The OPEX Effect

The OPEX Effect

The OPEX Effect is a joint podcast from Excess Returns and SpotGamma where we take a deep dive into the world of options and the flows they generate in markets. Join Brent Kochuba, Jack Forehand and me, Justin Carbonneau every month on Options Expiration week as we look at the major developments in the options world and how they impact all of our portfolios.
One of the Fastest Corrections in History: What the Options Market Tells Us About What Comes Next
The OPEX EffectMarch 15, 202501:06:04

One of the Fastest Corrections in History: What the Options Market Tells Us About What Comes Next

In the latest episiode of the OPEX Effect, Jack Forehand and Brent Kochuba take a look behind the scenes of the big market selloff and the options flows driving it. They break down the massive options...

Danger in Market Calm? What the Options Market Tells Us About What Comes Next
The OPEX EffectFebruary 19, 202501:12:27

Danger in Market Calm? What the Options Market Tells Us About What Comes Next

In this episode, Jack Forehand and Brent Kochuba analyze the current state of the options market heading into the February 2024 options expiration. They explore several critical themes, including: Why...

The Calm Before the Storm? | The Warning Signs Inside the Options Market
The OPEX EffectJanuary 15, 202500:58:49

The Calm Before the Storm? | The Warning Signs Inside the Options Market

Join Brent Kochuba and Jack Forehand as they analyze the current market landscape and what options flows tell us about potential volatility ahead. The duo dives deep into why the market may be underpr...

Tesla, MicroStrategy and An Inside Look at the Biggest Options Expiration in Market History
The OPEX EffectDecember 18, 202401:05:12

Tesla, MicroStrategy and An Inside Look at the Biggest Options Expiration in Market History

Join Brent Kochuba and Jack Forehand as they break down December's historic options expiration - the largest OpEx on record. In this deep-dive episode, they explore: Why this December OpEx is uniquely...