You've Got Options: The Podcast

We've made it to Episode 10! Steve and Chris dive into updates on Brexit, the U.S.-China trade deal (and the mysterious massive purchases of soybeans -- from Brazil?!?!) as well as the earnings week ahead. Also, the next "YOLO of the Week" segment hits with Reddit user u/cyphonismus and his $11,000 bet against Beyond Meat as its stock lockup period approaches. And finally, the guys look at the economic news coming up that could move the markets, as well as the increasing hostilities in Hong Kong and the 85% chance of another rate cut during the Federal Reserve's meeting Oct. 29-30.

Steve flies solo for Episode 9 and talks HUGE updates to Brexit with a critical vote coming up from the UK Parliament on Saturday, October 19. Also, Steve reflects on China's 3rd Quarter GDP numbers from the night before and its possible effects on the market. Next, the guys interview Reddit user iCorona01 the "Oracle of Options" as his several week winning percentages on picking earnings plays for stocks has paid off. Lastly, we'll take a look at the week ahead with consumer sentiment and PMI readings for the United States.

Episode 8 of You've Got Options kicks off earnings season with banks and healthcare beating expectations and the market pushing up even higher. Chris and Steve also dive into the latest with the General Motors/United Auto Workers strike and if a deal may be locked in today. Also, the guys welcome back Reddit user Dhimitri1 for the second installment of "Your First One's Free" segment on Options Trading 101, covering the term short squeeze. Lastly, Chris and Steve provide important updates to Brexit and the U.S.-China trade deal and how the next 30 days will be crucial for both. 

On Episode 7, the guys highlight the week ahead with light economic news but the markets being dominated by the fallout of the U.S.-China partial trade deal. Steve and Chris dive a little deeper on new developments with the overnight "repo" market that don't seem to bode well for the future. Plus, Lade_Backk joins the gang for the "DD For My Tendies" segment to discuss the Chinese electric vehicle maker NIO and how it's simply put -- a hot mess. Lastly, the guys discuss Columbus Day (Indigenous People's Day?) and how, statistically, the market provides a positive return during the week of trading. 

On Episode 6, Steve goes solo as Chris goes back to his "regular people" job. We get a chance to reflect on Thursday’s market moves to the upside with the fragile, elusive U.S.-China trade deal hanging in the balance. Also, Steve gets to talk with one of our YOLO’ers from Episode 5 on how his $50,000 bet on SPY net him a cool $31,000 profit and what his next move will be. And lastly, we look ahead to next week where scant economic news on the heels of the U.S.-China trade outcome may swing the market in one direction or another.

For Episode 5, the guys reflect on the whirlwind that was the market for Tuesday, Oct. 8 as Chinese trade talks break down and the repo market starts to get a little more attention. Also, Steve and Chris debut the first "YOLO of the Week" segment highlighting two, very large bets ON and AGAINST the market over the next three week. Finally, Brexit is brought into focus with recent developments on the United Kingdom's move to leave the European Union and targeted plays to bet on or against in the event that Brexit becomes a reality.

Episode 4 sees the introduction of our newest segment, "Diamonds in the Rough," where we highlight a penny stock and what it's like to trade on the Over-The-Counter/Pink Sheet exchanges. We're also diving into this week's economic news, to include not one, not two, but THREE speeches from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Additionally, with the General Motors/UAW strike going into its fourth week, what's the play going forward. And lastly, what's the short-term future for tariffs and how they may affect your trades. 

Episode 3 of You've Got Options rounds out the week, but doesn't miss on the big news affecting your trades. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks at 2 pm, and soon after, the monthly Auto Sales report hits the Street -- the same report that's been delayed three times already (hmmm, is it that bad?). Also, we highlight upcoming earnings for Domino's, Levi's, Delta Airlines, and Citigroup next week. We also launch our first "Your First One's Free" segment on Options Trading 101, covering implied volatility and the ever-infamous IV Crush. Lastly, welcome our newest family member to the YGO team Lade Backk who will host another re-occuring segment on penny stocks called "Diamonds in the Rough".

Welcome to Episode 2 ... and not that crap Star Wars movie. Steve and Chris highlight the market dip that erupted from the US's September ISM report and how to play it going forward. Also, the guys discuss the importance of Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade ending commission fees for stock and options trading and how the REAL winner is YOU. Lastly, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech on Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. just got a lot more important as the market bet on another interest rate cut jumped 22%.

In this inaugural episode, Steve and Chris cover the economic news affecting the markets for the week of Sept. 30 through Oct. 4, dive deep into the insanity that is WeWork the company (and their possible/maybe/could be IPO) together with Reddit user "talesofstocks" and the guys highlight the search for You've Got Options next co-host.