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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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*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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ZAURIX (Zaurix Ltd.), a multi-asset trading firm with Swiss origins, has opened an office in London. The expansion extends the company’s MetaTrader 5 trading infrastructure and services for automated and algorithmic traders to clients worldwide.
LONDON, United Kingdom, 12th Jun 2026 — ZAURIX (Zaurix Ltd.), a multi-asset trading firm with Swiss origins, today announced the opening of its London office. The expansion supports the company’s services for automated and algorithmic traders, as artificial intelligence plays an increasingly significant role in global markets.
Automated and algorithmic systems now account for a substantial share of trading activity across asset classes, and artificial intelligence is increasingly used to analyse, price and trade in markets. In J.P. Morgan’s 2025 e-Trading Edit survey of more than 4,200 institutional traders, roughly two-thirds identified artificial intelligence and machine learning as the most influential trading technologies over the next three years, up from around half two years earlier (Source: J.P. Morgan, e-Trading Edit 2025). For market participants, this shift brings both opportunities and challenges, as automated trading depends on clear strategy, disciplined risk management and reliable infrastructure.
ZAURIX provides the platform and infrastructure for connecting, testing and operating automated trading systems. The company does not supply trading systems or algorithms, and its approach emphasises structured, rules-based trading supported by defined risk controls.
The London office reflects the city’s status as an international centre for finance and technology. It will serve as a base for the firm’s work with traders, developers and partners.
The ZAURIX platform is built on MetaTrader 5 (MT5), a widely used platform for multi-asset and algorithmic execution, and operates under a full MT5 licence. It is designed around three areas: execution, with order routing on colocated MT5 infrastructure intended to remain stable during periods of high volatility; connectivity, with documented access for Expert Advisors (EAs), custom tools and automated trading agents; and risk management, with account safeguards and governance controls. Expert Advisors are supported across all account types, and VPS hosting is available for continuous, 24/7 strategy operation.
Traders can choose from three account types, each offering up to 1:2000 leverage. The Standard and Cent accounts require a minimum deposit of USD 100, with no commission and spreads of 1.5 and 1.8 pips, respectively. The Raw account requires a minimum deposit of USD 1,000, with spreads starting at 0.0 pips and a commission of USD 2-4 per lot. Zaurix Limited is registered with the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) as a Money Services Business (Registration No. 31000329726828).
ZAURIX also confirmed plans to develop an EA Partner ecosystem for the automated-trading community, bringing together EA and algorithm developers, signal and strategy providers, technology and VPS partners, and introducing brokers. Further details of the EA Partner Programme are expected in the coming months.
“The future of trading will combine human direction with machine precision,” said Lucian Keller, speaking on behalf of ZAURIX. “We do not supply trading systems or promise returns. Our purpose is to provide reliable, transparent infrastructure that connects trading strategies to the market, and the London office is the next step in making this available to clients worldwide.”
ZAURIX welcomes clients worldwide. More information is available at https://zaurix.com.
About ZAURIX
ZAURIX (Zaurix Ltd.) is a multi-asset trading firm with Swiss origins and an office in London. The company provides MetaTrader 5-based trading infrastructure for automated and algorithmic traders, including support for Expert Advisors across Standard, Cent and Raw account types, with VPS hosting available for continuous operation. Zaurix Limited is registered with the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) as a Money Services Business (Registration No. 31000329726828). The company serves clients worldwide. For more information, visit https://zaurix.com.
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SellerSprite launches 2026 Amazon growth intelligence toolkit for sellers facing higher costs
SellerSprite has launched its 2026 Amazon Growth Intelligence Toolkit, a unified platform connecting product research, keyword analysis, pricing, advertising, and profitability data for Amazon sellers navigating rising fees and AI-driven advertising changes.
Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 12th Jun 2026 – SellerSprite, an Amazon seller analytics platform, today announced the launch of its 2026 Amazon Growth Intelligence Toolkit, a unified platform designed to help Amazon sellers make decisions across product research, keyword research, sales estimation, pricing analysis, advertising planning, competitor tracking, and profitability management. The release arrives as sellers face new fulfillment costs and a more AI-driven advertising environment.
Starting April 17, 2026, Amazon is applying a 3.5 percent fuel and logistics-related surcharge to fulfillment fees across Fulfillment by Amazon in the United States, according to information published in Amazon Seller Central. At the same time, Amazon Ads has expanded AI-powered Sponsored Products and Sponsored Brands prompts toward general availability, with these experiences becoming part of CPC bidding and billing. Together, the changes raise the cost of getting a product in front of buyers and increase the importance of upstream decisions about which products to launch, which keywords to target, and how to price.
The 2026 Amazon Growth Intelligence Toolkit consolidates workflows that sellers have historically managed across separate tools. The platform connects product demand signals, keyword opportunity, competitor performance, listing quality, and profitability into a single workflow, so sellers can move from basic marketplace participation to data-backed decision making without switching between disconnected spreadsheets and trackers.
On product research, the toolkit goes beyond best seller lists by helping sellers evaluate opportunities based on demand, competition, estimated sales, review barriers, price ranges, category movement, and market saturation. According to the company, sales estimates are connected with keyword demand, pricing structure, competitor strength, and margin expectations, allowing sellers to understand whether a product is realistic to launch rather than only popular at a given moment. The platform applies an inclusion principle that focuses on ASINs ranking within defined Best Sellers Rank thresholds for their main categories at the start of each month, with daily refreshes for sales estimates and weekly updates for keyword trends. According to the company, this combination is intended to keep market data fresh enough to support active decisions while avoiding the noise of intraday rank fluctuations.
On keyword research, the toolkit supports analysis of search volume, relevance, ranking difficulty, competing ASINs, and reverse keyword opportunities. The goal, according to the company, is to help sellers understand buyer intent before building listings or launching ads, including practical decisions about which terms belong in product titles, bullet points, backend search fields, and advertising campaigns. The platform offers static keyword expansion, which surfaces long-tail variations of a seed term, and dynamic keyword expansion, which identifies the broader sub-market a seed term belongs to and surfaces other core keywords driving traffic in that category. According to the company, keyword metric prediction accuracy is calibrated against Amazon Brand Analytics ranking data, with internal accuracy reported above 90 percent.
On profitability planning, the toolkit allows sellers to model how referral fees, FBA fees, storage fees, selling price, shipping assumptions, and advertising costs combine to affect contribution margin. According to the company, the goal is to give sellers profit visibility earlier in the product research process, before sample orders, inventory commitments, or campaign spend. Pricing intelligence within the platform connects price movement to broader market context, helping sellers interpret a competitor price drop as a signal of inventory pressure, new competition, seasonal promotion, or advertising activity rather than as an isolated event.
On advertising, the toolkit is positioned to provide better upstream data for the AI-assisted ad workflows that Amazon is rolling out. According to the company, sellers can evaluate search demand, competitor visibility, product pricing, ranking opportunity, and profitability before increasing ad spend, supporting a more disciplined approach as AI-assisted shopping and ad placements expand. A real-time bid tracking module monitors live PPC bid movements so that sellers can react to auction changes without waiting for delayed reporting, and a keyword conversion rate module gives visibility into how individual search terms translate into actual sales rather than only into clicks.
The toolkit also supports brand owners working within Amazon Brand Registry and the Amazon Transparency program by helping monitor market movement, identify competitive threats, and track listing changes over time. According to the company, the platform is relevant beyond private-label sellers, with use cases extending to Kindle Direct Publishing creators evaluating publishing niches and content publishers in the Amazon Associates program selecting categories for buying guides and comparison content.
Seasonal demand is also a focus area within the platform. According to the company, sellers can prepare for promotional windows by reviewing product trends, keyword demand, competitor movement, and estimated sales potential ahead of major sale events, rather than reacting after competitors begin discounting. The platform is intended to support decisions across the full seller workflow, including reorder timing, SKU prioritization, and protection of margin during high-volume periods. Daily monitoring tools track Best Sellers Rank shifts, pricing changes, suppression flags, and inventory risks across tracked products, with tracking quotas pooled across main accounts and sub-accounts so that teams can share resources without per-seat splits. According to the company, the platform serves more than 1.7 million registered users, with browser extension installs above 700,000 across major browsers, figures published on the company website.
About SellerSprite
SellerSprite is an Amazon seller intelligence platform that helps sellers turn marketplace signals into clearer business decisions. The platform supports product research, keyword research, competitor tracking, listing optimization, pricing analysis, review insights, sales estimation, and operational monitoring for Amazon sellers seeking more predictable growth in a competitive marketplace. More information is available at https://sellersprite.ai.
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United States, 12th Jun 2026 — JRKY. is here. The premium American meat snack brand launched today — on National Beef Jerky Day — and it refused to arrive quietly. Before a single stick was sold, JRKY. gave away an entire year’s supply, drawing thousands of entries for a product almost no one had tasted yet. Today, the brand named that winner and released the Heritage Collection, available exclusively at EatJRKY.com.
JRKY. arrives flavor-first into a sea of stale, boring meat snacks — brands that confuse the consumer with protein math and calorie counts while delivering a plastic aftertaste. The Heritage Collection is the classics, redefined: Original, Jalapeño, and Honey BBQ — flavors the category has known forever, brought back bolder and richer than the aisle remembers them — and sold with a voice as bold as the flavors: outspoken and entirely unapologetic about it.
“We aren’t trying to reinvent the category. We’re redefining it,” said Basilios Yiannopoulos, CEO and co-founder of JRKY. “We didn’t build JRKY to fit a category. We built it for people who never fit in just one.”
JRKY. has been running a different kind of playbook since March: minimal posting, no countdowns, no ad blitz. Instead, the brand simply showed up — on tongue-in-cheek billboards, at exclusive events — and never explained why. Curiosity did the rest.
The Heritage Collection is available now at EatJRKY.com in a 6-Pack Variety, a 10-Pack, and a 24-Pack.
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JRKY. is a premium American meat snack brand based in Nashville, Tennessee — built for people who never fit in just one category. Tradition. Redefined.
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