In this episode, Mark Longo, Henry Schwartz (Cboe) and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) delve into the historic and highly volatile recent market swings, including the massive rally and subsequent sell-off. Key topics include the unprecedented trading volumes, driven in part by zero day options, and how traders are navigating the current landscape. Detailed insights are provided on VIX movements, SPX trading trends, and specific stock analyses such as American Airlines, Sigma Lithium, ...
Apr 10, 2025•57 min•Ep. 1369
In this episode of the Option Block, host Mark Longo is joined by Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management and the Rock Lobster, Andrew Giovinazzi from The Option Pit. They analyze the unprecedented market moves and volatility driven by the global trade war and other economic factors. Discussions include the record-breaking options volumes, unusual options activity in United Wholesale Mortgage and Primo Brands Corp, and active and passive hedging strategies. Listeners also get to enjo...
Apr 07, 2025•58 min•Ep. 1368
In this episode of the Option Block, Mark Longo along with Henry Schwartz (Cboe Global Markets) and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) delve into a wild day in the markets driven by macroeconomic events, including the impact of tariffs and potential trade wars. VIX and other volatility indices are analyzed, along with key trades in stocks like HIMS and Coca-Cola. The episode also features engaging discussions on audience polls, thresholds for low-priced stock options, and the latest from...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 1367
Join host Mark Longo and the All-Star panel, including Mike Tosaw (Uncle Mike from St. Charles Wealth Management) and Andrew Giovinazzi (The Rock Lobster from The Option Pit), as they kick off another options trading week. The episode delves into recent market activities, from unusual option trades and volatility trends to strategic reallocations and market sentiment. They discuss the impact of geopolitical events and trade policies, explore intriguing options trades – from the mighty Wolfspeed ...
Mar 31, 2025•56 min•Ep. 1366
In this episode of The Option Block, hosted by Mark Longo, the panel includes Henry 'The Flowmaster' Schwartz from CBOE, and Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management. The team discusses the current state of options trading, market volatility driven by tariff news, and activity in indices like VIX, SPY, and the S&P 500. They dive into unusual options activity in Nike, GameStop, and Sandstorm Gold Limited (SAND), and explore intriguing trades involving long-dated puts and June calls...
Mar 27, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1365
This episode of the Options Insider Radio Network dives into recent options trading activity, covering notable stocks such as Northern Dynasty Minerals (NAK), Truist Financial Corp (TFC), and Wolverine Worldwide (WWW). Hosts Mark Longo, "Uncle" Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management), and Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi (The Option Pit) analyze various market trends and trading strategies, including a detailed look at the collar strategy. The show also features lighthearted moments with ...
Mar 24, 2025•58 min•Ep. 1364
In this episode, Mark Longo, Henry Schwartz from Cboe, and Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management discuss the latest trends and activities in the options market. Highlights include a rundown of volume and activity in VIX, SPY, SPX, RUT, and QQQ, as well as specific stocks like BABA, AMD, META, TESLA, and NVIDIA. The episode also dives into unusual call buying activity in SNAP, options trading in the new CBOE Mini Bitcoin ETF Index (MBTX), and updates on recent trades in Southwest Airlines...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1363
In this episode, host Mark Longo is back in the Chicago studio after attending the Futures Industry Association conference. The team, including Uncle Mike Tosaw and Andrew Giovinazzi, discuss the mixed market activity and the upcoming Fed meeting, where a rate pause is highly anticipated. The show delves into unusual options activities, focusing on large trades in Vodafone and HUYA. Uncle Mike provides insights on active versus passive hedging strategies, and the episode concludes with 'Around t...
Mar 17, 2025•58 min•Ep. 1362
In this episode, the hosts, led by Mark Longo, delve into the current market volatility, the dynamics of the options market, and strategies for navigating today's financial landscape. Joined by guests like Uncle Mike Tosaw and Flowmaster Henry Schwartz, they discuss the influence of tariffs, unusual options activity, and the state of various financial indices. They also explore specific trades and positions, such as in LUV, XRX and NFE. They also engage with listener questions on topics like whe...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 1361
In this episode, the hosts, led by Mark Longo, delve into the current market volatility, the dynamics of the options market, and strategies for navigating today's financial landscape. Joined by guests like Uncle Mike Tosaw and Flowmaster Henry Schwartz, they discuss the influence of tariffs, unusual options activity, and the state of various financial indices. They also explore specific trades and positions, such as in Birkenstock and Deutsche Bank, and engage with listener questions on topics l...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 1360
In this episode of Options Insider Radio Network, host Mark Longo is joined by Dan Passarelli and Mike Tosaw to discuss the latest options market trends. They delve into recent market volatility, VIX activity, and specific trades in stocks like Carnival Cruise Lines and McCormick & Company. The team also explores growing trends in the options market, such as the effectiveness of long straddles and covered calls. Uncle Mike shares valuable insights on Roth IRAs and backdoor Roth IRAs, highlig...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1359
This episode of The Option Block, hosted by Mark Longo from the Options Insider Media Group with Henry Schwartz from Cboe Global Markets and Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management dives into multiple engaging topics about the current state of the options market. The show covers updates on NVIDIA's recent earnings announcement and the subsequent market reaction, along with the impact on various sectors. The hosts discuss the potential for 24-hour options trading, with mixed opinions on its...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1358
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets Review the most active equity options for the day including SMCI Examine the latest unusual options activity in BAX, GDRX Talk about 2025 as the year of collar 24-hour trading And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit...
Feb 24, 2025•57 min•Ep. 1357
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets . On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including silver Talk about the most active equity options for the day including WMT, SMCI Examine the latest unusual options activity in QTBS, BABA, COMP Look at Feb25 28th PLTR puts trading this morning Comment on how wild it is that spy 0dte does much more than IWM 0dte Talk about VIX options on futures Share what we are looking at for the end of t...
Feb 21, 2025•59 min•Ep. 1356
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets . On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets Talk about the most active equity options for the day including HOOD Examine the latest unusual options activity in GRAB, OMC, MAG, PTON Ask if the magical letters “AI” trump the other two letters known as “PE” in the modern market Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The ...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1355
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including tariffs Talk about the most active equity options for the day including UBER Review earning volatility in MNDY, MCD, LYFT, DASH, HOOD, DKNG Examine the latest unusual options activity in BBAI, IBN Look at shifting your risk using options And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Andrew "The Rock Lo...
Feb 10, 2025•57 min•Ep. 1354
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets . On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets Talk about the most active equity options for the day including PLTR Review the January options volume numbers from OCC Look at earnings season volatility Examine the latest unusual options activity in F, LAES, BMBL Check out our latest polls about F and tariffs affecting the markets Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 1353
On this episode Mark, Uncle Mike and the Rock Lobster get into a Royal Rumble over: Tariffs/ Trade Wars VIX PLTR NVDA two-year collars SOUN TIGR and more.
Feb 03, 2025•59 min•Ep. 1352
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets . On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including the Fed, AI, and earnings Talk about the most active equity options for the day including INTC Look at earnings volatility in AAPL and INTC Examine the latest unusual options activity in PDD, BKR, and TKO Check out our latest polls about AI, SPX/SPY, NVDA and PDD Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week And m...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 1351
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including VIX, PTLO Talk about the most active equity options for the day including NVDA Examine the latest unusual options activity in IVZ, MPLX, BMBL Look at selling puts when the market is down Ask if DeepSeek is the canary in the coalmine for the end of the AI boom And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Manageme...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 1350
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets . On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets Talk about the most active equity options for the day including MSTR Look at earnings volatility in GE, AAL, AA, SOFI, BA, META, MSFT, TSLA Examine the latest unusual options activity in VALE, AKAM, MIR Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group N...
Jan 23, 2025•59 min•Ep. 1349
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets . On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including TK, AAPL Talk about the most active equity options for the day including BAC, SOFI, AAPL Look at earnings volatility in BAC, JPM, C Examine the latest unusual options activity in TK, RGTI, GME Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group H...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 1348
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including VIX Talk about the most active equity options for the day including DJT, AAPL Examine the latest unusual options activity in PTON Hedging strategies And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit...
Jan 13, 2025•58 min•Ep. 1347
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block. On this episode, we: Crown our 80's trivia winner for 2024 Discuss the latest in the markets Talk about the most active equity options for the day including FUBO Look at the options volume for December and all of 2024 Examine the latest unusual options activity in CPNG, WBD And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Optio...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 1346
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets . On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including what stands out to us as big stories from last year Talk about the most active equity options for the day including AAPL Examine the latest unusual options activity in MSTX, WOLF, TIGR The importance of having an entry point and an exit point with your trades Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week And much ...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1345
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets Talk about the most active equity options for the day including COIN, MARA Examine the latest unusual options activity in OPT, MQ, WOLF Suggest looking back at your trading year Ask which asset class you think will have the most upside potential in 2025 And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 1344
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including VIX Talk about the most active equity options for the day including APA, AVGO, AAPL Examine the latest unusual options activity in EMKR, LWLG Look at closing out short options And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit Opt...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1343
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets . On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including yesterday being the 6th most active options volume day ever and the 2nd biggest jump in percentage terms in VIX history Debate what the Fed is doing right now Talk about the most active equity options for the day Look at earnings season volatility including DRI, NIKE Examine the latest unusual options activity in BE, GOOG, QUBT Share what we...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1342
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public. On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including small caps, tech Talk about the most active equity options for the day including MSTR, PTLR Look at earnings volatility in MU, DRI, FDX, NKE Examine the latest unusual options activity in MLCO, BBAI, RMNI Consider buying put options And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management...
Dec 16, 2024•59 min•Ep. 1341
We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Cboe Global Markets . On this episode, we: Discuss the latest in the markets including VIX calls Talk about the most active equity options for the day Look at earnings season volatility including ADBE, COST, MU, FDX Examine the latest unusual options activity in HIMX, GOOG, GOOGL, MLCO Share what we are looking at for the end of the week/going into next week And much more With your hosts: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media ...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1340
