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  • Options Insider Radio Episode 67 - Live From OIC: TradeKing

    Posted on 7/29/2010 Length 27 minutes 25 mb
    Live From OIC 2010 - Mark is joined by Rich Hagen, President & COO, TradeKing. Mark and Rich discuss TradeKing's growing online community and how the firm uses that strength to steal customers from other brokers. They also discuss the problems with commissions and order executions in the retail brokerage space.

  • Options Insider Radio Episode 66 - Live From OIC: ISE

    Posted on 7/23/2010 Length 35 minutes 32 MB
    Live From OIC - Mark is joined by Gary Katz, CEO, International Securities Exchange. Mark and Gary explore the reasons behind the recent drop in ISE's market share. They also analyze the evolving competitive landscape in the options market. Finally, they discuss Gary's ongoing crusade to purge dividend exploits from the options market.

  • Options Insider Radio Episode 65 - Live From OIC: Trade Alert

    Posted on 7/20/2010 Length 20 minutes 19 mb
    Live From OIC - Mark is joined by Henry Schwartz, CEO, Trade Alert.com. Mark and Henry dive into the world of online options analytics and unusual options trading activity.

  • Options Insider Radio Episode 64 - Live From OIC: Livevol

    Posted on 7/15/2010 Length 15 minutes 16 mb
    Live From OIC 2010 - Mark is joined by Stefen Choy, COO, Livevol. Mark and Stefen discuss the dearth of quality online trading tools for professional and high-end retail options traders. They also discuss the difficulties associated with designing and pricing a single trading product to appeal to multiple audiences.

  • Options Insider Radio Episode 63 - Live From OIC: Ivolatility

    Posted on 7/13/2010 Length 10 minutes 8 mb
    Live From OIC - Mark is joined by Jack Walker, Editor, Ivolatility.com. Mark and Jack discuss the wide range of volatility products available to online options traders these days. They also discuss the history of Ivolatility.com as well as how Ivolatility.com creates different tools for different types of options traders.

  • Episode 62: Live From OIC - Microhedge

    Posted on 7/1/2010 Length 20 minutes 12 mb
    Live From OIC 2010 - Mark is joined by Peter Hauser, President, Sungard Microhedge. Mark and Peter discuss the plans to incorporate Microhedge into the new Valdi product suite. Mark and Peter also explore Sungard's plans to release a thin-client version of Microhedge aimed squarely at retail traders.

  • Options Insider Radio Episode 61 - Live From OIC: Zecco

    Posted on 6/29/2010 Length 18 minutes 15 mb
    Live From OIC 2010 - Mark is joined by Michael Raneri, Chairman & CEO of Zecco. Mark and Michael discuss Zecco's plans to steal customers away from options brokerage firms like OptionsXpress and ThinkorSwim. Can a discount general brokerage firm really be competitive when it comes to tools, platform, community and education? Tune in to find out...

  • Options Insider Radio Episode 60 - Live From OIC: Options Industry Council

    Posted on 6/23/2010 Length 20 minutes 19 mb
    Live From OIC 2010 - Mark is joined by Susan Milligan, Executive Director, Options Industry Council. Mark and Susan discuss the OIC's latest study of retail options traders. Topics include: Why women don't trade options and the demographic shifts that have occurred in the options market over the past 20 years. In addition, Mark and Susan discuss the numerous challenges facing the derivatives industry in Washington, D.C.

  • Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: Closing Remarks and Passing Of The Hammer

    Posted on 6/22/2010 Length 15 minutes 10 mb
    Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: Closing Remarks and Passing Of The Hammer

  • Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: Globalization - The International Perspective

    Posted on 6/15/2010 Length 1 hour 45 mb
    Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: Globalization - The International Perspective

  • Episode 59 - Live From OIC: CBOE Stock Exchange

    Posted on 6/14/2010 Length 15 minutes 13.1 mb
    Live From OIC 2010: Mark is joined by David Harris, CEO, CBOE Stock Exchange. Mark and David discuss the latest developments at CBSX including: expanding the exchange's reach beyond options market makers to include high frequency equity traders. Other topics include: the road ahead for single stock futures and navigating the difficult regulatory climate for both equities and options exchanges.

  • Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: Adaptation - The Retail Marketplace

    Posted on 6/8/2010 Length 1 hour 40 mb
    Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: Adaptation - The Retail Marketplace.

  • Episode 58 - Live From OIC: TD Ameritrade

    Posted on 6/7/2010 Length 25 minutes 22 mb
    Live from OIC 2010 - Mark is joined by Chris Nagy, MD, TD Ameritrade. Mark and Chris discuss TD Ameritrade's plans for the options market, including the ongoing integration of the ThinkOrSwim options platform. Other discussion topics include: How does TD Ameritrade plan to differentiate itself from ThinkorSwim and continue to attract options traders going forward; Why do so many financial advisors continue to ignore the options market; How difficult is it to be a derivatives lobbyist in the current political climate?

  • Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: Specialization - The World of Social Marketing

    Posted on 6/2/2010 Length 42 minutes 29 mb
    Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio - Specialization: The World of Social Marketing

  • Episode 57 - Live From OIC: Etrade

    Posted on 6/1/2010 Length 17 minutes 12 mb
    Live From OIC 2010 - Mark is joined by Chris Larkin, Senior Vice President, Etrade. Mark and Chris explore the reasons that hard core options users aren't migrating to Etrade. Chris also outlines some of the upgrades that Etrade hopes will lure customers away from targeted options brokers like OptionsXpress.

  • Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: Innovation - The Options Market

    Posted on 5/28/2010 Length 1 hour 43 mb
    Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: Innovation - The Options Market

  • Episode 56 - Live From OIC: NASDAQ OMX and PHLX

    Posted on 5/24/2010 Length 16 minutes 14.5 mb
    Live from OIC - Mark is joined by Tom Wittman, President, NASDAQ OMX/PHLX. Mark and Tom discuss the fact that so many exchanges are copying PHLX by swapping ownership for order flow. They also discuss the claims that NASDAQ and BATS are cannibalizing the options market. Finally, they debate PHLX's controversial pursuit of dividend trade volume. Does this strategy exploit retail traders and distort the overall options market?

  • Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: Reinvention - New Paradigms for Trading Technology

    Posted on 5/21/2010 Length 1 hour 42 MB
    Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: Reinvention - New Paradigms for Trading Technology

  • Episode 55: Live From OIC - Derivix

    Posted on 5/20/2010 Length 9 minutes 7 mb
    Live From OIC 2010 - Mark is joined by Carrick Pierce, President, Derivix. Mark and Carrick discuss the current trends in the world of trading technology. Should trading firms look toward customized solutions, off-the-shelf technology or all-in-one solutions? Can a jack-of-all trades system compete with standalone software in terms of functionality? Are high-end retail traders the holy grail for trading software firms?

  • Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: Regulatory Reform and How Washington Works

    Posted on 5/19/2010 Length 67 minutes 62 mb
    Exclusive OIC 2010 Audio: Regulatory Reform and How Washington Works

  • Episode 54 - Live From OIC: NYSE and AMEX

    Posted on 5/19/2010 Length 30 minutes 28 mb
    Live From OIC 2010: Mark is joined by Ed Boyle (Head of U.S. Options - NYSE Euronext) and Steve Crutchfield (CEO - AMEX Options) for a far-reaching conversation. Mark, Ed and Steve discuss the rebirth of AMEX in the options market. They also discuss the growing level competition among exchanges and the potential for new rivals to enter the game. Finally, they explore the problems with options volume statistics and debate whether the SEC should crack down on the newest options exchanges.

  • Exclusive OIC 2010 Audio -Malcolm Gladwell Keynote Address

    Posted on 5/17/2010 Length 1 hour 40.3 mb
    Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell (The Tipping Point, Outliers) addresses the Options Industry Conference.

  • Episode 53: Live From OIC - OptionsXpress

    Posted on 5/14/2010 Length 22 minutes 15 mb
    Live From OIC 2010 - Mark is joined by David Fisher, CEO of OptionsXpress. Mark and David discuss the ferocious competition in the retail options space. They also discuss the growing arms race among firms looking to attract high-end retail options traders. Finally, David addresses claims that OptionsXpress may have lost its way after recent management changes and acquisitions.

  • Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio - Evolution: The Equities Markets

    Posted on 5/13/2010 Length 62 minutes 57.5 mb
    Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: - Evolution: The Equities Markets

  • Episode 52: Live From OIC - Tabb Group

    Posted on 5/12/2010 Length 24 minutes 22.3 mb
    Live From OIC 2010 - Mark is joined by Andy Nybo, Head of Derivatives at Tabb Group. Mark and Andy discuss the role of analysts in the options market. They also dive into the Tabb Group's latest study of buyside options traders. Finally, they immerse themselves in the debate over derivatives reform and explore the buyside's perspective of Washington.

  • Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: Sullivan Award Presentation

    Posted on 5/11/2010 Length 30 minutes 21.6 mb
    Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: Presentation of the 2010 Sullivan Award. The Sullivan Award honors an individual who has made significant contributions to the options industry. This year's recipient is Bill Porter, the Founder of Etrade and the Co-Founder of the International Securities Exchange.

  • Episode 51: Live From OIC - BATS

    Posted on 5/10/2010 Length 30 minutes 29 mb
    Live From OIC 2010 - Mark is joined by Jeromee Johnson, Head of BATS Options. Mark and Jeromee debate the age-old question: does the world need yet another options exchange? They also explore the potential competitive advantages that BATS brings to the table. Finally, they discuss the criticism that BATS and NASDAQ OMX are merely cannibalizing the options market.

  • Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: Exchange Leaders Panel

    Posted on 5/7/2010 Length 60 minutes 57.4 mb
    If you were not able to make it to Phoenix, or if you just missed a panel, The Options Insider has you covered. The most popular panel at OIC 2010 is now available for download exclusively to Options Insider users.

  • Episode 50: Live From OIC - Symphono

    Posted on 5/6/2010 Length 26 minutes 25 mb
    Live from the Options Industry Conference - Mark is joined by Drew Shields and Adam Weyeneth from Symphono. Mark, Drew and Adam debate the merits of customized versus off-the-shelf trading solutions. They also discuss the ways that a niche options software developer can compete against behemoths like Microhedge. In addition, they explore the growing popularity of institutional trading products with retail options traders.

  • Exclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: SEC Keynote Address

    Posted on 5/5/2010 Length 36 minutes 33 mb
    EXCLUSIVE OIC 2010 PANEL AUDIO - Our exclusive coverage of the 2010 Options Industry Conference kicks off with the opening remarks by ISE CEO Gary Katz. Those remarks are immediately followed by the Keynote Address from Jamie Brigagliano, Deputy Director of the Division of Trading and Markets at the SEC.

  • Episode 49: Licensing Volatility

    Posted on 3/19/2010 Length 10 minutes 7 mb
    Live from the FIA Expo, Mark sits down with Scot Warren, MD of Equity Products and Index Services at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Scot dispels a number of rumors surrounding the CME's volatility license with the CBOE. Will we see VIX futures and options trading on the CME in the near future? Mark and Scot also explore the reasoning behind the CME's acquisition of the Dow Jones index products.

  • Episode 48: Flash Trading, Short Sales and Controversy

    Posted on 2/26/2010 Length 28 minutes 25.5 mb
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Gary Katz, CEO of the International Securities Exchange. Mark and Gary dive into the debate over flash trading and short selling restrictions in the options market. They also discuss a controversial ISE rule filing that allows large option orders to be crossed away from the exchange. Finally, Gary explains why Options Insider Radio listeners should attend the 2010 Options Industry Conference in Phoenix.

  • Episode 47: The Holy Grail Of The Options Market

    Posted on 1/22/2010 Length 29 minutes 30 mb
    Mark is joined by Eric Cott, Director of Financial Advisor Education for the Options Industry Council. Mark and Eric discuss the elusive holy grail of the options market - the financial advisor. Countless firms have wasted millions of dollars trying to lure financial advisors into the options fold, all without success. But the OIC believes its new initiative can succeed where so many others have failed.

  • Episode 46: The New Boston Options Exchange

    Posted on 12/4/2009 Length 27 minutes 19 mb
    Mark is joined by Tony McCormick, the new CEO of the Boston Options Exchange. Mark and Tony discuss the revamped game plan for BOX. How can BOX survive with so many competitors targeting the options space? Will the exchange eventually become a dark pool? Can BOX even afford to compete in the institutional space? Tony answers these questions and many more...

  • Episode 45: Know Your Options

    Posted on 11/2/2009 Length 22 minutes 19.8 mp3
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Mike Tosaw, Financial Advisor, Know Your Options Inc. Mark and Mike explore several different ways to implement options into equity portfolios. They also discuss the common mistakes made by retail option investors and the rise of arrogant condor traders.

  • Episode 44: The OptionsXpress/Optionetics Merger - Conclusion

    Posted on 10/13/2009 Length 26 minutes 24.1 mb
    The conclusion of Mark's far-reaching conversation with Ned Bennett, Co-Founder and Executive Vice Chairman of OptionsXpress. Ned and Mark debate the relative merits of Optionetic's marketing tactics. They also discuss the long-term impact of the merger on OptionsXpress.

  • Episode 43: The OptionsXpress/Optionetics Merger - Part 2

    Posted on 10/6/2009 Length 38 minutes 28.5 mb
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Ned Bennett, Co-Founder and Executive Vice Chairman of OptionsXpress. Ned responds to recent criticism of the Optionetics acquisition, including a scathing article in Barron's entitled 'OptionsXpress Out Of The Money.'

  • Episode 42: The Optionsxpress/Optionetics Merger

    Posted on 9/15/2009 Length 33 minutes 30.3 MB
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Joe Cusick, Senior VP of Education at OptionsXpress. Mark and Joe discuss the controversial Optionetics acquisition. How will this deal impact the educational and content offerings at OptionsXpress? Can the radically different approaches to education and promotion at the two firms even be reconciled? In addition, Mark and Joe discuss futures trading and the common mistakes of new options traders.

  • Episode 41: Tom Busby, CEO, DTI Trader

    Posted on 8/26/2009 Length 15 minutes 14 MB
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Tom Busby, CEO, DTI Trader. Mark and Tom discuss the current outlook for volatility in 2009. They also explore ways to use futures contracts to inform your equity options trading.

  • Episode 40: The New Head of NASDAQ OMX/PHLX

    Posted on 7/9/2009 Length 23 minutes 20.6 mb
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Tom Whitman, the President of NASDAQ OMX/PHLX. Mark and Tom discuss the recent leadership changes at the exchange. Tom also responds to charges that NASDAQ is pursuing a predatory pricing model in the options market. In addition, Mark and Tom explore the new complex order system offered by NASDAQ OMX/PHLX.

  • Options Insider Radio Episode 39: Charles Schwab

    Posted on 6/19/2009 Length 27 minutes 24.9 MB
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Randy Frederick, Director of Derivatives and Trading at Charles Schwab. Mark and Randy discuss the recent overhaul to Schwab's options trading platform. Other topics include: Randy's options repair strategy for equity traders and the outlook for the options market in 2009.

  • Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: Where Do We Go From Here?

    Posted on 6/8/2009 Length 56 minutes 51.2 mb
    Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: Where Do We Go From Here? Panelists for this session include: Jeff Macke, Macke Asset Management; Jon Najarian, optionMONSTER; Pete Najarian, optionMONSTER

  • Episode 38: Live From OIC - Ballista

    Posted on 6/5/2009 Length 23 minutes 20.7 mb
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Robert Newhouse, CEO, Ballista Securities and Keith Landsberg, EVP - Business Development, Ballista Securities. Mark, Robert and Keith discuss the rise of third-party facilitation networks, aka dark pools, in the options market. They also discuss the impact of the financial meltdown, regulatory reform and penny pricing on Ballista's business. Finally, they respond to BOX's veiled threat to invade the crossing space and establish a competing facilitation platform.

  • Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: International Linkages and Multi-Product Clearing

    Posted on 6/4/2009 Length 40 minutes 35.4 mb
    Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: International Linkages and Multi-Product Clearing. Panelists: Michael E. Cahill, Options Clearing Corporation; Pete Axilrod, Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation; Marc Huglin, LCH.Clearnet Limited; Dale Michaels, CME Group

  • Repost - Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: Hot Issues In Clearing

    Posted on 6/3/2009 Length 38 minutes 35 mb
    REPOST - Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: Hot Issues In Clearing. Panelists: Michael McClain, Options Clearing Corporation (moderator); Herbert C. Kurlan, VTrader Group; Samuel F. Lek, Lek Securities; William C. McGowan, Interactive Brokers; John M. Ruth, Goldman Sachs

  • Episode 37: Live From OIC - NASDAQ

    Posted on 6/2/2009 Length 21 minutes 18.8 mb
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Adam Nunes, Head of U.S. Options, NASDAQ. Mark and Adam dive straight into the raging debate over maker-taker pricing. Adam responds to claims that NASDAQ is giving away volume at a loss and cherry-picking options order flow. Mark and Adam also discuss the difficulties associated with launching a new options exchange during the height of the financial meltdown.

  • Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: The Great ETF Migration

    Posted on 6/1/2009 Length 45 minutes 40.6 mb
    Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: The Great ETF Migration. Panelists: Andy Nybo, TABB Group (moderator); Scott Burns, Morningstar; Jamie Farmer, Dow Jones Indexes; Sid Jain, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods; Rob Stein, Astor Financial

  • Episode 36: Live From OIC -BOX

    Posted on 5/29/2009 Length 19 minutes 17.2 mb
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Will Easley, Vice Chairman of the Boston Options Exchange. Mark and Will discuss the growing controversy over maker-taker pricing. Will addresses the charge that BOX is giving away volume at a loss solely to gain market share. Mark and Will also discuss NASDAQ's "irrational"pricing structure and Will's belief that only one pricing model can survive in the options market.

  • Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: International Perspectives Panel

    Posted on 5/28/2009 Length 70 minutes 64.6 mb
    OIC 2009 International Perspectives Panel. Panelists include: Tom Stern, optionsXpress International (moderator); Jorge Alegria, Mexican Derivatives Exchange; Luc Bertrand, Montreal Exchange; William Brodsky, Chicago Board Options Exchange and World Federation of Exchanges; Romain Delacretaz, Institut de la Bourse; Heike Eckert, Eurex; Jonathan Seymour, NYSE Liffe

  • Episode 35: Live From OIC 2009 - ISE

    Posted on 5/27/2009 Length 25 minutes 22.7 mb
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Gary Katz, President and CEO of the International Securities Exchange. Mark and Gary discuss the ISE's recent decision to slash fees on premium option products. They also discuss the impact of pennies on the options market, the battle over maker-taker pricing and the outlook for options volume in 2009.

  • Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: Origins Of The Financial Crisis: How Did We Get Here

    Posted on 5/26/2009 Length 39 minutes 35.4 mb
    Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: Origins Of The Financial Crisis: How Did We Get Here. Speaker: David Marshall, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

  • Episode 34: Live From OIC 2009 - Microhedge

    Posted on 5/22/2009 Length 19 minutes 17 mb
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Peter Hauser, President of Sungard's Microhedge Business Unit. Mark and Peter explore the reasons behind Microhedge's continued popularity with options traders. They also examine new upgrades to the software and the rumors of an impending retail version of this long-running analytical platform.

  • Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: Exchange Leaders Panel

    Posted on 5/21/2009 Length 45 minutes 41.3 mb
    Exclusive OIC 2009 Audio: Exchange Leaders Panel

  • Episode 33: Live From OIC 2009 - CBOE Stock Exchange

    Posted on 5/20/2009 Length 35 minutes 32 mb
    In this episode, Mark sits down with David Harris, CEO of the CBOE Stock Exchange. Mark and David discuss the two pressing questions on the minds of Options Insider Radio listeners: What the heck is the CBOE Stock Exchange and why did the CBOE get involved in the ultra-competitive stock space?

  • Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: Technology Leaders' Forum

    Posted on 5/19/2009 Length 45 minutes 42 MB
    Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: Technology Leaders' Forum (Challenges in Today's Environment)

  • Episode 32: Live From OIC 2009 - NYSE

    Posted on 5/18/2009 Length 23 minutes 20.7 mb
    In this episode, Mark sits down with Ed Boyle, Director of U.S. Options, NYSE Euronext. Mark and Ed discuss the growing controversy over maker taker pricing in the options market. They also discuss the future of AMEX and the death of fixed-return options.

  • Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: The Tech Arms Race

    Posted on 5/15/2009 Length 46 minutes 42.6 MB
    Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: The Tech Arms Race

  • Episode 31: Live From OIC 2009 - Options Industry Council

    Posted on 5/14/2009 Length 27 minutes 25mb
    In this episode, Mark sits down with Phil Gocke, Managing Director - Institutions, OIC and Eric Cott, Director, OIC. They discuss the impact of the recent financial storm on hedge funds, pensions funds and other institutional options customers. They also discuss the OIC's new web portal and its efforts to target financial advisors.

  • OIC 2009: Keynote Address - Elizabeth King, SEC

    Posted on 5/13/2009 Length 40 minutes 36.7 mb
    This session contains the conference opening remarks from BOX Vice-Chairman Will Easley. Those remarks are followed by the keynote address from Elizabeth King, Associate Director - Division of Trading and Markets, SEC.

  • Episode 30: Live From OIC 2009 - OptionsHouse

    Posted on 5/12/2009 Length 28 minutes 26.3 mb
    In this live episode from OIC 2009, Mark sits down with George Ruhana, the new CEO of OptionsHouse.

  • OIC 2009 Panel Audio - Options Industry Update Session

    Posted on 5/8/2009 Length 73 minutes 66.8 mb
    A rundown of the latest developments from the options market. This session includes updates from the leading options exchanges along with briefings from a variety of industry committees. Review the show notes for a full list of speakers.

  • Options Insider Radio Episode 29: Craig Weil and Online Trading Academy

    Posted on 4/9/2009 Length 48 minutes 44.5 mb
    In this episode, Mark sits down with Craig Weil, Director of Trading at Online Trading Academy Chicago and the host of Traders Talk Live. Mark and Craig discuss the difficulties many traders encounter when switching to a new product class. They also discuss Craig's 35 years of pit trading experience and the perils of trading everything from equity options to cattle futures. Finally, they explain how to avoid the numerous hucksters and charlatans lurking in the world of financial education.

  • Traders Talk Live Radio w/Special Guest Mark Longo

    Posted on 3/26/2009 Length 60 minutes 39.6 mb
    Traders Talk Live Radio (which airs on AM 560 WIND in Chicago) recently featured www.TheOptionsInsider.com founder Mark S. Longo as a special guest. Mark discussed the impact of volatility on the options market. In addition, Mark & the hosts devoted an entire segment to the vagaries of volatility skew. Options Insider Radio listeners can find the complete broadcast here...

  • Options Insider Radio Episode 28: The Road Ahead For BOX

    Posted on 2/3/2009 Length 33 minutes 29.6 mb
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Will Easley, Vice Chairman of the Boston Options Exchange (BOX). Mark and Will discuss the challenges that lie ahead for BOX and other options exchanges in 2009. Will the collapse of the hedge fund industry devastate the options market? Can BOX outmaneuver its rivals and carve out niches in the block crossing and OTC markets? Tune in to find out....

  • Traders Talk Live Radio w/Special Guest Mark Longo

    Posted on 11/28/2008 Length 55 minutes 39.5mb
    Traders Talk Live Radio (which airs on AM 560 WIND in Chicago) recently featured www.TheOptionsInsider.com founder Mark S. Longo as a special guest. Mark discussed options strategies for a variety of market conditions. He also provided a historical perspective on the rampaging VIX and explained why it's dangerous to own options premium today. Options Insider Radio listeners can find the complete broadcast here...

  • Options Insider Radio Episode 27: Options Trading Software

    Posted on 11/20/2008 Length 27 minutes 23.6 mb
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Tony Scianna and Peter Hauser of SunGard. Mark, Tony and Peter dive into the expansive, and often confusing, world of options trading software. This wide-ranging conversation explores all aspects of options software from trading and position analysis to clearing and risk management.

  • Trader Interviews: Mark Longo, Founder of The Options Insider

    Posted on 11/7/2008 Length 24 Minutes 11 mb
    In this episode of Trader Interviews, host Tim Bourquin profiles www.TheOptionsInsider.com founder Mark Longo. Tim and Mark discuss the rampaging VIX, the election's impact on the financial market, options strategies for a volatile environment, floor trading vs. screen trading, options products for retail investors and much more...

  • Options Insider Market Wrap-Up

    Posted on 10/31/2008 Length 5 minutes 5 mb
    A wrap-up of daily market activity

  • Options Insider Radio: Headlines

    Posted on 10/31/2008 Length 13 minutes 14mb
    A brief rundown of the latest headlines from the options market. Topics covered include: ISE & NYSE Arca join forces in the forex market, the VIX roller coaster ride continues, concerns mount over possible VIX settlement manipulation, ICE and CME face-off over credit derivatives, Buffet vs. Greenspan, SEC/CFTC merger finally on the horizon and more...

  • Options Insider Radio: Headlines

    Posted on 10/23/2008 Length 11 minutes 10.2 MB
    A brief rundown of the latest headlines from the options market. Topics covered include: new options volume records, the VIX roller coaster ride continues, BOX vs. NASDAQ, the end of backdating, unusual options activity and more...

  • Options Insider Radio: Headlines

    Posted on 10/16/2008 Length 10 minutes 10.2 MB
    A brief rundown of the latest headlines from the options market. Topics covered include: the impact of the short selling ban, derivatives risk management crisis, VIX roller coaster ride, CME vs. OCC, OTC credit derivatives battle and more...

  • Traders Talk Live Radio w/Special Guest Mark Longo

    Posted on 10/10/2008 Length 39 minutes 27 MB
    Traders Talk Live Radio (which airs on AM 560 WIND in Chicago) recently featured www.TheOptionsInsider.com founder Mark S. Longo as a special guest. Mark discussed the impact of the short selling ban on the options market as well as a few protective options strategies for these troubled times. Options Insider Radio listeners can find the complete broadcast here...

  • Episode 26: TradeKing, Brokerage Battles and FROs

    Posted on 10/1/2008 Length 41 minutes 40 mb
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Don Montanaro, CEO of retail brokerage firm TradeKing. Mark and Don discuss the challenges facing new retail options brokers as well as the benefits offered by Fixed Return Options (FROs).

  • Episode 25: Charles Schwab, VIX And The Retail Options Market

    Posted on 9/15/2008 Length 63 minutes 43.4mb
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Randy Frederick, Director of Derivatives at Charles Schwab & Co. Mark and Randy explore the dynamic, dysfunctional and sometimes dangerous world of retail options trading...

  • Traders Talk Live Radio w/Special Guest Mark Longo

    Posted on 9/9/2008 Length 39 minutes 36 mb
    Traders Talk Live Radio (which airs on AM 560 WIND in Chicago) recently featured www.TheOptionsInsider.com founder Mark S. Longo as a special guest. Mark discussed unusual options trading activity and answered listener questions about options. Options Insider Radio listeners can find the complete broadcast here...

  • Episode 24: Ballista and Options Dark Pools

    Posted on 8/21/2008 Length 26 minutes 21mb
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Robert Newhouse, CEO of Ballista. Mark and Robert discuss the growing controversy over dark pools in the options market...

  • Episode 23: OptionsXpress

    Posted on 7/30/2008 Length 33 minutes 15.1 MB
    In this episode, Mark is joined by David Fisher, CEO of optionsXpress. Mark and David discuss the brutal competitive battlefield known as the retail options market. Can optionsXpress emerge victorious in the arms race for lower commissions, better executions and superior technology? Tune in to find out...

  • Episode 22: Live From Vegas - PHLX

    Posted on 7/14/2008 Length 20 minutes 18.1 MB
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Al Brinkman, Director of Derivatives Marketing at the Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX). Mark and Al discuss the rapidly growing market for currency options. They also discuss the NASDAQ/PHLX merger and the battle between maker-taker and traditional options models.

  • Traders Talk Live Radio With Special Guest Mark Longo

    Posted on 7/3/2008 Length 39 minutes 27 MB
    This episode of Traders Talk Live Radio (AM 560 WIND Chicago) features special guest Mark Longo and is devoted to options basics for retail stock investors.

  • Episode 21: Live From Vegas - CBOE

    Posted on 6/30/2008 Length 12 minutes 7 mb
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Bill Brodsky, President and CEO of the Chicago Board Options Exchange. Mark and Bill discuss the explosion of interest in the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX). They also discuss penny pricing, the rise of dark pools and the options industry's growing dissatisfaction with the SEC...

  • Episode 20: Live From Vegas - ISE

    Posted on 6/16/2008 Length 36 minutes 17mb
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Alex Jacobson, Education Officer of the International Securities Exchange. Mark and Alex discuss the fascination with "premium harvesting" in the retail options market. They also discuss the growing interest in forex options and the explosion of demand for options education around the world.

  • Episode 19: Live From Vegas - NASDAQ

    Posted on 6/9/2008 Length 19 minutes 9 mb
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Adam Nunes, Head of the NASDAQ Options Market. Mark and Adam discuss the growing rivalry between the NASDAQ Options Market and BOX. They also discuss options dark pools and what it takes to compete in the cutthroat world of options.

  • Episode 18: Live From Vegas - BOX

    Posted on 5/30/2008 Length 26 minutes 11.8 MB
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Scott Morris, CEO of the Boston Options Exchange. Mark and Scott discuss the growing rivalry between BOX and the NASDAQ Options Market. They also discuss options dark pools and how BOX plans to compete in the increasingly crowded options business.

  • Traders Talk Live Radio w/Special Guest Mark Longo

    Posted on 5/21/2008 Length 26 minutes 18.3MB
    Traders Talk Live Radio (which airs on AM 560 WIND in Chicago) recently profiled www.TheOptionsInsider.com founder Mark S. Longo. Options Insider Radio listeners can find the broadcast here.

  • Episode 17: Live From Vegas - OIC

    Posted on 5/16/2008 Length 26 minutes 23.7mb
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Phil Gocke, Managing Director of the Options Industry Council. Mark and Phil discuss the benefits of trading collars on the QQQQ. They also discuss the institutional options market and why so many hedge fund managers and financial planners are afraid of options.

  • Episode 16: Live From Vegas - Options House

    Posted on 5/13/2008 Length 16 Minutes 15.2MB
    Options Insider Radio live from the Options Industry Conference in Las Vegas. In this episode, Mark is joined by John Hass, CEO of Options House.

  • Episode 15 - Fixed Return Options, CME vs. ELX and AMEX

    Posted on 3/28/2008 Length 40 minutes 18.4 mb
    In this episode, Mark sits down with Mike Bickford, Senior Vice President of Options at the American Stock Exchange. Mark and Mike discuss NYSE Euronext's acquisition of AMEX and its ramifications for the options market. They also discuss AMEX's fixed return options and why the exchange has such difficulty keeping up with its options rivals. In addition, Mark breaks down the latest options headlines and answers the burning question - "Why are option ticker symbols so strange?"

  • Episode 14 - Buying Puts, Exercising Calls and Schwab

    Posted on 3/4/2008 Length 45 minutes 21 megabytes
    In this episode, Mark sits down with Tony McCormick, Senior Vice President of Equity Options at Charles Schwab. Mark & Tony discuss the fading optimism over penny pricing in the options market. They also discuss competition in the retail brokerage space and whether Schwab (and other brokers) will soon be forced to raise their options commissions. In addition, Mark explores the latest options headlines and responds to a forum member's question about put options.

  • Episode 13: The Exercise Battle, Trading Deltas and Archangel

    Posted on 2/13/2008 Length 33 minutes 15.2 megabytes
    In this episode, Mark concludes his conversation with David Mortimer and Jeromee Johnson of 3D Markets. In addition, Mark explores the latest options headlines and responds to a hedge fund manager's question about "trading deltas."

  • Episode 12: The Options Explosion, Archangel and Dollar Strikes

    Posted on 1/8/2008 Length 40 Minutes 19 megabytes
    In this episode, Mark sits down with both the CEO and the President of 3D Markets - David Mortimer and Jeromee Johnson. Mark, David and Jeromee discuss the inherent difficulties of block trading in the options market. In addition, Mark explores the latest options headlines and finally answers your burning questions about dollar strikes.

  • Episode 11: Insider Trading, Unusual Options Activity and Trade Alert

    Posted on 11/12/2007 Length 43 minutes 
    In this episode, Mark sits down with Henry Schwartz, the founder of Trade Alert. Mark and Henry discuss the best ways to find and track unusual options activity. They also discuss the recent surge of insider trading in the options market. In addition, Mark examines the latest options headlines, peers into the dark side with his Unusual Activity Report and finally answers your pressing questions about options order routing.

  • Episode 10: BOX, Maker-Taker and Portfolio Margining

    Posted on 10/2/2007 Length 38 minutes 17.8 megabytes
    This episode features the return of one of our most popular guests - Scott Morris, CEO of the Boston Options Exchange. Scott and Mark discuss BOX's adoption of the controversial maker-taker pricing structure. They also discuss BOX's plans to compete against multinational monoliths like NYSE Euronext and ISE. In addition, Mark examines the latest options headlines, peers into the dark side with the Backdating Update and answers your pressing questions about portfolio margining.

  • Episode 9: Options House, VIX and Volatility Skew

    Posted on 9/4/2007 Length 51 minutes 
    In this episode, Mark is joined by Danny Rosenthal, co-CEO of Options House. Mark and Danny discuss the increasingly cutthroat world of retail options brokerage. They also rewrite the conventional wisdom surrounding retail options traders. In addition, Mark examines the latest options headlines, peers into the dark side with the Backdating Update and answers your pressing questions about volatility skew.

  • Episode 8: HedgeStreet, Binary Derivatives and CME Group

    Posted on 8/1/2007 Length 46 minutes 42.5mb
    In this episode, Mark chats with Russell Andersson, co-founder of the on-line derivatives exchange HedgeStreet. Mark and Russell discuss the current flood of binary derivatives hitting the market. They also discuss HedgeStreet's struggle to expand its market and overcome the stigma of "terrorism futures." In addition, Mark examines the latest options headlines, peers into the dark side with the Backdating Update and answers your pressing questions about the CME/CBOT merger.

  • Episode 7: The CBOT Battle, OIC and Pin Risk

    Posted on 7/6/2007 Length 53 minutes 48.7 mb
    In this episode, Mark sits down with Phil Gocke, Managing Director of the Options Industry Council. Mark and Phil break down the OIC's new institutional options initiative and discuss the rise of hedge funds/pension funds in the options market. As usual, Mark also examines the latest options headlines, peers into the dark side with his Backdating Update and answers your pressing questions about pin risk.

  • Episode 6: Pennies, Hedge Funds and Insider Trading

    Posted on 6/5/2007 Length 47 minutes 43 mb
    Mark concludes his conversation with Tony Saliba, the CEO of LiquidPoint LLC. Mark and Tony discuss the problems with pennies, the impact of hedge funds on the options market and whether Nasdaq can succeed in the options biz. As usual, Mark also examines the latest options headlines, peers into the dark side with his Backdating Update and answers your pressing questions about insider trading.

  • Episode 5: The Penny Debate Rages On...

    Posted on 4/28/2007 Length 35 minutes 33.2 MB
    Tony Saliba, CEO of LiquidPoint LLC and the only options trader featured in Market Wizards, joins us to discuss why the penny pilot is bad for the options market. As usual, we also examine the latest options headlines, peer into the dark side with our Backdating Update and answer your pressing options questions.

  • Episode 4: CME vs ICE, Credit Derivatives and Legging Spreads

    Posted on 4/4/2007 Length 33 minutes 30.5mb
    In this episode we dive into the middle of the CME/ICE battle, explore the frenzied world of credit derivatives and peer into the dark side with our Backdating Update. As usual, we also examine the latest options headlines and answer your pressing options questions.

  • Episode 3: VIX, Pennies, Spring Loading and the BOX

    Posted on 3/2/2007 Length 37 Minutes 36.4mb
    You asked for it! Episode 3 is finally here! Scott Morris, CEO of the Boston Options Exchange (BOX), joins us to discuss the impact of pennies on the options markets, whether small liquidity providers can survive in a penny environment and how BOX plans to compete against juggernauts like the ISE, NYSE and NASDAQ. In addition, Mark analyzes the latest options headlines and answers your options questions.

  • Episode 2: Pennies, Pennies and More Pennies

    Posted on 2/9/2007 Length 39 minutes 37.8 MB
    Tony McCormick, VP of Equity Options for Charles Schwab, joins us for a candid discussion of one of the most important events in the history of the options markets - the Penny Pilot.

  • Episode 1: Backdating, Apple & the Siren Song of Straddles

    Posted on 1/24/2007 Length 00:31:00 38 Megs
    Join us as we dive headfirst into the largest financial scandal in recent memory. Will Steve Jobs' affinity for backdating land him in a jail cell? Also, we examine one of the oldest, and most deceptive, sales tactics in the options world.