Hot Options Report

Mark Longo

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Welcome to The Hot Options Report - Your premier source for insight into the fast-moving options market. Each day we'll track down the products that are dominating the options chains and impacting your trading account. From Apple to VIX and everything in between, if it's lighting up the options tape then you'll find it on the Hot Options Report.

1D AGO

The Hot Options Report: 05-15-2026

On this episode of The Hot Options Report, host Mark Longo breaks down a high-stakes, wild Friday on the options tape. While the broader market saw a sea of red, institutional paper was aggressively trading big tech. We analyze the notable multi-exchange sweep orders hitting the tape for SLV and EEM, plus a deep dive into the top 10 most active equity contracts dominating the tape today. Inside This Episode: The Big Tech Battle: Massive volume trends and contract breakdowns for NVDA, TSLA, MSFT, and AAPL (including its brand-new all-time high). Volatile Movers: How retail and institutional paper played the wild, high-percent swings in MU, INTC, and MSTR. Late-Day Reversals: Analyzing the intraday sweeps for META and PLTR and whether short-dated call sellers managed to pocket their premium. Looking for institutional-grade options analytics without the massive price tag? Kick the tires and light the fires on your own trading data by visiting TheHotOptionsReport.com .

13 min
2D AGO

The Hot Options Report: 05-14-2026

On this edition of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down a massive day in the options market where Nvidia ($NVDA) continues its historic run, crushing all-time highs and leading the volume tape with over 5 million contracts. We also dive into the "Little Wing" scan, uncovering 116 low-cost, high-volume opportunities in names like $TLT, $IWM, and $SOFI. Inside this episode: The Little Wing Scan: We highlight the top 3 high-conviction trades priced under a nickel. The Big 10 Countdown: Analysis of the heavy hitters including $MSTR, $MU, $AAPL, and $MSFT. Unusual Activity in Ford: Why traders are suddenly piling into July $17 calls for $F. Tech Check: A look at the reversal in $INTC and the earnings-driven surge in $ONDS. Zero-Day Drama: Why traders are wagering big on $TSLA and $NOK ahead of Friday's expiration. Get more options data at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

12 min
3D AGO

The Hot Options Report: 05-13-2026

The retail giants are taking over the tape. Mark Longo returns to break down a massive day in the options market where it took nearly 700,000 contracts just to break into the Top 10. We dive into our Retail Giant Scan to reveal why small-lot traders are flocking to LMT, CAT, and TNA. We also analyze the heavy order flow driving NVDA to new all-time highs as the CEO heads to China, alongside deep dives into the action for AAPL, TSLA, MU, F, INTC, and the "Mister Softee" MSFT. Looking for the same institutional-grade data used on the show? Head over to TheHotOptionsReport.com to access the latest and greatest in options analytics.

12 min
MAY 2

The Hot Options Report: 05-01-2026

It was a high-volume "May Day" on the options tape as massive action flooded the market to wrap up a blockbuster earnings week. Mark Longo breaks down why fading the initial move in $AAPL was the trade of the day and how $INTC finally cleared a historic milestone. On Today's Report: The $AAPL Rebound: Apple shakes off a shaky after-hours start to surge back past the strike zone. $INTC Makes History: Breaking the century mark with massive volume as Intel hits new all-time highs. $TSLA Steals the Crown: Moving millions of contracts to edge out $NVDA for the top spot. The One-Year Low Scan: A look at the names hitting the floor, including $FUJHY and $GGLS. Rapid Fire: Volume alerts for $MSTR, $MU, $NOK, $AMD, $MSFT, and $AMZN. Visit TheHotOptionsReport.com to run your own scans!

12 min
APR 30

The Hot Options Report: 04-30-2026

The options market is firing on all cylinders this Thursday as we digest a massive slate of mega-cap earnings and red-hot GDP data. From the AI-driven infrastructure plays to the latest 0DTE (Zero Days to Expiration) trends, Mark Longo breaks down the heavy hitters dominating the tape. On Today's Show: 0DTE Spread Scan: Analyzing a massive $5-wide Iron Condor and high-volume call spreads on a day where the market closed up over 1%. The Top 10 Countdown: We cross the 1-million contract threshold by the time we hit #9! Single Name Spotlights: Nvidia ($NVDA): A rare divergence as the market rallies but the AI king slips below the $200 level. Intel ($INTC): Chasing the $100 mark—can it keep the momentum? The "Fruit Company" ($AAPL): Pre-earnings nibbling and the immediate after-hours reaction. Alphabet ($GOOGL) & Meta ($META): A tale of two earnings—one bounces off the $600 psychological floor while the other rides the AI cloud wave. MARA: The transition from Bitcoin miner to AI infrastructure play and the massive "Flex Flow" volume. Tesla ($TSLA) & Amazon ($AMZN): Deep dives into the high-volume, in-the-money calls expiring tomorrow. Check out HotOptionsReport.com for the scanners mentioned in today's episode.

16 min
APR 30

The Hot Options Report: 04-29-2026

It is the "mother of all earnings days" and the tape is absolutely on fire. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down a high-velocity session where cracking the Top 10 required a massive 575,000 contracts. We dive deep into the "1K Oddball Scan" to reveal unusual institutional activity in $IWM, $MSFT, and $SILJ. From the parabolic surge in $INTC and $AMD to the post-earnings fallout in $HOOD and $SOFI, we analyze where the "paper" is leaning. We also look at the massive volume dominating $NVDA and $TSLA as they navigate new highs and Fed Day volatility. Want to track these scans yourself? Visit TheHotOptionsReport.com to get more options data, kick the tires, and light the fires on the latest market-moving trades.

11 min
APR 28

The Hot Options Report: 04-28-2026

On a surprisingly light trading day following Nvidia's recent all-time high, the 5K Club scan takes center stage, revealing heavy institutional flow in fixed-income ETFs. Join Mark Longo as he breaks down the top trades of the day, from the surge in bond market activity to high-stakes earnings plays. In this episode, we explore: The 5K Club Scan: Why LQD, RIG, and HYG are lighting up the tape with institutional-sized premiums. Earnings Watch: Is paper betting big on SOFI ahead of their bell-ringing results? Tech Tumble & Recovery: Analyzing the flow in NVDA, MU, AMD, and MSFT as the semi-conductor rally takes a breather. Retail Favorites: A deep dive into the massive volume hitting TSLA and AAPL strikes. Whether you're looking to "roll the bones" on short-term calls or seeking the safety of covered calls, we provide the analytics you need to navigate the current tape. Check out more options analytics at: TheHotOptionsReport.com

10 min
APR 28

The Hot Options Report: 04-27-2026

Welcome to the Monday, April 27, 2026, edition of The Hot Options Report with your host, Mark Longo. It was a historic day in the options market as Nvidia (NVDA) defied gravity, blowing past previous records to set a brand new all-time high of $216.82. While the bulls celebrated in NVDA, it was a "black eye" day for Poet Technologies (POET), which saw its stock price annihilated—dropping nearly 47% following a wild week of volatility. In this episode, we break down the top 10 most active names on the tape, including: The Silver Sweeps: We dive into $1M premium sweeps in Apple (AAPL), AMD, and massive March 2027 leaps in Silver (SLV). The High-Fliers: Intel (INTC) continues its parabolic run, nearly doubling in a month to hit the $85 handle. The Big Dogs: Massive volume in Tesla (TSLA) with over 4 million contracts and a deep dive into the winning NVDA $212.50 calls. Tech Round-up: Actionable insights into Micron (MU), Meta, Alphabet (GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), and Microsoft (MSFT). Whether you're looking for the latest "Golden Sweep" data or trying to understand the retail sentiment behind the biggest movers, the Hot Options Report has you covered. Visit TheHotOptionsReport.com for daily scans and join the community at TheOptionsInsider.com/Pro .

13 min

Welcome to The Hot Options Report - Your premier source for insight into the fast-moving options market. Each day we'll track down the products that are dominating the options chains and impacting your trading account. From Apple to VIX and everything in between, if it's lighting up the options tape then you'll find it on the Hot Options Report.

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Mark Longo
Years Active

2025 - 2026
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186
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