Options Boot Camp

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Options Boot Camp 410: Demystifying the MOVE Index

September 30, 2026

What can bond market volatility tell you that the VIX can't? Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli break down the MOVE Index and explain why equity options traders should keep an eye on Treasury yield volatility. Learn what MOVE measures, how its Treasury options components are weighted, and why comparing its level directly with VIX can be misleading. Mark and Dan also explore what it means when stock and bond volatility diverge, how to interpret implied daily moves, and the usefulness and limitation...

Options Boot Camp 409: The Madness, Mystery and Mayhem of Expiration

September 23, 2026

When does an option actually stop trading, and what happens when expiration arrives? Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli trace how the calendar grew from monthly expirations to weeklies, daily SPX options, and Monday and Wednesday expirations in select stocks and ETFs. Along the way, they explain why traditional SPX monthly options can stop trading on Thursday yet settle on Friday morning, how cash settlement differs from physical settlement, and why expiration day can catch traders off guard. They...

Options Boot Camp 408: Yacht Rock Piracy and Net Zero Puts

September 16, 2026

Yacht rock piracy meets options strategy on this episode of Options Boot Camp. Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli break down Dan's "net zero roll" for cash-secured puts, including how traders can roll down and out while targeting little or no net premium on the adjustment. They also tackle a fresh batch of listener questions covering how implied volatility can help determine whether to buy calls, sell puts or use call spreads; how much open interest and volume really matter when selecting a strike...

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What is the email for Options Boot Camp?

The publicly listed emails for Options Boot Camp: questions@theoptionsinsider.com and info@theoptionsinsider.com.

How many listeners does Options Boot Camp have?

Podseeker estimates Options Boot Camp reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Options Boot Camp?

Options Boot Camp typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practical experience in options or derivatives trading, preferably combined with a track record teaching, mentoring, researching, or explaining advanced trading strategies. Common among recent guests: Professional options-trading experience; Teaching or mentoring options traders; Expertise in derivatives strategies and risk management. Recent guests include John Kmiecik.

How hard is it to get booked on Options Boot Camp?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Options Boot Camp cover?

Recent episodes cover Finance, Options Trading, Derivatives, Volatility Trading, and Risk Management. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.