On this episode, Mark and Dan explain what weekend risk is and how traders should deal with it. They also discuss when you use a broken wing butterfly and much more.

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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

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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.

Live from The Option Pit Conference, we break down whether the markets and particularly VIX were impacted by the events of this weekend. We discuss the most active equity options for the day including AVGO, MARA, PLTR, NKE, CRWD. We also look at unusual options activity in SOUN, PTON. And, Uncle Mike Tosaw finally gets his prize from last year's 80s wrestling contest.

With your hosts:

• Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
• Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
• Mark "The Greasy Meatball" Sebastian, The Option Pit
• "Dr. VIX" Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
• "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.

On this episode Mark is joined by:

• Andrew Giovinazzi, Option Pit
• Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business
• Eurex Hot Seat: Stefan Schlamp, Deutsche Borse

They discuss:

• Election volatility in the US
• The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
• Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
• HFT in the market and recent trends
• Russell's UVIX weekend trade
• Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
• and much more...