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The Options Insider Radio Network is the premier audio destination for options traders. The network provides access to a vast array of popular programs including The Option Block, Options Boot Camp, The Advisors Option, The Long and Short of Futures Options, Volatility Views, Options Insider Radio and much more. Join the thousands around the globe who turn to The Options Insider Radio Network for options information, analysis and education.
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Volatility Views 688: Another Strange Week in Volatility
2w ago01:00:39Tap to summarizeVolatility finally showed signs of life this week—but as traders have come to expect, the spike didn't last. On this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo is joined by Dr. Russell Rhoads to dissect another unusual week in the volatility markets. The hosts examine why VIX briefly pushed toward 20 before quickly retreating, despite geopolitical tensions, AI spending concerns, and a sharp selloff in technology stocks. They also break down the latest VIX futures term structure, analyze the week's most intriguing VIX options trades, discuss whether markets are underpricing geopolitical risk, and explain why Microsoft's upcoming earnings could be one of the biggest volatility events of the summer. In this episode: Why VIX couldn't sustain its move toward 20 AI spending concerns from Google and Tesla shake the market What the VIX futures curve is signaling Dr. Russell Rhoads' Weekly Rundown of unusual VIX options trades Is the market ignoring geopolitical risk? Why Microsoft earnings could be the next major volatility catalyst Crystal Ball predictions for next week's VIX
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TWIFO 506: Feeling Apocalyptic
2w ago00:51:05Tap to summarizeAre markets starting to price in the unthinkable? This week on This Week in Futures Options (TWIFO), Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads dive into one of the most fascinating weeks we've seen across the futures options landscape. Energy markets continue their explosive rally as crude oil surges back above $90, equity markets stumble, volatility begins to stir, and traders place some of the most unusual gold options trades we've ever seen. The hosts analyze massive WTI crude oil put spreads, aggressive call buying, downside hedging in the S&P 500, the evolving relationship between VIX and equity volatility, and the extraordinary December gold option structures featuring 10,000, 15,000 and even 20,000 strike calls. In this episode: Movers & Shakers across CME Group markets Why energy continues to dominate futures trading Unusual WTI crude oil options activity S&P 500 downside hedging and volatility positioning Is VIX sending the right signal? The most bizarre gold options trades of the year What extreme options positioning may be telling traders
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The Hot Options Report: 07-26-2026
2w ago00:11:37Tap to summarizeBig Tech takes center stage as earnings, AI spending, and post-market volatility drive another busy session in the options market. Host Mark Longo breaks down the stocks dominating today's options tape, including Tesla's sharp post-earnings selloff, Alphabet's AI-driven plunge, and a surprise after-hours rally in Intel following earnings. Plus, Micron keeps its momentum alive, SpaceX fights back after another volatile session, and traders position in NVIDIA, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft ahead of Friday's expiration. In this episode: Tesla dominates the options leaderboard after earnings disappointment Alphabet's AI spending sparks a broad Big Tech selloff Intel jumps after earnings—were options traders ready? Micron pushes toward the 1,000 strike again SpaceX stages a surprising rebound Heavy options activity in NVIDIA, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and more Featured QuikOptions Scan: Death Cross stocks to watch Discover powerful options analytics and unusual activity tools at TheHotOptionsReport.com.
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The Option Block 1485: The Twin Terrors of AI and UTIs
2w ago01:01:38Tap to summarizeA brutal selloff swept through the markets as concerns over AI spending, earnings, and geopolitical uncertainty rattled investors. Mark Longo is joined by Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz from Cboe and special guest "The Black Hatted" Dan Passarelli from Market Taker Mentoring to break down the biggest stories driving the options market. This episode explores the market reaction to disappointing earnings from Tesla and Alphabet, rising volatility as the VIX climbs back toward 20, unusual options activity in Micron, Universal Technical Institute (UTI), LSB Industries (LXU), and Nokia, plus the ongoing debate over whether markets are finally beginning to price geopolitical risk. You'll also hear: Tesla and Alphabet earnings reactions AI infrastructure spending and CapEx concerns VIX, SPY, QQQ, and Russell 2000 options activity Massive unusual options flow in Micron Bullish call buying in UTI and LXU Nokia earnings and post-earnings options trading Earnings season strategies and time spreads with Dan Passarelli Around the Block: what the panel is watching next
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The European Market Brief 27: Welcome to the Swap Party!
2w ago01:04:27Tap to summarizeInterest rate swaps are the largest derivatives market in the world—but they're also one of the least understood. In this episode, host Mark Longo is joined by Chris Dopp and Milena Dimitrova from Eurex for an in-depth look at OTC interest rate swaps, central clearing, and why this market sits at the heart of the global financial system. Topics include: What interest rate swaps are and why institutions rely on them Why the OTC swaps market exceeds $500 trillion in notional outstanding How central clearing transformed the market after the financial crisis Counterparty risk, clearing houses, and capital efficiency Dodd-Frank, EMIR, MiFID, and the evolving regulatory landscape Why futures, options, and swaps are increasingly interconnected The future of OTC clearing, tokenization, and even... swaptions
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The Futures Rundown 84: Returning to the Scene of the Crime
2w ago00:43:26Tap to summarizeHas crude oil finally returned to fair value after one of the year's biggest geopolitical shocks? This week on The Futures Rundown, Mark Longo welcomes back Morad Askar of EdgeClear to examine why crude oil has retraced nearly its entire Iran-driven rally and what "returning to the scene of the crime" means from a market profile perspective. They also dive into the hottest futures markets, from energy and grains to metals, crypto, and equity indexes. The discussion covers whether today's volatility is creating opportunity or chaos, why retail traders continue to dominate Nasdaq Micro futures, and what the return of single-stock futures could mean for active traders. In this episode: Why crude oil has returned to its pre-war equilibrium WTI, Brent and the outlook for energy markets Gold, silver and whether precious metals have finally found fair value Coffee, cocoa, cattle and the surprising commodity landscape Why Nasdaq Micro futures continue to dominate trading volume Retail traders, prop firms and index futures activity Bitcoin, Ethereum and crypto futures trends The return of CME single-stock futures and why traders should pay attention
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Options Boot Camp 400: How to Trade Options Like Warren Buffett
2w ago00:50:11Tap to summarizeCan one of the world's greatest long-term investors teach options traders a thing or two? To celebrate the 400th episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo welcomes Dan Passarelli and special guest Russell Rhoads for a fascinating deep dive into Warren Buffett's real options strategies. While Buffett famously called derivatives "financial weapons of mass destruction," the reality is far more nuanced. The panel explores how Berkshire Hathaway has used cash-secured puts, covered calls, long-dated index options, warrants, and over-the-counter derivatives to build positions, generate income, and manage risk. The discussion also covers Buffett's famous global index put trades, why he prefers selling puts to enter positions, how he thinks about valuation, risk management, and knowing when to admit mistakes. Whether you're a buy-and-hold investor or an active options trader, this milestone episode offers timeless lessons on patience, discipline, and using options as investing tools rather than speculation. In this episode: Celebrating 400 episodes of Options Boot Camp The truth behind Buffett's "financial weapons of mass destruction" quote Why Buffett sells cash-secured puts Covered calls and long-term investing Buffett's legendary global index put trades OTC derivatives vs. listed options Risk management lessons every options trader can use Buffett's biggest investing mistakes—and what they teach us
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The Hot Options Report: 07-22-2026
2w ago00:13:31Tap to summarizeNVIDIA once again ruled the options market, generating more than 5 million contracts and dwarfing nearly every other name on the tape. But the biggest story after the close belonged to Tesla, as traders placed aggressive earnings bets before the company's quarterly results. On this episode, Mark Longo breaks down the hottest options activity of the day, including NVIDIA's continued dominance, Tesla's pre-earnings positioning, Apple's remarkable streak of heavy options volume, SpaceX's ongoing slide, and a surprising rally from Super Micro Computer. Plus, we examine some of the day's most active zero-day options and whether traders made the right moves. Explore the same scans and data featured on the show at TheHotOptionsReport.com.
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The Hot Options Report: 07-21-2026
3w ago00:13:15Tap to summarizeNVIDIA holds the top spot on another light summer day for options volume, but AI-related names continued to dominate the tape. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down the biggest options movers of the session, including explosive rallies in AMD, Micron, Intel and Nebius after major AI-related developments. You'll also hear the latest unusual options activity in Apple, Tesla, SpaceX, Amazon and Netflix, along with a look at QuikOptions' Quick Bull Scan, which highlights several names flashing potential short-term bullish signals.
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The Hot Options Report: 07-20-2026
3w ago00:11:11Tap to summarizeBig Tech once again ruled the options market as NVIDIA, Tesla, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Micron, and Intel accounted for the day's most active contracts despite a lighter overall trading session. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down the biggest options movers of Monday's session, including: NVIDIA once again claims the top spot on the options leaderboard Tesla extends its recent slide as traders swarm same-day expiration calls Apple's impressive rally finally cools off Microsoft, Amazon, Micron, Intel and Alphabet all see heavy 0DTE activity SpaceX continues trading below its IPO price while the mysterious 330 calls remain active IREN surges nearly 20% as options traders chase the move QuikOptions' latest Congressional and Senate trading scans Plus, we examine how many of today's hottest same-day expiration options briefly traded in the money before reversing by the closing bell. For institutional-quality options flow, unusual activity, dark pool analytics, Congressional trading data, and much more, visit TheHotOptionsReport.com, powered by QuikOptions.
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