The Hot Options Report: 09-22-2025

This episode of the Hot Options Report provides an in-depth analysis of the most impactful options activity for Monday, September 22nd. Mark Longo breaks down significant trades in major market segments including VIX, SPY, SPX, and single names like Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla. The episode also highlights standout trades such as the November 50 VIX calls, SPY 666 calls, and notable activities in smaller cap names.    00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:02 Hot Options Report Overview 02:35 VIX Land Analysis 03:23 SPY Land Insights 04:01 S&P 500 (SPX) Highlights 05:06 Small Caps Activity 05:34 NASDAQ QQQ Breakdown 06:23 Single Name Stocks Review 14:49 Conclusion and Upcoming Events ------------------------------------------------------------------------ All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy.  Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers.  Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics.  See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month's options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.