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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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