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…
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 (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…
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).
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 (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…
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…
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…