TWIFO 458: Shockingly Flat Skew in the Widow Maker

This episode of 'This Week in Futures Options' on the Options Insider Radio Network covers extensive details on various active commodities in the futures options market. The discussion begins with a breakdown of Nat Gas, analyzing its significant drop towards the three-handle and the activity around three puts and four calls. WTI's consistent trading around the 65 level and the potential implications are explored. Copper's tariff-driven surge and related options activity, including various put spreads, are examined. The show also touches on the behavior of Nasdaq during earning season and the rise of zero-day options in the futures market. Hosted by Mark Longo, with insights from Russell Rhoads, the episode dives into market sentiment, trading strategies, and key economic indicators shaping the futures options landscape.

 

02:41 Show Kickoff and New Network Edition

03:58 Guest Introduction: Russell Rhoads

04:50 Discussion on Retail vs. Institutional Trading

06:19 Movers and Shakers Report

11:56 Volatility Analysis

15:56 Energy Market Insights

26:00 Crude Oil Market Analysis

26:53 WTI and Nat Gas Volatility

27:26 Key Levels in Crude Oil

29:32 Put Options Activity in Crude

32:18 Copper Market Insights

42:01 Equity Indices During Earnings Season

48:16 Zero-Day Options and Market Sentiment

49:17 Concluding Thoughts and Listener Interaction