Options Boot Camp

In this episode, Mark and Dan: Discuss the hot stocks right now with MTM customers Unravel the mysteries of option margin on meme stocks  Implement high net worth strategies for smaller retail accounts Talk about whether or not it is preferable to take off trades in pieces And much more

On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your deluge of questions about: Using Options Boot Camp to become a professional trader Making your first "real money" options trade The mysteries of selling ITM put spreads The dangers of selling zero DTE credit spreads Legging into positions vs. trading them outright What we're trading in MEME stocks right now And much more...  

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss how to avoid margin calls when trading meme stocks. Plus they answer your questions about meme stock put strategies, bullish Facebook strategies and more... 

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:  Trading options during the current wave of MEME stock madness The perils and pitfalls you may encounter when applying your Boot Camp knowledge to the world of crypto options Plus updates from the options front lines and much more...

Options Boot Camp listeners get a special sneak preview of the latest addition to the Options Insider Pro platform - the much-anticipated return of Options Oddities.  Interested in the latest crazy options activity in AMC, Ford, DLTR and much more? Listen to Options Oddities then check out www.TheOptionsInsider.com/shop. 

In this episode, Mark and Dan revisit the dark side of theta: What is it? How does theta evolve over time and as you move across the options chain? Which trades/strategies benefit from theta? Which trades/strategies are hurt by theta? and more.. Mark and Dan also answer your questions about: Rolling covered calls Trading options on SPACs Laddering into short straddles

It's finally here! The first ever Options Insider Pro Q and A Session. This is where our Pro members have the chance to pick the brains of leading options and derivatives experts. We kicked things off with the "Oracle of New Hampshire" himself: Matt Amberson, Founder: Options Research and Technology Services.  Matt answers your questions about: The proper way to structure your options trades When to close/roll your covered calls The most effective, and cheapest, ways to protect your gains using options.  How to incorporate skew data into your options trading.  The best ways to trade options on MEME stocks.  The optimal way to trade options on VIX.  When to trade calendar spreads.  Iron Condors vs. Iron Butterflies vs. Diagonals.  And much more... Want to participate in future Pro Q and A Sessions? Then check out www.TheOptionsInsider.com/shop today. 

In this episode, Mark and Dan provide insight on gamma scalping and answer your (many) questions about covered calls.

In this episode, Mark and Dan provide basic training on when to close/roll your covered calls, and answer your questions about prop trading firms, options screening platforms and more...  

OBC 134: Leverage, Diagonals and the Wrong Way To Start Trading Options On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about: Option leverage vs. Stock Leverage Diagonal vs. vertical put spread follow up The right vs. the wrong way to start trading options Selling covered calls to avoid margin calls and more... Mark and Dan also field your Options Boot Camp reviews - both good, bad and...confusing?

In this episode, Mark and Dan revisit the covered call strategy: Pros/Cons Examples Potential Outcomes Collars, Covered Call Verticals, Covered Call with Put Kicker And Much More...

On this special mail call palooza, Mark and Dan answer your options questions from across the globe including: - Applying traditional options strategies to crypto - What to do when a short put spread goes against you? - Why sell a covered call when you can sell a short put? - Can a diagonal credit spread save your bacon when a stock moves against you? - Dan prepares a haiku about love - and much more...

On this special mail call palooza, Mark and Dan answer your options questions from across the globe including: Applying traditional options strategies to crypto What to do when a short put spread goes against you Why sell a covered call when you can sell a short put? Can a diagonal credit spread save your bacon when a stock moves against you? Dan prepares a haiku about love and much more...    

In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:  How options volume shaped up in March Credit Spreads vs. Debit Spreads Cash-Settled Options If you can lose more than your investment in options and much more...

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss:  How many options positions should a new trader have What is the optimal starter position for new options traders Is short selling immoral Surprise results in our broker madness tournament Backlash against RobinHood Is payment for order flow bad for options traders and much more...

On this episode, Mark and Dan finally debunk the great "Debit Spread vs. Credit Spread" mystery. Does it really matter which strategy you use? You'll have to listen to find out.  Mark and Dan also discuss: Using P/E Ratios in your options trading Covered Calls in Rocket Companies ($RKT)  Should we replace regular options with mini options? and more...

In this episode, Mark and Dan tackle all-things option delta including: What is option delta? What are the benefits of option delta? An example of option delta. Plus - your questions about mini options, deep ITM option spreads, credit vs. debit spreads and more.

Ask and you shall receive! On this episode, Mark and Dan tackle all-things mini options including: WTF are mini options anyway? Weren't they delisted a few years back? Why? Don't we already have mini options on futures? Would a fractional option be better than a mini option?  How the heck would a fractional option work anyway? Plus - your questions about call volatility and portfolio margin. 

So many questions! On this episode, Mark and Dan dive into your deluge of questions about: Cash-settled options Mini/Fractional options Surprise dividend adjustments Options strategies for hot stocks Amazing options visualizers and much more...  

On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about: Risk reversals vs. strangles How to combine The Greeks The origins of volatility skew The "proper" day to trade risk reversals and much more...