Options Boot Camp 351: Let's Get Exotic With Lookback Options!!

Options Boot Camp

This episode discusses various exotic options strategies, particularly lookback and fixed strike options, and their potential advantages and costs. Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli also address listener questions and concerns about options trading in the current market climate, including the higher volatility seen in recent earnings reports. They dive into the specifics of how lookback options work, the differences between floating and fixed strike lookback puts, and whether such exotic options are viable for retail traders. The episode also includes interactive audience polls about current VIX levels and earnings trading preferences and updates on the latest addition to the Options Insider Radio Network. 01:12 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 01:50 New Shows and Pro Membership Benefits 03:05 Introducing Dan Passarelli 03:38 Listener Mail Call: Exotic Options 05:00 Exploring Lookback Options 12:32 Fixed Strike Lookback Options Explained 20:39 Question of the Week: VIX Predictions 24:27 Earnings Season Trading Strategies 27:14 Market Taker Question of the Week 30:54 Conclusion and Upcoming Shows