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Every long episode from tastylive, read in minutes: the key takeaways, the chapters, and a digest of the whole conversation. tastylive is a live financial network built for active traders. We stream 10+ hours of real-time market talk every trading day, featuring futures, options, and macro insights you can actually use. When markets are closed, explore our library of options trading tutorials, strategy…

Revealed: Top 3 Stocks for Options Investors

In this video, tastylive hosts Jenny Andrews and Dan Passarelli discuss the top three stocks for options investors, focusing on the wheel strategy for generating income through covered calls and cash-secured puts. Passarelli shares insights on TMC The Metals Company, Okta, and Tempest, emphasizing the importance of premium in low-priced stocks.

April 26, 2026

The Stock Market is Stuck and Gold is Falling. Ilya Spivak is Buying This Instead!

In this video, Ilya Spivak from tastylive discusses the current state of the stock market and the implications of a ceasefire in Iran, suggesting that while stocks have rebounded, gold is underperforming and he is shifting his focus towards Bitcoin as a potential investment due to supply disruptions in mining.

April 22, 2026

Stock Market Rally Stalled Amid Iran War Stalemate? This is What Ilya Spivak is Trading

Geopolitical uncertainty stalls stock market rallies as elevated oil prices persist, signaling sticky inflation and a potential consumption squeeze, challenging central bank policy.

April 21, 2026

Is the Iran War Hurting the Economy? Ilya Spivak Breaks Down What's Next

The Iran war's economic impact is complex, with markets initially rallying on ceasefire hopes but now showing divergent sentiment between stocks and other assets like oil and bonds, signaling persistent inflation and hawkish central bank expectations.

April 20, 2026

The Stock Market Has Surged. This is Why Ilya Spivak is Betting Against It

Despite a stock market rally, risk-reward suggests betting against it due to divergent market signals and persistent inflation fears.

April 16, 2026

April 12th, 2026 | tastylive's First Call

Geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are driving market volatility, with a "patterned escalation/deescalation" negotiation style likely to continue, impacting oil prices and Fed rate cut expectations.

April 10, 2026

50-Year Market Veteran Says Oil Isn't Done. Here's Why He Thinks Everything Is About to "Explode."

A market veteran believes asset prices are nearing a major top, anticipating a liquidity crunch due to declining asset values and rising consumer debt, with potential "explosions" in various markets.

April 9, 2026

The Iran War and Markets: All About the Fed AGAIN?!

Markets are in a holding pattern due to geopolitical uncertainty and inflationary risks, with the Fed caught between economic threats and rising prices.

April 6, 2026

Most Iron Condor Traders Manage Both Sides. 72 Scenarios of Data Says That's the Wrong Move.

Extensive data suggests managing both sides of an iron condor is detrimental, while legging out the put side only offers marginal, infrequent gains over a standard iron condor.

April 3, 2026

Amit Kukreja and Nick Battista: What Every Retail Trader Is Getting Wrong Right Now.

Retail traders are confused by the volatile market, struggling with outdated buy-the-dip strategies and a news-driven environment.

April 3, 2026

Are Stocks Immune as Oil Prices Jump on Trump Iran War Plan?

The Iran war has caused a divergence in market signals, with oil jumping while stocks show indecision, signaling a complex interplay of inflation and growth shocks.

April 2, 2026

Is the Iran War Trade Over for Oil Prices and the Stock Market?

Market optimism about the Iran war ending is tempered by the persistent oil shock's impact on inflation and growth, suggesting a return to prior trends.

April 1, 2026

Stocks Surge as Markets Spy Iran War Ending. Will This Last?

Markets rallied on hopes of an Iran war ending, but crude oil and inflation expectations suggest underlying risks remain, pointing to potential demand destruction and economic slowdown.

March 31, 2026

Will the Iran War Trigger a Recession? Markets Say This

Markets are pricing in demand destruction from the Iran conflict, shifting focus from inflation to recession risk, impacting bonds, gold, and currencies.

March 31, 2026

JPMorgan's Collar Trade Expires Tomorrow. SpotGamma Says That's When the Market Moves.

Understanding dealer hedging flows and gamma exposure (GEX) can reveal market dynamics, particularly around options expirations like the JP Morgan collar trade.

March 30, 2026

SPY Put in Trouble? Tony Rihan's 4 Hedging Strategies for a Falling Market

Learn hedging strategies that involve either paying for insurance or adding risk, including ratio spreads and call spreads for downside protection.

March 30, 2026

March 29th, 2026 | tastylive's First Call

Focus on price action over news interpretation, use defined risk strategies, and adapt to shifting market correlations in volatile environments.

March 30, 2026

Most Options Traders Try to Time Their Exits Perfectly. 11 Year Study Says Do This Instead

A 11-year study reveals that perfectly timing options exits offers minimal gains over mechanical strategies, debunking the myth of optimal entry/exit.

March 29, 2026

Will This Market Win Amid the Iran War as Stocks Sink?

Global markets are reacting to geopolitical tensions and inflationary shocks, with central bank policy diverging significantly, impacting currencies and asset classes.

March 26, 2026

If Markets Got This Wrong About the Iran War, What's the Trade?

Markets are misinterpreting the cost-push inflation from the Iran conflict. This insight reveals why central banks may be overreacting to rate hikes and suggests the US dollar is the most reliable indicator.

March 25, 2026

Iran War and Markets: Is This Trade Hiding in Plain Sight?

Geopolitical events like the Iran conflict are driving cost-push inflation, impacting global markets and central bank policy differently than demand-pull inflation.

March 24, 2026

Stock Market Up, Oil Prices Down: Is It Finally Over?

Oil prices pulled back on de-escalation hopes, but inflationary pressures remain due to supply chain issues and energy transition, impacting central bank policy.

March 23, 2026

Nasdaq's Head of Options Says Upside Calls Are Historically Cheap. Here's Why That Matters.

NASDAQ's Head of Options reveals upside calls are historically cheap, suggesting a potential shift in market sentiment and opportunity for options strategies.

March 23, 2026

Will This FINALLY Break the Stock Market? Oil, Inflation, and the Economy

Rising oil prices are driving inflation, impacting Fed rate cut expectations and leading to a risk-off sentiment in markets, with a potential shift towards stagflation.

March 12, 2026