The Option Block

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 whether the BTFD trade is dead and whether this spice in the market has legs. The show combines expert insights, market analysis, and a lively discussion on who is everyone's favorite Spice Girl.

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, and Biomarin Pharmaceuticals. Listener polls reveal hesitance towards zero day options amidst the uncertainty. The episode wraps up with predictions on upcoming earnings and market movements, emphasizing the importance of strategic thinking in these times. 01:05 Meet the Hosts and Co-Hosts 01:40 Cboe's SPX and Mini S&P 500 Options 02:16 Market Risks and Disclaimers 03:08 Kicking Off the Show 03:23 Market Madness and Historic Swings 05:15 Wild Times in the Options Market 06:42 Unprecedented Market Activity 11:19 Zero Day Options and Volatility 15:10 Volume Records and Market Trends 21:33 SPX and VIX Analysis 28:46 Meta's Market Movement 29:13 Tech Stocks Performance 32:14 Financials and Market Uncertainty 32:55 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 33:47 American Airlines Analysis 39:27 Lithium (SGML) and Biomarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN) Insights 46:12 Mail Block: Listener Questions 48:31 Market Sentiment and Predictions 50:28 Around the Block: Upcoming Market Events 52:40 Conclusion and Resources

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public

On this episode, we break down the latest in the options markets. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including AMC, GME. We also look at earnings volatility in MITK, LEGN, STNE, BABA, HD, CSCO and unusual options activity in REIT and ABR. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses two ways to hedge your stocks using puts: direct hedging or correlated hedging. In our final segment, we discuss our thoughts on whether or not we will see options on the bitcoin etfs this year.

With your hosts:

• Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
• Andrew “The Rock Lobster: Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
• “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

The Option Block is brought to you by Public.

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, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.

Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document

Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.

If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.

Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.

All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

We’re back with another episode of The Option Block brought to you by Public.

We break down what's going on with these markets and we discuss the most active equity options for the day including FUBO. We talk about earnings volatility this week in TGT, TJX, SNOW, ZM, and BJ. We also look at unusual options activity in TDS, VTNR, and SNAP. And, in the Strategy Block Segment, Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses wash trades.

With your hosts:

• Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
• Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
• "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

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, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.

Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document

Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.

If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.

Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.

All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

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 Management
• Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit

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, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.

Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document

Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.

If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.

Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.

All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.