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Trading Block: Trump trade war spooks markets again. We are fully into zone two. Will vol explode, or is it just a bunch of nothing? Will there be a 50-handle move in the S&P within the next three days? Will this be another year of record volume? Which exchange is dominating the flow so far? Odd Block: TSLA takes a drubbing. Returning to the Rent-A-Center trade from Tuesday. SBUX closing some locations. Is IQIY Inc. being impacted by the threat of trade war? Strategy Block: Managing risk...

News out of Canada regarding the legalization of marijuana has impacted volatility of medical marijuana stocks. This is an interesting opportunity to get back to basics, including a covered call and a cash-secured put. You can find more in The Options Playbook, which is always available on OptionsPlaybook.com, in on the Amazon Kindle edition. Specifically: Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send them to Brian at theoptionsguy@invest.ally.com, or to the...

Options news you can use for Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Ttrading Block: Making up for lost ground. Weekend risk. Silver give up gains on tarriff talks.New low in the July VIX futures.Square up for no discernible reason. TWTR. TSLA. Put buyers. VIX zones. Fifty cent is back.Why are there so few market makers left? IL Rep takes it on. Where should regulators focus their attention? Odd Block: Mystery TSLA puts. Rally-ho in Dropbox. Finding value in Rent-A-Center. Mail Block: Listeners take over Last week's question of the week: We've broken down...

Options news you can use for Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Options news you can use for Monday, June 18, 2018

This Week in Futures Options 106: Reconstitution Is Good for Business Your co-hosts this week are Sean Smith, Managing Director of Derivatives Licensing at FTSE Russell and Nick Howard, Managing Principal at Bantix Technologies. Topics this week include: Futures Options Feedback: What's on your mind?

In this episode, Mark is joined by Dan Passarelli, founder of Market Taker Mentoring, and co-host of our very own Options Bootcamp. They discuss:

In this episode, Mark is joined by Jerry Hanweck, CEO at Hanweck. They discussed:

In this episode, Mark is joined by Gary Katz, co-founder and former CEO of the International Securities Exchange. They discuss:

In this episode, the all stars are live at the annual Option Pit Pro Trader Summit. Chaos, hilarity, and options discussion ensued.

This episode was recorded live at the Option Pit Pro Trader Summit. Andrew, Mark and Mark take the show on the road. Analysis, wit, and wisdom ensued.

Options news you can use for Friday, June 15, 2018

This week we will look at a long butterfly with calls. You can find more on page 102 in The Options Playbook, which is always available on OptionsPlaybook.com, or on the Amazon Kindle edition. Specifically: A review from last week Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send them to Brian at theoptionsguy@invest.ally.com, or to the Options Insider at questions@theoptionsinsider.com.

Options news you can use for Thursday, June 14, 2018

Options news you can use for Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Trading Block: What is happening in the markets this week? Stocks shake off G7 row as investors await US-North Korea summitBitcoin tumbles as hackers hit South Korean exchange CoinrailNew research shows European demand for US equity options remains strong Odd Block: Funky closing spread in Owens Corning (OC), call love in BGC Partners, Inc. (BGC) and playing with house money in Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses Bitcoin/crypto future. Mail...

Options news you can use for Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Volatility Review: A look back at the week from a volatility perspective. Volatility Voicemail: Flash poll! Let's stick with our Volatility theme to round out the week. Quite simply - which product do you think has the highest 30-day implied Volatility? No cheating (or checking with your broker)! What does your gut tell you? VIX? Bitcoin? TSLA? RUSSELL2000? RUT? IWM? Listener questions and comments Crystal Ball: Your prognostication headquarters Last week: This week:

Today's CME hot seat guests are Eric Baum, Senior Commodity Trader, and John Rothstein, Chief Operating Officer at Optiver US. Topics this week include: Futures Options Feedback: Flash poll! Let's stick with our Volatility theme to round out the week. Quite simply - which product do you think has the highest 30-day implied Volatility? No cheating (or checking with your broker)! What does your gut tell you? VIX? Bitcoin? TSLA?RUSSELL2000? RUT? IWM? Listener questions and comments: