On this episode,

• We discuss how to navigate current market complexities and trends in the macro trading environment.
• We talk about hedging with index options vs. ETFs and the recently approved Margin Enhancement Rule for "protected options"
• We look at how earnings season volatility is impacting this market.
• What we see in the RIA space and outlook for retail adoption of options
• And much more.

With your hosts:

• Mark Longo - The Options Insider Media Group
• Matt Amberson - Option Research & Technology Services

And guest:

• Rob Hocking - Cboe Global Markets

On this episode,

• We discuss how to navigate current market complexities.
• We look at how earnings season volatility is impacting this market.
• We talk about what is going on with META heading into earnings. Is there a fire-sale going on?
• What is the proper way to hedge the weekend risk in your portfolio?
• And much more.

With your hosts:

• Mark Longo - The Options Insider Media Group
• Matt Amberson - Option Research & Technology Services

On this episode, we discuss how to navigate current market complexities and we provide insights into today's market volatility. We look at how the earnings season is shaping up. We provide our thoughts on the current options volume trends. We discuss derivative strategies in ETFs that allow investors to chase stock returns while also protecting against a potential market downturn (or as the WSJ refers to these hot new funds - Boomer Candy for retirees). We talk about how "junk" VIX calls are hot again, and much more.

With your hosts:

• Mark Longo - The Options Insider Media Group
• Matt Amberson - Option Research & Technology Services

And guest:

• Arnim Holzer - Global Macro Strategist, Easterly EAB Risk Solutions