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Use Volatility In Your Favor With Robinhood Options Trading In April, Volatility Index VIX Hit Highest Mark
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By Meg Flippin, Benzinga
Thanks to their large upside potential, many seasoned traders choose to trade options to play the markets. Fintechs like Robinhood have made accessing the market easier for seasoned traders to fine-tune their strategies, building based on their trading level.
With inflation remaining stubborn, the markets appearing to be waiting for the Federal Reserves next move on interest rates and the U.S. about to enter what is expected to be a polarizing presidential election, volatility has been high. In April, the VIX Index which Wall Street uses to gauge volatility in the market hit its highest level since late October 2023, when the Israel-Hamas conflict began. Year-to-date, the VIX Index is up more than 12%.
Options Abound With Options Trading
While volatility may scare buy-and-hold investors, for active options traders, some look at it as an opportunity. After all, with options trading, investors can engage in a variety of diverse strategies that have the potential to work in all sorts of market conditions, whether it's speculating stocks will go up or down based on their bearish and bullish outlooks. Options are also cheaper than buying shares outright, creating leverage, which means the gains on your investment could be amplified as can losses. However, options expire, and you can lose your entire investment in a short period of time. Some strategies present a potential for substantial or even unlimited losses.
Then there are the hedging capabilities that come with options, which can help mitigate the dangers of high-risk, high-reward instruments. If an investor is worried a stock is going to fall they can purchase puts that enable them to sell the stock at a strike price, regardless of where the stock falls prior to expiration of the option. The same cant be said of stocks. If shares tank, you dont have any downward protection other than to sell and limit your losses. However, if the stock goes up or doesnt move prior to expiration, the option will expire worthless and the loss is equal to the premium paid.
Leveling The Playing Field For Options Investors
Accessing options trading is getting even easier thanks to Robinhoods trading platform. Not only do customers get access to options but also advanced charts, including the ability to track and modify technical indicators such as moving average, relative strength index and moving average convergence divergence. Furthermore, there are no contract fees.*
Other powerful features of Robinhoods platform include the ability to save and monitor options contracts to see hypothetical returns and options rolling in which you can seamlessly adjust and extend your positions. And lets not forget 24-hour support. If you have a question on your option strategy even in the wee hours of the morning, Robinhood has you covered.
Even retirement accounts and cash account holders can trade options with Robinhood. The same cant be said of some of Robinhoods rivals.
Robinhoods efforts to improve access are not surprising. For some time now, the company has been on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to investing by providing access to an array of investment and retirement products, keeping costs down and commissions at zero (other fees apply). Take Robinhood Gold for one example. Gold subscribers get 5% APY on uninvested cash in their brokerage account, a 1% boost on brokerage transfers and instant deposits.
None of this is lost on options traders, which is why that part of Robinhoods business is growing, and options traders are taking note. Robinhood is making moves to grow its market share even more. We want to be number one in the active trader market. So active traders are very important for us, Robinhood CEO Vladimir Tenev said in a recent interview. They care about very specific things like performance, pricing, user experience. And we're making lots of investments there both in the user experience and in new product innovations that other competitors don't offer, 24-hour market being a great example there.
Options trading is growing in popularity as regular retail investors learn its virtues. Robinhood wants to be a leader in the space and is pulling out all the stops to achieve that.
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Disclaimer:
*There are no contract fees charged directly by Robinhood. However Robinhood does pass through certain fees charged by securities regulators and exchanges.
Commission-free trading of stocks, ETFs and options refers to $0 commissions for Robinhood Financial self-directed individual cash or margin brokerage accounts that trade U.S. listed securities and certain OTC securities electronically. Keep in mind, other fees such, Gold subscription fees, wire transfer fees, and paper statement fees may apply to your brokerage account. Please see Robinhood Financial's Fee Schedule to learn more.
Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all customers. Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before engaging in any options trading strategies. Options transactions are often complex and may involve the potential of losing the entire investment in a relatively short period of time. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount.
Robinhood Financial does not guarantee favorable investment outcomes. The past performance of a security or financial product does not guarantee future results or returns. Customers should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing in options. Because of the importance of tax considerations to all options transactions, the customer considering options should consult their tax advisor as to how taxes affect the outcome of each options strategy. Supporting documentation for any claims, if applicable, will be furnished upon request.
Rolling options does not ensure a profit or guarantee against a loss. An investor may also end up compounding their losses. By rolling out, the duration is extended, which can also increase risks as there's more time for the underlying security's price to move unfavorably.
One of the key downsides of options vs stocks is that options contracts expire over time. For puts, If the stock price is at or above the strike price, the option expires worthless, and you can lose the money you paid for the options contract.
Risk of VIX options:
The prices of VIX options can fluctuate significantly and thus increase the risk for investors.
The VIX is a synthetic value that is calculated on the basis of option prices. Investors who invest in VIX options should therefore be aware of the special features of this asset class.
In some market situations, the VIX and thus also the prices of VIX options may not move in the expected direction. This means that in some cases VIX options may not help to reduce the risk of a portfolio, but rather increase it.
VIX options generally have a term of only a few months and are therefore more suitable for short-term trading.
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Integration expands the diversity of liquidity available to banks, brokerages, and fintechs powered by zerohash
Singapore, 13th July, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Caladan has joined zerohash’s network of institutional liquidity providers, further strengthening execution quality, pricing depth, and market resiliency. Through the integration, Caladan is now live with continuous two-sided pricing on the zerohash central limit order book (CLOB). As financial institutions increasingly embed digital assets into core financial products, high-quality liquidity becomes a critical component of the customer experience.
Through the integration, Caladan makes its aggregated liquidity available to the broker-dealers, banks, and fintech platforms powered by zerohash’s regulated infrastructure. Caladan extends the same depth, consistency, and pricing quality trusted across more than 65 platforms and financial institutions building digital asset products on zerohash.
For zerohash customers, this means deeper institutional liquidity, tighter execution, and greater market resiliency. For Caladan, the integration expands the reach of its liquidity through one of the industry’s leading regulated digital asset infrastructure platforms, providing efficient access to a broad network of institutional market participants through the infrastructure they already rely on.
“Wherever institutional orders land, our pricing should be there. zerohash’s CLOB connects Caladan’s liquidity to a network of platforms. Quoting there is a natural extension of the Caladan API model we’ve built,” said Julia Zhou, President, Caladan.
“Caladan is one of the most active digital asset liquidity providers, and adding their pricing to our book continues to strengthen, deepen and tighten the quality of execution, which is a key differentiator of ours,” added Edward Woodford, Founder and CEO, zerohash.
About Caladan
Caladan is Asia’s largest digital asset market maker, with teams across seven global offices. Since 2017, Caladan has facilitated over $170 billion in annual trading volume, operating across 65+ exchanges worldwide. The firm provides on-exchange market-making, OTC trading, Caladan API, and investments to institutional participants globally.
About zerohash
zerohash is the leading infrastructure provider for crypto, stablecoin, and tokenized assets. Its API and embeddable dev-kit enable innovators to easily launch solutions across cross-border payments, commerce, trading, remittance, payroll, tokenization, and on/off-ramps. The company has a global regulatory footprint across the EU, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, Bermuda, and the U.S., and operates regulated entities in 51 U.S. jurisdictions. For more information, visit zerohash.com.
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zerohash services and product offerings may not be available in all jurisdictions. zerohash accounts are not subject to FDIC or SIPC protections, or any such equivalent protections that may exist outside of the US. zerohash’s technical support and enablement of any asset is not an endorsement of such asset and is not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any crypto asset. zerohash is not registered with the SEC or FINRA.
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Dirty South Pressure Washing reports continued interest in residential and commercial pressure washing services throughout Apollo Beach as property owners focus on exterior maintenance and curb appeal. Florida’s climate continues to influence routine cleaning schedules for homes and businesses.
Tampa, United States, 13th Jul 2026 – Dirty South Pressure Washing reports continued interest in residential and commercial pressure washing services throughout Apollo Beach as homeowners and business owners place greater emphasis on exterior property maintenance, curb appeal, and preserving the appearance of buildings exposed to Florida’s humid coastal climate.
Throughout Apollo Beach, residential and commercial properties are routinely exposed to environmental conditions that contribute to the accumulation of algae, mildew, dirt, pollen, oxidation, and organic debris on exterior surfaces. High humidity, seasonal rainfall, coastal moisture, and year-round sunshine create an environment where contaminants can develop quickly on siding, stucco, concrete, brick, sidewalks, parking areas, patios, driveways, and building facades. As these conditions become more noticeable over time, property owners are increasingly incorporating pressure washing into regular maintenance schedules.
Residential pressure washing continues to play an important role in helping homeowners maintain the appearance of their properties while addressing exterior buildup that develops naturally in Florida’s climate. Driveways, sidewalks, patios, pool decks, fences, and other hardscape surfaces often experience discoloration caused by organic growth and everyday environmental exposure. Routine cleaning helps remove accumulated contaminants while restoring a cleaner appearance to these outdoor living spaces.
Commercial properties face similar maintenance challenges as businesses seek to maintain professional-looking storefronts, office buildings, restaurants, retail centers, medical offices, and multi-family communities. Exterior cleanliness contributes to the overall presentation of commercial properties and can become an important part of ongoing facility maintenance. Parking lots, walkways, building entrances, loading areas, and common spaces are frequently included in scheduled pressure washing programs to address dirt accumulation, algae growth, and surface staining resulting from daily use and weather conditions.
Industry observations indicate that preventative exterior maintenance has become a growing priority for both residential and commercial property owners throughout coastal Florida. Rather than waiting for heavy staining or widespread organic growth to develop, many property owners are scheduling routine pressure washing services to help manage the effects of continuous environmental exposure. This proactive approach supports long-term property upkeep while helping maintain consistent exterior appearance throughout the year.
Apollo Beach’s location along Tampa Bay presents additional environmental factors that influence exterior maintenance needs. Salt air, elevated moisture levels, tropical weather patterns, and seasonal storms can accelerate the buildup of contaminants on exterior surfaces, making regular cleaning an important consideration for properties located throughout the area. As these conditions persist, pressure washing continues to serve as a practical maintenance solution for a wide variety of residential and commercial properties.
The continued demand for residential and commercial pressure washing reflects a broader trend among Apollo Beach property owners who recognize the value of routine exterior maintenance in preserving curb appeal and addressing the ongoing effects of Florida’s climate. As homes and businesses continue to experience year-round environmental exposure, scheduled exterior cleaning remains an established component of responsible property care.
Dirty South Pressure Washing provides residential and commercial pressure washing services throughout Apollo Beach and surrounding communities, offering exterior cleaning solutions designed to address environmental buildup, surface staining, and routine maintenance needs for a variety of property types.
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Homeowners across Grand Rapids are placing greater emphasis on professionally planned garden planting designs during the summer landscaping season. Twin Lakes Landscape Design and Construction reports increased interest in planting strategies that combine seasonal beauty with long-term landscape performance.
Grand rapids, Michigan, United States, 13th Jul 2026 – Twin Lakes Landscape Design and Construction reports growing interest in garden planting design as homeowners throughout West Michigan continue investing in outdoor improvements during the peak summer landscaping season. Industry observations indicate that property owners are placing greater value on professionally planned planting layouts that provide seasonal color, support plant health, and create cohesive outdoor environments designed for long-term success.
Garden planting design has become an increasingly important component of residential landscape planning as homeowners move beyond individual plant selections and focus on creating complete outdoor environments. Professional planting plans typically consider factors such as soil conditions, sunlight exposure, drainage, mature plant size, bloom cycles, and year-round visual interest. These elements work together to create landscapes that remain attractive throughout multiple seasons while supporting healthy plant growth and reducing unnecessary maintenance challenges.
Landscape professionals note that homeowners are becoming more aware of how thoughtful planting design influences both the appearance and functionality of a property. Well-planned gardens can improve curb appeal, soften hardscape features, define outdoor living spaces, encourage pollinator activity, and create natural transitions between different areas of the landscape. By selecting plants based on environmental conditions rather than appearance alone, professionally designed gardens are often better equipped to thrive over time while requiring fewer replacement plantings.
The growing interest in planting design also reflects a broader trend toward long-term landscape planning. Rather than installing isolated landscape beds over multiple years without a cohesive strategy, many homeowners are seeking comprehensive planting plans that allow future additions to complement the original design. This planning approach helps maintain consistency throughout the property while allowing landscapes to evolve without sacrificing overall visual balance.
Twin Lakes Landscape Design and Construction has observed continued interest from homeowners researching how professionally designed planting plans can support both aesthetic goals and practical landscape performance. Property owners are increasingly seeking educational information about plant selection, layering techniques, seasonal bloom schedules, and sustainable landscape practices that contribute to healthier gardens while enhancing outdoor living spaces throughout the year.
As the summer landscaping season continues across Grand Rapids, demand for garden planting design remains steady among homeowners planning new landscape installations and property renovations. The continued focus on professionally designed planting plans reflects a growing understanding that successful landscapes rely on careful planning, environmental compatibility, and long-term maintenance considerations rather than plant selection alone.
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Twin Lakes Landscape Design and Construction provides landscape design, garden planting design, landscape construction, paver installation, lawn installation, water features, commercial landscape architecture, and outdoor living solutions throughout Grand Rapids and the surrounding West Michigan region.
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