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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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Options Boot Camp 398: The Perils of Trading While Traveling
Jul 800:31:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli hold a crucial discussion on the realities, logistics, and hidden dangers of trading while traveling. They break down their personal rules of thumb for managing risk on the move, why 24-hour trading might eliminate our last remaining "mini-vacations," and how to handle your portfolio so you can actually enjoy your time off. Plus, the drill instructors open up the mailbag to answer your burning questions about market health, the role of monthly vs. weekly expirations, and a special look at the historical spikes in the Cboe Dispersion Index.
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The Hot Options Report: 07-08-2026
Jul 800:12:04Tap to summarizeThe options market came roaring back after the holiday break, with AI stocks once again dominating the tape. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down the biggest options movers of the session, including a massive surge in NVIDIA options volume, Broadcom's rally after its Apple partnership announcement, Tesla's active put trading, and continued speculative interest in SpaceX options. You'll also discover what unusual activity surfaced in the latest 10K Club scan, featuring VIX, the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), and SpaceX. Inside this episode: • The latest 10K Club unusual options activity • NVIDIA explodes back to the top of the options volume rankings • Tesla traders battle around the 390 strike • Apple and Broadcom rally on major news • SpaceX speculation reaches another level • Micron call buyers aim for the $1,000 strike • VIX and ETHA return to the unusual activity spotlight • The biggest options trades and unusual flow from today's market Check out more tools, scans, and premium data at TheHotOptionsReport.com.
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Jul 800:12:04Tap to summarizeThe options market came roaring back after the holiday break, with AI stocks once again dominating the tape. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down the biggest options movers of the session, including a massive surge in NVIDIA options volume, Broadcom's rally after its Apple partnership announcement, Tesla's active put trading, and continued speculative interest in SpaceX options. You'll also discover what unusual activity surfaced in the latest 10K Club scan, featuring VIX, the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), and SpaceX. Inside this episode: • The latest 10K Club unusual options activity • NVIDIA explodes back to the top of the options volume rankings • Tesla traders battle around the 390 strike • Apple and Broadcom rally on major news • SpaceX speculation reaches another level • Micron call buyers aim for the $1,000 strike • VIX and ETHA return to the unusual activity spotlight • The biggest options trades and unusual flow from today's market Check out more tools, scans, and premium data at TheHotOptionsReport.com.
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OIC 2026: Talking 0DTE Gamma, Market Volatility and the Future of Options with SpotGamma
Jul 600:27:24Tap to summarizeIn this episode of OIC 2026 Conversations, Mark Longo sits down with Matt Fox, Co-Founder & CEO of SpotGamma, to discuss how options flow is increasingly driving today's markets. The conversation explores the explosive growth of 0DTE options, the role of gamma in shaping intraday price action, and how traders can use support and resistance levels derived from options positioning to better understand market behavior. Mark and Matt also dive into: The rise of 0DTE trading Positive vs. negative gamma environments Why options volume is growing faster than stock volume Gamma scalping and dealer positioning Intraday volatility versus end-of-day market stability The GameStop phenomenon and the origins of "Diamond Hands" Real-time options analytics and market structure The growing debate around 24/7 options trading Why Matt believes more options products are good—but nonstop markets may not be
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OIC 2026: Brazil's Options Boom and the Next Frontier for Global Investors
Jul 300:26:44Tap to summarizeMark Longo sits down with two key executives from Options & Company—Jorge Lobo, Head of Treasury, and Ivyson Vilanova, CFO—for a fascinating look inside Brazil's evolving options marketplace. Options & Company has built its business around improving liquidity, transparency, education, and access for Brazilian options traders. In this conversation, Jorge and Ivyson explain how the firm is helping address some of the biggest challenges facing Brazil's derivatives market while also pursuing ambitious plans for international expansion. The discussion explores the current state of the Brazilian options ecosystem, the dominance of OTC structured products, the need for greater retail investor education, and how Options & Company is working to bring tighter spreads and more efficient markets to investors across Brazil. Mark and his guests also discuss: • The mission and growth of Options & Company • Why options education remains a major opportunity in Brazil • Liquidity challenges in Brazilian listed options • The role of OTC products in the retail marketplace • Brazil's most active sectors and underlying names, including Petrobras, Vale, Itaú, and Nubank • Why international investors are taking a fresh look at Brazil • Plans for Options & Company's expansion into the United States and other global markets • The potential impact of a second Brazilian derivatives exchange • How the Brazilian options market differs from the U.S. market • Why trends like 0DTE and 24-hour trading remain years away from widespread adoption in Brazil
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Wide World of Options: The Oxygen of Markets: Making Sense of Volatility
Jul 200:30:46Tap to summarizeIn this episode, host Mark Benzaquen sits down with Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist at Interactive Brokers, to explore the evolution of volatility from a simple pricing input to a full-fledged asset class. Steve breaks down the VIX, pushes back on the "fear gauge" label, and shares how investors at every level are using volatility-linked products to hedge risk and capture opportunity — before the conversation takes a lighter turn on life, karaoke, and loving what you do.
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OIC 2026: Can AI Trade Options For You?
Jul 200:21:31Tap to summarizeArtificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the financial industry—but could it eventually become your options broker? In this exclusive interview from the Options Industry Conference 2026, Mark Longo sits down with Jim Swartwout, CEO of Prosperum Fintech Holdings, to discuss how AI is being integrated into brokerage services, options trading, customer support, education, and portfolio management. Jim brings decades of experience from some of the biggest names in the brokerage industry, including Schwab, Fidelity, E*TRADE, TradeMonster, Scottrade, Ally, and Robinhood. He shares how Prosperum is developing AI-powered tools that can assist traders with options strategies, account monitoring, education, and eventually even trade execution. They also discuss: The future of AI-powered brokerage services Building "Alex," Prosperum's AI trading assistant Can AI help traders manage complex options strategies? The role of education in successful options trading 24-hour options trading and market access 0DTE options and evolving market structure Prediction markets and their growing popularity Crypto, tokenization, and the future of financial markets What traders should expect from Prosperum in the months ahead
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Options Boot Camp 397: Super-Sized VIX Extravaganza
Jul 100:49:28Tap to summarizeWhat exactly is the VIX? How is it calculated? Why doesn't it always move opposite the market? And what's really driving VIX futures, options and volatility ETPs? This week on Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo welcomes back the legendary "Dr. VIX" himself, Russell Rhoads, for an extended deep dive into the world's most popular volatility index. Whether you're new to volatility trading or looking to sharpen your understanding of advanced VIX concepts, this episode is packed with practical insights, common pitfalls, and actionable ideas. In this episode, you'll learn: What the VIX actually measures (and what it doesn't) How the VIX is calculated using SPX options Why VIX can sometimes rise alongside the stock market The mechanics and risks of VIX settlement Spot VIX vs. VIX futures—and why the difference matters Contango, backwardation and the infamous "negative roll yield" How VIX options are priced and what futures drive them Common mistakes new VIX traders make The pros and cons of VXX, UVXY, UVIX and SVIX How Russell uses volatility products as hedges and trading tools Listener questions on volatility products, risk reversals and today's market environment
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OIC 2026: Does the Index Market Need a Shakeup?
Jul 100:24:11Tap to summarizeMark Longo sits down with Fateen Sharaby, Head of Index Derivatives at Bloomberg, during the 2026 Options Industry Conference to discuss the future of index derivatives, competition in benchmark products, and the evolution of the options marketplace. In this interview, they explore: Bloomberg's growing equity index business The launch of Bloomberg 500 and Bloomberg 100 futures with MIAX Why Bloomberg believes the index marketplace needs more competition The rise of 0DTE index options Institutional and retail adoption of index derivatives Volatility-based and options-based investment strategies The potential impact of major IPOs on benchmark construction 24-hour trading and the future of global market access The growing interest in perpetual futures and derivatives What traders should watch as Bloomberg expands its derivatives ecosystem
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OIC 2026: What Keeps Options Traders Up At Night with Jim Toes from STA
Jun 3000:20:47Tap to summarizeWhat are the biggest opportunities, risks, and regulatory battles shaping the options industry today? At the Options Industry Conference 2026, Mark Longo sits down with Jim Toes, President & CEO of the Security Traders Association (STA), for a wide-ranging discussion on the hottest topics in the derivatives world. From the explosive growth of single-name 0DTE options and FLEX products to prediction markets, event contracts, pattern day trader reforms, and the push toward 24-hour trading, Jim shares his perspective on where the industry is headed next. They also discuss the changing regulatory environment under SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, the challenges of market structure reform, and why the future of options trading may look very different than it does today. In This Episode: The rollout of single-name 0DTE options FLEX options and the rise of outcome ETFs Why options volume continues to surge Pattern Day Trader rule reform Prediction markets vs. traditional derivatives The push toward 24-hour options trading SEC regulation and market structure What concerns industry leaders most about the future
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