http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/ en-us © 2009 The Options Insider Incorporated Go Inside the Options Markets www.TheOptionsInsider.com Options Insider Radio offers the latest options headlines, interviews with market movers and analysis of hot options topics. Listeners can even submit their own options questions for the experts. Options Insider Radio offers the latest options headlines, interviews with market movers and analysis of hot options topics. Listeners can even submit their own options questions for the experts. The Options Insider Incorporated questions@theoptionsinsider.com no Mark Longo In this episode, Mark is joined by Randy Frederick, Director of Derivatives and Trading at Charles Schwab. Mark and Randy discuss the recent overhaul to Schwab and s options trading platform. Other topics include: Randy and s options repair strategy for equity traders and the outlook for the options market in 2009. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Episode_39_Schwab-mono.mp3 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:11:00 GMT 27 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: Where Do We Go From Here? Panelists for this session include: Jeff Macke, Macke Asset Management; Jon Najarian, optionMONSTER; Pete Najarian, optionMONSTER http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/OIC2009_Where_From_Here.mp3 Mon, 8 Jun 2009 01:22:00 GMT 56 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark is joined by Robert Newhouse, CEO, Ballista Securities and Keith Landsberg, EVP - Business Development, Ballista Securities. Mark, Robert and Keith discuss the rise of third-party facilitation networks, aka dark pools, in the options market. They also discuss the impact of the financial meltdown, regulatory reform and penny pricing on Ballista and s business. Finally, they respond to BOX and s veiled threat to invade the crossing space and establish a competing facilitation platform. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/OIC2009_Ballista.mp3 Fri, 5 Jun 2009 00:56:00 GMT 23 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: International Linkages and Multi-Product Clearing. Panelists: Michael E. Cahill, Options Clearing Corporation; Pete Axilrod, Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation; Marc Huglin, LCH.Clearnet Limited; Dale Michaels, CME Group http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/OIC2009_Linkage_Clearing.mp3 Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:20:00 GMT 40 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo REPOST - Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: Hot Issues In Clearing. Panelists: Michael McClain, Options Clearing Corporation (moderator); Herbert C. Kurlan, VTrader Group; Samuel F. Lek, Lek Securities; William C. McGowan, Interactive Brokers; John M. Ruth, Goldman Sachs http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/OIC2009_Hot_Issues_Clearing-Revised.mp3 Wed, 3 Jun 2009 11:29:00 GMT 38 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark is joined by Adam Nunes, Head of U.S. Options, NASDAQ. Mark and Adam dive straight into the raging debate over maker-taker pricing. Adam responds to claims that NASDAQ is giving away volume at a loss and cherry-picking options order flow. Mark and Adam also discuss the difficulties associated with launching a new options exchange during the height of the financial meltdown. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Episode_37_OIC2009_Nasdaq.mp3 Tue, 2 Jun 2009 01:17:00 GMT 21 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: The Great ETF Migration. Panelists: Andy Nybo, TABB Group (moderator); Scott Burns, Morningstar; Jamie Farmer, Dow Jones Indexes; Sid Jain, Keefe, Bruyette and Woods; Rob Stein, Astor Financial http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/OIC2009_Great_ETF_Migration.MP3 Mon, 1 Jun 2009 01:09:00 GMT 45 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark is joined by Will Easley, Vice Chairman of the Boston Options Exchange. Mark and Will discuss the growing controversy over maker-taker pricing. Will addresses the charge that BOX is giving away volume at a loss solely to gain market share. Mark and Will also discuss NASDAQ and s "irrational"pricing structure and Will and s belief that only one pricing model can survive in the options market. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Episode_36_Live_From_OIC-BOX.mp3 Fri, 29 May 2009 00:13:00 GMT 19 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo OIC 2009 International Perspectives Panel. Panelists include: Tom Stern, optionsXpress International (moderator); Jorge Alegria, Mexican Derivatives Exchange; Luc Bertrand, Montreal Exchange; William Brodsky, Chicago Board Options Exchange and World Federation of Exchanges; Romain Delacretaz, Institut de la Bourse; Heike Eckert, Eurex; Jonathan Seymour, NYSE Liffe http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/OIC2009_International_Perspectives.mp3 Thu, 28 May 2009 00:41:00 GMT 70 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark is joined by Gary Katz, President and CEO of the International Securities Exchange. Mark and Gary discuss the ISE and s recent decision to slash fees on premium option products. They also discuss the impact of pennies on the options market, the battle over maker-taker pricing and the outlook for options volume in 2009. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Episode_35_Live_From_OIC-ISE-2.mp3 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:11:00 GMT 25 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: Origins Of The Financial Crisis: How Did We Get Here. Speaker: David Marshall, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/OIC2009_Origins_Of_Financial_Crisis.mp3 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:36:00 GMT 39 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark is joined by Peter Hauser, President of Sungard and s Microhedge Business Unit. Mark and Peter explore the reasons behind Microhedge and s continued popularity with options traders. They also examine new upgrades to the software and the rumors of an impending retail version of this long-running analytical platform. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Episode_34_Live_From_OIC-Microhedge.mp3 Fri, 22 May 2009 16:38:00 GMT 19 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo Exclusive OIC 2009 Audio: Exchange Leaders Panel http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/OIC2009_Exchange_Leaders_Panel.mp3 Thu, 21 May 2009 21:25:00 GMT 45 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark sits down with David Harris, CEO of the CBOE Stock Exchange. Mark and David discuss the two pressing questions on the minds of Options Insider Radio listeners: What the heck is the CBOE Stock Exchange and why did the CBOE get involved in the ultra-competitive stock space? http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Episode_33_DaveHarris_CBOESX.mp3 Wed, 20 May 2009 21:13:00 GMT 35 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: Technology Leaders and Forum (Challenges in Today and s Environment) http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/OIC2009_Tech_Leaders_Panel.mp3 Tue, 19 May 2009 23:02:00 GMT 45 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark sits down with Ed Boyle, Director of U.S. Options, NYSE Euronext. Mark and Ed discuss the growing controversy over maker taker pricing in the options market. They also discuss the future of AMEX and the death of fixed-return options. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Episode_32_EDBOYLE_NYSE.mp3 Mon, 18 May 2009 22:10:00 GMT 23 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: The Tech Arms Race http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/OIC2009_The_Tech_Arms_Race.mp3 Fri, 15 May 2009 22:26:00 GMT 46 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark sits down with Phil Gocke, Managing Director - Institutions, OIC and Eric Cott, Director, OIC. They discuss the impact of the recent financial storm on hedge funds, pensions funds and other institutional options customers. They also discuss the OIC and s new web portal and its efforts to target financial advisors. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Episode_31_Options_Industry_Council.mp3 Thu, 14 May 2009 00:19:00 GMT 27 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo This session contains the conference opening remarks from BOX Vice-Chairman Will Easley. Those remarks are followed by the keynote address from Elizabeth King, Associate Director - Division of Trading and Markets, SEC. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/OIC2009_SEC_KEYNOTE.mp3 Wed, 13 May 2009 23:28:00 GMT 40 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this live episode from OIC 2009, Mark sits down with George Ruhana, the new CEO of OptionsHouse. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/OIC2009_OPTIONS_HOUSE.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 13:16:00 GMT 28 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo A rundown of the latest developments from the options market. This session includes updates from the leading options exchanges along with briefings from a variety of industry committees. Review the show notes for a full list of speakers. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/OIC_2009_Industry_Update_Session.mp3 Fri, 8 May 2009 13:01:00 GMT 73 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark sits down with Craig Weil, Director of Trading at Online Trading Academy Chicago and the host of Traders Talk Live. Mark and Craig discuss the difficulties many traders encounter when switching to a new product class. They also discuss Craig and s 35 years of pit trading experience and the perils of trading everything from equity options to cattle futures. Finally, they explain how to avoid the numerous hucksters and charlatans lurking in the world of financial education. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode 29.mp3 Thu, 9 Apr 2009 01:40:00 GMT 48 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo Traders Talk Live Radio (which airs on AM 560 WIND in Chicago) recently featured www.TheOptionsInsider.com founder Mark S. Longo as a special guest. Mark discussed the impact of volatility on the options market. In addition, Mark and the hosts devoted an entire segment to the vagaries of volatility skew. Options Insider Radio listeners can find the complete broadcast here... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Traders_Talk_Live_Episode_6.mp3 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:13:00 GMT 60 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark is joined by Will Easley, Vice Chairman of the Boston Options Exchange (BOX). Mark and Will discuss the challenges that lie ahead for BOX and other options exchanges in 2009. Will the collapse of the hedge fund industry devastate the options market? Can BOX outmaneuver its rivals and carve out niches in the block crossing and OTC markets? Tune in to find out.... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_28.mp3 Tue, 3 Feb 2009 01:41:00 GMT 33 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo Traders Talk Live Radio (which airs on AM 560 WIND in Chicago) recently featured www.TheOptionsInsider.com founder Mark S. Longo as a special guest. Mark discussed options strategies for a variety of market conditions. He also provided a historical perspective on the rampaging VIX and explained why it and s dangerous to own options premium today. Options Insider Radio listeners can find the complete broadcast here... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Traders_Talk_Live_Radio_Episode_5_2.mp3 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 23:32:00 GMT 55 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark is joined by Tony Scianna and Peter Hauser of SunGard. Mark, Tony and Peter dive into the expansive, and often confusing, world of options trading software. This wide-ranging conversation explores all aspects of options software from trading and position analysis to clearing and risk management. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_27.mp3 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:07:00 GMT 27 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode of Trader Interviews, host Tim Bourquin profiles www.TheOptionsInsider.com founder Mark Longo. Tim and Mark discuss the rampaging VIX, the election and s impact on the financial market, options strategies for a volatile environment, floor trading vs. screen trading, options products for retail investors and much more... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Trader_Interviews_With_Mark_Longo.mp3 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 01:22:00 GMT 24 Minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo A brief rundown of the latest headlines from the options market. Topics covered include: ISE and NYSE Arca join forces in the forex market, the VIX roller coaster ride continues, concerns mount over possible VIX settlement manipulation, ICE and CME face-off over credit derivatives, Buffet vs. Greenspan, SEC/CFTC merger finally on the horizon and more... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Headlines_10-31.mp3 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:59:00 GMT 13 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo A wrap-up of daily market activity http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Market_Wrap-up_10-31.mp3 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:45:00 GMT 5 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo A brief rundown of the latest headlines from the options market. Topics covered include: new options volume records, the VIX roller coaster ride continues, BOX vs. NASDAQ, the end of backdating, unusual options activity and more... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Headlines_10-22.mp3 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:46:00 GMT 11 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo A brief rundown of the latest headlines from the options market. Topics covered include: the impact of the short selling ban, derivatives risk management crisis, VIX roller coaster ride, CME vs. OCC, OTC credit derivatives battle and more... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Headlines_10-15.mp3 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:17:00 GMT 10 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo Traders Talk Live Radio (which airs on AM 560 WIND in Chicago) recently featured www.TheOptionsInsider.com founder Mark S. Longo as a special guest. Mark discussed the impact of the short selling ban on the options market as well as a few protective options strategies for these troubled times. Options Insider Radio listeners can find the complete broadcast here... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Traders_Talk_Live_Radio_Episode_4.mp3 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:12:00 GMT 39 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark is joined by Don Montanaro, CEO of retail brokerage firm TradeKing. Mark and Don discuss the challenges facing new retail options brokers as well as the benefits offered by Fixed Return Options (FROs). http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_26.mp3 Wed, 1 Oct 2008 01:16:00 GMT 41 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark is joined by Randy Frederick, Director of Derivatives at Charles Schwab and Co. Mark and Randy explore the dynamic, dysfunctional and sometimes dangerous world of retail options trading... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_25.mp3 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:45:00 GMT 63 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo Traders Talk Live Radio (which airs on AM 560 WIND in Chicago) recently featured www.TheOptionsInsider.com founder Mark S. Longo as a special guest. Mark discussed unusual options trading activity and answered listener questions about options. Options Insider Radio listeners can find the complete broadcast here... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Traders_Talk_Live_Radio_Mark_Longo.mp3 Tue, 9 Sep 2008 23:10:00 GMT 39 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark is joined by Robert Newhouse, CEO of Ballista. Mark and Robert discuss the growing controversy over dark pools in the options market... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_24.mp3 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:10:00 GMT 26 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark is joined by David Fisher, CEO of optionsXpress. Mark and David discuss the brutal competitive battlefield known as the retail options market. Can optionsXpress emerge victorious in the arms race for lower commissions, better executions and superior technology? Tune in to find out... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_23.mp3 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:26:00 GMT 33 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark is joined by Al Brinkman, Director of Derivatives Marketing at the Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX). Mark and Al discuss the rapidly growing market for currency options. They also discuss the NASDAQ/PHLX merger and the battle between maker-taker and traditional options models. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_22.mp3 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:14:00 GMT 20 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo This episode of Traders Talk Live Radio (AM 560 WIND Chicago) features special guest Mark Longo and is devoted to options basics for retail stock investors. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Traders_Talk_Live_Radio.mp3 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 23:37:00 GMT 39 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark is joined by Bill Brodsky, President and CEO of the Chicago Board Options Exchange. Mark and Bill discuss the explosion of interest in the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX). They also discuss penny pricing, the rise of dark pools and the options industry and s growing dissatisfaction with the SEC... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_21.mp3 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:36:00 GMT 12 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark is joined by Alex Jacobson, Education Officer of the International Securities Exchange. Mark and Alex discuss the fascination with "premium harvesting" in the retail options market. They also discuss the growing interest in forex options and the explosion of demand for options education around the world. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_20.mp3 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:22:00 GMT 36 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark is joined by Adam Nunes, Head of the NASDAQ Options Market. Mark and Adam discuss the growing rivalry between the NASDAQ Options Market and BOX. They also discuss options dark pools and what it takes to compete in the cutthroat world of options. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_19.mp3 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 00:24:00 GMT 19 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark is joined by Scott Morris, CEO of the Boston Options Exchange. Mark and Scott discuss the growing rivalry between BOX and the NASDAQ Options Market. They also discuss options dark pools and how BOX plans to compete in the increasingly crowded options business. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_18.mp3 Fri, 30 May 2008 23:54:00 GMT 26 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo Traders Talk Live Radio (which airs on AM 560 WIND in Chicago) recently profiled www.TheOptionsInsider.com founder Mark S. Longo. Options Insider Radio listeners can find the broadcast here. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Traders_Talk_Live_Mark_Longo.mp3 Wed, 21 May 2008 00:46:00 GMT 26 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark is joined by Phil Gocke, Managing Director of the Options Industry Council. Mark and Phil discuss the benefits of trading collars on the QQQQ. They also discuss the institutional options market and why so many hedge fund managers and financial planners are afraid of options. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_17.mp3 Fri, 16 May 2008 00:07:00 GMT 26 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo Options Insider Radio live from the Options Industry Conference in Las Vegas. In this episode, Mark is joined by John Hass, CEO of Options House. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_16.mp3 Tue, 13 May 2008 23:56:00 GMT 16 Minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark sits down with Mike Bickford, Senior Vice President of Options at the American Stock Exchange. Mark and Mike discuss NYSE Euronext and s acquisition of AMEX and its ramifications for the options market. They also discuss AMEX and s fixed return options and why the exchange has such difficulty keeping up with its options rivals. In addition, Mark breaks down the latest options headlines and answers the burning question - "Why are option ticker symbols so strange?" http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_15.mp3 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:03:00 GMT 40 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark sits down with Tony McCormick, Senior Vice President of Equity Options at Charles Schwab. Mark and Tony discuss the fading optimism over penny pricing in the options market. They also discuss competition in the retail brokerage space and whether Schwab (and other brokers) will soon be forced to raise their options commissions. In addition, Mark explores the latest options headlines and responds to a forum member and s question about put options. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_14.mp3 Tue, 4 Mar 2008 14:09:00 GMT 45 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark concludes his conversation with David Mortimer and Jeromee Johnson of 3D Markets. In addition, Mark explores the latest options headlines and responds to a hedge fund manager and s question about "trading deltas." http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_13.mp3 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:40:00 GMT 33 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark sits down with both the CEO and the President of 3D Markets - David Mortimer and Jeromee Johnson. Mark, David and Jeromee discuss the inherent difficulties of block trading in the options market. In addition, Mark explores the latest options headlines and finally answers your burning questions about dollar strikes. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_12.mp3 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 02:02:00 GMT 40 Minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark sits down with Henry Schwartz, the founder of Trade Alert. Mark and Henry discuss the best ways to find and track unusual options activity. They also discuss the recent surge of insider trading in the options market. In addition, Mark examines the latest options headlines, peers into the dark side with his Unusual Activity Report and finally answers your pressing questions about options order routing. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_11.mp3 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:08:00 GMT 43 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo This episode features the return of one of our most popular guests - Scott Morris, CEO of the Boston Options Exchange. Scott and Mark discuss BOX and s adoption of the controversial maker-taker pricing structure. They also discuss BOX and s plans to compete against multinational monoliths like NYSE Euronext and ISE. In addition, Mark examines the latest options headlines, peers into the dark side with the Backdating Update and answers your pressing questions about portfolio margining. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_10.mp3 Tue, 2 Oct 2007 01:05:00 GMT 38 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark is joined by Danny Rosenthal, co-CEO of Options House. Mark and Danny discuss the increasingly cutthroat world of retail options brokerage. They also rewrite the conventional wisdom surrounding retail options traders. In addition, Mark examines the latest options headlines, peers into the dark side with the Backdating Update and answers your pressing questions about volatility skew. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_9.mp3 Tue, 4 Sep 2007 01:44:00 GMT 51 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark chats with Russell Andersson, co-founder of the on-line derivatives exchange HedgeStreet. Mark and Russell discuss the current flood of binary derivatives hitting the market. They also discuss HedgeStreet and s struggle to expand its market and overcome the stigma of "terrorism futures." In addition, Mark examines the latest options headlines, peers into the dark side with the Backdating Update and answers your pressing questions about the CME/CBOT merger. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_8.mp3 Wed, 1 Aug 2007 23:40:00 GMT 46 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode, Mark sits down with Phil Gocke, Managing Director of the Options Industry Council. Mark and Phil break down the OIC and s new institutional options initiative and discuss the rise of hedge funds/pension funds in the options market. As usual, Mark also examines the latest options headlines, peers into the dark side with his Backdating Update and answers your pressing questions about pin risk. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_7.mp3 Fri, 6 Jul 2007 01:19:00 GMT 53 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo Mark concludes his conversation with Tony Saliba, the CEO of LiquidPoint LLC. Mark and Tony discuss the problems with pennies, the impact of hedge funds on the options market and whether Nasdaq can succeed in the options biz. As usual, Mark also examines the latest options headlines, peers into the dark side with his Backdating Update and answers your pressing questions about insider trading. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_6.mp3 Tue, 5 Jun 2007 01:26:00 GMT 47 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo Tony Saliba, CEO of LiquidPoint LLC and the only options trader featured in Market Wizards, joins us to discuss why the penny pilot is bad for the options market. As usual, we also examine the latest options headlines, peer into the dark side with our Backdating Update and answer your pressing options questions. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_5.mp3 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 14:46:00 GMT 35 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo In this episode we dive into the middle of the CME/ICE battle, explore the frenzied world of credit derivatives and peer into the dark side with our Backdating Update. As usual, we also examine the latest options headlines and answer your pressing options questions. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_4.mp3 Wed, 4 Apr 2007 01:47:00 GMT 33 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo You asked for it! Episode 3 is finally here! Scott Morris, CEO of the Boston Options Exchange (BOX), joins us to discuss the impact of pennies on the options markets, whether small liquidity providers can survive in a penny environment and how BOX plans to compete against juggernauts like the ISE, NYSE and NASDAQ. In addition, Mark analyzes the latest options headlines and answers your options questions. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/Options_Insider_Radio_Episode_3.mp3 Fri, 2 Mar 2007 13:22:00 GMT 37 Minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo Tony McCormick, VP of Equity Options for Charles Schwab, joins us for a candid discussion of one of the most important events in the history of the options markets - the Penny Pilot. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/options_insider_radio_episode_2.mp3 Fri, 9 Feb 2007 01:33:00 GMT 39 minutes Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo Mark Longo Join us as we dive headfirst into the largest financial scandal in recent memory. Will Steve Jobs and affinity for backdating land him in a jail cell? Also, we examine one of the oldest, and most deceptive, sales tactics in the options world. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/downloads/mp3_123200773710PM.mp3 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:01:00 GMT 00:31:00 Options, Options trading, Derivatives, Stock options, Futures options, Options information, Options education, Equity options, Options markets, Options strategies, Mark Longo