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The Options Insider
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Our network spans nearly a dozen shows. If you're just subscribed to #OptionsBootCamp , #VolatilityViews (cough @Vixologist ), etc. you're missing out. Upgrade to the full network below: Apple Spotify Youtube
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#VolatilityViews 466: Everyone Needs To Stop Hedging! with @MiaxExchange @optionpit and guest @jam_croissant is now available. Download from your preferred #podcast provider or listen now via $VIX $VXX $VVIX #SPIKE
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"It's very hard for markets to have quick downside movements in a high skew environment." - @jam_croissant now live on #VolatilityViews via
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#TheCryptoRundown 188: "Is #Blockchain Finally Ready for Prime Time?" with guest Stuart Popejoy, co-founder of @kadena_io , and #crypto #options analytics from Amberdata ( @GenesisVol ). Stream from your favorite #podcast platform or listen at
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What is @vergecurrency ? Discussing now live on The #CryptoRundown at
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"We view $SPX skew as being a more important indicator than the $VIX futures term structure right now." - @jam_croissant now live on #VolatilityViews via
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"We need people to hedge less. Long #volatility is not working into this market decline." - @jam_croissant now live on #VolatilityViews via
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6 years
@SeanRossSapp Looks like Conor actually hit Khabib's teammate BEFORE they attacked him. Nevada commission may want to rethink unfreezing his purse after this.
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The Options Insider
3 years
#VolatilityViews 476: The Great #Volatility Sumo Match with @MIAXExchange @optionpit and @jam_croissant is now available. Download from your preferred #podcast provider or listen now via $SPIKE $VIX $VVIX $VXX $UVXY #Omicron #OptionsTrading
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There can only be one. Congratulations to the 2018 #Options #BrokerMadness champions @thetastyworks . The @thetastyworks nation came out in force and dominated throughout the tournament. We will see you again next year. Thanks to all who participated.
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. @jam_croissant joined us on #VolatilityViews 482: "Putin, Powell and the Danger Zone." Stream the full episode from your favorite podcast platform or listen now via
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Can't wait for today's #VolatilityViews ? Catch up with last week's episode w/ @optionpit and @jam_croissant here and then join us live at 12pm central via . Learn more about membership via
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#SPX ® Realized Skew Most Inverted in Over 20 Years - Mandy Xu -
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Congratulations to @thetastyworks for their decisive victory over @thinkorswim / @TDAmeritrade You're on to the #FinalFour of #Options #BrokerMadness . We'll see you later this week!
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#Sarge has arrived in the studio. But who will take him home as the winner of our 2022 80’s Wrestling Guessing Game? Will it be ⁦ @OptionPit ⁩ or ⁦ @MikeTosaw ⁩? We’ll find out today on #TheOptionBlock .
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@Options
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Our final #VolatilityViews #CrystalBall for 2021 had @Mark_Longo guessing closest to where $VIX will be at the end of the year at 17.28. @optionpit guessed 29.29 and @jam_croissant at 15.99.
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#VolatilityViews is now live with @optionpit and @Ksidiii at . Show will also be available later today for everyone to stream on all major #podcast platforms. $VIX $VVIX $VOLQ $VXX $UVXY $SVIX $UVIX
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5 years
Discussing the recent headlines surrounding @vergecurrency and the adult industry live now on The #CryptoRundown at
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The Options Insider
7 years
The @thetastyworks nation has spoken! Congratulations on a decisive victory over @CharlesSchwab in round 1 of #Options #brokerMadness . You'll meet up with @TDAmeritrade @thinkorswim next week. Rest up, it's a marathon, not a sprint!
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Volatility Views 578: "Vol Explodes While $UVXY Splits" with @optionpit and @michaellistman is now available on all major #podcast platforms. #volatility $VIX $VVIX $SVIX $UVIX Subscribe now: Apple: Spotify:
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#Optionbrokermadness - Who will go to finals? Vote @TradeKing or @etrade then like/retweet to be entered in drawing.
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The Options Insider
3 years
Breaking down your Top 10 Episodes of #VolatilityViews from the insane year of 2021 now live. Shout out to the guests featured on those episodes - @optionvol @MIAXExchange @optionpit @jam_croissant @RussellRhoads @Ksidiii @vixologist . Learn more via
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"Structurally what's happening on the macro seen is just too strong. The #FED 's essentially writing calls at this point. This downtrend is now pretty well entrenched." - @jam_croissant now live on #VolatilityViews via
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@Options
The Options Insider
6 years
Two firms; two days; one goal: Being the 2018 #Options #BrokerMadness champion. It. Is. On. The final match up is between last year's winner @LSFinancial and @thetastyworks Voting lasts for 48 hours. Rally the troops and let the best firm win!
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@Options
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6 years
Happy Holidays from everyone here at The Options Insider. We literally couldn't do it without you guys. Thanks for listening/reading/ clicking/asking questions/live streaming and everything else that you do to support us throughout the year.
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Rob Levy, cofounder of @RealHxro and @GordianBlock is NOW LIVE in our studio on The #CryptoRundown at
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@Options
The Options Insider
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People have been eager for this one, so without further ado, today's #Options #BrokerMadness matchup is between @CharlesSchwab (formerly optionsXpress) and @thetastyworks Let the #Madness begin!
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The Options Insider
8 years
Reviewing the gaggle of securities & putting on a diagonal spread in LEN: @TradeKing #OptionsPlaybook
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@Options
The Options Insider
9 years
Looking forward to the start of @TechweekCHI in a few weeks. Check out the link here to learn more: http://t.co/W7vywov3K4
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The Options Insider
3 years
We had a great #ProQandASession this week. @jam_croissant answered your ?s re recent market #volatility , #skew , stock substitution in $SPY, ratio spreads, #natgas & more. Check out the clip below & visit to access the full show & hear future episodes.
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@Options
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A Look at Cboe Bitcoin (USD) Contract Specs
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Yup. It's official. Today saw the largest single trade and highest volume day in $VIX #Options history.
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@Options
The Options Insider
4 years
#VolatilityViews is now live with @MIAXExchange @Matrixextech @optionpit @optionvol and guest @Ksidiii . Join us as we discuss #volatility in the markets this week now live via
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Happy 4th to all of our U. S readers and listeners. Have fun and stay safe out there!
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The Options Insider
4 years
Bets Are Rising On A Big Spike In The #VIX That Could Rattle The S&P
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2 years
"$VIX now has had 15 red candles in a row. That must be some sort of record. Where's @russellrhoads when you need him." - @optionvol live now on #TheOptionBlock at
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@Options
The Options Insider
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#VolatilityViews 577: "Scratching Our Heads At This Market" with @optionpit and @RussellRhoads is now available. Stream from your favorite #podcast platform or listen at $VIX, $VXX, $VVIX, $UVXY, $SVIX, $UVIX #volatility #OptionsTrading
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@Options
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2018 #BrokerMadness is over. Takeaways? New players are smoking the old guard. @RobinhoodApp surprised many w/strong showing. Final battle saw @LSFinancial sweep Facebook while @thetastyworks swept Twitter. But with all votes counted @thetastyworks enters the #HallofChampions
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@Options
The Options Insider
5 months
#Gold #CVOL is at its highest level in a year. What does that mean for the market? Check out the clip below w/ @CMEGroup & @ProsperTrading . Tune into #TWIFO for the full discussion at @ApplePodcasts :
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#VolatilityViews 581: "Is There A Mystery #0dte Put?" with @EurexGroup , @optionpit and @RussellRhoads is now available. Stream from your favorite #podcast platform or listen now at #Eurex $VSTOXX $VIX $VIX $VXX $VVIX $UVXY $SVIX $UVIX #volatility
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@Options
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Do you want your favorite Options Insider shows to go? Well now, there's an app for that! Find out more here: http://t.co/nrG8hgut7I
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@Options
The Options Insider
4 years
Discussing #ETH , #ETH and more #ETH on this episode of #TheCryptoRundown with @GenesisVol . We also talked #bitcoin #options #skew , bitcoin as a digtal #gold and more. Download from your preferred #podcast provider or listen now at
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The Options Insider
2 years
Volatility Views 491: The #Volatility Jedi with @MIAXExchange , @optionpit and @vixologist is now available. Stream from your favorite #podcast platform or listen now via $VIX $SPIKES $VXX $VVIX $UVXY SVIX $UVIX $VOLI #OptionsTrading #VolatilityViews
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@Options
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@SpecWithGeorge @michaellistman @vixologist Looking forward to tomorrow's show w/ @michaellistman ! Members can listen live to all of our shows at . To become a member, go to . Volatility Views will also be available to listen later in the day on all major podcast platforms.
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Starting the year with another great week of #options trading content on The Options Insider Radio Network this week with @optionpit @optionvol @MikeTosaw @cenaclecapital @RussellRhoads @carleygarner @GenesisVol
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You only turn 1000 once! Join us Monday @ 12pm Central for the party that was a decade in the making. It's #TheOptionBlock 1000th Episode Spectacular. #Options , hilarity, special guests, prizes and more. Join us live via @OptionPit @MikeTosaw @OptionVol
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#TheCryptoRundown 162: "Rise of the Hxros" with guest Dan Gunsberg from @HxroNetwork and #crypto #options analytics from @GenesisVol is now available. Stream from your favorite #podcast platform or listen now via
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. @RussellRhoads from @TABBGroup @TabbFORUM is in the studio and on #VolatilityViews talking all things #options #volatility NOW LIVE at
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@Options
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Second round of #options #BrokerMadness will be interesting. First matchup today is @TDAmeritrade / @thinkorswim versus @thetastyworks Round 1 showed that the @thetastyworks nation is a passionate bunch. Can @thinkorswim prevail?
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#TheCryptoRundown 193: "Exploring the Syscoin System" with @realSidhuJag from @syscoin and #crypto #options analytics from Amberdata ( @GenesisVol ) is now available. Stream from your favorite #podcast platform or listen at
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@Options
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Let's see what is moving in #CVOL this week on #TWIFO with @CMEGroup . Check out the clip below & then stream the full episode TWIFO 398: "Let's Talk Metals, Crypto and Crude!" from your favorite #podcast platform or listen at
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@Options
The Options Insider
9 years
Traders are buying every single $ZIOP March call they can get their hands on.
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Have fun voting for your favorite, or against your least favorite, brokers in our #BrokerMadness Tournament. Don't forget to Like/RT/Share our tournament for chances to win #FabulousPrizes . Every time you like/RT/share & Vote is another chance to win. #VoteEarlyVoteOften
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The Options Insider
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#Trading #options isn't always risky. Let's discuss How to (Not) Lose Money Trading Options: @Nasdaq @OptionVol
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. @RussellRhoads in the studio today recording #VolViews now at
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$VIX : The shining beacon of efficiency: @CBOE @RussellRhoads @OptionPit @volsurface
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@Options
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Get ready to break down the latest futures options activity now live on #TWIFO with @CMEGroup and @carleygarner at . Let's find out what is moving and shaking this week. The show will also be available later today on major #podcast platforms.
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Busting myths and taking names. Expiration happens. Be informed. Be prepared. @Nasdaq @JillMalandrino @Dan_Passarelli
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$VIX call vs. $SPX put debate rages on. Winner? Neither. Instead it's our old pal short 1x2 $VIX ratio vertical. #volatilityviews #CBOERMC
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@Options
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Wow! It seems like only yesterday that we grabbed @Options on this fledgling little platform known as @Twitter . Time flies when you’re having fun. Thanks for joining us along the way. Here’s to many more years…
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#CVOL is down in every market EXCEPT for two. What are they & what does this trend mean for #options & #volatility traders? Check out the clip below w/ @carleygarner & @CMEGroup . Then stream #TWIFO for the full analysis on all major podcast platforms or at
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#VolatilityViews 560: "Surprise Upside, More $SVIX Drama and $UVIX vs $UVXY Rd 2" with @optionpit and @vixologist is now available. Stream from your favorite #podcast platform or listen at $VIX $RVX $RVX $VXX #volatility #OptionsTrading
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@vixologist Bought some $VXX put flies at the close. So vol is bound to EXPLODE on the open. You're welcome...
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Talking about #Solana vs. #Ethereum live now on #TheCryptoRundown with Andrew Saunders from @hashflow at . Show also available later today on all major #podcast platforms.
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@Options
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. @RussellRhoads talking $VIX with Mark @OptionsConf
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$DIS Disney stock rises after beating on top and bottom lines
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Overhead at @hedgefundassoc #crypto symposium: What happens when "real" traders clash with the #HODL crowd? Who wins? #bitcoin
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Kapil Rathi from @Cboe sharing his views on the #options industry @OptionsConf #OIC2018 . Look for his interview soon on the network.
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@Options
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Proud media partners of #Stocktoberfest - Great conference! @howardlindzon @StockTwits
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Chicago Will Get First New Live Trading Floor in Years -
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@RussellRhoads talking about his study on $VIX vs. $VSTOXX live now on #VolatilityViews . Show available later today on all major #podcast platforms. @EurexGroup
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@Options
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The View from Insider HQ: You have to love summer in #Chicago . http://t.co/mhJ1RZUs2T
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@Options
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Happy #Thanksgiving     to all of our listeners. Have a great holiday and we'll see you back on the network on Monday.
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@Options
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2 years
Happy New Year everyone! Let’s hope 2023 is a better year in every possible way. We’re looking forward to kicking off our 16th broadcast year with even more great #options content for you. Stay tuned…
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Are Hashrate Derivatives the next big thing in #Crypto ? Let's find out live now on #TheCryptoRundown with guest @TradingOnions from @LuxorTechnology at for members. Show also available today for everyone on all major #podcast platforms.
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Connecting the #Crypto World with @Coinigy
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#CVOL is down in every market EXCEPT for two. What are they & what does this trend mean for #options & #volatility traders? Check out the clip below w/ @carleygarner & @CMEGroup . Then stream #TWIFO for the full analysis on all major podcast platforms or at
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