This episode of the Hot Options Report provides an in-depth analysis of the most impactful options activity for Monday, September 22nd. Mark Longo breaks down significant trades in major market segments including VIX, SPY, SPX, and single names like Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla. The episode also highlights standout trades such as the November 50 VIX calls, SPY 666 calls, and notable activities in smaller cap names.    00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:02 Hot Options Report Overview 02:35 VIX Land Analysis 03:23 SPY Land Insights 04:01 S&P 500 (SPX) Highlights 05:06 Small Caps Activity 05:34 NASDAQ QQQ Breakdown 06:23 Single Name Stocks Review 14:49 Conclusion and Upcoming Events ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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, along with "Uncle" Mike Tosaw and Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, delves into various aspects of the options market. The episode covers unusual activity in stocks like Goodyear and Smurfit, NVDA's surprising market moves despite heavy spending, and broader market dynamics including all-time highs in S&P and precious metals. Uncle Mike provides valuable insights on maintaining trading discipline and navigating market pitfalls. The show includes a discussion on the potential shift in earnings seasons and its implications for traders.   00:00 Introduction and Welcome 03:01 Fantasy Football and Trivia Challenge 07:40 Market Trends and Trading Block 12:57 Tech Stocks and AI Investments 19:31 Precious Metals and Market Concerns 29:16 Intel and Open Stock Analysis 29:52 Tesla's Wild Ride 30:52 Apple's Market Movements 31:58 Nvidia's Impressive Performance 33:08 Earnings Season Debate 33:52 Unusual Options Activity: Goodyear Tires 40:41 Smurfit's Corrugated Paper Packaging 45:03 Options Trading Strategies 49:48 Market Trends and Predictions

In this episode of the Hot Options Report on the Options Insider Radio Network, Mark provides insights into the fast-moving options market for Friday, September 19th, the end of Fed Week. He discuss the low activity in VIX options, contrasting with high trading volumes in SPY, QQQ, and certain equities like AMD, SoFi, Amazon, MicroStrategy, and Tesla. The episode also highlights popular options trades, including notable calls and puts.   00:26 Welcome to the Hot Options Report 00:56 Public: Cost-Effective Options Trading 01:28 Scanning the Tape: VIX Options Activity 03:16 SPY and SPY Options Analysis 04:25 Small Caps and Qs Performance 05:38 Listener Questions and Market Insights 06:05 Top 10 Single Name Most Active Equity Options 14:17 Conclusion ----------------------------------------------------------------------

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.

Mark Longo, Scott Nations (Nations Indexes) and Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit), provide comprehensive analyses on recent volatility developments, including the Federal Reserve's rate decisions and their market impacts. They discuss various volatility indices, trading strategies, and notable market movements.    01:03 Welcome to Volatility Views 02:23 Market Analysis  07:46 Volatility Review and Analysis 17:12 VIX Futures and Options Insights 33:26 Top VIX Options of the Week 37:02 Unusual VIX Trades and Strategies 42:22 Inverse Volatility Products 46:20 Volatility ETP Landscape 49:56 Listener Questions and Insights 53:14 VIX Predictions for Next Week 01:00:03 Closing Remarks and Resources

This episode delves into the latest trends and key actions in various futures markets, focusing particularly on the impact of recent Fed decisions. Mark Longo alongside guest Carley Garner (DeCarley Trading), cover volatility in gold, silver, WTI crude oil, and livestock markets. They analyze significant moves, trade volumes, and option activities in these sectors, and provide insights into potential trading strategies. They also touch on the unusual behavior of gold and the introduction of Friday options in cattle, noting the implications for market dynamics.   01:04 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 05:42 Movers and Shakers Report 14:00 Market Analysis: Metals and Commodities 28:23 Active Trading in Gold Options 29:25 The High Stakes of Gold's $4,000 Options 31:12 Silver's Surprising Performance 36:17 Exploring Energy Markets: Crude Oil Insights 44:18 Diving into Agricultural Options 51:39 Concluding Thoughts

In this episode, Mark covers the key movements in the options market for Thursday, September 18th, following the Fed's market intervention. Notably, VIX activity tallies at three-quarters of a million contracts, while SPY options explode with 13.1 million contracts due to dividend impact. SPX options also see significant action with 4.5 million contracts, while QQQ and single names like Amazon, Apple, MicroStrategy, and Palantir exhibit heightened activity. The top spot for daily activity is claimed by Intel, putting up a record-breaking 3.15 million contracts following Nvidia's $5 billion investment, resulting in a substantial stock price rally.    00:26 Welcome to the Hot Options Report 00:54 Public: Cost-Effective Options Trading 01:28 Today's Market Overview 02:03 Volatility in VIX 03:21 SPY's Explosive Activity 04:12 SPX and QQQ Highlights 05:31 Single Name Stocks: Amazon, Apple, and More 12:36 Top Performers: Nvidia and Intel 16:24 Conclusion   -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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 along with co-hosts "Uncle" Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) and Henry "The Flow Master" Schwartz (Cboe), dive deep into recent market trends and unusual options activity. They discusses significant topics such as the recent Fed rate cut, its market implications, and notable trades in companies like Krispy Kreme, Intel, and Grab Holdings. They also explore the dynamics affecting market sentiment, including the role of flex options and recent regulatory changes.    00:00 Introduction 02:37 Market Analysis and Recent Activities 05:15 Trading Block: Current Market Trends incl Fed Announcement and Market Reactions & Stock Highlights and Trading Insights 29:44 Odd Block Introduction 30:41 Krispy Kreme Options Activity 34:21 Intel's Interesting Swings 37:41 Grab Holdings Call Buyers 44:53 Mail Block: Listener Questions 51:13 Around the Block: Market Watch

This episode delves into the world of European dividends and the specialized futures and options markets used to trade them. Host Mark Longo is joined by Dr. Russell Rhoads (Indiana University), Lorena Dishnica (Head of Dividend Products, Eurex), and Sahand Taghizadeh (Head of Investable Stocks Benchmarks, STOXX).

• Key Differences: Unlike the U.S. with its quarterly payments and buyback culture, Europe favors annual dividends, with a "dividend season" in spring/summer.

• Dividend Futures: Eurex pioneered a listed market for dividend derivatives in 2008. These products allow traders to isolate and hedge dividend risk, which is a key need for banks that issue structured products.

• Analyzing the Market: The most liquid contracts are the annual Decembers. They can be used to gauge the market’s fundamental outlook, as their prices are sensitive to corporate cash flow forecasts and macroeconomic events.

• The Curve: The European dividend futures curve often shows a downward slope, known as backwardation, reflecting the heavy hedging activity.

• Listener Question: A listener asks about smaller contract sizes. While dividend futures are not yet micro-sized, the options on them offer a way for traders to manage their capital commitment.

In this episode, Mark breaks down the impact of the latest Federal Reserve rate cut on various futures markets. With guest John Seguin from Market Taker Mentoring, they discuss the market's reaction to the Fed's quarter-point rate cut and subsequent hints at future rate reductions. The conversation covers the performance of various assets, including precious metals like gold and silver, as well as the volatility in agricultural products and softs such as sugar and coffee. They also delve into the broader implications for equities and interest rates, providing key levels to watch in the coming days. The episode wraps up with audience questions, tackling the complexities and unpredictabilities of trading specific futures contracts.   02:00 Welcome to the Futures Rundown 03:33 Market Analysis and Insights 04:47 Fed's Impact on the Markets 12:35 Commodity Movers and Shakers 18:54 Top 10 Most Active Contracts 20:40 Analyzing Market Momentum 22:06 Weekly Fair Price Analysis 24:36 Yearly Movers and Shakers 28:52 Futures Free for All Q&A 34:41 Closing Remarks and Resources

In this episode, Mark discusses the most active options markets for Wednesday, September 17th, also known as 'Fed Day'. Key highlights include a quarter-point rate cut by the Fed and its market implications. The report provides detailed insights into the VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, and QQQ options markets, including their trading volumes, closing prices, and notable options contracts. Additionally, major single names such as SoFi, Snap, AMD, Amazon, Getty, Apple, Palantir, Open, Tesla, and Nvidia are analyzed for their trading activity and prominent options.    00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:54 Public: Cost-Effective Options Trading 01:39 Market Overview: Fed Day Insights 02:19 VIX: Volatility Insights 03:40 SPY: S&P 500 Analysis 04:32 SPX: S&P 500 Index Options 05:45 IWM: Small Caps Activity 06:57 QQQ: NASDAQ-100 Highlights 07:48 Single Names: Stock-Specific Options 16:12 Top Movers: Tesla and Nvidia 18:03 Conclusion