The Advisors Option

Hosted by The Options Insider Radio Network

BusinessInterviews guestsExplicit

Website RSS feed

Episodes

152

Latest episode

Sep 2025

Language

About the show

Simple diversification is no longer enough to shield the assets under your management. Registered investment advisors, financial planners and asset managers need a new weapon in their war on risk. Welcome to The Advisors Option - the only program designed to arm busy advisors with the information necessary to properly manage risk in this volatile environment. From options education and trading strategies to practical tips, industry news and interviews with leading advisors, you will find it all on The Advisors Option.

Listen to episodes

60 recent

September 29, 2025Episode 1471 hr 4 min

The Advisor's Option 147: The Evolution of Advisors and Options

In this episode, Mark Longo and Matt Amberson (ORATS) reflect on the evolution of options trading and the role of financial advisors since the show's inception in 2011. They discuss the dramatic growth in options volume, the rise of zero-DTE trading, the democratization of tools and education for advisors, and the increasing client demand for options strategies. They also delve into current market conditions, strategies like collars and the wheel, and the potential impact of AI on options trading. Listener questions about tax implications and the implications of AI in options trading are answered, providing a comprehensive look at the state of options and advisory services today. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 04:40 Market Update: P&L Statement 11:19 Earnings Volatility Report 20:16 Options Market Evolution 31:39 The Evolution of Weekly Options 32:24 The Impact of Zero DTE Options 33:21 Backtesting and Zero DTE Strategies 36:21 The Democratization of Options Trading 38:06 The Rise of Trading Tools for Advisors 40:51 Understanding Volatility and VIX 43:31 Earnings Trading and Data Analysis 46:57 Client Demand and Advisor Evolution 49:08 Office Hours: Answering Listener Questions 59:45 Final Thoughts

August 15, 2025Episode 14659 min

The Advisor's Option 146: Battle Royale - Cash-Secured Puts vs. Collars

In this episode, Mark Longo, Matt Amberson (ORATS), and Matthew Tuttle (Tuttle Capital Management) delve into several key areas, including the ongoing growth in the options market, the utility of zero-day options, and various options-based ETFs. The discussion covers market trends like increased single-name equity volume, strategies for employing cash-secured puts, and the benefits of using options for portfolio protection. Matt Amberson introduces their new AI tool, Otto, and Matthew Tuttle discusses the launch of their new zero-day and leveraged ETFs. Listener questions on options strategies, metrics for selling volatility, and the best ways to hedge risks are also addressed. 01:25 Welcome to The Advisor's Option 03:18 Meet the Hosts and Guests 07:06 Market Overview and Volatility Discussion 15:05 Earnings Volatility Report 20:38 Options 101: Strategies and Tips 28:21 The Buzz: Latest Developments in Options 31:48 Explosive Growth in the Options Market 32:20 New Generation of Options Traders 32:34 Innovations in Options Trading 33:42 ETF Strategies and Market Trends 36:54 Zero Day Options and Flex Options 41:22 Leveraged ETFs and High-Octane Trading 42:27 Office Hours: Answering Listener Questions 50:51 The Importance of Hedging for RIAs 55:27 Final Thoughts and Resources

June 4, 2025Episode 14540 min

AO #145 LIVE FROM OIC 2025 - 0DTE Debates, Predictable Algos, Options Explosions and More

Matt and Mark have a great live episode of The Advisors Option from OIC 2025 where we get the buzz about: The raging debate about 0DTE equity options Should we be able to buy and sell stop loss orders? Why are options trading algos so predictable? What is going on with this options explosion? What is going on with the state of options education? and much more...

April 8, 2025Episode 1441 hr 4 min

The Advisor's Option 144: April Showers Bring Advisors' Options Strategies

In this episode of the Advisors Option, Mark Longo and Matt Anderson (ORATS) delve into the world of options trading with a focus on tools and strategies for advisors. They discuss the impact of market volatility and the ongoing trade war on options trading volume, highlighting that March 2024 set a new record with 1.23 billion contracts. The episode also explores earnings season performance and strategies like put calendars for hedging portfolios. Additionally, they address listener questions on trade war impacts, concentrated equity exposure, and using tools for calculating hedges, wrapping up with a giveaway for a pro trading crate. 01:25 Welcome to The Advisor's Option 06:08 Market Recap: P&L Statement 14:53 Earnings Volatility Report 20:49 Options Trading Volume Insights 27:26 Pro Trading Crate Giveaway 28:49 Office Hours: Listener Questions 30:54 Discussing Trade War Impacts on Options Market 33:07 Strategies for Trading in Volatile Markets 35:41 Earnings Season Trading Insights 38:28 Common Misconceptions About Options 43:25 Using Options for Portfolio Hedging 53:01 Advising Clients with Concentrated Equity Positions 59:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

February 27, 2025Episode 1431 hr 4 min

The Advisor's Option 143: The Mysteries of Macro Volatility

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Matt Amberson, ORATS In this episode of The Advisor's Option, host Mark Longo and Matt Amberson discuss key trends in options trading, including the surge in long straddles, macro volatility impacts, and the record-setting options volume. The episode highlights the latest data on earnings volatility and significant macro events driving market movements. They also delve into trading strategies involving Nvidia's upcoming earnings and Schwab's 24-hour trading debut. Practical insights include the benefits of a new journaling tool and surprising backtest results, while answering listener questions about trading strategies and crypto assets. 01:25 Welcome to The Advisors Option 03:11 Meet the Hosts and Global Travels 06:11 Market Volatility and PNL Statement 17:40 Earnings Volatility Report 24:44 Options Market Trends and Insights 32:09 Expanded Pilot Program Overview 32:52 Options Trading 24/7: Pros and Cons 34:03 Audience Poll: 24/7 Options Trading 36:52 Tricks of the Trade: Practical Tips 37:22 Macro Events and Volatility 44:57 Office Hours: Answering Your Questions 46:00 Crypto Volatility and Market Trends 48:53 Backtesting Insights and Strategies 58:00 Final Thoughts and Resources

January 7, 2025Episode 14257 min

The Advisors Option 142: 2024 Market Recap & What Lies Ahead

On this episode, We share our thoughts on current market volatility as well as our thoughts on volatility for the coming year. We look at how earnings season volatility is impacting this market and our thoughts on the earnings seasons in 2025. We examine the options volume numbers for 2025 from OCC. We discuss whether it better to fade VXX by selling call spreads or buying straight OTM puts. We answer a question as to whether calls in SPY over time is as draining as buying puts. We explain what it means that calls are bid in the Russell 2000 right now and why that is so unprecedented. We talk about advisor-oriented options conferences. And much more. With your hosts: Mark Longo - The Options Insider Media Group Matt Amberson - Option Research & Technology Services

November 29, 2024Episode 1411 hr 5 min

The Advisor's Option 141: Should Advisors Use 0DTE Options?

On this episode, We share our thoughts on current market volatility We discuss how advisors should utilize 0dte options We talk about TSPY, the first true daily options ETF We look at how earnings season volatility is impacting this market. We answer a listener question about utilizing the options on IBIT And much more. With your hosts: Mark Longo - The Options Insider Media Group Matt Amberson - Option Research & Technology Services Si Katara - TappAlpha

October 30, 2024Episode 1401 hr 6 min

The Advisor's Option 140: Taking the Danger Out of Elections Using Options

On this episode, We share our thoughts on current market volatility We discuss what the markets are telling us ahead of the election We talk hedging specific event risk We look at how earnings season volatility is impacting this market. We answer a listener question about trading binary options on the election And much more. With your hosts: Mark Longo - The Options Insider Media Group Matt Amberson - Option Research & Technology Services Zed Francis - Convexitas

October 3, 2024Episode 1391 hr 3 min

The Advisor's Option 139: The Confounding Factors Of 0dte Options

On this episode, We discuss large moves expected for the election and Friday's unemployment report We talk time vs. Greeks We look at how earnings season volatility is impacting this market. We share our thoughts on overall options volume trends What we see in the RIA space and outlook for retail adoption of options We answer listener questions about long straddles, leap options, and taking advantage of high skew stocks like meme stocks And much more. With your hosts: Mark Longo - The Options Insider Media Group Matt Amberson - Option Research & Technology Services

August 28, 2024Episode 1381 hr 2 min

The Advisor's Option 138: Volatility, Enhanced Margin, Defined-Outcome ETFs and More

On this episode, We discuss how to navigate current market complexities and trends in the macro trading environment. We talk about hedging with index options vs. ETFs and the recently approved Margin Enhancement Rule for "protected options" We look at how earnings season volatility is impacting this market. What we see in the RIA space and outlook for retail adoption of options And much more. With your hosts: Mark Longo - The Options Insider Media Group Matt Amberson - Option Research & Technology Services And guest: Rob Hocking - Cboe Global Markets