June 26, 2025 • 40 mins
In this episode Mark Longo dives deep into the ever-changing futures options landscape. Key topics include the performance analysis of tradable products such as gold, crude oil, and soybeans, with an emphasis on the volatility and top trades in these markets. Additionally, the episode features a special guest, Catherine Yoshimoto from FTSE Russell, who discusses the upcoming Russell Reconstitution. She provides insights into the changes in the market cap breakpoint, the shift of some 'Mag Seven' stocks partially into the value category, and the move to semi-annual reconstitution in 2024. The podcast also touches on various aspects of the Russell 2000 index, including recent trading trends, volatility movements, and notable trading activity. The episode concludes with a detailed explanation of the scheduling and methodology changes coming to the Russell indices.
01:03 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options
04:24 Movers and Shakers Report
12:45 Deep Dive into Equities with Catherine Yoshimoto
13:45 Russell Reconstitution Insights
29:00 Russell 2000 Options Analysis
34:24 Conclusion and Upcoming Events
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