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This Week in Futures Options

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 more. Whether you’re an experienced veteran or a newcomer looking to separate the wheat from the lean hogs, This Week in Futures Options has the information you can’t find anywhere else.

Aug 28, 2017

Topics this week include:

  • S&P and other indexes
  • Silver and Gold
  • Crude Oil
  • Winners: Copper, Soybean oil
  • Losers: Lean hogs, corn

Futures Options Feedback: Listener questions and comments

  • Question from Sho Odwa - Hi! Which website publishes real-time commodity options quotes
  • Comment from Allan - I would have thought KC...


Aug 21, 2017

Topics this week include:

  • S&P/E-minis
  • Crude
  • Gold
  • Winner: Palladium

Futures Options Feedback: Question of the week

Which major index has experienced the largest % change in 30-day ATM #Volatility year-to-date?

  • S&P 500
  • Nasdaq 100
  • Dow
  • Russell 2000

Listener questions and comments:

  • Question from Chuck M - I like the...


Aug 14, 2017

Today's special guests are Joe Sullivan & JJ OKeefe, Chicago Capital Markets

Topics this week include:

  • S&P/Indexes
  • Floor-based execution
  • Volatility and skew
    • Listener question: Do e-mini, SPY and SPX skew all line up in the same way?
  • Metals: Silver/Gold

Futures Options Feedback: Listeners weigh in

  • Question from...


Aug 7, 2017

Topics this week include:

  • Crude
  • Iron Ore
  • Soybeans

Futures Options Feedback: Questions, comments, and more

Last week's Options Question of the Week: With VIX circling the drain, where are you looking for your next volatility fix?

  • 39% - Nasdaq 100
  • 16% - Russell 2000
  • 20% - Commodities
  • 25% - Single Names

Listener...