In this episode of the Hot Options Report on the Options Insider Radio Network, Mark provides insights into the fast-moving options market for Friday, September 19th, the end of Fed Week. He discuss the low activity in VIX options, contrasting with high trading volumes in SPY, QQQ, and certain equities like AMD, SoFi, Amazon, MicroStrategy, and Tesla. The episode also highlights popular options trades, including notable calls and puts.

00:26 Welcome to the Hot Options Report

00:56 Public: Cost-Effective Options Trading

01:28 Scanning the Tape: VIX Options Activity

03:16 SPY and SPY Options Analysis

04:25 Small Caps and Qs Performance

05:38 Listener Questions and Market Insights

06:05 Top 10 Single Name Most Active Equity Options

14:17 Conclusion

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The Hot Options Report: 09-19-2025

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