Welcome back to Options Boot Camp with Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli. In this Education Wednesday episode, the hosts dive into various topics on options trading. They discuss listener questions about time spreads, ratio vertical spreads, and advanced strategies for trading options. You'll also hear personal stories and trading insights as Mark and Dan combine education with entertainment in this engaging session. Stay tuned for expert tips and strategies to elevate your trading game and learn mo...
Mar 26, 2025•43 min•Ep. 331
In this episode of Options Bootcamp, host Mark Longo, alongside Dan Passarelli from Market Taker Mentoring and Katie McGarrigle from TastyTrade, dive deep into the world of futures options trading. They discuss the nuances of futures versus equity options, identifying key differences such as expirations and unique skews. Various starter strategies and products are outlined, emphasizing defined-risk approaches for newcomers. The episode also highlights listener insights on the BTFD strategy and t...
Mar 19, 2025•43 min•Ep. 330
In this episode of Options Bootcamp, hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli address various listener questions related to options trading. The episode covers the differences between institutional and retail portfolio hedging strategies, the relevance of liquidity when choosing options contracts, and the complexities of gamma scalping for retail traders. They also discuss the significance of advanced order types like OCO orders and the challenges of trading in less liquid markets. The show features ...
Mar 12, 2025•29 min•Ep. 329
In this episode, hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli discuss the explosive growth in options trading, particularly single name equity options, which have seen a significant rise. They delve into the role of retail traders, the impact of the pandemic, and the rise of zero-day options. The episode features insights into options trading metrics, strategies like covered calls, cash-secured puts, and market volatility influenced by economic events such as tariffs. Also discussed are listener question...
Mar 05, 2025•34 min•Ep. 328
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: Stock substitution strategies including the fig leaf and the zebra Stocks and options trading going 24/7 Intel covered call strategy And much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade . 01:08 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 01:38 Tastytrade Tools and Features 02:53 Education Wedne...
Feb 27, 2025•49 min•Ep. 327
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring tastytrade Hot Seat: Mike Butler, tastylive On this episode, Mark, Dan and Mike discuss: AI vs. PE in the modern market Stocks and options trading going 24/7 Stock substitution strategy as go to strategy for 2025 Learning more about trading options And much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade ....
Feb 20, 2025•39 min•Ep. 326
It's an options snow day as Mark and Dan tackle your mailbag questions about: How often do you adjust covered calls Selling a put when you don't want to buy a stock Strategies that they anticipate using more in 2025 What to do with calendars if the underlying moves too soon Trading iron condors and much more. Brought to you by tastytrade .
Feb 12, 2025•38 min•Ep. 325
On this episode, Mark and Dan talk about: Options volume for January from Options Clearing Tariffs impact on markets Whether the 0DTE explosion is just a fad If DeepSeek is the canary in the coal mine for the end of the AI boom Whether the age of the options trader is getting younger and much more. Brought to you by tastytrade.
Feb 05, 2025•45 min•Ep. 324
On this episode, Mark and Dan talk about: DeepSeek and its impact on the markets, What strategies Dan uses the most to trade, The fake ticker XYZ becoming an actual ticker for Block, Dan's typical holding period for straddles, Whether Dan will short straddles, and much more. Brought to you by tastytrade.
Jan 29, 2025•37 min
On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about: VIX closing price for 2025 Any new books from Dan The rule of 16 and much more.
Jan 22, 2025•27 min•Ep. 322
On this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into skew: What do we mean by skew Origins of skew The skew graph Different types of skew Why is it important to understand skew Different trades to take advantage of different types of skew And, much more! Brought to you by tastytrade .
Jan 15, 2025•35 min•Ep. 321
On this episode, Mark and Dan look back at the options markets in 2024. What trades/trends stood out in 2024 Options volume year in review VIX highs/lows for 2024 They also answer your questions including: Should I ever hedge my long-term holdings? Shouldn't the IV be the same when looking at the call and put for the same expiry/strike? How do you get what percent move the market is pricing for the underlying? And, much more! Brought to you by tastytrade ....
Jan 08, 2025•46 min•Ep. 320
On this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into binary options Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddl...
Dec 18, 2024•27 min•Ep. 319
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss AI options education. We look at what our AI overlords think we should be talking about. Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multi...
Dec 11, 2024•38 min•Ep. 318
On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about: AMC options How early they typically start seeing volatility coming out of the options prior to a holiday Using stop losses on spreads The sticky delta / sticky strike model and much more. Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex o...
Dec 04, 2024•32 min•Ep. 317
On this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into IBIT options. They also talk about what new options product they are most thankful for, how we handle our trades while on vacation, and much more. Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There ar...
Nov 27, 2024•31 min•Ep. 316
On this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into the various volatility products available. They also answer a question asking what a typical options trader makes, and much more. Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional cost...
Nov 20, 2024•35 min•Ep. 315
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss low volatility strategies for the rest of the year. : Long Equities Income Trades Long Straddles Long Calendars And much more Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with ...
Nov 13, 2024•32 min•Ep. 314
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Takeaways from the Election Whether you should just fade VIX going into all of these major events And much more Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strate...
Nov 06, 2024•44 min•Ep. 313
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: 5 most terrifying trades from last year Which options strategy terrifies our listeners the most What options strategy they don't like or never use Time spreads A live episode of Options Boot Camp And much more Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex ...
Oct 30, 2024•40 min•Ep. 312
On this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into long strangles. Examples Do we like them Long strangles vs. long straddles They also talk about how you can hedge when IV is so high. Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional ...
Oct 23, 2024•37 min•Ep. 311
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Whether our listeners are a buyer or seller for November SOUN calls Whether we think that we will see an October surprise that impacts the election What happens to the options when a stock gets delisted? Backtesting going long monthly straddles on the SPX Buying ATM verticals in momentum stocks American vs European options exercised on/after expiration day And much more Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry signif...
Oct 16, 2024•42 min•Ep. 310
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Tools to evaluate skew in the S&P 500 Why we have been finding better earnings trades Pattern Day Trading rules recently changed by FINRA Legging into a butterfly Short Straddles And much more Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strat...
Oct 10, 2024•38 min•Ep. 309
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Where you can find cheap volatility these days What is your trading plan through the election Trading IBIT options once they are listed Broker who offers free trading Best ways to protect portfolio w/ latest conflict in Middle East How long it takes to get good at options And much more Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short...
Oct 02, 2024•41 min•Ep. 308
On this episode, Mark and Dan explain what they mean by the guts of spreads. They also talk about what they consider to be the most important thing in trading, and they discuss what was the best part of market making from a training or preparation standpoint. Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certa...
Sep 25, 2024•38 min•Ep. 307
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss why trade size/allocation is so important, pattern day trading rules, an options market for XRP, and historic vs. implied volatility in an ETF. Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional cost...
Sep 13, 2024•28 min•Ep. 306
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss the best options strategies within IRAs to grow wealth in bull/neutral/bear markets with consistency and reliability. Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option s...
Sep 11, 2024•32 min•Ep. 305
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: How you deal with trades when you are traveling Spreading delta, gamma and theta Determining skew levels in the S&P500 Short straddles vs. long straddles Strangles as a hedge And much more Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategie...
Sep 04, 2024•39 min•Ep. 304
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Nvidia straddles and earnings this week Dan's favorite indicators Dan's straddle trade Short straddles in the short time frame An OTM VIX call stupid mentioned on Volatility Views SAnd much more Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strateg...
Aug 28, 2024•39 min•Ep. 303
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Taking the odds for a bear call spread What trading metrics you should look at Should you trade straddles right now And much more Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated ...
Aug 21, 2024•40 min•Ep. 302
