Options Boot Camp

On this episode, Mark and Dan provide examples on how to hedge a downturn in the market. Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request. If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exa

On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about: Trading strategies Gamma and Delta Selling puts to get into stocks at lower prices Trading VIX and much more... Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished u

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss breaking into a trading crowd, RAEs, and much more... Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request. If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The

On this episode, Mark and Dan answer your questions about: Trading flex options Trading earnings volatility Trading options without trading stock or any underlying Options education and much more... Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document Supporting documentation for an

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss capturing dividends using options. What does that mean? What are the ways to approach this? and much more... Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request. If you ar

On this episode, Mark and Dan revisit one of their "favorite" topics ...Gamma Scalping! What is it? How do you do it? Why you should never do it! They also explore: What happens to your options when they are delisted What happens to your premium when you write a call and much more... Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-inform

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss trading options within IRAs. What is an IRA and what can't you do with one? What options strategies can/can't you do with an IRA? Mark and Dan also discuss ETFs vs. Index Options and much more. Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss the pariah of the options markets - Rho.  What is Rho? What are the strategies where Rho makes an impact? Where is Rho irrelevant? And much more. Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.   Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document   Supporting documentation for any claims w

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss takeaways from last week's Options Industry Conference. Flex Options were one of the hottest things there. They discuss what Flex Options are and when to use them. They also discuss whether we will have 0dte options in single stocks before the end of the year and so much more. Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.   Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: ww

On this episode, Mark and Dan answer a listener question about retail traders who want to convert to full time for a prop shop. Pros/Cons, signs of a good firm, etc. They also talk about gamma scalping and whether you should be doing it. Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.   Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-doc

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss whether or not stock (and options) trade 24 hours.  They also talk about why we don't hear more about Rho and much more. Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.   Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document   Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon reque

On this episode, Mark and Dan continue last week's discussion of whether or not options are a zero-sum game and much more. Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.   Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document   Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.   If you are enrolled in our

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Basic Training: Are options a zero-sum game? How are you approaching SPX/SPY in your portfolio right now? And much more Brought to you by Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.   Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document   Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon req

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Calendars vs. Diagonals Put Calendars vs. Time Spreads And much more

On this episode Mark and Dan discuss the great vol debate. What is keeping volatility so low? They also discuss which market segment our listeners are most excited about for the rest of the year and more.  

On this episode Mark and Dan discuss diagonals. Why is Dan so excited about diagonals right now? They also respond to a listener question about stupids and more.

On this episode Mark and Dan take another look at stock substitution. You could argue that it's more relevant than ever now with the market at new all-time highs.  Later, they respond to listener questions about an OTM cash-secured put approach, the number of option positions held on a regular basis and much more.

On this episode Mark and Dan respond to listener questions about last week's episode regarding stupids. They also discuss trading 0dte options, the next big event driving trading, using leaps in your options trading, and much more.

On this episode Mark and Dan discuss stupids. What are they and when would you use them? They also answer a listener question about cash settled options and much more.

On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Another strategy to make money on the LYFT after hours moves, How important NVDA earnings are to the market and your portfolio, Kalshi binaries, The overall level of skew across all equities, And much more