# Options Trading on The No Agenda Show

Options Trading comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2010 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 6
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** June 2010 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Put Options](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/put-options.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [Algorithmic Trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithmic-trading.md), [Artificial Intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [Baronet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baronet.md), [Bitmessage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitmessage.md), [Blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [Djt Stock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/djt-stock.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Executive Producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md)

## Chapters 1–6 of 6

### AI Trading and Algorithmic Market Liquidation

- **Episode:** [1908: Chivatican](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-01
- **Time:** 41:08–43:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican/chapter/ai-trading-and-algorithmic-market-liquidation.md

The hosts discuss the rise of AI-driven trading on platforms like Robinhood and the potential for "AIs fighting AIs" in the markets. Andrew Horowitz explains how institutional investors use algorithmic trading to liquidate positions without affecting major indices. Despite the risks of automation, he maintains that the market remains one of the greatest creators of wealth.

Keywords: [robinhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robinhood.md), [algorithmic trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithmic-trading.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), index options, [liquidation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liquidation.md)

### Short Selling Claims of DJT Stock Debunked

- **Episode:** [1679: No Jet No Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-21
- **Time:** 1:28:13–1:30:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/short-selling-claims-of-djt-stock-debunked.md

Analysis of trading data prior to the July 13th assassination attempt refutes viral claims that 12 million shares of Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) were shorted. Reports indicate that trading volume was subdued and the alleged 120,000 put contracts did not exist, suggesting the rumors were based on a clerical error or misinformation.

Keywords: [djt stock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/djt-stock.md), [short selling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/short-selling.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [put options](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/put-options.md), trading volume

### Executive Producer Donations and Knighting Ceremony

- **Episode:** [1436: Frog of War](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1436-frog-of-war.md)
- **Published:** 2022-03-24
- **Time:** 1:51:47–2:11:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1436-frog-of-war/chapter/executive-producer-donations-and-knighting-ceremony.md

A lengthy segment honors high-tier donors, including the promotion of "Sir Data Ops" to the rank of Baronet. A notable donation from Allison Ostrander leads to a discussion about the risks of options trading and a story about a trader who took physical delivery of soybeans, which allegedly swelled and damaged his house's foundation. The hosts also perform a "make good" for several producers whose notes were previously missed or misread.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [baronet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baronet.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [options trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/options-trading.md), [soybeans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soybeans.md)

### Executive Producer Allison Ostrander, Options Trading, Market Analysis

- **Episode:** [1209: Rewilding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1209-rewilding.md)
- **Published:** 2020-01-23
- **Time:** 1:16:09–1:20:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1209-rewilding/chapter/executive-producer-allison-ostrander-options-trading-market-analysis.md

Executive Producer Allison Ostrander contributed $1,000, crediting the podcast's geopolitical analysis for helping her maintain a profitable options trading account. By ignoring mainstream media reports of an imminent "World War III" during the Iran crisis, she remained bullish and avoided unnecessary hedging costs. Her donation also includes a request for an "instant night" title for her partner, Tony the Keeper.

Keywords: allison ostrander, [options trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/options-trading.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [world war iii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-iii.md), [technical analysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-analysis.md)

### BitMessage, Natural Gas Markets and UNG Option Data

- **Episode:** [548: Mournful Mortician](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/548-mournful-mortician.md)
- **Published:** 2013-09-15
- **Time:** 1:53:27–2:00:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/548-mournful-mortician/chapter/bitmessage-natural-gas-markets-and-ung-option-data.md

A producer on the BitMessage channel analyzed the "UNG" natural gas ticker following Adam's theory on the Syrian conflict. The analysis found massive open interest in January 2015 $17 puts, suggesting a major player is betting on natural gas prices remaining above that level. The segment explains complex trading terms like "strike peg" and the selling of "time" in the options market.

Keywords: [bitmessage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitmessage.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), ung, [futures contracts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/futures-contracts.md), strike peg, [options trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/options-trading.md)

### SEC FOIA Request, 9/11 Put Options Destroyed

- **Episode:** [209: Escrow Schmeshcrow](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow.md)
- **Published:** 2010-06-17
- **Time:** 1:01:33–1:03:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/sec-foia-request-9-11-put-options-destroyed.md

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request regarding suspicious put options on airline stocks prior to September 11, 2001, resulted in a response from the SEC stating the records were destroyed. The hosts note that these records were reportedly housed in World Trade Center 7, which collapsed during the attacks, preventing an investigation into who profited from the tragedy.

Keywords: [sec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sec.md), [foia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foia.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [put options](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/put-options.md), [world trade center 7](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-trade-center-7.md)

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