Options Boot Camp

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Options Boot Camp is designed to help get you into peak options trading shape by teaching you options trading inside and out, basic to complex. Listeners can even submit their own options questions to be answered on the show.

  1. vor 2 Tagen

    Options Boot Camp 400: How to Trade Options Like Warren Buffett

    Can one of the world's greatest long-term investors teach options traders a thing or two? To celebrate the 400th episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo welcomes Dan Passarelli and special guest Russell Rhoads for a fascinating deep dive into Warren Buffett's real options strategies. While Buffett famously called derivatives "financial weapons of mass destruction," the reality is far more nuanced. The panel explores how Berkshire Hathaway has used cash-secured puts, covered calls, long-dated index options, warrants, and over-the-counter derivatives to build positions, generate income, and manage risk. The discussion also covers Buffett's famous global index put trades, why he prefers selling puts to enter positions, how he thinks about valuation, risk management, and knowing when to admit mistakes. Whether you're a buy-and-hold investor or an active options trader, this milestone episode offers timeless lessons on patience, discipline, and using options as investing tools rather than speculation. In this episode: Celebrating 400 episodes of Options Boot Camp The truth behind Buffett's "financial weapons of mass destruction" quote Why Buffett sells cash-secured puts Covered calls and long-term investing Buffett's legendary global index put trades OTC derivatives vs. listed options Risk management lessons every options trader can use Buffett's biggest investing mistakes—and what they teach us

    Options Boot Camp 400: How to Trade Options Like Warren Buffett

  2. 15. Juli

    Options Boot Camp 399: Fun with Flow, SPCX Pain and General Tomfoolery

    Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli dive deep into the mailbag to break down the mechanics behind the explosive growth of the options market and answer your burning strategy questions. The guys unpack a historic month in the industry—June 2026 pulled in a mind-blowing 1.6 billion contracts—and debate what this massive wave of liquidity actually means for retail traders. Is the market becoming too efficient, or are the opportunities bigger than ever? Topics covered in this episode include: The Record Volume Boom: A look at the staggering numbers from 2017 to today. How the pandemic structurally changed options trading forever, and where the peaks and troughs of liquidity hide. Mastering the Wheel Strategy: Dan addresses his "mythical" $30 threshold and explains the exact circumstances under which he'll run a wheel trade on a stock under $5 (including a look at his current covered strangle on a $4 stock). SpaceX ($SPCX) Options Pain: Two weeks post-IPO, the guys analyze the action, the crushing moves, the symmetry of iron flies, and why cutting losses early on a juicy but volatile setup is a rite of passage for successful traders. The Hardest Lesson in Trading: Why your exit strategy matters vastly more than your entry plan.

    Options Boot Camp 399: Fun with Flow, SPCX Pain and General Tomfoolery

  3. 8. Juli

    Options Boot Camp 398: The Perils of Trading While Traveling

    In this episode, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli hold a crucial discussion on the realities, logistics, and hidden dangers of trading while traveling. They break down their personal rules of thumb for managing risk on the move, why 24-hour trading might eliminate our last remaining "mini-vacations," and how to handle your portfolio so you can actually enjoy your time off. Plus, the drill instructors open up the mailbag to answer your burning questions about market health, the role of monthly vs. weekly expirations, and a special look at the historical spikes in the Cboe Dispersion Index.

    Options Boot Camp 398: The Perils of Trading While Traveling

  4. 1. Juli

    Options Boot Camp 397: Super-Sized VIX Extravaganza

    What exactly is the VIX? How is it calculated? Why doesn't it always move opposite the market? And what's really driving VIX futures, options and volatility ETPs? This week on Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo welcomes back the legendary "Dr. VIX" himself, Russell Rhoads, for an extended deep dive into the world's most popular volatility index. Whether you're new to volatility trading or looking to sharpen your understanding of advanced VIX concepts, this episode is packed with practical insights, common pitfalls, and actionable ideas. In this episode, you'll learn: What the VIX actually measures (and what it doesn't) How the VIX is calculated using SPX options Why VIX can sometimes rise alongside the stock market The mechanics and risks of VIX settlement Spot VIX vs. VIX futures—and why the difference matters Contango, backwardation and the infamous "negative roll yield" How VIX options are priced and what futures drive them Common mistakes new VIX traders make The pros and cons of VXX, UVXY, UVIX and SVIX How Russell uses volatility products as hedges and trading tools Listener questions on volatility products, risk reversals and today's market environment

    Options Boot Camp 397: Super-Sized VIX Extravaganza

  5. 25. Juni

    Options Boot Camp 396: SPCX Options and Rogue Iron Condors

    What happens when paper trading meets the real world? On this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo is joined by Dan Passarelli (Market Taker Mentoring) and Matt Amberson (ORATS) to tackle one of the biggest challenges for premium sellers: why a single losing iron condor can wipe out weeks of steady gains. The discussion covers practical risk management techniques for credit spreads, when to take profits, how to manage losing trades, and why backtesting is just as important as paper trading. The panel also dives into the explosive launch of SPCX (SpaceX) options, including record-breaking volume, sky-high implied volatility, and why experienced traders approached the frenzy very differently. Finally, the crew answers listener questions about zero-DTE options, VIX term structure, calendar spreads, and whether the options market has fundamentally changed over the past few years. In this episode you'll learn: Why paper trading can create unrealistic expectations Managing iron condors before one trade wipes out multiple winners Profit-taking vs. stop-loss rules for credit spreads How backtesting can improve trading discipline What made the SPCX options launch historic Trading ultra-high implied volatility Have 0DTE options changed options trading forever? Managing calendar spreads during volatility spikes Why you still can't trade spot VIX

    Options Boot Camp 396: SPCX Options and Rogue Iron Condors

  6. 18. Juni

    Options Boot Camp 395: Should You Stop Selling ODTE Options Part 2....The Revenge!!!

    Is the 0DTE premium-selling boom finally running out of steam? Or are premium sellers still holding the winning hand? In this highly anticipated follow-up to one of our most popular episodes, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli revisit the question: Should you stop selling 0DTE options? This time, they're armed with something they didn't have before—real intraday backtesting data. Joining the program is Matt Amberson, Founder of ORATS, who brings years of options analytics expertise and a treasure trove of intraday options data to the discussion. Together they dive deep into: The results of extensive 0DTE SPX backtesting Why short strangles continue to outperform in many market environments The surprising impact of trade timing on 0DTE profitability Why selling premium near the open may be far superior to waiting until midday The risks and rewards of short strangles versus iron condors Double calendars and other alternatives for traders seeking defined risk How ORATS built one-minute options data and intraday backtesting tools Whether the new generation of single-name 0DTE options (NVDA, TSLA, MSFT and more) changes the game

    Options Boot Camp 395: Should You Stop Selling ODTE Options Part 2....The Revenge!!!

  7. 11. Juni

    Options Boot Camp 394: Wild Markets, Wacky Puts and Wet Beef

    The markets are getting spicy! In this listener-driven episode, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli break down the sudden return of volatility, wild 245-point S&P 500 swings, and the VIX crossing back over 20. Topics covered include: Buying Straddles: Is a massive market swing the right time to load up on options premium, or are you buying at the absolute top? Is It Too Late for Puts?: How to hedge when the market drops 4-5% off all-time highs and why the Cboe Skew Index is mostly obtuse for retail traders. The $30 Wheel Rule: Why Dan avoids running the Wheel Strategy on cheap stocks (and how bid-ask spreads quietly crush your profits). Vega vs. Theta: Can you make money if implied volatility (IV) explodes but the stock sits perfectly still? Plus, the guys dig into AI math failures and a massive cultural detour into the only correct way to order a Portillo's Italian beef sandwich (completely dunked!).

    Options Boot Camp 394: Wild Markets, Wacky Puts and Wet Beef

  8. 3. Juni

    Options Boot Camp 393: Are Weekends Dead?

    The traditional closing bell is officially on life support. In this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli break down the seismic shift hitting the markets: the transition to 23/5 and 24/7 trading for equities and single-stock options. With Cboe securing SEC approval for 23/5 stock trading and launching extended-hours options trading for top names like Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, and Palantir, the guys discuss what this means for liquidity, overnight risk, and the psychological impact on retail traders. We also take a deep dive into the mailbag to answer a vital options theory question: When does theta decay stop helping options sellers? (Hint: Beware the Gamma Beast!)

    Options Boot Camp 393: Are Weekends Dead?
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Options Boot Camp is designed to help get you into peak options trading shape by teaching you options trading inside and out, basic to complex. Listeners can even submit their own options questions to be answered on the show.

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    Options Insider
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    The Options Insider Radio Network
  • Jahre aktiv
    2012 - 2026
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