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.
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 (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…
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….
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 an equity portfolio. They also discuss the common mistakes made by retail options traders and the rise of arrogant condor traders.
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 an equity portfolio. They also discuss the common mistakes made by retail options traders and the rise of arrogant condor traders.
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…
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.
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…
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…
A wrap-up of daily market activity
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…