TWIFO 458: Shockingly Flat Skew in the Widow Maker
Update: 2025-07-25
Description
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
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