The Options Insider Radio Network

Options Insider Radio Interviews: Going All-In on Crypto with ErisX

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark is joined by Ian Grieves, Head of Product at ErisX. They discuss: Ian's background in financial services What is ErisX? Licensi...

Option Block 759: Rolling Short Calls and Puts

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trading Block: A look at the week in trading (so far). Selloff mode is back - somewhat. Apple iPhone XR slack demand spooking markets. GE continues t...

Options News Rundown: Tuesday, November 13, 2018

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Volatility Views 329: VIX Is Weird But Will Not Touch Your Kids

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Volatility Review: Earnings Highlights for the Week Tuesday - GE, Sony, BP, FB, eBay, Pfizer, Coca-Cola Wednesday - GM Thursday - Apple, Starbucks, W...

Options Insider Radio Interviews: Launching a New Crypto Derivatives Exchange with LXDX

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark is joined by Josh Greenwald, CEO of LXDX. They discuss: What is LXDX? What makes LXDX different? Making crypto more palatable t...

Option Block 758: Out of the Danger Zone

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trading Block: A look back at the week in options trading Goodbye backwardation! Earnings Highlights for the Week Monday - Sysco, Mylan, Marriott Tue...

This Week in Futures Options 126: Deep Dive into Metals Options and Volatility

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive into metals: Gold Silver Aluminum Copper Plus, equities and crude Futures Options Feedback: Listeners take the reins. Comment from Roma...

Options News Rundown: Friday, November 9, 2018

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Friday, November 9, 2018

Options Playbook Radio 233: HD Straddle into Earnings

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HD is announcing earnings soon. Let's look at how to set up a straddle to cap risk.You can find more in The Options Playbook, which is always availabl...

Options News Rundown: Thursday, November 8, 2018

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Thursday, November 8, 2018

Options Insider Radio Interviews: Catching Up with Eric Cott

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episdoe, Mark is joined by Eric Cott, Director of Financial Advisor Education at OIC. They discuss: What's happening at OIC for financial adv...

Options News Rundown: Tuesday, November 6, 2018

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Options News Rundown: Tuesday, November 6, 2018

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Option Block 757: Apple Volatility and Knockout Collars

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trading Block: Earnings Highlights for the Week Monday - Sysco, Mylan, Marriott Tuesday - Eli Lilly, CVS Health, Gogo, Etsy, Match, Papa John's Wedne...

Options Insider Radio Interviews: Catching up with the Flowmaster

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark is joined by Henry Schwartz from Trade Alert and What's Trading They discuss: What brings him to the FIA Conference Interesting...

Options Insider Radio Interviews: Advisor Though Leader Summit

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark is joined by Marie Swift and Mike Avila. They discuss: The upcoming Advisor Thought Leader Summit The celebrity platform day on...

Options Insider Radio Interviews: Documentaries Are the Hot New Alt

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark is joined by Mike Avila and Michael Flores. They discuss: Working in documentary film making What is making documentaries so ho...

Options Insider Radio Special Events: Trading Asia Symposium - Trading in China

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Phillip Capital's Trading Asia Symposium is the only annual event of its kind in the US that focuses on Trading Asia for the financial derivatives com...

Volatility Views 328: Apple Vs. VIX

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to Volatility Views 328: Apple Vs. VIX Volatility Review: A look back at the week from a volatility perspective. Apple and Non-farms are on the...

Option Block 756: The End of the Beginning or The Beginning of the End

02 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trading Block: Earnings Highlights for the Week Tuesday - GE, Sony, BP, FB, ebay, Pfizer, Coca-Cola Wednesday - GM Thursday - Apple, Starbucks, We...

This Week in Futures Options 125: Talking Equities, Crude and More with TDAmeritrade

02 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today's CME hot seat guest is JB Mackenzie, Managing Director, Futures & Forex at TD Ameritrade Topics this week include: Equities Crude Metals/Gold ...

Options News Rundown: Friday, November 2, 2018

02 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Friday, November 2, 2018

Options Playbook Radio 232: Picking a NVDA Backspread

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nvidia is announcing earnings soon. Can we expect a dead cat bounce on the stock? You can find more in The Options Playbook, which is always available...

Advisors Option 72: Exploring Market Volatility plus Your Questions

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Buzz: The Return of Volatility Redux Volatility is back…again! What are your thoughts on the current volatility landscape? What should advisors...

Options News Rundown: Thursday, November 1, 2018

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Thursday, November 1, 2018.

Options Insider Radio Special Events: Trading Asia Symposium FIA Discussion

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Phillip Capital's Trading Asia Symposium is the only annual event of its kind in the US that focuses on Trading Asia for the financial derivatives com...

Options News Rundown: Wednesday, October 31, 2018

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Option Block 755: Talking Earnings, Volatility, IBM and More

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trading Block: And we're back up! Earnings highlights for the week: Tuesday - GE, Sony, BP, FB, eBay Wednesday - GM Thursday - Apple Friday - ExxonMo...

Options News Rundown: October 30, 2018

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Options Insider Radio Special Events: Trading Asia Symposium Panel One

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Phillip Capital's Trading Asia Symposium is the only annual event of its kind in the US that focuses on Trading Asia for the financial derivatives com...

Options Insider Radio Special Events: Trading Asia Symposium Introduction

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Phillip Capital's Trading Asia Symposium is the only annual event of its kind in the US that focuses on Trading Asia for the financial derivatives com...

Volatility Views 327: VIX, Seriously, WTH?

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Volatility Review: A look back at the week from a volatility perspective. VIX Cash - 26.9, 6.8 points higher than last show VVIX - 120, 4 handles hig...

Options News Rundown: Monday, October 29, 2018

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Monday, October 29, 2018

Option Block 754: What The Heck Is Going On?

26 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trading Block: Holy crap and holy crap! Earnings: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE): Earnings topped views but revenue missed as ticket sales to li...

Options News Rundown: Friday, October 26, 2018

26 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Friday, October 26, 2018

This Week in Futures Options 124: Volatility Skew Breakdown

26 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Topics this week include: Equities (What is going on?) Crude/WTI Metals/Gold Futures Options Feedback: Listeners have their say Comment by DCVic - ...

Options Playbook Radio 231: Up- and Downside Butterflies in GOOGL and AMZN

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Being in the heart of FAANG earnings season, let's look at GOOGL and AMZN. You can find more in The Options Playbook, which is always available on Opt...

Options News Rundown: Thursday, October 25, 2018

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Thursday, October 25, 2018

Options News Rundown: Wednesday, October 24, 2018

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Wednesday, October 24, 2018

OICs Wide World of Options 55: Panel - To Spread or Not To Spread

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What makes more sense?  Buying and selling straight calls and puts or creating a spread position? Join OIC and our panel of experts as they discuss t...

Options Insider Radio Interviews: Extending a Wide Crytpo Net with CoinRoutes

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark is joined by Dave Weisberger, Co-Founder / CEO at CoinRoutes They discuss: What is CoinRoutes? Taking steps to bring crypto to ...

Options Insider Radio Interviews: Talking All Things Data with Cboe

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark is joined by Cathy Clay, Global Head of Information Solutions at Cboe. They discuss: Speaking to equities traders from an optio...

Option Block 753: VIX Prediction Umbrage, Plus AMZN, TWTR and more

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trading Block: Economic Calendar - Top 5 Things to Watch This Week and U.S. midterms a mere blip on equity options traders' radar. Odd Block: Call sal...

Volatility Views 326: Getting Real about Volatility

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Volatility Viewpoint: Featuring special guest Bob Krause of Demand Derivatives. He discusses: What is Demand Derivatives? What happened to VolX? What...

Options News Rundown: Monday, October 22, 2018

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Monday, October 22, 2018

Options News Rundown: Friday, October 19, 2018

19 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Friday, October 19, 2018

Option Block 752: The Funky Bunch

19 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trading Block: What a week - volatility is coming back down, and the crystal ball is looking nice! Dow tumbles 350 points as technology and communicat...

This Week in Futures Options 123: Futures Options Are On Fire

19 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Topics this week include: Energy/Crude Equities Metals/Gold Rates Ags Futures Options Feedback: Listeners take over Question from Mate7 - Good talk...

Options Playbook Radio 230: Options Account Questions plus Crypto and Calendars

18 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Huddle up, listeners. It's time for Mark and Brian to answer your questions. Question from BuseKrus D - New to options, and working with a small acco...

Options News Rundown: Thursday, October 18, 2018

18 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Thursday, October 18, 2018

Options Insider Radio Interviews: Exploring the Securities Markets with Wedbush Securities

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark is joined by Sahak Manuelian, Managing Director of Equity Trading at Wedbush Securities. They discuss: What services does Wedbu...

Options News Rundown: Wednesday, October 17, 2018

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Options News Rundown: Tuesday, October 16, 2018

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Option Block 751: What the Heck Is Going On?

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trading Block: What a week! Uncle Mike leaves and the market falls apart. Earnings move reports available now. Chinese operatives were able to infiltr...

Volatility Views 325: VIXocalypse Redux

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Volatility Review: VIX Cash - 22.35, 6 point from last show, up nearly 10 points from two weeks ago. VVIX - 126, 15 handles higher than last show, 34 ...

Options News Rundown: Monday, October 15, 2018

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Monday, October 15, 2018

This Week in Futures Options 122: The Revenge of Volatility

12 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Topics This Week Include: Crude Rates Equities Metals Ags Crypto Futures Options Feedback: Listener questions and comments Question from Cambel: Oh...

Options News Rundown: Friday, October 12, 2018

12 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Friday, October 12, 2018

Option Block 750: Live from Duke University

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trading Block: OCC cleared contract volume up 8.7% in September. Total cleared volume up 18.6% year-to-date. Equity options volume up 14.3% in Septemb...

Options Playbook Radio 229: The VIX Surge, TSLA Fly, plus COST and NFLX

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Let's go back in time and review the last two weeks' worth of trades, including: Bearish COST backspread What was the trade? What did we want to happ...

Options News Rundown: October 11, 2018

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Thursday, October 11, 2018

Options Insider Radio Interviews: Talking Volatility, Paper Trading and Crypto with Sterling Trading Tech

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark is joined by Ravi Jain and Andrew Actman from Sterling Trading Tech. They discuss: What's new in Sterling Vol Trader? Integrati...

Options Insider Radio Interviews: Talking Advanced Portfolio Trading with Dash Financial

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark is joined by Peter Maragos, CEO of Dash Financial. They discuss: Coming up for air after integration The Advanced Portfolio Tra...

Options News Rundown: Wednesday, October 10, 2018

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Options Insider Radio Interviews: Talking Options, Crypto and More with Vela Trading

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark is joined by Jen Nayar, CEO of Vela. They discuss: Acquisitions and their integration Any surprises? The callenges of regulatio...

Options News Rundown: Tuesday, October 9, 2018

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Options News Rundown: Monday, October 8, 2018

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Monday, October 8, 2018

Option Block 749: Birthday Strategy and Question Palooza

05 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trading Block: An overview of STA 2018: Stocks, stocks and more stocks. Google searches for hedges is ticking up. VIX searches anemic compared to Feb....

Options News Rundown: Friday, October 5, 2018

05 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Friday, October 5, 2018

This Week in Futures Options 121: The Ultimate British Pound Opportunity

05 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Topics this week include: FX Metals/Gold Crude/WTI Equities Crypto Futures Options Feedback: Listener questions and comments. Question from Leo Orl...

Options Playbook Radio 228: NFLX Long Calendar Spread

04 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Earnings in FAANG stocks are coming up, with NFLX leading the way on 10/16. We're going to do a long calendar spread with calls. You can find more in ...

Options News Rundown: Thursday, October 4, 2018

04 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Thursday, October 4, 2018

Options Insider Radio Interviews: Getting Bitcoin Up to Speed with bloXroute

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark is joined by Soumya Basu, CTO at bloXroute. They discuss: What is bloXroute? What does Soumya do there? Closing the Bitcoin dat...

Options News Rundown: Wednesday, October 3, 2018

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Options News Rundown: October 2, 2018

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Option Block 748: Talking TSLA, Trade Wars and Cannabis Beverages

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trading Block: The Trump trade deal: Bringing Canada and Mexico back to the table. The Tesla investigation was a farce: seems like the SEC just wanted...

Options Insider Radio Interviews: Exploring the Crypto Derivatives Market with Akuna Capital

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark is joined by Toby Allen, Senior Partner and Head of Digital Assets at Akuna Capital They discuss: Toby's background in trading ...

Volatility Views 323: Rethinking VIX Calls vs. SPY Puts

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Volatility Review: A look back at the week from a volatility perspective This week, featuring guest co-host Bill Valentine from Valentine Ventures. T...

Options News Rundown: Monday, October 1, 2018

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Monday, October 1, 2018

Option Block 747: In Search of the Steepest Skew

28 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trading Block: Earnings! Disney Blackberry Plus, Google searches for hedges are ticking up. Odd Block: Puts trade in Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY), ...

This Week in Futures Options 120: Fed Memories. Plus the Great Skew Question

28 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Topics this week include: Rates Crude/WTI Metals/Gold Equities/RVX Ags Futures Options Feedback: Listeners take the reins Question from Nittles - M...

Options News Rundown: Friday, September 28, 2018

28 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Friday, September 28, 2018

Options Playbook Radio 227: COST Backspread Capturing Earnings

27 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Costco (COST) has earnings coming up next week. We're going to do a backspread with puts, or a ratio volatility spread. You can find more in The Optio...

Options News Rundown: Thursday, September 27, 2018

27 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Thursday, September 27, 2018

Advisors Option 71: Should Advisors Ride the Wheel

26 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options 101: The Wheel Trade revisited Why: Get paid to enter the orders that you're already entering in the stock market. How: Substitute cash secur...

Options News Rundown: Wednesday, September 26, 2018

26 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Wednesday, September 26, 2018

OICs Wide World of Options 54: The Rebranding of OCC and Stock Repair

25 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On Profiles & Perspectives, Lisamarie Lukas, OCC's VP of Corporate Communications, stops by to discuss OCC's recent rebranding efforts and how it ties...

Volatility Views 322: The Throes of VIX

25 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Volatility Review: A look at the week from a volatility perspective VIX Cash - 12.2, down 2.2 points from last show RVX - 13.9, down 2 points from la...

Option Block 746: Paying for Puts, plus AMZN, SNAP, SIRI and P

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trading Block: Snap stock rises after company announces new Amazon partnership; Earnings: Walt Disney Co (DIS) Odd Block: Aggressive call sale in Tran...

Options News Rundown: Monday, September 24, 2018

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Monday, September 24, 2018

Options Insider Radio Interviews: Rocking the Financial Markets with ALTSO

21 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark is joined by Mead Wells, Founder and CEO of Octogon Asset Management, and Co-founder and Chairman of ATLSO They discuss: What i...

Options Insider Radio Interviews: Exploring the Asian Derivatives Market with Phillip Capital

21 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark is joined by Lynette Lim, Co-CEO and Director of Phillip Capital Inc. They discuss: The origins of Phillip Capital Launching th...

Options News Rundown: Friday, September 21, 2018

21 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Friday, September 21, 2018

This Week in Futures Options 119: Who Says Skew Isn't Interesting?

21 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Topics this week include: Crude Metals/Gold Equities/RVX Crypto/Bitcoin Futures Options Feedback: Listener questions and comments Question from Geo...

Option Block 745: Reefer Madness

21 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trading Block: Earnings and major moves Oracle Corporation (ORCL) after the bell - $49.25, ATM straddle: $2.75, approx. 5.5% FedEx Corporation (FDX) ...

Options Playbook Radio 226: Teachable Moments in Options Trading

20 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tilray Inc. (TLRY) has gone up over 100% in two days. With stocks that move like this, it's a great learning experience. You can find more in The Opti...

Options News Rundown: Thursday, September 20, 2018

20 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Thursday, September 20, 2018

Options News Rundown: Wednesday, September 19, 2018

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Options News Rundown: Tuesday, September 18, 2018

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Options news you can use for Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Option Block 744: AMZN Spinoff, plus Mastering the Wheel

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trading Block: Trade war concerns are renewed as Trump keeps turning up the rhetoric. $AMZN in Chicago! A new Amazon Go store opens down the street fr...