http://www.theoptionsinsiders.com Insider Radio en-us Copyright 2008 The Options Insider Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:07:00 GMT 20 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:07:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=53 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=53 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 01:22:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=52 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=52 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:59:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=50 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=50 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:45:00 GMT A wrap-up of daily market activity http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=51 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=51 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:46:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=49 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=49 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:17:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=48 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=48 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:12:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=47 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=47 Wed, 1 Oct 2008 01:16:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=46 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=46 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:45:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=45 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=45 Tue, 9 Sep 2008 23:10:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=44 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=44 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:10:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=43 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=43 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:26:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=42 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=42 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:14:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=41 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=41 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 23:37:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=40 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=40 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:36:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=39 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=39 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:22:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=38 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=38 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 00:24:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=37 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=37 Fri, 30 May 2008 23:54:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=36 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=36 Wed, 21 May 2008 00:46:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=35 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=35 Fri, 16 May 2008 00:07:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=34 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=34 Tue, 13 May 2008 23:56:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=33 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=33 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:03:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=32 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=32 Tue, 4 Mar 2008 14:09:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=31 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=31 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:40:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=30 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=30 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 02:02:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=29 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=29 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:08:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=28 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=28 Tue, 2 Oct 2007 01:05:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=27 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=27 Tue, 4 Sep 2007 01:44:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=26 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=26 Wed, 1 Aug 2007 23:40:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=25 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=25 Fri, 6 Jul 2007 01:19:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=24 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=24 Tue, 5 Jun 2007 01:26:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=23 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=23 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 14:46:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=22 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=22 Wed, 4 Apr 2007 01:47:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=21 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=21 Fri, 2 Mar 2007 13:22:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=20 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=20 Fri, 9 Feb 2007 01:33:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=19 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=19 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:01:00 GMT 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/radio/?id=14 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=14