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The Options Insider Radio Network
Options Boot Camp is designed to help get you into peak options trading shape by teaching you options trading inside and out, basic to complex. Listeners can even submit their own options questions to be answered on the show.
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Options Boot Camp 266: An Alternative to Selling Option Premium
On this episode, Mark and Dan's share an alternative to selling option premium - buying verticals. They also discuss where VIX will close at the end of the year, and much more.
33:00
07/12/2023
Options Boot Camp 265: Things to Watch Out For When Trading Futures Options
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring tastytrade Hot Seat: Katie McGarrigle, tastylive On this episode, Mark, Dan and Katie discuss: Should you trade futures options or equity options, Some basic differences between futures options and equity options, And much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade.
43:24
30/11/2023
Options Boot Camp 264: Top 5 Options Strategies That We Are Thankful For
As Thanksgiving is celebrated in the US tomorrow, Mark and Dan discuss the options strategies that they are most thankful for on this episode and much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade.
50:45
22/11/2023
Options Boot Camp 263: WTH Is A Jade Lizard?
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring tastytrade Hot Seat: Liz Dierking, tastylive On this episode, Mark, Dan and Liz discuss: What is a jade lizard trade, What trading strategy you would recommend for new options traders, Does the pattern day trading rule apply to options or just stocks, Are put spreads in SPY really useless as a hedge, And much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade.
51:46
15/11/2023
Options Boot Camp 262: Are There Too Many Options?
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring tastytrade Hot Seat: Jermal Chandler, tastylive On this episode, Mark, Dan and Jermal discuss: How are people using 0dte options in their trading? When is the right time frame to buy an option in META or AAPL? How to decide whether to wheel out or just keep the stock? And much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade.
33:32
08/11/2023
Options Boot Camp 261: The Most Terrifying Options Strategies of All Time
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: The top 5 most terrifying options trades of all time; The scariest "sounding" options strategy name of all time; Trading commodity options compared with stock options; Whether 0DTE options increase intra-day volatility; And much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade.
44:27
01/11/2023
Options Boot Camp 260: How Cheap is Too Cheap?
On this episode, Mark and Dan's discuss cheap options. When is an option too cheap to bother trading the options, what are some things to consider when trading options on cheap stocks, and much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade.
43:15
25/10/2023
Options Boot Camp 259: Wheel Rants and the Mysteries of Cash Settlement
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss: The MarketTaker Mentoring Question of the Week Our listeners preferred volatility ETP The Wheel Strategy Buying back ITM options before expiration How cash-settled options work Using adjusted butterflies And much more... This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade.
44:15
18/10/2023
Options Boot Camp 258: The Great Wheel Epiphany
On this episode Mark gets Dan's thoughts on the wheel trading strategy: when he uses it, how he sets it up and when not to use it. They also discuss ETPs, OTLY and much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade.
41:34
11/10/2023
Options Boot Camp 257: Machiavelli, Green Rangers and Expiration Day Trading
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND DAN DISCUSS: DAN'S VISIT WITH A LISTENER AT OKTOBERFEST IN GERMANY WHICH UPCOMING IPO ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT EXPLAINING THE RELATIONSHIP BTWN A SPREAD AND SAYING WHICH STRIKE LEG PREMIUM IS OVER THOUGHTS ON THE PPUT INDEX DIFFERENCE BTWN 0DTE AND PREVIOUS EXPIRATION DAY TRADING A LITTLE LISTENER LOVE FROM MACCHIAVELLI AND MUCH MORE
33:56
04/10/2023
Options Boot Camp 256: Beer Halls, 0DTE and the Infamous Wheel of Death!!!
On this episode, Mark and guest host Matt Amberson, from Option Research & Technology Services, take a deep dive into the wheel strategy. What is the wheel of death? What makes it so attractive? Why do people use it? Examples of this strategy. And much more...
46:43
27/09/2023
Options Boot Camp 255: Exercise or Die!
On this episode, Mark and Dan create the world's first (and probably only) options game show - Exercise or Die! Will Dan learn how to exercise his options correctly or die trying? You'll have to tune in to find out...
26:54
20/09/2023
Options Boot Camp 254: Volume Mysteries and Volatility Time Spreads
On this episode, Mark and Dan hold court on: The behind-the-scenes plumbing of the options market. They also tackle an intriguing approach to fading volatility using put calendar spreads. and more...
30:58
13/09/2023
Options Boot Camp 253: Back to Mastermind
Mark and Dan answer your options questions live from the Mastermind Conference by Market Taker Mentoring at Cboe Global Markets.
38:12
06/09/2023
Options Boot Camp 252: Day Trading Dangers, Put Problems and SIPC Solutions
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss: Which product has had the largest overall impact on the options market - VIX, 0DTE, Weeklys? Where are you allocating the majority of their portfolio? Does the pattern day trading rule apply to options as well or just stocks? Cash secured put trades What's an investor to do with account balances greater than 500k? Is one bank more secure than another? Divide up the account into multiple brokers/banks? And much more...
42:10
30/08/2023
Options Boot Camp 251: Risk Reversals Revisited
On this episode Mark and Dan revisit risk reversals and much more.
34:15
23/08/2023
Options Boot Camp 250: Get Your Options Certificates Here!
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss: Call Ladders - what are they and when should you use them? Can you get options certificates the way you used to get stock certificates? Forgotten options strategies that you should know about What happens when you issue contra-exercise orders on your options? and much more...
41:18
16/08/2023
Options Boot Camp 249: MEME Stock Redux, Capturing Unreliable Dividends and More
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND DAN DISCUSS: JULY PRO MEMBER CRATE WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT IS THE MEME STOCK FRENZY BACK WOULD YOU RATHER BUY RIVN, NKLA, OR KDP YOUR WEAPON OF CHOICE FOR CRYPTO OPTIONS EXPOSURE IS IT WORTH IT TO TRY TO CAPTURE THE BITO DIVIDEND HOW TO DECIDE WHETHER TO SELL A PUT VS BUY A RATIO PUT SPREAD AND MUCH MORE
37:07
09/08/2023
Options Boot Camp 248: The Mysteries of Spread Strike Selection
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss strike selection for spreads and much more.
30:20
27/07/2023
Options Boot Camp 247: Strike Selection Voodoo and Surprise Crypto Dividends
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss outright strike selection. How do you choose your strike? Does your approach change if long vs. short premium? And much more...
30:00
26/07/2023
Options Boot Camp 246: Vanishing Volatility
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND DAN DISCUSS: ARE THERE ANY DRAW BACKS TO CASH-SECURED PUTS USING STOCK SUBSTITUTION OVER THE LONG TERM TYPICAL USE CASE FOR KNOCKOUT COLLARS ANY TIME YOU WANT TO TRADE A CALENDAR SPREAD WHEN YOU DON'T THINK THE UNDERLYING IS GOING TO SIT STILL WHETHER VOLATILITY DOWN ACROSS ALL ASSET CLASSES AND MUCH MORE
33:33
19/07/2023
Options Boot Camp 245: Set-It-And-Forget-It Options Strategies for Busy Traders
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss good options strategies for busy traders who can't be at their screens all day (aka set-it-and-forget-it options trades). time frame particular products to use or avoid and much more...
43:30
12/07/2023
Options Boot Camp 244: Free Straddles and the Great Hot Dog Debate
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND DAN DISCUSS: FAVORITE FOOD TO EAT ON FOURTH OF JULY DO YOU PUT KETCHUP ON YOUR HOT DOG ANOTHER CRAZY OPTIONS VOLUME MONTH FOR JUNE HOW THE HOLIDAY WEEK IMPACTED TRADING ESPECIALLY NOW THAT PEOPLE ARE TRADING 0 DTE USING A STOCK'S MOMENTUM TO LEG INTO IRON CONDORS WHEN BUYING ATM STRADDLES IS IT WORTH SELLING PUTS RIGHT NOW WITH VIX SO LOW AND MUCH MORE
44:01
05/07/2023
OBC 243: Kicking It With the Front Mothers
On this episode - Mark and Dan answer the questions: Have they ever made a stupid options trade that ended up working out? Are they "front mothers" in their options trading? What would it take to lure them to the dark side of 0 DTE trading? and much more...
30:52
28/06/2023
OBC 242: WTH Are Binary Options?
On this episode - Mark and Dan answer the questions: WTH are binary options? How do they work? Where can you trade them? Are they really as shady as people think? and much more...
35:00
23/06/2023
OBC 241: Riding the AI Wave Using Options
On this episode, Mark and Dan explore how to use options to ride the AI wave that is carrying the stock market to new heights.
34:29
14/06/2023
Options Boot Camp 240: Is It Even Worth It Selling Covered Calls Anymore?
On this episode, Mark and Dan tackle the question: Is it even worth it to sell covered calls anymore? They also explore your thoughts on 0 DTE trading and much more...
33:54
07/06/2023
Options Boot Camp 239: Apple Collars, VIX Backspreads and Trading Floor Weaponry
Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss your questions and comments including: Should you trade SPY or SPX Has launch of 0DTE trading changed the way you trade options How can a broker put up prints inside the NBBO without exposing it to market makers and traders Example of an upside call backspread Best way to trade collars And much more
39:47
01/06/2023
Options Boot Camp 238: How To Hedge a Broad-Based Portfolio Using Options
Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: How to get started as a professional trader. What is the best way to hedge a broad-based portfolio using options. And much more.
32:46
23/05/2023
Options Boot Camp 237: Crossing, Zero Day, Frankenproducts and More
Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss your questions and comments including: How to hedge your full portfolio. How can the SEC allow QCCs to continue? Is there a program for visualizing options pricing changes in real time that can be used for market sentiment? Can long only leveraged ETFs fall apart the way SVXY did? Where do we get our options data for our shows. Couldn't someone at a bank have purchased a few puts to protect against a financial disaster? And much more.
39:09
17/05/2023
Options Boot Camp 236: Crypto Options, Mobile Apps and More
On this episode, Mark and Dan tackle your questions about: BITO and other crypto ETFs for options traders How we trade straddles The best mobile brokerage apps for options traders and more...
29:07
10/05/2023
Options Boot Camp 235: The Mysterious World of Straddles
On this episode Mark and Dan explore the mysterious world of straddles. What are they? When should you trade them? What are the dangers of trading straddles? and much more...
34:36
03/05/2023
Options Boot Camp 234: Options Chains, Mobile Apps and the Magic Exchange Number
Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss your questions and comments including: What Should You Look At When You Open An Options Chain? Importance Of A Broker's Mobile App When Choosing A Platform Could You See The Number Of Options Exchanges Reducing? Should Exchanges Be For Profit Companies Or Member-Owned Utilities? And much more
36:19
26/04/2023
Options Boot Camp 233: What You Should Look For In An Options Broker
Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss what features you should look for in an options broker.
36:05
19/04/2023
Options Boot Camp 232: Why Are There So Many Freaking Options Exchanges?
Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring Guest Co-Host: Brian Overby, The Options Playbook On this episode, Mark, Dan and Brian discuss your questions and comments including: How do you prefer to trade your butterflies; Why are there so many options exchanges; Is it time to buy and hold bank stocks or step into some long dated calls; And much more.
35:06
12/04/2023
Options Boot Camp 231: Skip Strike Flies and a Surprise Guest
Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring Guest Co-Host: Brian Overby, The Options Playbook On this episode, Mark, Dan and Brian take a deep dive into broken wing butterflies.
30:12
05/04/2023
Options Boot Camp 230: Exploding Bank Puts Plus More Fun With Ratio Put Spreads
Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss your questions and comments including: How the banking sectors latest issues affect investors; How are puts exercised or closed when the underlying disappears; Using options to leg into a long stock position; And much more
32:49
29/03/2023
Options Boot Camp 229: Are There Any Good Options Events?
On this episode, Mark and Dan tackle the thorny question: Are there any good options events left for retail traders?
31:28
22/03/2023
Options Boot Camp 228: AI Bots and Short Put Misperceptions
Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss your questions and comments including: Any AI automated bot stock trading programs easily installed into a brokerage account, Whether cash held by a trading firm earns interest, Trading and options conferences in 2023, A large sell-off of SPY puts in Q2/Q3, And much more
33:05
15/03/2023
Options Boot Camp 227: Ratio Put Spreads and Offensive Hand Gestures
Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring On this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into ratio put spread. They also compare short put spreads to ratio put spreads and much more.
31:43
08/03/2023
Options Boot Camp 226: Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner
Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: The monthly pro trading crate winner, Earning yield on the cash used as collateral for cash secured puts, How you typically go about trading 1x2 put spreads, What is the lowest amount of premium they require to sell covered calls, How often someone should realistically be trading options to be profitable over the long-term, And much more
38:44
01/03/2023
Options Boot Camp 225: Crazy Taxes and Shady Operators
Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Strategies for German options traders Cash secured puts Pump and Dump schemes by social media influencers Stock Repair Strategy and much more...
32:38
22/02/2023
Options Boot Camp 224: Let's Get Crazy...With Covered Strangles and Straddles
Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring On this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into covered strangles/straddles.
32:39
15/02/2023
OBC 223: Zero DTE vs. VIX
Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Buying OTM calls in crypto assets The recent Fed announcement Why TVIX was delisted Same day trading in SPX Is SVXY a neutered volatility product When you should buy VXX Buying VIX puts during backwardation Does Dan still raid stocks and much more...
45:00
08/02/2023
OBC 222: Exploring The Universe of Volatility Products
Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring On this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into exploring the universe of volatility products.
55:22
02/02/2023
OBC 221: 0 DTE - Fad or Wave Of The Future?
Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Why was it hard to make money owning puts in 2022? Would it have been a down volume year without the explosion of 0 DTE SPX options? Thoughts on selling straight ATM same-day straddles in SPX. Thoughts on eventual options on sports games. Being on the OTLY train. and much more...
34:16
25/01/2023
OBC 220: WTF Are 0 DTE Options?
On this episode, Mark and Dan dive into the exploding world of 0 DTE options. What are they? Should you be trading them and how should you approach them?
31:33
19/01/2023
OBC 219: Put Trends, VXX Nuances and Saudi Drama
Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring On this episode of 2023, Mark and Dan discuss: The trends data for selling puts, Their interest in VXX, Buying a call on margin, Hot options trading strategy for 2023 and much more...
41:18
11/01/2023
OBC 218: The Top Trends, Takeaways and Surprises From 2022
Host: Mark Longo, Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring On this first episode of 2023, Mark and Dan discuss: Their prediction of where VIX will close at end of 2023, The record setting year for options volume, Google options trends, Top episodes last year, and much more...
43:53
05/01/2023
OBC TOP 10 2022 HOLIDAY SPECIAL
We break down the Top 10 episode of Options Boot Camp from the insane year that was 2022.
12:24
29/12/2022
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