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This Week in Futures Options

The Options Insider Radio Network

Gold, crude oil, corn, soybeans and more - with so many tradeable products the futures options market is an intimidating place. How can you possibly keep track of the latest trading activity across so many different products? Don"t worry - we"ve got you covered. Welcome to This Week in Futures Options - the program designed to help active futures options traders stay on top of this ever-changing marketplace. Each week we"ll break down the top trades, hot products, volatility explosions and much

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29:16

TWIFO 481: Geopolitical Volatility, Greenland...

This Week in Futures Options ·

2026/01/23

Geopolitical drama is back on the menu, and the futures options markets are feeling the heat. In this episode of This Week in Futures Options (TWIFO), Mark Longo breaks down a wild week where nearly every complex saw a volatility explosion. From potential trade wars to "Greenland drama," we explore how the tape is reacting at CME Group. On today's episode, we dive into: The Movers & Shakers Report The Volatility Spike: A look at the CVOL (CME Volatility Index) across the board. Why Treasury vol is

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01:01:40

TWIFO 480: Stunning Small Caps, Rotating Rates and...

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2026/01/16

Is Silver the new meme stock? Are Small Caps finally ready to lead the pack? Join Mark Longo of The Options Insider and special guest Rich Excell from the University of Illinois (and the Stay Vigilant Substack) as they break down a historic week in the futures options markets. From parabolic moves in metals to a massive rotation within the equity space, the guys analyze the data you can't find anywhere else. Inside This Episode: The Great Equity Rotation: Why tech is taking a backseat as the

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54:11

TWIFO 479: A Year of Treacherous and Improbable Events

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2026/01/09

The first "January Lion" of 2026 has arrived. Join Mark Longo and Carley Garner of DeCarley Trading as they kick off the new year with a high-octane look at the futures options landscape. From the aftermath of a historic 2025 to the geopolitical shocks of the first week of January, this episode breaks down why the "old rules" of the commodity markets are being rewritten. In This Episode: The 2025 Retrospective: A look back at a "once-in-50-year" event in the metals complex. Carley provides a

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TWIFO 478: Crude Embargoes and Winter Wheat

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2025/12/19

Is the energy market ready for a supply shock? On the final TWIFO of 2025, Mark Longo breaks down the surge in Energy CVOL as the U.S. intensifies pressure on Venezuela. With a crude oil embargo ratcheting up, we examine how WTI Crude is reacting and what the "Smart Money" is pricing into the February options skew. We also shift our focus to the Ag complex, specifically Chicago Wheat (SRW), where we're seeing a surprising "Precious Metals-style" skew. From zero-cost collars in March Wheat to the

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32:42

TWIFO 477: The Hunt Bros vs. The Widowmaker

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2025/12/12

This episode of 'This Week in Futures Options' delivers a detailed analysis of the futures options market, focusing on the latest trends and significant movements in silver futures options and natural gas futures options trading activity. Hosted by Mark Longo, the program provides essential insights into the top futures trades, volatility shifts, and hot products for the week. The show includes statistics on both the light and dark sides of the market, highlighting noteworthy trades like a February

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01:01:03

TWIFO 476: Is Taylor Swift Hunt-ing Silver?

This Week in Futures Options ·

2025/12/05

In this action-packed episode of This Week in Futures Options (TWIFO), host Mark Longo and special guest Dan Gramza (Gramza Capital Management) break down the massive volatility and unexpected price movements across commodity and futures options markets. We conduct a detailed futures options analysis on the shocking, explosive rip in Silver, which is now the best-performing asset tracked by the show this year. We also dive into the highly active Natural Gas (NG) market, discussing key support levels

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59:09

TWIFO 475: Market Whipsaw & The Tsunami of Near-Dated...

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2025/11/20

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider CME HOT SEAT: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management In this episode, Mark and Mike discuss the significant trading volume and price swings in the S&P 500, spurred by Nvidia earnings and broader market dynamics. The show delves into specific trades and strikes lighting up the tape, highlighting unusual activity in short-term options. Uncle Mike shares insights into the bond market, focusing on the 10-year note and the implications of upcoming Fed decisions

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58:31

TWIFO 474: Hoarding Gold For Terrifying Reasons

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2025/11/14

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider CME HOT SEAT: Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School of Business In this episode of This Week in Futures Options, the hosts explore significant movements and trades across various markets. They focus on the explosive action in gold and silver, with deep in-the-money gold calls and far out-of-the-money silver calls taking center stage. They also delve into the dynamics of the energy sector, examining the contrasting fortunes of crude oil and natural

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53:29

TWIFO 473: Cutting-Edge Research on Metals, Crypto,...

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2025/11/07

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider CME HOT SEAT: Erik Norland, CME Group In this episode, Mark and Erik discuss recent developments in the futures and options market. They cover a wide array of topics, including the impacts of macroeconomic policies on gold and precious metals, the rise of cryptocurrencies like Solana and XRP, and recent movements in the equities and small-cap index. They also delve into new research regarding the Mexican equity market as a diversification opportunity and have an

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57:15

TWIFO 472: Soybean Tsunami and Copper Craziness

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2025/10/31

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group GUEST: Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading In this episode of This Week in Futures Options, Mark Longo and guest Carly Garner discuss various developments in the futures options market, including the impact of Chinese trade deals on commodities like gold, soybeans, and natural gas. They examine the latest trading activities, volatility trends, and market movements in precious metals, agricultural products, and energy sectors. Highlights include gold's

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52:43

TWIFO 471: Shaking up the Crypto Complex

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2025/10/24

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group CME HOT SEAT: Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group In this episode, the discussion covers CME's recent launch of Solana and XRP options, the role of institutional and retail participants, and the evolution of use cases for Bitcoin and Ether futures and options. The episode also highlights plans for 24/7 trading in CME's crypto suite starting in early 2026, pending regulatory approval. Additionally, the episode

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47:05

TWIFO 470: Metals Madness Takes Over The Market

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2025/10/16

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group The latest episode dives deep into the explosive activity in the precious metals market, with a special focus on gold and silver. Mark covers the unprecedented volumes and price surges in gold, which hit new highs of $4,308, and silver, which soared to $52.78. The episode also discusses the increased volatility and demand for both metals, with detailed analysis of key trades and market behaviors. Additional coverage includes other precious metals

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59:30

TWIFO 469: Everyone Is Obsessed With Metals

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2025/10/10

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network CME Hot Seat Guest: Scott Bauer, Prosper Trading Academy In this episode hosted by Mark Longo, Scott Bauer from Prosper Trading Academy joins to discuss the latest action in the futures options market. The show covers a diverse range of topics including the unprecedented activity in gold, which recently hit a new all-time high of $4,000 and nearly 50% up year-to-date, and the ongoing bullish sentiment in other precious metals like silver and

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43:36

TWIFO 468: A Gold and Gas Explosion

This Week in Futures Options ·

2025/10/03

In this episode, host Mark Longo dives deep into the latest trading developments within the futures options market, covering hot topics such as nat gas, crude oil, and gold. The episode discusses record volumes in nat gas and its recent price movements, analyzes crude oil's downturn, and delves into gold’s new all-time highs. The show also integrates listener inquiries and voting results, comparing current market sentiment indicators like VIX and gold. 00:00 Introduction & Welcome 03:29 Movers

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TWIFO 467: It's a Whoa Daddy Market!!!

This Week in Futures Options ·

2025/09/26

This episode features a detailed discussion with Dan Gramza of Gramza Capital Management covering recent market movements in futures options, focusing on gold's record highs, the fluctuations in natural gas prices, and the current state of crude oil. Mark and Dan also touch upon the equity markets' response to recent Federal Reserve actions and upcoming economic indicators. Listeners learn about key support and resistance levels, strategic buy and sell signals, and the market sentiment driving

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56:35

TWIFO 466: Laughing at Danger in Gold, Crude Oil and...

This Week in Futures Options ·

2025/09/18

This episode delves into the latest trends and key actions in various futures markets, focusing particularly on the impact of recent Fed decisions. Mark Longo alongside guest Carley Garner (DeCarley Trading), cover volatility in gold, silver, WTI crude oil, and livestock markets. They analyze significant moves, trade volumes, and option activities in these sectors, and provide insights into potential trading strategies. They also touch on the unusual behavior of gold and the introduction of Friday

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32:07

TWIFO 465: Ghosts and Gremlins

This Week in Futures Options ·

2025/09/11

This episode breaks down the week's trading activity in the futures and options markets with Mark Longo and Carley Garner (DeCarley Trading). The show covers the week's biggest movers and shakers, analyzes the latest trends in energy and metals volatility, and dives into specific options flows in Nat Gas, Crude Oil (WTI), and Platinum. Mark also chats with guest Carley about her outlook on energy markets. Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [06:30] Movers and Shakers Report [09:30] CVOL Movers and

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53:43

TWIFO 464: Equities, Rates And Metals...Oh My

This Week in Futures Options ·

2025/09/05

Mark Longo and Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management break down top trades, hot products, volatility explosions, and more in precious metals, interest rates, and equities on this episode. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 5:52 - Movers and Shakers Report (top performers and decliners). 11:58 - Breakdown of the CME Group CVOL report (volatility). 14:52 - Discussion on the precious metals market, with a focus on silver and gold. 24:45 - Analysis of the interest rate market and the

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TWIFO 463: Return of the Widowmaker

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2025/08/29

This episode of "This Week in Futures Options" (TWIFO) focuses on the week's top movers in the futures options market. Mark Longo breaks down the Movers and Shakers report, highlighting a week with a slight bias toward green, but with the largest percentage moves on the dark side. The show also takes a deep dive into the volatility of various markets and discusses the trading activity in natural gas, nicknamed "the widowmaker." The episode concludes with a discussion about the future of crypto

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54:29

TWIFO 462: Soybean Shenanigans and Cattle Craziness

This Week in Futures Options ·

2025/08/22

In this episode of "This Week in Futures Options" (TWIFO), host Mark Longo and guest Kevin Green from Schwab Network break down the week's trading action in the futures options market. They cover the top movers, analyze volatility across different sectors, and dive deep into agricultural products. The main discussion focuses on the soybean complex, including soybeans, soybean oil, and soybean meal, as well as the live and feeder cattle markets. The hosts examine recent market-moving events and

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