In this episode of the Hot Options Report, listeners are provided with an in-depth spotlight on Microsoft options trading activity. The episode covers recent performance, including Microsoft's significant earnings, historical stock price movements, and notable highs and lows in options volume and implied volatility (IV). Key open positions in Microsoft's options market are highlighted, with a focus on the popular strikes for both calls and puts.    00:26 Welcome to the Hot Options Report 01:56 Spotlight on Microsoft Options 02:37 Microsoft Options Volume and Activity 03:35 Top Microsoft Options Positions 04:11 Conclusion and Upcoming Spotlights ------------------------------------------------

All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy.  Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers.  Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics.  See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month’s options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.

In this episode, hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli (Market Taker Mentoring) delve into various listener-submitted questions and trading strategies. They talk about a listener's in-depth query on a put calendar trade with Johnson & Johnson and its associated risks, and another listener's covered call strategy dubbed 'Ultra Premium Harvesting.' The hosts also answer inquiries on the use case and risks involved in trading inverse volatility products like SVXY, and discuss the optimal products and strategies for trading precious metals like gold and silver. Additionally, they address a listener's request about visiting the studio and potential local meet-ups.   01:12 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 03:10 Listener Mail Call 03:57 Ben's Epic Treatise on Put Calendars 11:39 Michael K's Ultra Premium Harvesting Strategy 17:00 Exploring Inverse Volatility Products 20:21 Trading Precious Metals 23:21 Listener Annet's Chicago Visit 25:08 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

This episode of the Hot Options Report focuses on the high-volume options activity surrounding Nvidia. Mark Longo details Nvidia's stock performance, mentioning the stock's recent closing at $173.75, close to its all-time high of $179.27, and key volume statistics: a high of 10.2 million contracts on January 27th and a low of 1.45 million in June. The episode ends with a rundown of the top five open positions in Nvidia options, emphasizing significant positions like the 174,000 September 160 calls.   00:26 Welcome to the Hot Options Report 01:29 Explosive Options Activity: Hot Options Report 01:55 Nvidia Options Spotlight 02:16 Nvidia Options Volume and Volatility Analysis 03:25 Top Open Positions in Nvidia Options 04:12 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes ----------------------------------------------

All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy.  Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers.  Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics.  See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month’s options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.

In this episode of the Hot Options Report for Wednesday, the focus is on Palantir's options activity. The report highlights Palantir's stock performance, including its recent closure at $154.25, close to its all-time high. Historical data is shared, including option volume highs and lows and significant dates. The episode also dissects the put/call indicator and volatility figures for Palantir. The open interest for various Palantir option strikes is explored, detailing the top five sizes.    00:26 Welcome to the Hot Options Report 01:40 Today's Hot Options Report: Palantir 01:57 Palantir Options Analysis 03:21 Top Open Positions in Palantir Options 04:01 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes -------------------------------------------------

All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy.  Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers.  Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics.  See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month’s options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.

In this Special Options Spotlight edition of the Hot Options Report, the focus is on Tesla's eventful year in the options market. The episode revisits Tesla's price and options volume fluctuations, highlighting significant dates such as the highs and lows of stock price and options trading. Notable statistics include Tesla's highest options volume of nearly 8 million contracts on November 8th and the most considerable number of open positions, like the 120,000 June 960 calls. Additionally, the episode promotes the Public platform for cost-effective options trading. Stay tuned for daily deep dives into other popular options throughout the week.   00:26 Welcome to the Hot Options Report 01:29 Scanning the Tape: Hot Options Activity 01:40 Special Options Spotlight: Tesla 02:09 Tesla's Wild Year in Review 02:28 Tesla's Options Action and Volatility 03:49 Top Open Positions in Tesla 04:47 Conclusion and Upcoming Highlights   ---------------------

All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy.  Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers.  Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics.  See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month’s options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.

In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, listeners are provided with a recap of the latest market cap rankings for major cryptocurrencies. The discussion highlights the market positions and values of digital assets including Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, Dogecoin, and others.    00:45 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 01:57 Crypto Market Cap Recap 02:20 Top 10 Cryptocurrencies by Market Cap 03:23 Conclusion and Sign-Off

In this special episode of The Option Block, Henry "The FlowMaster" Schwartz discuss the recent market selloff and its impact on various sectors. He delves into factors such as rough earnings moves by Amazon and Coinbase, as well as the VIX index behavior, including a detailed analysis from a newly published white paper on VIX decomposition. Specific unusual trading activities in Bristol Myers and Momentum Holdings are also highlighted. The episode provides listeners with an in-depth look at the market dynamics, helping traders make more educated moves. The discussion includes advice on using SPX and mini S&P 500 options for better portfolio management. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 02:37 Market Overview and Recent Developments 03:21 In-Depth Analysis of VIX and Market Movements 06:33 Odd Block Trades and Insights 09:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This episode delves into recent volatile market activities and high-volume trading across various financial instruments. Key highlights include significant movements in the VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, and QQQs, driven by market sell-offs, nonfarm reports, earnings releases, and tariff impacts. Detailed analysis covers trading volumes and notable trades in major indices and individual stocks such as UNH, Meta, Palantir, Robinhood, AMD, MicroStrategy, Amazon, Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia. Listeners are also introduced to Public.com, a platform offering cost-effective options trading with rebates. The episode concludes by encouraging active participation in the Options Insider community and exploring premium content available on their platform.   01:04 Welcome to the Hot Options Report 02:35 Market Recap: August 1st Sell-Off 03:37 VIX: Volatility Insights 04:32 SPY: Explosive Trading Day 05:26 SPX: High Volume Trading 06:12 IWM: Small Caps Action 06:58 QQQ: Tech Sector Highlights 07:42 Single Name Options: Earnings Impact 08:22 Top 10 Most Active Options 15:26 Conclusion and Additional Resources   ---------    All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy.  Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers.  Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics.  See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month’s options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.

In this episode, Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads (Kelley School of Business - Indiana University), and Matt Amberson (Orats) analyze the significant surge in VIX, evidenced by the current VIX cash at 21 and the heavy trading volume exceeding one million contracts. They discuss how this translates to increased option activity, with substantial trades noted in August and September futures. Matt and Russell elaborate on the week's significant options trades and their implications, including a deep dive into earnings volatility with Matt noting an exceptionally hot earnings season, seeing over 50% returns on straddles. The episode also features insights into the vol ETP landscape, highlighting products like UVXY, SVXY, and VXX and their respective trading activities. Lastly, the hosts provide predictions for the next week, discussing potential market moves in the context of current volatility.   01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views 01:55 Market Overview and Recent Additions 05:28 Volatility Review 14:19 Earnings Volatility Report 21:14 Volatility Surface Analysis 30:38 Weekly Options Analysis 33:27 Analyzing Recent VIX Trades 34:41 Questionable Trade Strategies 36:06 VIX Options Activity Breakdown 43:24 Inverse Volatility and Liquidity Challenges 46:00 Volatility ETPs and Trading Strategies 50:23 Predicting VIX Movements 54:14 Conclusion and Upcoming Events

In the latest episode, Mark Longo alongside guest Rich Excel from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign delve into a comprehensive analysis of various futures options markets and they look at volatility (CVOL) in the various complexes. They start with a detailed discussion on the dramatic price movements in copper, silver, and other metals, largely influenced by recent tariff news. They also explore the FX market, emphasizing the Euro/USD dynamics and share insights from Rich Excel’s recent CME Group report on hedging currency risk. Finally, the episode concludes with a focus on interest rates, particularly reflections on the Fed's recent decisions and their impacts on two-year treasury options.    01:22 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 05:20 Movers and Shakers Report 14:43 Exploring the Metals Market 28:18 Silver Market Analysis 30:35 Exploring FX Markets 31:19 Hedging Currency Risks 32:11 Euro USD Futures Insights 34:17 FX Options Strategies 41:17 Interest Rate Market Overview 46:06 Two-Year Treasury Notes 51:22 Upcoming Agricultural Reports 53:01 Conclusion and Resources