DiscoverWhat's Next For MarketsThoughts From The Options Desk
Thoughts From The Options Desk

Thoughts From The Options Desk

Update: 2025-10-19
Share

Description

In this episode we speak with Danny Kirsch, head of Piper Sandler's Options trading desk, about the recent market volatility and its implications. The discussion covers the spike in VIX and its impact on options trading, the state of regional banks following their earnings, and the effects of potential US-China trade agreements. Danny also provides insights into the differences between current market dynamics and those of the late 1990s, the influence of seasonality on market performance, and expectations about upcoming economic data releases. Throughout the conversation, Danny emphasizes the importance of understanding whether market risks are idiosyncratic or systemic.


For full disclosure information visit: http://www.pipersandler.com/researchdisclosures

Comments 
00:00
00:00
x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

Thoughts From The Options Desk

Thoughts From The Options Desk

Michael Kantrowitz