Options Boot Camp

In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss the current MEME stocks being traded right now, options assignment, calendar spreads, the Greeks, and much more.

In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss the current market environment. They also talk about options assignments, options expiration, gamma exposure, and much more.

In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss the current market environment. They also talk about the rise of weeklies (the history, what prompted them, examples, etc.) and much more.

In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss the current market environment. They also answer your questions about gamma pinning, meme stock trading, and much more.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group CO-HOST: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring In this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about what is the main driver of this latest round of volatility, how expected move informs trading decisions, limit orders, why media reports options in notional terms, and much more.

In this episode, Mark answers your questions about ITM puts, how expected move informs your trading decisions, what the actual Options Playbook is, suggestions on becoming a better trader, and much more.

In this episode, Mark and Dan host an epic trader psychology spectacular with practical tips and tricks for how to deal with the psychological aspect of trading including what is the endowment effect; FOMO vs. FOGS; how rules and scaling can help you evolve your psychology and much more.

In this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about how to become a professional trader; if you can direct open interest; additional thoughts about Robinhood; and much more.

In this episode, Mark and Dan: Talk about skew (what is it, how is it measured, what is it used for, skew vs. term structure, how do you trade it using options, etc.) Discuss whether the skew index is a good measure of future tail risk in the S&P 500 Look at a put credit spread strategy vs. an iron condor And much more

In this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about: AMC 145 calls Your feedback on the Robinhood scandal The best/worst brokers for new options traders Brokers using automation to approve options accounts Will the real Options Playbook please stand up? F-bomb Passarelli and much more...

In this episode, Mark and Dan: Discuss trading options during earnings season Look at earnings volatility Talk about the development of an earnings trading system Discuss trading Apple options during earnings Explain what happens to time decay during earnings week And much more

In this episode, Mark and Dan: Discuss why calendar spreads are so befuddling to so many Explain why portfolio margins are so dangerous to new traders  Look into the recent Robinhood FINRA ruling and explain the violations And much more

In this episode, Mark and Dan: Discuss the hot stocks right now with MTM customers Unravel the mysteries of option margin on meme stocks  Implement high net worth strategies for smaller retail accounts Talk about whether or not it is preferable to take off trades in pieces And much more

On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your deluge of questions about: Using Options Boot Camp to become a professional trader Making your first "real money" options trade The mysteries of selling ITM put spreads The dangers of selling zero DTE credit spreads Legging into positions vs. trading them outright What we're trading in MEME stocks right now And much more...  

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss how to avoid margin calls when trading meme stocks. Plus they answer your questions about meme stock put strategies, bullish Facebook strategies and more... 

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:  Trading options during the current wave of MEME stock madness The perils and pitfalls you may encounter when applying your Boot Camp knowledge to the world of crypto options Plus updates from the options front lines and much more...

Options Boot Camp listeners get a special sneak preview of the latest addition to the Options Insider Pro platform - the much-anticipated return of Options Oddities.  Interested in the latest crazy options activity in AMC, Ford, DLTR and much more? Listen to Options Oddities then check out www.TheOptionsInsider.com/shop. 

In this episode, Mark and Dan revisit the dark side of theta: What is it? How does theta evolve over time and as you move across the options chain? Which trades/strategies benefit from theta? Which trades/strategies are hurt by theta? and more.. Mark and Dan also answer your questions about: Rolling covered calls Trading options on SPACs Laddering into short straddles

It's finally here! The first ever Options Insider Pro Q and A Session. This is where our Pro members have the chance to pick the brains of leading options and derivatives experts. We kicked things off with the "Oracle of New Hampshire" himself: Matt Amberson, Founder: Options Research and Technology Services.  Matt answers your questions about: The proper way to structure your options trades When to close/roll your covered calls The most effective, and cheapest, ways to protect your gains using options.  How to incorporate skew data into your options trading.  The best ways to trade options on MEME stocks.  The optimal way to trade options on VIX.  When to trade calendar spreads.  Iron Condors vs. Iron Butterflies vs. Diagonals.  And much more... Want to participate in future Pro Q and A Sessions? Then check out www.TheOptionsInsider.com/shop today. 

In this episode, Mark and Dan provide insight on gamma scalping and answer your (many) questions about covered calls.