Options Boot Camp 406: Is The Worm Finally Turning?
Sep 3, 2026 · 45m
Summary
Hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli analyze shifting earnings season data, noting a potential reversal from the recent premium-buying bias back toward a neutral coin flip. They discuss optimal earnings strategies, such as time spreads and zero-DTE butterflies, while reviewing listener polls on market drivers and binary options. The episode also covers the impending shutdown of the Trade Alert platform and its impact on exchange volume tracking.
Topics discussed
Intro, network promotion, and guest welcome
Pro trading crate giveaway and winner announcement
Earnings season overview and historical data context
Preferred earnings strategies: time spreads and calendars
Analysis of earnings volatility performance data
Shifting market dynamics and premium buying opportunities
Poll results: Market drivers and geopolitical risk
Discussion on binary options and protection strategies
Market taker question: Zero DTE butterflies
Listener question: Utility of IV Rank
Options volume by exchange and data tools
Transition from Trade Alert to Flowmasters platform
Wheels strategy, meme stocks, and pro community news
Book promotion, crate giveaway recap, and outro
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