The Option Block

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including small capsTalk about the most active equity options for the day including PTLRReview the November options volume numbers from Options ClearingLook at earnings volatility in ORCL, OLLI, PLAY, ADBEExamine the latest unusual options activity in NVTS, MLCO, TIGRExplain why we consider volatility an asset classAnd much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group"Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option 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.  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. Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request. If you are enrolled in our  Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our  Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and  Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the  Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options  to learn more. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets Talk about the most active equity options for the day including SOUN, INTCLook at earnings volatility in FIVE, DG, LULU, ULTAExamine the latest unusual options activity in UBER, TARA, ACHRAnd much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media GroupHenry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets“Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth ManagementKevin Green, Schwab Network Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade. On this episode, we: Debate the latest in the marketsTalk about the most active equity options for the day including SMCILook at earnings season volatility including CRM, MRVL, FL, FIVE, LULU, DGExamine the latest unusual options activity in CABA, FSLY, ACHRDiscuss trading a risk reversalAnd much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media GroupAndrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit“Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade. On this episode, we: Debate the latest in the markets including bitcoinTalk about the most active equity options for the day including SMCILook at earnings season volatility including BBWIExamine the latest unusual options activity in HVI, RGTI, KULRDiscuss vertical put spreadsAnd much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media GroupAndrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit“Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including VIX, crypto, and FIA ExpoTalk about the most active equity options for the day including SOFI, SNOW, NVDALook at trends in the earnings season and earnings volatility in SNOW, NVDA, BIDU, BJ, PDD, DKS, ZMExamine the latest unusual options activity in ELF, WDC, SOUNDiscussing Buffet's growing pile of cashAnd much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media GroupHenry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets“Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth ManagementScott Bauer, Prosper Trading Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade. On this episode, we: Debate the latest in the markets including bitcoinTalk about the most active equity options for the day including MSTRLook at earnings season volatility including WMT, TGT, NVDA, BIDU, INTUExamine the latest unusual options activity in MTTR, BEDiscuss finding the best covered call opportunitiesAnd much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media GroupAndrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit“Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including how skew is shaping up and whether it is a good time to buy puts in SPX and SPYTalk about the most active equity options for the day including MARA, COINLook at trends in the earnings season and earnings volatility in DIS Examine the latest unusual options activity in QQQM, DJX, CONYConsider whether VIX will be in single digits at least once next yearAnd much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media GroupMatt Amberson, Option Research & Technology Service“Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade. On this episode, we: Debate the latest in the marketsTalk about the most active equity options for the day including RIOT, MSTR, MARA, COINLook at earnings season volatility including HD, MARAExamine the latest unusual options activity in IAG, JOBYDiscuss hedging a portfolio with index options and the importance of betaAnd much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media GroupAndrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit“Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including October options volume numbers from OIC and more election falloutTalk about the most active equity options for the day Look at earnings season volatility including DUK, WOLF, TKOExamine the latest unusual options activity in WFC, DJT, VIAVShare whether our listeners were bullish or bearish about crypto going into the election & also who they thought was going to win the electionMention what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week: ARCH, CSCO, The FedAnd much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media GroupHenry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global MarketsDan "The Black Hatted" Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring“Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including the electionTalk about the most active equity options for the dayLook at earnings season volatility including PLTRExamine the latest unusual options activity in GSAT, ON, TIGRExplain how to lock in gains and protect themAnd much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media GroupAndrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit“Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets Talk about the most active equity options for the day including NVDALook at earnings season volatility including CVNA, AAPL, AMZN, INTC, UBERExamine the latest unusual options activity in GOOGL, DJT, ROOTDeliberate where VIX will close tomorrow & what options strategy scares you the mostAnd much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media GroupHenry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global MarketsScott Bauer, Prosper Trading Academy“Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets Talk about the most active equity options for the day Look at earnings season volatility including F, CROX, MCD, SOFI, EA, COIN, CVNA, HOODExamine the latest unusual options activity in AMPS, ON, TIGRThe benefits of a 1256 contractAnd much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media GroupAndrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit“Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including the election and the HOOD Summit  Talk about the most active equity options for the dayLook at earnings season volatility including TXRHExamine the latest unusual options activity in AVPT, NOVA, BSXAnd much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media GroupHenry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global MarketsAndrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit“Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including the bond market, silver, and VIXTalk about the most active equity options for the day including SAVELook at earnings season volatility including BA, KO, TSLA, AAL, LUV, FExamine the latest unusual options activity in VIX, BSX, KHCRecommend put optionsAnd much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media GroupAndrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit“Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including the election, Cboe Risk Management Conference 2024 (RMC) Talk about the most active equity options for the dayLook at earnings season volatility including AA, IRDM, NFLXExamine the latest unusual options activity in CNC, CYHConsider if there will be an October surprise and how the election could impact the marketsAnd much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media GroupHenry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global MarketsMark "The Greasy Meatball" Sebastian, The Option Pit“Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by tastytrade. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including the bond market and the presidential electionTalk about the most active equity options for the dayLook at earnings season volatility including BAC, C, UAL, AA, NFLXExamine the latest unusual options activity in SOUN, BLNK, ITUBSuggest what to do if you want bond exposure, but you are concerned about the high bond curveAnd much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media GroupAndrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit“Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including the upcoming launch of options on VIX futuresTalk about the most active equity options for the day including CELH and DJTLook at earnings season volatility including DPZ, DAL, C, WFC, IBKR, and UALExamine the latest unusual options activity in CELH, WW, and HOGAnd much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media GroupHenry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets“Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. On this episode, we break down what's going on with these markets including the bonds market, VIX, and NVDA. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including MSTR and TIGR. We also look at unusual options activity in TIGR and CPNG. In our strategy block segment, Uncle Mike suggests using options for estate planning. And, in our Around the Block segment, we discuss what we will be looking at during the week. With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group"Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth ManagementAndrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option 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.  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. Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request. If you are enrolled in our  Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our  Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and  Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the  Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options  to learn more. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including  the OCT 27/29 VIX Call SpreadTalk about the most active equity options for the dayLook at how the earnings season is shaping upExamine the latest unusual options activity in NGD, TIGRDiscuss leap options, the Greeks, WOLFAnd much more With your hosts: Mark Longo,  The Options Insider Media GroupHenry Schwartz, Cboe Global MarketsMark "The Greasy Meatball" Sebastian, The Option Pit“Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. On this episode, we break down what's going on with these markets and we discuss the most active equity options for the day including NIO. We also look at earnings volatility in NKE, LEVI and unusual options activity in ATIGR, LU. In our strategy block segment, Uncle Mike explains how to use the VIX to hedge on your stock holdings. And, in our Around the Block segment, we discuss what we will be looking at during the week. With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group"Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option 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.  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. Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request. If you are enrolled in our  Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our  Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and  Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the  Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options  to learn more. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.