Options Boot Camp

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Which options strategy they anticipate using the most in 2024 Will bitcoin close positive on the year Does SVIX adding VIX options into its holdings make them more or less likely to trade it What are our thoughts on playing the BTC ETF approval using options Is the massive volume in 0dte index options just a fad or does this mark a long-term change for the op...

On this episode Mark and Dan discuss tail risk. What is it? What are tail events and tail options?

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: What are the best market conditions for options trading Should we be strapping in for another 2021 meme stock run in 2024 Why does no one talk about bi-directional butterfly trades And much more

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Big trades/trends that stood out in 2023 End of year options volume numbers from OCC Was 2023 the death of volatility VIX pick for 2024 How will 2024 election impact volatility Will 0dte trend continue in 2024 What will be the contagion fear of 2024 And much more

Join Mark as he takes a look back at your surprising poll results on the hottest issues facing the options market in 2023. 

On this episode, Mark, Dan and Matt Amberson have the great covered call debate.  Does it make sense to keep selling calls in this environment? Does this environment make the wheel strategy less attractive right now too?

On this episode, Mark, Dan and Matt Amberson discuss what is dispersion trading and the launch of the new DSPX Index from Cboe Global Markets. They also talk about the new 17th options exchange in the US - the Member's Exchange. And, they suggest how to approach earnings season when trading options.   

On this episode, Mark and Dan's discuss having too many low risk/high reward trades and having too many low reward/high risk trades. They also discuss how to approach earnings season when trading options and much more.

On this episode, Mark and Dan's share an alternative to selling option premium - buying verticals.  They also discuss where VIX will close at the end of the year, and much more.

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring tastytrade Hot Seat: Katie McGarrigle, tastylive On this episode, Mark, Dan and Katie discuss: Should you trade futures options or equity options, Some basic differences between futures options and equity options, And much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade .

As Thanksgiving is celebrated in the US tomorrow, Mark and Dan  discuss the options strategies that they are most thankful for on this episode and much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade .

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring tastytrade Hot Seat: Liz Dierking, tastylive On this episode, Mark, Dan and Liz discuss: What is a jade lizard trade, What trading strategy you would recommend for new options traders, Does the pattern day trading rule apply to options or just stocks, Are put spreads in SPY really useless as a hedge,...

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring tastytrade Hot Seat: Jermal Chandler, tastylive On this episode, Mark, Dan and Jermal discuss: How are people using 0dte options in their trading? When is the right time frame to buy an option in META or AAPL? How to decide whether to wheel out or just keep the stock? And much more. This episode of Op...

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: The top 5 most terrifying options trades of all time;  The scariest "sounding" options strategy name of all time;  Trading commodity options compared with stock options;  Whether 0DTE options increase intra-day volatility;  And much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade .

On this episode, Mark and Dan's discuss cheap options.  When is an option too cheap to bother trading the options, what are some things to consider when trading options on cheap stocks, and much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade .  

On this episode Mark and Dan discuss: The MarketTaker Mentoring Question of the Week Our listeners preferred volatility ETP The Wheel Strategy Buying back ITM options before expiration How cash-settled options work Using adjusted butterflies And much more... This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade .

On this episode Mark gets Dan's thoughts on the wheel trading strategy: when he uses it, how he sets it up and when not to use it.  They also discuss ETPs, OTLY and much more.   This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade .

ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND DAN DISCUSS: DAN'S VISIT WITH A LISTENER AT OKTOBERFEST IN GERMANY WHICH UPCOMING IPO ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT EXPLAINING THE RELATIONSHIP BTWN A SPREAD AND SAYING WHICH STRIKE LEG PREMIUM IS OVER THOUGHTS ON THE PPUT INDEX DIFFERENCE BTWN 0DTE AND PREVIOUS EXPIRATION DAY TRADING A LITTLE LISTENER LOVE FROM MACCHIAVELLI AND MUCH MORE

On this episode, Mark and guest host Matt Amberson, from Option Research & Technology Services, take a deep dive into the wheel strategy. What is the wheel of death? What makes it so attractive? Why do people use it? Examples of this strategy. And much more...

On this episode, Mark and Dan create the world's first (and probably only) options game show -  Exercise or Die! Will Dan learn how to exercise his options correctly or die trying? You'll have to tune in to find out...  

On this episode, Mark and Dan hold court on: The behind-the-scenes plumbing of the options market.  They also tackle an intriguing approach to fading volatility using put calendar spreads.  and more...

Mark and Dan answer your options questions live from the Mastermind Conference by Market Taker Mentoring at Cboe Global Markets.

On this episode Mark and Dan discuss: Which product has had the largest overall impact on the options market - VIX, 0DTE, Weeklys? Where are you allocating the majority of their portfolio? Does the pattern day trading rule apply to options as well or just stocks? Cash secured put trades What's an investor to do with account balances greater than 500k? Is one bank more secure than another? Divide u...

On this episode Mark and Dan revisit risk reversals and much more.

On this episode Mark and Dan discuss: Call Ladders - what are they and when should you use them? Can you get options certificates the way you used to get stock certificates? Forgotten options strategies that you should know about What happens when you issue contra-exercise orders on your options? and much more...