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

On this episode, we break down how the markets were impacted by the events of this weekend. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including DJT. We also look at unusual options activity in TKO and RSI. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses buying some protection for your portfolio during election season. In our final segment, we look at the results of our poll about whether you would trade a new Russell 2000 volatility product.

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 Cboe Global Markets.

On this episode, we:

• Discuss the latest in the options markets today including small caps, IWM, and post CPI
• Look into June earnings volume numbers from OCC and today's options volume
• Examine the latest unusual options activity in TFC, GTES, SOUN
• Talk about interesting use cases for flex options

With your hosts:

• Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
• Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
• Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit

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

On this episode, we break down the latest news in the markets including META and VIX. We discuss the most active equity options for the day and the latest earnings volatility including DAL, PEP, JPM, WFC, C, and MANU. We also look at unusual options activity in GSK and INTT. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw explains how you can maintain your stock exposure in retirement. In our final segment, we discuss if we are on track for another explosive earnings season.

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 break down the latest news in the markets. We discuss the most active equity options for the day and the latest earnings volatility. We also look at unusual options activity in GSK and KEY. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw explains how options can set up your retirement portfolio. In our final segment, we discuss how you would trade NVDA right now.

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 Cboe Global Markets.

On this episode, we:

• Discuss the most active equity options today including WBA, RIVN
• Look into earnings volatility in WBA, LEVI, NKE
• Examine the latest unusual options activity in RIVN, CHWY, BARK, MPLX
• Talk about which options strategies traders anticipate using the most during this traditionally quiet period until Labor Day

With your hosts:

• Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
• Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
• Mark "The Greasy Meatball" Sebastian, The Option Pit
• “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com

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

On this episode, we break down the latest news in the markets. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including SMCI, GME, AAPL, and NVDA. We talk about the latest earnings volatility including FDX and MU. We also look at unusual options activity in RXO, HUN, and SID. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw says hedging is cool again. In our final segment, we discuss what options strategy do you anticipate using during this traditionally quiet period until Labor Day.

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 Cboe Global Markets.

On this episode, we:

• Discuss the most active equity options today including NVDA
• Look at unusual options activity in VIX, AKAM
• Discuss whether there is shady business going on in GME

With your hosts:

• Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
• Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets
• Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
• “Uncle” Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management

Check out the Trade of the Day Insights Newsletter from Trade Alert - Request access to admin@trade-alert.com

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

On this episode, we break down the latest news in the markets. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including MU and SOFI. We talk about the latest earnings volatility including LEN, KBH, and DRI. We also look at unusual options activity in SLS, SLB, and ALGM. In our Strategy Block Segment, Mike Tosaw discusses strike price selection with covered calls. In our final segment, we discuss whether GME is being manipulated and how you would trade SLS right now.

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.