Hot Options Report

NVIDIA cools off after earnings while traders shift their focus to expiration-day positioning across the options market. On this episode of The Hot Options Report , we break down the hottest flow in NVDA, TSLA, AAPL, MU, AMD, META and more, plus unusual overnight movers from the latest scans at TheHotOptionsReport.com . Will expiration traders cash in — or get caught chasing?  

Big tech dominated the options tape as traders positioned into earnings and expiration. On this episode of The Hot Options Report , we break down the hottest flows in TSLA, NVDA, AAPL, AMD, INTC, AMZN and more, including the biggest strikes, unusual activity, and how traders were positioning into the close. Plus: a look at the latest put-bias scan from TheHotOptionsReport.com .

Same-day expiration action dominated the tape as traders piled into TSLA, NVDA, AMD, AAPL, AMZN, MSFT, GOOGL, MU, INTC and POET . On this episode of The Hot Options Report , Mark Longo breaks down the hottest contracts, aggressive upside bets, Nvidia positioning ahead of earnings, Tesla leading volume, and today's MA 200 Minus scan featuring names breaking below their 200-day moving averages. Get...

Tech and chip stocks dominated a volatile, red Monday session. Mark Longo breaks down today's heavy volume and unusual options activity, starting with a massive "Million Plus" scan tracking high-premium, low-delta institutional block trades in Qualcomm and AMD. Plus, we countdown the top 10 volume leaders—including Nvidia, Tesla, and Microsoft—and analyze the wild 0DTE and weekly flows shaping the...

On this episode of The Hot Options Report, host Mark Longo breaks down a high-stakes, wild Friday on the options tape. While the broader market saw a sea of red, institutional paper was aggressively trading big tech. We analyze the notable multi-exchange sweep orders hitting the tape for SLV and EEM , plus a deep dive into the top 10 most active equity contracts dominating the tape today. Inside T...

On this edition of The Hot Options Report , Mark Longo breaks down a massive day in the options market where Nvidia ($NVDA) continues its historic run, crushing all-time highs and leading the volume tape with over 5 million contracts. We also dive into the "Little Wing" scan, uncovering 116 low-cost, high-volume opportunities in names like $TLT , $IWM , and $SOFI . Inside this episode: The Little...

The retail giants are taking over the tape. Mark Longo returns to break down a massive day in the options market where it took nearly 700,000 contracts just to break into the Top 10. We dive into our Retail Giant Scan to reveal why small-lot traders are flocking to LMT , CAT , and TNA . We also analyze the heavy order flow driving  NVDA to new all-time highs as the CEO heads to China, alongside de...

It was a high-volume "May Day" on the options tape as massive action flooded the market to wrap up a blockbuster earnings week. Mark Longo breaks down why fading the initial move in $AAPL was the trade of the day and how $INTC finally cleared a historic milestone. On Today's Report: The $AAPL Rebound: Apple shakes off a shaky after-hours start to surge back past the strike zone. $INTC Makes Histor...

The options market is firing on all cylinders this Thursday as we digest a massive slate of mega-cap earnings and red-hot GDP data. From the AI-driven infrastructure plays to the latest 0DTE (Zero Days to Expiration) trends, Mark Longo breaks down the heavy hitters dominating the tape. On Today's Show: 0DTE Spread Scan: Analyzing a massive $5-wide Iron Condor and high-volume call spreads on a day...

It is the "mother of all earnings days" and the tape is absolutely on fire. On this episode of The Hot Options Report , we break down a high-velocity session where cracking the Top 10 required a massive 575,000 contracts. We dive deep into the "1K Oddball Scan" to reveal unusual institutional activity in $IWM , $MSFT , and $SILJ . From the parabolic surge in $INTC and $AMD to the post-earnings fal...

On a surprisingly light trading day following Nvidia's recent all-time high, the 5K Club scan takes center stage, revealing heavy institutional flow in fixed-income ETFs. Join Mark Longo as he breaks down the top trades of the day, from the surge in bond market activity to high-stakes earnings plays. In this episode, we explore: The 5K Club Scan: Why LQD , RIG , and HYG are lighting up the tape wi...

Welcome to the Monday, April 27, 2026, edition of The Hot Options Report with your host, Mark Longo. It was a historic day in the options market as Nvidia (NVDA) defied gravity, blowing past previous records to set a brand new all-time high of $216.82 . While the bulls celebrated in NVDA, it was a "black eye" day for Poet Technologies (POET) , which saw its stock price annihilated—dropping nearly...

Welcome to The Hot Options Report , your premier source for insight into the fast-moving options market. On today's episode, host Mark Longo breaks down a high-volume Friday session where the "A-Tech" names and semiconductors completely lit up the tape. From Intel's stunning 24% rally to Nvidia knocking on the door of new all-time highs, we analyze the order flow that defined the day. In this epis...

The options tape was on fire today as the market digested a major reversal in Tesla (TSLA) and braced for Intel (INTC) earnings. Host Mark Longo breaks down the massive volume shifts across the top 10 most active names, including nearly 3.6 million contracts in TSLA alone. We also dive into the "Death Cross" scan from HotOptionsReport.com , identifying bearish technical signals in names like A.O....

Join Mark Longo from the Options Insider Radio Network for a deep dive into an explosive day in the options market. While the total volume required to crack the Top 10 remained under the half-million mark, the individual price action was anything but quiet. In this episode, we break down: The Big Tech Surge: Massive rallies in AMD (+$19) , Micron (+$38) , and MicroStrategy (+$15) as semiconductor...

On today's Hot Options Report , Mark Longo breaks down a high-stakes Tuesday where leadership changes and meme-stock mania took center stage. While the overall market volume cooled slightly, the activity in specific names like Apple and Beyond Meat reached a fever pitch. We also dive into the Symbol Pump Scan to highlight the under-the-radar tickers moving the needle. Highlights from today's show:...

Mark Longo tracks a major shift in Senate disclosures as Senator John Boozman exits European ETFs and pipeline stocks. We pivot to the options tape to break down the sudden momentum in ONDS , analyzing the heavy call volume following its recent rally. Plus, deep dives into the "Par" strike battles in Nvidia , AMD , and Tesla , and how Meta layoffs are impacting the daily flow. Scans: TheHotOptions...

In this high-voltage Friday edition of the Hot Options Report , Mark Longo breaks down a this day of trading with  the Strait of Hormuz back in business, oil prices have plummeted 10%, sending the S&P 500 and the Dow to all-time highs. It took nearly a million contracts just to crack today's Top 10—find out where the "smart money" is moving as the geopolitical "House of Horrors" begins to fade. On...

Welcome to a wild Thursday edition of The Hot Options Report ! Today, host Mark Longo dives deep into a massive day of volume where it took over 650,000 contracts just to break into the Top 10. We kick things off with a unique look at the "House Nay" Scan from TheHotOptionsReport.com , revealing the most recent stock sales disclosed by members of the House of Representatives, including a flurry of...

The options market is hitting a fever pitch as tech giants propel major indices to fresh record highs. In this episode of The Hot Options Report , host Mark Longo breaks down an absolute "banger" of a day where it took nearly 600,000 contracts just to crack the Top 10. We kick things off with a deep dive into the "Acts of Congress" scan, revealing the latest stock disclosures from Capitol Hill, in...

The options tape is on fire! Despite geopolitical tensions in the Straits of Hormuz, the market staged a massive rally this Tuesday, April 14, 2026. On today's Hot Options Report , Mark Longo breaks down a wild session where over half a million contracts were required just to break into the Top 10. Inside This Episode: The MA 50+ Scan: We highlight the top movers breaking their 50-day moving avera...

Markets are heating up this Monday as geopolitical tensions and massive tech rallies collide. In this episode of the Hot Options Report , Mark Longo breaks down a wild session where Tesla (TSLA) reclaimed its throne at the top of the options leaderboard with 2.84 million contracts traded. Despite whispers of a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz driving oil past $100 , the equity options tape remaine...

The options market waits for no one! Mark Longo wraps up a wild trading week for Friday, April 10, 2026, with a deep dive into the top 10 most active names lighting up the tape. From Intel's massive 33% monthly surge to a bizarre price-action swing in Palantir sparked by social media from the White House, we break down where the paper was flowing and who was sweating the Friday expirations. On thi...

The closing bell on Thursday, April 9th, 2026, rings in a green session as geopolitical headlines trigger a massive relief rally across the equity markets. On today's Hot Options Report , we break down a high-volume session where over 617,000 contracts were required just to crack the Top 10. We dive deep into the massive 33% five-day run for Intel (INTC) and a potential "grand slam" exit in the Ju...

Don't let the date fool you—the volatility in today's market is no joke! In this episode of The Hot Options Report , Mark Longo breaks down a high-energy Wednesday session where tech giants dominated the tape and a massive put bias swept through specific sectors. We start with a deep dive into the Put Bias Scan from TheHotOptionsReport.com , highlighting unusual activity in the Materials Sector (...