull back the curtain on where the industry is headed. They also dive into the "everything old is new again" trend of event contracts and prediction markets, the potential pitfalls of tokenizing Apple shares, and whether AI chatbots will soon be the ones recommending your next iron condor.

In this episode, we cover:

• The 0DTE Explosion: A look at how single-name zero-day options became a reality despite industry skepticism.

• The 24-Hour Market Push: Is 24/7 trading an inevitability, and what does it mean for liquidity and "circuit breaker" rest?

• The "Wheel" Strategy: Dan discusses the ROI metrics you need for the Wheel and why brokers still struggle to track this strategy holistically.

• AI and the Virtual Pit: Can a registered chatbot truly understand your personal risk tolerance?

• Event Contracts & Litigation: Why the next big boom in binary options might lead to a billion-dollar battle between states and exchanges.