Goldman Got Paid From the Chaos. Here's How Options Traders Can Too.
Goldman Sachs reported earnings that topped analysts’ forecasts, yet its shares slipped after the bell. The bank’s trading and investment‑banking units generated strong revenue, but broader market stress kept the stock under pressure. The profit boost stemmed from heightened trading activity as institutions rebalanced portfolios amid geopolitical tension and volatility. While peers such as JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley posted modest gains, Goldman fell about 2% because the S&P 500 dropped roughly 80 points, pulling the outlier lower. Options data reveal an upside‑biased skew: 30‑point call premiums versus 2,860‑point put premiums at the 8.90 level, with an IV rank of 41% and overall IV of 32%. The analyst suggests a bullish, defined‑risk play—selling near‑the‑money 855 puts for a solid credit. For traders, the combination of robust bank earnings and persistent market turbulence creates premium‑earning opportunities, but success hinges on disciplined risk limits. Leveraging the skew can capture income while the underlying volatility cycle continues.
Tastylive Viewer to NYSE ETF Founder Has Full Circle Moment With Tony Battista
The interview spotlights Robert Pascarella, a longtime tastytrade viewer who has come full circle to launch Peerless ETFs’ NYSE‑listed fund, ticker WHEEL, and even ring the exchange bell in May 2024. His journey from retail futures trader to registered investment adviser...
Is the Iran War Over for the Stock Market? Oil Prices Say...
The video examines whether the Iran‑related conflict is truly over for financial markets, using the latest price action in equities, currencies, commodities and bonds as a barometer. Host Emili Birol notes that after a sharp opening gap, the S&P 500 futures...
Bitcoin Already Solved Digital Money. So Why Are There So Many Cryptocurrencies?
The video explains why Bitcoin, which solved digital money in 2009, sparked the creation of thousands of other cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin’s core function is merely peer‑to‑peer value transfer, a narrow but powerful use case that inspired developers to explore broader applications...
Nobody Is Talking About Grain Futures Right Now. That's Exactly Why They're Actionable.
The video explains why grain futures—corn, soybeans and wheat—are suddenly actionable for retail traders. It breaks down the three contract tiers: a standard 5,000‑bushel contract, a 1,000‑bushel mini and a 500‑bushel micro, noting that micros are cash‑settled and can be...
Most Traders Pay for Unusual Options Flow Data. Tony Battista Says He Can't Make Money From It.
The video features Tony Battista and Liz debating the usefulness of unusual options activity data, questioning why paid services exist if the signal is unreliable. Battista explains that spikes at round numbers are driven by liquidity, not insider intent; any trade...
Most Traders Stop Selling Strangles When the Market Drops 3%. The Data Says That's the Wrong Move.
The video examines a six‑year SPY options study that tests selling 45‑day, 16‑delta strangles after market pullbacks of 1%, 2% and 3% or more. By initiating trades on down‑days, the author isolates how volatility spikes affect premium collection, capital requirements,...
Someone Just Bought 6,000 Nvidia Calls in One Block. Jermal Says That's the Signal.
Tastylive highlighted an unusual options surge in Nvidia (NVDA) where $8.3 million of premium changed hands in a single session. While $5 million of that premium backed bearish puts, $3.3 million supported bullish calls. The standout move was a 6,095‑contract call block that...
Palantir Has a ZEBRA Trade That Costs Less Than Buying Shares. Nick Battista Breaks It Down.
The video walks viewers through three option‑based ways to gain exposure to Palantir (ticker: PLTR) without simply buying the dip. Nick Battista first explains a covered‑call on 100 shares near the $130 price, selling a 30‑delta $150 call for roughly...
Palantir Just Got a Presidential Tweet. Tim Knight Is Still Short.
Tim Knight’s latest market‑watch video centers on the recent presidential tweet praising Palantir (ticker PLTR) and his continued short position despite the endorsement. He outlines a broader market fatigue after two weeks of recovery rallies, noting that major indices sit at...
Amazon Is Up 2% Today. Tony Battista Is Fading It With a $400 Iron Condor Before Earnings.
The video focuses on Amazon’s recent 2% rally, with the stock trading around $260, and outlines a options trade that analyst Tony Battista proposes ahead of the company’s May 7 earnings. Battista constructs a wide iron condor, selling a 215‑put and...
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...
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...
Bitcoin vs Gold: The Data Finally Settles the Debate. Here's What Options Traders Need to Know.
The video dissects the long‑standing “digital gold” analogy, asking whether Bitcoin truly mirrors gold’s role as a scarce, non‑yielding store of value. While both assets share scarcity—gold’s supply grows ~1.5 % annually versus Bitcoin’s inflation now below 8 % and capped at 21 million—their...
Nike Just Had Its Worst Earnings in Years. This Trader Is Catching the Knife. Here's Why.
The video dissects Nike’s latest earnings report, which missed expectations and slashed guidance, sending the stock down roughly 15% in a single session – the worst performance in years. The host, a day‑trader, argues the move has left Nike dramatically...
