The Futures Rundown
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The Futures Rundown 47: One-Year Anniversary Spectacular
09/11/2025
The Futures Rundown 47: One-Year Anniversary Spectacular
In this one-year anniversary episode of The Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo celebrates a year of exploring the futures markets. He begins with a brief look back at the show's origins and then dives into the "Trading Pit" segment. This week's top five movers include gains in Midwest Steel, Ultra T-Bond, Coffee, FCOJ, and Dry Whey, while Cash Settled Butter, Rough Rice, Platinum, Ethanol, and the VIX saw declines. Mark notes a surprisingly robust trading day with high volume, highlighting the most active contracts in a mixed market. For the special anniversary segment, he reviews the top and bottom performers over the past year, with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum leading the gains, and agricultural and dairy products like OJ and Cash Settled Butter seeing significant losses. The episode concludes with the "Futures Free for All" Q&A, where a listener asks about the "60/40 thing" in futures. Mark explains Section 1256 contracts and their favorable tax treatment, providing an example of how the 60% long-term and 40% short-term capital gains rule applies to futures profits, a key advantage for frequent traders. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro & Reflection on One-Year Anniversary of the Show. 3:00 - Trading Pit: This segment breaks down the week's market activity. 3:00 - Market Overview 5:25 - Top 5 Upward Movers: 7:58 - Top 5 Downward Movers 10:20 - Most Active Contracts by Volume 13:58 - One-Year Movers and Shakers: A special anniversary segment reviewing a full year of futures market performance. 22:50 - Futures Free for All (Q&A): Mark answers a listener's question about the 60/40 rule for futures taxes. 32:32 - Conclusion
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The Futures Rundown 46: Coffee, Ether and XRP...Oh My!
08/27/2025
The Futures Rundown 46: Coffee, Ether and XRP...Oh My!
Welcome to The Futures Rundown, the show where we break down all the action in the futures markets. In this episode, we're giving you a special early edition to catch up on all the week's biggest moves. We’ll analyze the top movers to the upside and downside, reveal the most actively traded contracts, and dive deep into a crypto futures product that surprised even our hosts. Timestamps 2:05 The Trading Pit: A rundown of this week's top movers. 2:26 Winners of the week 3:27 Losers of the week 4:28 Most Active Contracts 7:22 Year-to-Date trends: The biggest losers of the year 8:20 Year-to-Date trends: The biggest winners of the year 10:18 Answering a listener question about XRP futures.
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The Futures Rundown 45: Let's Talk Cattle And Crypto
08/21/2025
The Futures Rundown 45: Let's Talk Cattle And Crypto
In this episode of The Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo is joined by guest Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading to discuss the latest action in the futures markets. They begin by exploring an unexpected commodity that has caught Carley's attention: feeder cattle, and the challenges producers face in a record-high market. The conversation then shifts to a detailed breakdown of the week's top movers, both to the upside and downside, in agricultural, energy, and crypto futures. Mark and Carley analyze surprising trends, including a deflationary narrative in commodities and the extreme volatility of crypto products like Ether. The episode concludes with a deep dive into the contract specifications for the newer Solana futures, including a discussion on contract sizing and the pros and cons of cash settlement for crypto futures. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome 04:08 The Trading Pit: Feeder Cattle and Grain Markets 06:50 The Week's Top 5 Upside Movers 10:35 The Week's Top 5 Downside Movers 15:05 Host and Guest Discuss Crypto Options 17:25 Top 10 Most Active Futures Contracts 23:25 The Year-to-Date Movers (Losers) 27:30 The Year-to-Date Movers (Winners) 31:35 Contract Specs: Solana Futures 39:00 Final Thoughts and Outro
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The Futures Rundown 44: ETH Steals The Show
08/14/2025
The Futures Rundown 44: ETH Steals The Show
In this episode of The Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo is joined by Nick Cassano, the Director of Trading and Risk Management at Tradier, who shares insights on trading activities and market trends. They discuss the top gainers and losers of the year, focusing on the significant movements in cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and traditional markets such as the NASDAQ, soybeans, and platinum. The episode also addresses listener questions about ETH's resurgence and its potential impact on future options trading. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:07 Understanding the Futures Markets 02:59 Guest Introduction: Nick Cassano 04:10 Market Analysis: Movers and Shakers 05:04 Crypto Market Insights 06:42 Top Futures Trading Activity 17:04 Year-to-Date Market Trends 23:33 Futures Free for All: Listener Q&A 30:36 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Shows
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The Futures Rundown 43: Tsunamis, Dust Storms and the Fed...Oh My!
07/31/2025
The Futures Rundown 43: Tsunamis, Dust Storms and the Fed...Oh My!
This episode dives into the complexities of the futures market with host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza from Gramza Capital Management. The discussion covers various topics including the impact of Fed decisions on the markets, with particular attention to recent reactions and movements in interest rates and equities. They also explore the effects of weather events on agricultural futures such as soybean, corn, and wheat, particularly in light of a dust storm in the Midwest. Additionally, the episode touches on the performance of energy sectors like crude oil, the notable gains and declines of precious metals and cryptocurrencies over the year, and the intricacies of long-term tracking of futures prices. The show concludes with listener questions on earthquake and tsunami impacts on ag markets, showcasing the community's engagement. 01:07 Exploring the Futures Markets 03:15 Market Analysis with Dan Grama 04:02 Trading Pit Insights 04:19 Fed Day Market Reactions 07:40 Commodity Market Movements 09:01 Top Movers and Shakers 23:45 Year-to-Date Market Analysis 24:39 Biggest Losers of the Year 25:14 Soybean Meal and Other Declines 27:05 Top Movers of the Year 28:35 The Controversy of Ether's Performance 34:17 Futures Free-for-All Q&A 37:02 Impact of Weather on Agriculture 42:26 Global Agricultural Market Dynamics 43:53 Wrapping Up and Listener Appreciation
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The Futures Rundown 42: Is ETH the Comeback Story Of the Year?
07/24/2025
The Futures Rundown 42: Is ETH the Comeback Story Of the Year?
In this episode of 'The Futures Rundown,' listeners are introduced to various insights and trends in the futures markets. The show covers the recent trends in the futures market, touching on key products like metals, agricultural commodities, and cryptocurrencies. Key highlights include silver's strong performance, a deep dive into Ethereum's remarkable turnaround, and discussions around the Commitment of Traders (COT) report. Additionally, there are segments where the hosts provide tips for beginners entering futures markets, with specific advice on trading strategies and capital requirements for different futures products. The episode features special guest Morad Askar from EdgeClear, who shares his expertise on futures trading and risk management. 01:27 Introducing the Futures Rundown 04:13 Guest Introduction: Morad Askar from EdgeClear 06:25 Market Analysis: Upside Movers 13:25 Market Analysis: Downside Movers 16:01 Top 10 Most Active Futures Contracts 21:49 Impact of Current Administration on Industry 22:20 Deflationary Trends in Commodities 23:13 Top Performing Metals of the Year 26:32 Futures Free for All: Listener Q&A 27:33 Tips for Futures Spread Trading 29:42 Getting Started in FX Trading 34:43 Understanding the COT Report 38:21 Capital Requirements for Futures Trading 43:04 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
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The Futures Rundown 41: Revenge of the Most-Hated Assets
07/17/2025
The Futures Rundown 41: Revenge of the Most-Hated Assets
In this episode of The Futures Rundown, Mark Longo and Dan Gramza (Gramza Capital Management) delve into the volatile and sometimes confusing world of futures trading. Key topics include the complexities of the futures markets, with a special spotlight on commodities and cryptocurrencies, such as the performance of Bitcoin and Ethereum. They also discuss the latest movements in key futures like crude oil and agricultural products. Dan provides his insights, highlighting significant market drivers, from geopolitical events to Federal Reserve policies. As always, the show concludes with audience questions, offering practical advice for navigating these unpredictable markets. 01:07 Welcome to The Futures Rundown 02:09 Exploring the Futures Markets with Dan Gramza 03:30 Entering the Trading Pit 09:13 Market Movers: Ups and Downs 15:53 Analyzing Market Volume and Trends 22:57 Crypto Market Surge: ETH's Wild Week 23:19 Washington's Changing Attitude Towards Crypto 24:38 Big Moves in the Crypto Market 26:11 Year-to-Date Losers: A Look at the Red 30:49 Year-to-Date Winners: Metals and More 36:18 Futures Free For All: Listener Q&A 39:45 Crypto Poll and Market Outlook 43:18 Wrapping Up: Resources and New Shows
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The Futures Rundown 40: Dust Bowls and Defense Against the Dark Arts
07/09/2025
The Futures Rundown 40: Dust Bowls and Defense Against the Dark Arts
In this episode of the Futures Rundown, listeners are welcomed back to explore the complexities of the futures markets with host Mark and guest Rich Excel from the University of Illinois Gies School of Business. The discussion kicks off with a recap of past episodes and recent market trends, including a notable dive into uranium and the latest in the futures market activities such as the performance of commodities, metals, and major indices. Rich discusses his recent educational trip to Europe, where he expanded the horizons of derivative students, covering key spots like Frankfurt, Zurich, and Vienna. The episode goes further into dissecting the top upside and downside movers in the futures market for the year and delves into Rich’s insights on global bond market attractiveness, especially focusing on Japan. The show wraps up with a playful yet divisive debate on the controversial issue of ketchup on hot dogs, reflecting listener sentiments and sparking lively interaction among the audience. 02:59 Welcome Back, Rich Excel 04:20 Diving into the Trading Pits 06:09 Market Movers and Shakers 11:32 Analyzing the Downside 15:11 Active Day in the Futures Market 22:36 Exploring the Japanese Market Angle 23:00 Mid-Year Market Trends and Insights 23:27 Top Performing Assets of the Year 26:40 Analyzing the Downside Movers 29:56 Futures Free for All: Q&A Session 34:00 The Great Ketchup Debate 38:05 European Derivatives Tour Highlights 40:18 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
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The Futures Rundown 39: What's the Deal With the Uranium Market?
07/02/2025
The Futures Rundown 39: What's the Deal With the Uranium Market?
This episode explores the challenges and intricacies of trading uranium futures. Mark Longo and Dan Gramza discuss a listener question about the viability and current status of uranium futures listed on CME, revealing the lack of volume, industrial participation, and official dissemination. They suggest alternatives such as trading uranium-related ETFs, stocks, and even blockchain options. The hosts emphasize the importance of liquidity and risk management, providing listeners with insights into the broader implications of trading in esoteric and illiquid markets. 01:07 Introduction to Futures Markets 02:10 Exploring Uranium Futures 03:47 Challenges in Trading Uranium Futures 08:15 Alternative Uranium Investment Options 16:21 Final Thoughts and Resources
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The Futures Rundown 38: Middle East Turmoil: Futures Market Impact
06/26/2025
The Futures Rundown 38: Middle East Turmoil: Futures Market Impact
This episode of The Futures Rundown, hosted by Mark Longo and featuring guest Dan Gramza from Gramza Capital Management, delves into the intricacies of the futures markets. Discussions include the volatility in energy markets prompted by Middle Eastern conflicts, with a focus on crude oil and natural gas price fluctuations. The episode covers performance trends in various futures assets, including significant movements in soybean oil, platinum, copper, and precious metals. The hosts also address user questions about the impacts of geopolitical events on market behavior and provide insights on specific commodity trends like coffee and silver. 02:09 Welcome to the Futures Rundown 03:24 Market Analysis with Dan Gramza 06:19 Impact of Mideast Conflict on Markets 12:13 Crude Oil and Natural Gas Insights 18:13 Upside Movers in the Futures Market 21:12 Downside Movers in the Futures Market 21:23 Energy Market Highlights 22:55 Coffee Market Analysis 25:48 Futures Market Activity 29:59 Year-to-Date Market Trends 33:13 Soybean Oil vs. Soybean Meal 36:20 Silver and Copper Insights 39:49 Dan's Market Analysis and Resources 42:07 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
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The Futures Rundown 37: Crude, Crypto, Metals and a Delicious Futures Breakfast
06/18/2025
The Futures Rundown 37: Crude, Crypto, Metals and a Delicious Futures Breakfast
In this episode of the Futures Rundown from Options Insider Radio Network, host Mark Longo and guest Kevin Green from Schwab Network dive into the dynamic world of futures trading. They discuss the current volatility in the futures market, driven by recent geopolitical events and energy market fluctuations. Key highlights include the impact of soybean oil and crude oil due to geopolitical risks, the performance of key commodities and precious metals, and a detailed analysis of the top gainers and losers year-to-date. Additionally, they explore the changes in market sentiment and trading volume across various futures contracts. 02:00 Welcome to the Futures Rundown 02:09 Market Analysis and Trading Insights 04:11 Top Movers in the Futures Market 05:17 Upside and Downside Movers 16:49 Year-to-Date Trends in Futures 21:53 Conclusion and Farewell
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The Futures Rundown 36: The Least Dirty Shirt in the Hamper
06/12/2025
The Futures Rundown 36: The Least Dirty Shirt in the Hamper
In this episode of The Futures Rundown, Mark Longo discusses the intricacies of the futures markets with guest Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading. They delve into current market trends, focusing on the top movers in futures, including rates, equities, and precious metals. The conversation touches on key trading strategies, the season's market behavior, and the importance of risk management. Carley shares insights on the complexities of trading in less liquid markets, such as orange juice futures and options, and the advantages of focusing on familiar trading instruments. The episode wraps up with listener questions, exploring topics like viable trading strategies and hard-earned lessons in trading. 01:27 Introducing the Futures Rundown 03:01 Special Guest: Carley Garner 04:48 The Trading Pit: Market Analysis 07:06 Top Movers: Downside and Upside 16:30 Rates vs. Equities: A Market Overview 18:54 Discussing the Euro's Performance 19:58 Year-to-Date Movers: Downside 24:02 Year-to-Date Movers: Upside 27:08 Futures Free for All: Listener Q&A 36:13 Concluding Remarks and Resources
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The Futures Rundown 35: Raging Dust Storms
06/05/2025
The Futures Rundown 35: Raging Dust Storms
In this episode, Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza discuss current hot topics in futures trading, including the complexities of the 10-Year Note contract specs, the impact of tariffs on the global market, and the performance of various futures contracts ranging from metals like gold and silver to agricultural products like oats and soybeans. They also delve into intriguing market movements, from the resilience of the stock market to the drop in volatility and the perplexing activity in oats. A brief light humor ensues, discussing personal anecdotes relating to unexpected market behaviors like a rare dust storm in Chicago. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:55 Discussing the 10-Year Note 02:52 Options Insider Radio Network Introduction 03:59 Futures Rundown Overview 07:19 Top Movers and Shakers in Futures 07:58 In-Depth Analysis of Specific Futures 19:55 Agricultural Market Insights 25:33 Dust Storm and Local Crop Impact 28:52 Most Active Futures Contracts 31:11 Market Activity Overview 31:29 Interest Rates and Market Uncertainty 33:41 Year-to-Date Movers: Top Performers 34:47 Gold and Central Bank Demand 39:10 Year-to-Date Movers: Biggest Losers 42:29 Lithium and Emerging Battery Technologies 44:36 Concluding Thoughts and Future Topics
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The Futures Rundown 34: Battered, Bruised and Dangerous
05/14/2025
The Futures Rundown 34: Battered, Bruised and Dangerous
In this episode of the Options Insider Radio Network, Mark Longo and Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading discuss the volatile futures markets with detailed analysis and expert predictions. The show highlights recent market movements, including a surprising rebound in Ethereum and significant changes in commodities like crude oil and gold. Carley provides insights into potential future market trends, including a bold prediction of gold prices possibly dropping below $2000. They also explore the impact of these movements on other assets like silver, and offer practical advice on trading strategies during such volatile times. Carley also shares thoughts on potential future developments in micro and mini futures contracts amid evolving market demands, providing listeners with a comprehensive view of current and future market dynamics. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:08 Exploring the Futures Rundown 04:51 Welcome Back Carley Garner 05:37 Market Movements and Analysis 09:03 Downside Movers in the Market 14:45 Upside Movers and Surprises 20:06 Most Active Contracts This Week 20:37 Top Contracts of the Week 22:02 Analyzing the 10-Year Note 24:25 Year-to-Date Movers: Upside 26:33 Year-to-Date Movers: Downside 28:20 Futures Free for All: Q&A 29:37 Market Predictions and Strategies 36:44 The Future of Mini and Micro Contracts 39:34 Conclusion and Contact Information
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The Futures Rundown 33: Live from OIC
05/08/2025
The Futures Rundown 33: Live from OIC
This episode of the Futures Rundown offers an in-depth analysis of this week's top futures trading activities. Broadcasting from the Options Industry Conference in Palm Beach, Florida, the host explores key movements in the market, including notable upticks in palladium, dry whey, and class three milk, along with declines in lumber, soybean oil, and corn. The episode also reviews year-to-date trends, highlighting significant gains in high-grade copper, soybean oil, coffee, gold, and the VIX, while noting substantial drops in lithium, dry whey, orange juice, and Ether Micro. The episode concludes with a rundown of the most active futures contracts by volume, emphasizing the NASDAQ 100 micro with 1.436 million contracts traded. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 02:49 Live from the Options Industry Conference 2025 03:50 Top Performers in the Futures Market 04:38 Biggest Decliners in the Futures Market 05:22 Year-to-Date Trends in Futures 07:00 Most Active Futures Contracts Today 08:50 Conclusion and Upcoming Content
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The Futures Rundown 32: Defense Against Dark Markets
04/30/2025
The Futures Rundown 32: Defense Against Dark Markets
Mark Longo, alongside guest Rich Excell, discuss various futures including WTI crude oil, natural gas, and agricultural products. They analyze trends in equities, particularly NASDAQ and S&P, and provide evaluations on the agricultural, commodities, energy, metals, and crypto markets. Notable highlights include the impact of the trade war on different markets, market volatility, key economic indicators, and inflation. 02:40 Welcome to the Futures Rundown Show 03:55 Special Guest: Rich Excell Returns 05:55 Analyzing the Current Futures Market 12:36 Top Upside Movers in Futures 18:09 Top Downside Movers in Futures 23:15 Today's Active Futures Markets 24:13 Gold and Rates Overview 24:40 Top 10 Contracts of the Day 28:15 Retail vs. Institutional Investors 30:44 Year-to-Date Movers and Shakers 38:29 Crypto Market Insights 40:27 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events
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The Futures Rundown 31: Even the Pros are Afraid of These Markets
04/23/2025
The Futures Rundown 31: Even the Pros are Afraid of These Markets
In this episode of The Options Insider Radio Network, host Mark Longo discusses the latest in futures trading, providing listeners with an array of insights and strategies. The show features guest John Seguin, Senior Technical Analyst and Educator at Market Taker Mentoring. Mark and John analyze the current tumultuous state of the markets, touching on commodities, equities, and cryptocurrencies. The discussion covers significant market moves, including wild swings in the S&P, gold volatility, and an extraordinary rise in cryptos. John provides practical trading tips for these volatile times, emphasizing short-term trading and the risks of trading in fast-moving markets. Listeners' questions on trading strategies and specific market predictions, such as gold and Bitcoin, are also addressed in depth. The episode concludes with John sharing his contact information for those interested in his unique charting tools and further guidance. 01:08 Understanding the Futures Markets 01:27 Introducing the Futures Rundown 04:01 Guest Introduction: John Seguin 04:44 Market Analysis and Trading Strategies 05:58 Top Movers in the Futures Market 17:03 Downside Movers and Trading Insights 21:58 Volume Analysis and Market Activity 23:06 Top 15 Most Active Futures 27:22 Year-to-Date Trends: Upside Movers 29:46 Year-to-Date Trends: Downside Movers 31:33 Futures Free for All: Listener Q&A 34:47 Market Insights and Strategies 37:40 Crypto Market Analysis 40:22 Conclusion and Contact Information
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The Futures Rundown 30: Gold, VIX, Nasdaq and More Rocking The Markets
04/17/2025
The Futures Rundown 30: Gold, VIX, Nasdaq and More Rocking The Markets
In this episode, Mark Longo dives into the latest trends and activities in the futures markets. The discussion highlights gold’s significant 8.5% surge, coffee price increases, and notable movements in other commodities like palladium and copper. The NASDAQ faces a sharp downturn, leading the downside movers alongside cocoa and dry whey. The episode also covers the biggest year-to-date movers, top trading activities for the day, and the impact of current market events. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:08 Understanding the Futures Markets 01:27 Introducing The Futures Rundown 02:40 Weekly Market Analysis 03:56 Trading Pit Insights 05:07 Top Movers of the Week 08:28 Daily Trading Highlights 12:26 Year-to-Date Trends 15:43 Conclusion
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The Futures Rundown 29: A Historic Week in the Futures Market
04/10/2025
The Futures Rundown 29: A Historic Week in the Futures Market
In this episode of The Futures Rundown, the hosts discuss the turbulent state of the futures markets amidst unprecedented volatility. They explore significant moves in various asset classes, including equities, metals, rates, and cryptocurrencies, while providing expert analysis and insights. Special guest Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading shares her perspectives on trading strategies, the state of gold and silver markets, and the significance of current market movements. The episode also features an interactive Q&A session with listener questions about trading approaches and market trends. 02:40 Welcome to The Futures Rundown Show 03:43 Market Analysis with Carley Garner 04:27 Diving into the Trading Pit 04:50 Unprecedented Market Movements 09:43 Top Movers in the Futures Market 17:54 Year-to-Date Market Trends 19:48 Market History and Predictions 19:59 Top Market Declines of the Year 20:40 Small Caps and Commodities 21:58 Current Market Activity 23:08 Top 15 Most Active Contracts 27:11 Treasury Market Insights 28:10 Listener Q&A: Trading Strategies 29:01 Listener Polls and Opinions 30:27 Carley's Trading Preferences 36:14 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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The Futures Rundown 28: Ether, VIX and Tariffs Oh My!
04/02/2025
The Futures Rundown 28: Ether, VIX and Tariffs Oh My!
This episode of the Future's Rundown, hosted by Mark Longo, dives into key trends and exciting movements in the futures markets. The show begins with a recap of the latest gains and losses within the market, highlighting notable movements in natural gas, canola, VIX, cocoa, and soybean oil, along with analysis of major downtrends in copper, Ethereum, and orange juice. Listeners gain insights on notable contracts and commodities such as gold, crude oil, and bonds, while also discovering the top performing and underperforming futures year-to-date. Additionally, the episode mentions the benefits of being a pro member of the network, including early access to content and the chance to participate in special programs like the Options Oddities. The episode ends with a reminder to tune in to the upcoming shows for more updates on futures and options. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:08 Understanding the Futures Markets 01:27 Introducing The Futures Rundown 02:40 Breaking Down the Futures Markets 04:12 Top Movers in the Futures Markets 14:05 Year-to-Date Trends in Futures 17:58 Conclusion and Upcoming Programs
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The Futures Rundown 27: Drinking in the Market from Wine to O.J.
03/27/2025
The Futures Rundown 27: Drinking in the Market from Wine to O.J.
In this episode, host Mark Longo delves into the latest developments in the futures markets alongside guest Brett Friedman from Winhall Risk Analytics. They discuss the current market activity, focusing on the resurgence of crude oil, high copper prices, and the relatively quiet week in trading volumes. Additionally, they explore unconventional investment topics such as tokenized wine trading and its potential impact on the market. Listeners also get a detailed analysis of year-to-date movers in various commodities and insights into volatility trends. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:07 Understanding the Futures Rundown 03:42 Guest Introduction: Brett Friedman 04:22 Entering the Trading Pit: Market Analysis 06:22 Top Movers in the Futures Market 13:16 Year-to-Date Movers and Shakers 21:49 Futures Free-for-All: Q&A Session 22:59 Wine Futures: A Left Field Topic 28:21 Conclusion and Upcoming Shows
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The Futures Rundown 26: Riding the Solana Wave: A New Era of Futures
03/20/2025
The Futures Rundown 26: Riding the Solana Wave: A New Era of Futures
In this episode, host Mark Longo and co-host Carly Garner (DeCarley Trading) discuss the latest updates in the futures markets, including the introduction of new CME Solana Futures contracts. They cover the most active futures contracts of the week, highlight significant year-to-date movers such as gold and natural gas, and analyze trading activity in various sectors including metals, agriculture, and energy. They also touch on macroeconomic factors impacting futures trading, particularly the effects of Federal Reserve announcements on market dynamics. Additionally, listener questions about trading volumes and strategies are addressed. 04:03 Market Movements and Trading Insights 04:24 Diving into the Trading Pit 06:58 Analyzing Top Futures Trading Activity 09:48 Economic Developments and Market Reactions 18:58 Year-to-Date Movers and Trends 22:16 Market Performance Recap 22:53 Solana Futures Market Update 23:22 Orange Juice Market Analysis 24:37 New Futures Product: Solana 25:01 Solana Futures Contract Specifications 26:06 Initial Reactions to Solana Futures 32:22 Trading Volume and Market Sentiment 36:01 Futures Free For All: Q&A 41:40 Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Events
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The Futures Rundown 25: Crude Oil Faceoff: WTI vs Brent
03/12/2025
The Futures Rundown 25: Crude Oil Faceoff: WTI vs Brent
In this episode of the Futures Rundown, we break down the differences between Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures. Jermal Chandler from Tasty Live joins the discussion to help traders understand key nuances in contract specifications, market behavior, and pricing. The episode covers contract sizes, tick values, settlement types, and the geographical distinctions between Brent (Europe) and WTI (Texas). The show also touches on trading volumes, liquidity, and occasional anomalies like the negative pricing event in April 2020. 03:38 Futures 101: WTI vs Brent Crude 05:30 Contract Specifications and Trading Insights 09:06 Brent vs WTI: Market Dynamics and Trading Strategies 13:45 Final Thoughts
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The Futures Rundown 24: Buy the Dip and Sell the Rip!
03/06/2025
The Futures Rundown 24: Buy the Dip and Sell the Rip!
This episode of the Futures Rundown dives into the latest movements in the futures markets, exploring top gainers like VIX, Nat Gas, and Coffee, as well as the biggest losers including Ether and OJ. Host Mark Longo and guest Jermal Chandler from Tasty Live analyze the impact of geopolitical factors on commodities, discuss the current state of equity futures, and the broader implications of tariffs. Key topics include crypto volatility, the performance of various ag products, and the enduring debate around buying market dips. The episode also highlights listener engagement and promotes insider insights from the Options Insider Pro offerings. 00:00 Welcome to Options Insider Radio Network 01:07 Introduction to The Futures Rundown 04:04 Meet the Guest: Jermal Chandler 05:40 Market Analysis and Trading Strategies 23:06 Year-to-Date Market Trends 27:31 Conclusion and Upcoming Events
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The Futures Rundown #23: WTI vs Brent, Solana and the Terror of Dead Trees
02/27/2025
The Futures Rundown #23: WTI vs Brent, Solana and the Terror of Dead Trees
In this episode of the Options Insider Radio Network, host Mark Longo introduces the latest installment of 'The Futures Rundown.' The discussion kicks off with Raymond Grignon from Ironbeam, who offers insights into his background in futures and derivatives and details Iron Beam's role in supporting a wide range of traders. The episode explores the nuances of various futures markets, including the recent volatility in natural gas, Bitcoin, and coffee. Grignon also delves into the performance of key markets in 2024 and discusses emerging products like the 3-month SOFR and potential new crypto futures like Solana. Listener questions revolve around choosing between WTI and Brent crude, and the likelihood of more crypto futures being introduced this year. The show wraps up with a look at the week's most active futures contracts and their market implications. 01:07 Exploring the Futures Rundown 03:48 Guest Introduction: Raymond Grignon from Ironbeam 06:09 Diving into the Trading Pit 09:35 Crypto Market Insights and Trends 12:37 Market Movers: Upside and Downside 19:44 Top Futures Contracts of the Day 20:07 Interest Rate Hedging with Futures 21:10 Market Trends and Surprises 21:32 Biggest Losers of the Year 24:02 Top Gainers of the Year 25:48 Futures Free-for-All Q&A 27:09 WTI vs. Brent Crude Debate 30:18 The Future of Crypto Futures 33:56 Conclusion and Contact Information
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The Futures Rundown 22: An Accident Waiting to Happen
02/20/2025
The Futures Rundown 22: An Accident Waiting to Happen
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown with your host Mark Longo and guest Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading. The Trading Pit Looking at what is trading in the futures markets this week (coffee, orange juice, gold, silver) Futures Free For All Which futures products are the best for beginners? How do you hold a future over the long-term when they typically expire in 1-3 months?
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The Futures Rundown 21: Blizzards Can't Stop VIX Futures
02/12/2025
The Futures Rundown 21: Blizzards Can't Stop VIX Futures
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown. With your host Mark Longo: The Trading Pit What's catching our eyes in the futures markets this week Top 10 most active futures today The Contract Specs Segment Taking a deep dive into VIX Futures
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The Futures Rundown 20: Markets So Spicy You Can Eat Them
01/30/2025
The Futures Rundown 20: Markets So Spicy You Can Eat Them
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by . With your host Mark Longo and guest Brett Friedman of Winhall Risk Analytics and OptionMetrics. The Trading Pit What's catching our eyes in the futures markets this week: ags, dairy, uranium, lithium, coffee, crypto, gold, silver, ai - DeepSeek, and much more.
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The Futures Rundown 19: A Wild, and Lactose-Intolerant, Start to 2025
01/21/2025
The Futures Rundown 19: A Wild, and Lactose-Intolerant, Start to 2025
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by . With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza. The Trading Pit Segment Looking back on the futures markets in 2024 What is catching our eyes in the futures markets this week
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The Futures Rundown 18: Looking Back on a Wild 2024
01/16/2025
The Futures Rundown 18: Looking Back on a Wild 2024
Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by . With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Collins. What stands out as we look back on the futures markets in 2024? 2024 biggest gainers and losers in futures 2024 volume numbers 2024 highlights across asset classes The Trading Pit What's catching our eyes in the futures markets this week Futures Free For All Answering your futures questions: Explaining the controversy of CME Group filing to become an FCM
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