Options & Derivatives Videos

Gold Futures Test 50-Day Moving Average Amid Iran Tensions. 4/9/26
VideoApr 9, 2026

Gold Futures Test 50-Day Moving Average Amid Iran Tensions. 4/9/26

June gold futures are testing the 50‑day moving average for the fourth time in six sessions, hovering just above the 47.9130 level as geopolitical risk from the Iran‑Israel conflict intensifies. The contracts have swung between a low of 47.1860 (‑1.23%) and...

By CME Group
TRACE Reloaded - Trade the S&P with Institutional Precision | SpotGamma
VideoApr 9, 2026

TRACE Reloaded - Trade the S&P with Institutional Precision | SpotGamma

SpotGamma unveiled Trace Reloaded, an upgraded platform that visualizes S&P 500 options gamma (GEX) in real time. The tool updates every minute, delivering a color‑coded heat map that shows where market makers are buying or selling options. The new version adds...

By SpotGamma
Calculated Risk Dr Jim Schultz Undefined Risk Options Position Sizing Strangle Short Put Management
VideoApr 9, 2026

Calculated Risk Dr Jim Schultz Undefined Risk Options Position Sizing Strangle Short Put Management

Jim Schultz’s Calculated Risk episode tackles the often‑misunderstood world of undefined‑risk option strategies—short puts, strangles, and other naked positions that lack a hard loss cap. He stresses that while the theoretical loss is unlimited, the risk can be actively managed...

By tastylive (tastytrade)
Prediction Markets Are Exploding. The Kalshi Founders Explain Why | The Axios Show
VideoApr 9, 2026

Prediction Markets Are Exploding. The Kalshi Founders Explain Why | The Axios Show

The Axios interview spotlights the rapid rise of prediction markets and Kalshi’s role in legitimizing them. Founders Tarek and Luana explain that Kalshi offers a regulated, exchange‑style platform where users buy yes/no contracts on future events, from political outcomes to...

By Axios
April 9th, 2026 LIVE Stocks, Options & Futures Trading with Pros!(Market Open, Last Call & More)
VideoApr 8, 2026

April 9th, 2026 LIVE Stocks, Options & Futures Trading with Pros!(Market Open, Last Call & More)

Tastylive, a financial‑media network, now offers over 120 live trading segments hosted by more than 25 personalities, targeting both novice and seasoned traders. The programming is purely educational, with extensive risk disclosures and no investment advice. Tastylive also disclosed a...

By tastylive (tastytrade)
WTI Crude Oil Futures Plunged 15% on Proposed Ceasefire News. 4/7/26
VideoApr 8, 2026

WTI Crude Oil Futures Plunged 15% on Proposed Ceasefire News. 4/7/26

WTI crude oil futures slumped more than 15% on April 7, trading in the mid‑90s after President Trump announced a two‑week cease‑fire proposal aimed at halting strikes on Iranian infrastructure. The news sparked a rapid sell‑off across the energy complex. Inventories...

By CME Group
Low Risk SPX Day Trading Strategy [Part 2]
VideoApr 8, 2026

Low Risk SPX Day Trading Strategy [Part 2]

Jack Sloum of Option Alpha walks viewers through the second phase of his Flatfly day‑trading system – an iron‑butterfly spread anchored at the previous day’s S&P 500 close with $10 wings. He explains how the bot automatically opens these low‑risk contracts,...

By Option Alpha
TRUMP ANNOUNCES IRAN CEASEFIRE - STRAIT OF HORMUZ REOPENS
VideoApr 8, 2026

TRUMP ANNOUNCES IRAN CEASEFIRE - STRAIT OF HORMUZ REOPENS

The video reports that former President Donald Trump and Iran have reached a tentative two‑week cease‑fire agreement, which immediately reopened the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The announcement sent oil prices tumbling about 15% and lifted S&P 500 futures roughly 2.25%,...

By Stock Market Live
Live Cattle Futures Pull Back From Contract Highs. 4/7/26
VideoApr 7, 2026

Live Cattle Futures Pull Back From Contract Highs. 4/7/26

The livestock market posted a uniformly lower day on April 7, 2026, as live cattle futures retreated from recent contract highs. June live cattle settled at $245.80, down $1.22, while May feeder cattle fell $3.72 to $366.62 and June lean...

By CME Group
Copper Futures Fall as Strait Closure Strands 40,000 Tons. 4/7/26
VideoApr 7, 2026

Copper Futures Fall as Strait Closure Strands 40,000 Tons. 4/7/26

May copper futures slipped for a second session in three, after a brief rally off the 200‑day moving average that lifted prices 9.17% from March 23 to April 2. The contract traded between $553.90 and $564.10 on Thursday, ending near the day’s...

By CME Group
How You Can Use Unusual Options Activity to Stalk Big-Money Trades
VideoApr 6, 2026

How You Can Use Unusual Options Activity to Stalk Big-Money Trades

The video explains how traders can leverage unusual options activity to infer where large institutions are positioning ahead of major market moves. It emphasizes that smart money often uses the options market first because it offers leverage and capital efficiency...

By Barchart
Protect Your Profits Before the Next Crash (Get Paid to Hedge Your Stocks)
VideoApr 6, 2026

Protect Your Profits Before the Next Crash (Get Paid to Hedge Your Stocks)

The video walks viewers through the protective‑collar option strategy, a low‑cost hedge that lets investors lock in stock gains without selling the underlying shares. It explains when the trade makes sense—typically after a position has appreciated, during periods of expected...

By Barchart
Hedging Tesla and AMD With Covered Calls
VideoApr 5, 2026

Hedging Tesla and AMD With Covered Calls

The video explains how the investor is hedging sizable Tesla and AMD positions by selling covered call options, turning stock exposure into a source of premium income. He sold the calls months ago, collecting roughly $25 per contract on Tesla, and...

By Seeking Alpha
Most Traders Wait for High IVR to Sell Premium. Here's Why That's the Wrong Move After a VIX Spike.
VideoApr 4, 2026

Most Traders Wait for High IVR to Sell Premium. Here's Why That's the Wrong Move After a VIX Spike.

The video discusses why traders who wait for very high implied volatility rank (IVR) before selling options premium may be missing opportunities, and proposes dynamic adjustment of IVR thresholds based on recent VIX behavior. Using a decade‑long backtest on SPY 20‑delta...

By tastylive (tastytrade)
Equities Spotlight: Puts Dominate the Tape in Small Caps
VideoApr 4, 2026

Equities Spotlight: Puts Dominate the Tape in Small Caps

The segment examined the recent options activity in the Russell 2000, highlighting that puts have overwhelmingly dominated the tape in small‑cap equities. The index climbed more than 3% this week to around 2,542, while over 40,000 put contracts changed hands. April...

By The Options Insider
Market Technical Update: Charts Don't Lie
VideoApr 3, 2026

Market Technical Update: Charts Don't Lie

The weekend technical briefing focused on a news‑driven swing in the equity markets, highlighting the S&P 500’s sharp decline earlier in the week followed by a rapid rebound into the 6,580‑6,600 resistance zone. The host emphasized that while the rally appeared...

By OptionStrat
The #1 Market Takeaway in 2026? Confusion.
VideoApr 3, 2026

The #1 Market Takeaway in 2026? Confusion.

The video highlights that retail investors are collectively bewildered by the erratic market behavior in 2026, where rapid swings make conventional strategies feel obsolete. Recent trading days illustrate the dilemma: a short position at the S&P 630 low was instantly reversed...

By tastylive (tastytrade)
Microsoft Just Hit 2025 Tariff Lows Again. Here's the Options Math on Whether It Recovers.
VideoApr 3, 2026

Microsoft Just Hit 2025 Tariff Lows Again. Here's the Options Math on Whether It Recovers.

The video examines Microsoft’s slide to its 2025 options‑price low, hovering around $350, and uses options‑pricing models to gauge recovery scenarios. Host Mike outlines recent price action—down from a $550 peak to the mid‑$300s—and highlights analyst price targets near $587,...

By tastylive (tastytrade)
SPX Squeeze Fired… and Bears Should Be Worried
VideoApr 2, 2026

SPX Squeeze Fired… and Bears Should Be Worried

Taylor’s nightly market recap highlighted a rare bearish rating turning neutral, focusing on the S&P 500 weekly squeeze that fired short and prevented a catastrophic drop. He explained that the S&P’s squeeze, built since January, released upward momentum instead of a...

By Simpler Trading
Soybean Futures Close Lower as Markets Decouple From Energy Strength. 4/2/26
VideoApr 2, 2026

Soybean Futures Close Lower as Markets Decouple From Energy Strength. 4/2/26

Soybean futures closed modestly lower on April 2, breaking away from the recent rally in crude oil. The market opened down after the president’s address, briefly rallied alongside a $3 jump in oil, then faded, ending the session in negative...

By CME Group
Daily Profits From Micro Futures “Quick Trades”?
VideoApr 2, 2026

Daily Profits From Micro Futures “Quick Trades”?

Taylor Horton of Simpler Trading outlined a micro futures day-trading strategy aimed at generating consistent weekly income by trading lower-timeframe setups rather than hunting large, multi-week breakouts. He relies on a custom ‘squeeze’ indicator and a watchlist that flags A+...

By Simpler Trading
Stop Trading Options Blind! Use This Data-Driven Workflow Instead. #options #barchart #trading
VideoApr 2, 2026

Stop Trading Options Blind! Use This Data-Driven Workflow Instead. #options #barchart #trading

The video introduces a data‑driven workflow for options traders, centered on Barchart’s Most Active Options page. It positions the screen as a "blueprint" that reveals where institutional capital is concentrating bets, breaking down volume, and separating puts from calls. Viewers are...

By Barchart
Option Trades To Profit From Market Volatility (Backtest and Automate a Strategy)
VideoApr 1, 2026

Option Trades To Profit From Market Volatility (Backtest and Automate a Strategy)

Jack Sloum of Option Alpha walks viewers through live option‑trade selection aimed at profiting from heightened market volatility. He demonstrates how to filter millions of potential iron condor and spread setups to isolate a handful of high‑probability, high‑reward opportunities that...

By Option Alpha
Options Corner: BA Sees Tight Correlation with SPX
VideoApr 1, 2026

Options Corner: BA Sees Tight Correlation with SPX

In this Options Corner segment, lead market technician Rick Duquette examines Boeing (BA) stock, noting its unusually tight correlation with the S&P 500 and how that relationship can serve as a trading signal. Duquette points out that BA is trading in...

By Schwab Network (ex‑TD Ameritrade Network)
Oil Spiked to $102. Banks Are Screaming Recession. Here's the Trade That Profits Either Way.
VideoApr 1, 2026

Oil Spiked to $102. Banks Are Screaming Recession. Here's the Trade That Profits Either Way.

The video examines the confluence of rising recession forecasts from major banks and a sharp jump in crude oil prices to around $102 per barrel, asking whether the market can profit regardless of the outcome. Goldman Sachs now sees a 30%...

By tastylive (tastytrade)
Soybean Futures Rally as Acreage Intentions Miss Estimates by 850,000. 3/31/26
VideoMar 31, 2026

Soybean Futures Rally as Acreage Intentions Miss Estimates by 850,000. 3/31/26

The USDA’s March quarterly stocks and acreage report released on the last trading day of the quarter sparked a rally in soybean futures, while corn and wheat contracts saw modest gains. The report showed soybean planting intentions at 84.7 million acres, roughly...

By CME Group
Feeder Cattle Futures Rallied $19.27 in March on Firm Cash. 3/31/26
VideoMar 31, 2026

Feeder Cattle Futures Rallied $19.27 in March on Firm Cash. 3/31/26

Cattle markets closed March on a high note as feeder cattle futures surged $19.27, marking the strongest monthly gain in the quarter. June live cattle contracts climbed $3.70 to 24,327, while May feeder cattle rose 5.15% to 36,647. Meanwhile, the most‑traded...

By CME Group
Quick Profits Trading Gold Futures 📈 #Shorts
VideoMar 31, 2026

Quick Profits Trading Gold Futures 📈 #Shorts

Traders are urged to shift from traditional weekly or daily squeeze strategies to sub-hour gold futures charts, targeting rapid, high-probability moves. By focusing on 1-hour down to 2-minute timeframes, the approach sidesteps the need for prolonged directional bias and leverages...

By Simpler Trading
April 1st, 2026 LIVE Stocks, Options & Futures Trading with Pros!(Market Open, Last Call & More)
VideoMar 31, 2026

April 1st, 2026 LIVE Stocks, Options & Futures Trading with Pros!(Market Open, Last Call & More)

Tastylive launched a 24‑hour live streaming network offering real‑time stocks, options, and futures analysis, featuring over 120 original segments and 25 on‑air personalities. The platform emphasizes education, providing actionable insights while explicitly stating that content is not investment advice. A...

By tastylive (tastytrade)
GLD Trade Update: Fixing Downside Risk Fast
VideoMar 31, 2026

GLD Trade Update: Fixing Downside Risk Fast

In this brief update, the trader reviews a GLD iron condor position that was initially structured with a skewed payoff—limited upside loss but significant downside exposure. Gold has rebounded to around $400, lifting the trade about 12% in value. To tighten...

By OptionStrat
Stock Futures Higher As Trump Pumps End Of Iran War
VideoMar 31, 2026

Stock Futures Higher As Trump Pumps End Of Iran War

The video highlights President Trump’s recent indication that he is prepared to end U.S. military involvement in the Iran conflict, a cue that immediately lifted U.S. equity futures. The Dow Jones surged 553 points (about 1.2%), while S&P 500 futures...

By The Economic Ninja
Micron’s Wild Reversal After Earnings
VideoMar 31, 2026

Micron’s Wild Reversal After Earnings

The video dissects Micron Technology’s abrupt stock reversal following its latest earnings report, highlighting a near‑10% drop that pulled the share price down to $321.80 after a rally that had briefly pushed it close to $500. Despite still being up roughly...

By The Options Insider
End The War Without Hormuz - Mar 31 - Stock Market LIVE, Live Trading, Stock News
VideoMar 31, 2026

End The War Without Hormuz - Mar 31 - Stock Market LIVE, Live Trading, Stock News

A report surfaced that former President Donald Trump is willing to end the ongoing Middle East conflict without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The news followed heavy attacks that had already pushed oil prices higher, prompting a sharp rally in...

By Stock Market Live
WTI Crude Oil Futures Reach $103.40 on Middle East Uncertainty. 3/30/26
VideoMar 30, 2026

WTI Crude Oil Futures Reach $103.40 on Middle East Uncertainty. 3/30/26

The market spotlight today is on West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures, which surged to $103.40 per barrel – a roughly 4% intraday gain that pushes the contract to its highest level since June 2022. The rally marks a fourth...

By CME Group
Gold Futures Rose From Year-to-Date Lows on Falling Yields. 3/30/26
VideoMar 30, 2026

Gold Futures Rose From Year-to-Date Lows on Falling Yields. 3/30/26

Gold futures climbed for a second consecutive session on March 30, 2026, rebounding toward the top of their one‑week range. The contract settled around $4,545, roughly 0.5% higher and just 1% below the weekly peak of $4,587. The rally was driven...

By CME Group
Neil Howe & Keith McCullough On Recent Gold Volatility
VideoMar 30, 2026

Neil Howe & Keith McCullough On Recent Gold Volatility

The discussion centers on the recent surge in gold volatility, which has breached the 40‑point threshold – a level only seen twice in the market’s modern history, during the 2008 financial crisis and the early pandemic. Participants note that inflation...

By Hedgeye
Defined or Undefined Risk? Most Traders Get This Wrong. Here's the Account Size Framework.
VideoMar 29, 2026

Defined or Undefined Risk? Most Traders Get This Wrong. Here's the Account Size Framework.

The conversation centers on the defined‑versus‑undefined risk framework and how account size drives the mix of trades. Participants compare 70/30 and 30/70 splits, noting that larger capital enables more undefined‑risk positions, especially in ETFs and index products, while smaller accounts...

By tastylive (tastytrade)
Most Traders Size Bitcoin Wrong. Here's the Math That Changes How You Think About It.
VideoMar 28, 2026

Most Traders Size Bitcoin Wrong. Here's the Math That Changes How You Think About It.

Ryan Grace’s Tasty Live episode breaks down three fundamentals every new crypto trader must grasp. First, Bitcoin’s correlation with the S&P 500 has risen from near‑zero in the 2014‑2020 era to roughly 0.5 today, tightening further during market sell‑offs. Second,...

By tastylive (tastytrade)
Delta Does Three Things at Once. Most Traders Only Use One. Dr. Jim Schultz Explains All Three.
VideoMar 28, 2026

Delta Does Three Things at Once. Most Traders Only Use One. Dr. Jim Schultz Explains All Three.

Jim Schultz explains that delta, the most used Greek, has three distinct interpretations that go beyond simple price sensitivity. First, delta quantifies how an option’s price moves for each dollar change in the underlying, with positive values for bullish positions and...

By tastylive (tastytrade)
The Looming Specters of War, Recession and Private Credit Risk
VideoMar 27, 2026

The Looming Specters of War, Recession and Private Credit Risk

The Options Insider team warned that the market’s red‑ink Friday reflects a VIX hovering near 30, raising questions about a temporary spike versus a structural shift in volatility. They linked the surge to macro pressures, notably soaring AI‑driven power demand...

By The Options Insider
What Happened Trading 0DTE ORB During a High VIX Week (5 Bots)
VideoMar 27, 2026

What Happened Trading 0DTE ORB During a High VIX Week (5 Bots)

In a March 2026 video, a day‑trader walks viewers through a full week of 0‑DTE opening‑range breakout (ORB) bots operating in an unusually volatile market, where the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) repeatedly breached the 25‑point threshold. The heightened VIX produced...

By Option Alpha
Live Cattle Futures Surge Despite Risk-Off Equity Trade. 3/27/26
VideoMar 27, 2026

Live Cattle Futures Surge Despite Risk-Off Equity Trade. 3/27/26

Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle futures posted strong weekly gains, climbing roughly 2% and 1.5% respectively, even as equities moved into a risk‑off stance. Lean Hog futures also rallied after a favorable Hogs and Pigs report, while wholesale boxed‑beef prices...

By CME Group
Zero DTE Workaround for Under $25K. Tom Preston Has the Exact ES Setup.
VideoMar 27, 2026

Zero DTE Workaround for Under $25K. Tom Preston Has the Exact ES Setup.

The video explains that zero‑day‑to‑expiration (zero‑DTE) SPX options are popular for their rapid credit generation, but traders with less than $25,000 face pattern‑day‑trader (PDT) restrictions. It details how the FINRA rule counts each opening and closing of an equity‑based SPX position...

By tastylive (tastytrade)
Gold's Volatility Is Actually A Good Thing
VideoMar 27, 2026

Gold's Volatility Is Actually A Good Thing

On Open Position, Wealthon's Steven Feldman interviews Joe Cavaton, senior market strategist at the World Gold Council, about gold’s unique market role and his transition from institutional asset management to a gold-focused advocacy group. Cavaton explains that his move built...

By Wealthion
VIX at 30, NASDAQ Hammered. Here's Nick Battista's Broken Wing Butterfly Play on QQQ Right Now.
VideoMar 27, 2026

VIX at 30, NASDAQ Hammered. Here's Nick Battista's Broken Wing Butterfly Play on QQQ Right Now.

Nick Battista of tastylive walked traders through a broken‑wing butterfly on the QQQ ETF as the VIX hovered near 30 and the Nasdaq‑100 faced a sharp tech‑sector pullback. The video breaks down strike selection, delta positioning, and credit mechanics while...

By tastylive (tastytrade)
Where Will The Fertilizer Come From? Josh Linville of StoneX Group
VideoMar 27, 2026

Where Will The Fertilizer Come From? Josh Linville of StoneX Group

The Future of Agriculture podcast episode features StoneX Group’s fertilizer vice‑president Josh Linville discussing the current state of nitrogen and phosphate markets, focusing on supply‑demand imbalances, price volatility, and the role of futures contracts. Linville explains that the U.S. fertilizer market...

By Future of Agriculture
Don't Sell Covered Calls on Meta and Google. Sell This Instead.
VideoMar 27, 2026

Don't Sell Covered Calls on Meta and Google. Sell This Instead.

Matt Tuttle of Tuttle Capital warned that escalating addiction lawsuits against Meta and Google could trigger a tobacco‑style risk repricing for the two social‑media giants. The legal overhang coincides with the broader Mag Seven sell‑off, raising doubts about the market’s...

By tastylive (tastytrade)
The Options Market Saw This S&P Drop Coming. Here's the Math That Called It.
VideoMar 27, 2026

The Options Market Saw This S&P Drop Coming. Here's the Math That Called It.

The S&P 500 slid 1.7% on Tuesday, its steepest one‑day loss since the Iran‑Iraq war, while the Nasdaq fell 2.4% and Brent crude jumped 5% to over $109 a barrel. Options traders, however, had already signaled heightened risk by analyzing...

By tastylive (tastytrade)
Night Watch's Roderick Van Zuylen on Marex $MRX
VideoMar 27, 2026

Night Watch's Roderick Van Zuylen on Marex $MRX

The podcast centers on Marex (ticker MRX), a recently public futures commission merchant that provides hedging and derivative execution services to airlines, hedge funds, and other institutional clients. Host Andrew Walker and Nightwatch analyst Roderick van Zuylen unpack Marex’s business...

By Yet Another Value Podcast