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
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.
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.
In this live episode from OIC 2009, Mark sits down with George Ruhana, the new CEO of OptionsHouse.
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…