In this episode of the Hot Options Report, listeners receive a comprehensive breakdown of the day’s most active options markets. The show covers key metrics and trading activity for VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, and NASDAQ, highlighting the most notable contracts and market moves. The report also details the top 10 most active equity options, including MicroStrategy, Palantir, HIMS, AMD, Apple, Alphabet Class A, MARA, OPEN, Tesla, and Nvidia, with insights into their trading volumes and standout options activity.

01:05 Welcome to the Hot Options Report
01:28 Public: The Cost-Effective Way to Trade Options
02:13 Hot Options Report: VIX Analysis
02:52 Hot Options Report: SPY Analysis
04:17 Hot Options Report: SPX and IWM Analysis
05:26 Hot Options Report: NASDAQ and Top Equity Options
06:11 Top 10 Most Active Equity Options
14:31 Conclusion and Upcoming Content

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The Hot Options Report: 07-23-2025

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