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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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Results Digital grows fire protection contractor leads across Greater Houston through targeted local SEO, boosting Maps visibility and organic search results for clients.
Montgomery, TX, United States, 13th Jul 2026 – Results Digital, a Houston, TX-based digital marketing agency, has grown lead volume for fire protection contractors across Greater Houston through a targeted local SEO program. The agency serves contractors and trades in Greater Houston and Greater Orlando, and its fire protection clients include Reliable Fire Protection and Spartan Fire Protection, both based in Houston. The program combines on-page optimization, Google Business Profile management, and citation building to move fire protection companies higher in local search results.
SEO Program Tailored for Fire Protection Companies & Safety Equipment Installers
Fire protection is a highly technical, high-trust industry, and most companies in the space have historically underinvested in digital marketing. Results Digital identified this gap and built a dedicated SEO framework for fire protection contractors, including keyword-targeted service pages, local citations, and monthly content built around the searches fire protection customers actually run. Reliable Fire Protection has seen increased visibility on Google Maps in the Houston market since the program began. Spartan Fire Protection has also seen more qualified leads coming through organic search, reducing its reliance on paid advertising alone.
“Fire protection companies are often invisible online even though the demand for their services is constant,” said Preston Toor, Founder of Results Digital. “Our job is to make sure that when a building owner or property manager searches for fire protection services in Houston, our client is the company they find first.”
Fire Protection Digital Marketing Exclusivity Model
Results Digital’s fire protection roster also includes Pre Action Fire Protection in Denver, Colorado, reflecting the agency’s broader expertise in the fire protection industry beyond its core Houston and Orlando markets. Across every trade it serves, Results Digital operates on a one contractor per trade per market exclusivity model. Once a fire protection company signs with Results Digital in a given market, no competing fire protection company in that same market can ever work with the agency.
The agency’s SEO methodology for fire protection companies mirrors the system it built for its most well known case study, a roofing company in Florida that grew from three crews to eighteen crews and reached a sixty million dollar private equity exit using SEO, Google Ads, YouTube, and Facebook advertising. Results Digital applies the same data driven, locally focused approach to every industry it serves.
Results Digital offers a full suite of digital marketing services for contractors and trades, including SEO, Google Ads, Local Service Ads, website design, Facebook and Instagram Ads, and YouTube Ads.
About Results Digital
Founded in 2015 and based in Houston, Texas, Results Digital is a veteran-owned digital marketing agency serving contractors and trades. The agency works with roofing companies, fire protection contractors, general contractors, HVAC companies, and more, operating on a one contractor per trade per market exclusivity model with no long-term contracts.
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PSI’s MAKDADDY centrifugal pumps meet standard oilfield specs, letting operators swap parts or units without redesigning skids or piping layouts.
Houston, TX, United States, 13th Jul 2026 – Process Solutions International (PSI) manufactures a line of MAKDADDY centrifugal pumps built to match the dimensions and mounting specifications used across the oilfield industry. The pumps are designed so operators can replace worn units or source parts without changing their existing skid layout or piping configuration, an approach PSI says reflects how equipment is actually used and maintained in the field.
Drilling Mud Centrifugal Pump
PSI’s centrifugal pumps are built for fresh water, sea water, and drilling mud transfer. The pump line includes open vane impellers designed to reduce turbulence, eliminate recirculation, and lower radial and thrust load, along with replaceable wear pads, stainless steel or ceramic-coated shaft sleeves, and single or double mechanical seal options. The pumps support ANSI and API Plan 52 and 53 mechanical seal pot systems, which are commonly required in oil, gas, and other industrial applications where a protective buffer between the product and the atmosphere is needed. Because the pumps are manufactured to standard oilfield dimensions, casings, impellers, and other wear parts can be sourced and installed without redesigning existing skids or piping.
Why It Matters in Fluid-Handling Industry
Oilfield operators often run equipment from multiple manufacturers on the same site, and pumps eventually wear out or fail in the field. Pumps built to fit standard specifications reduce downtime because crews are not forced to wait on a single supplier, hold excess inventory, or redesign a skid to accommodate a replacement pump. This approach also gives procurement teams more than one sourcing option when lead times or part availability become a concern. PSI manufactures its centrifugal pumps in Houston, Texas, and ships parts the same day when in stock.
“Operators need equipment that works with what they already have on location. Building our pumps to standard oilfield specifications is a practical decision that saves our customers time and money,” said Kye Keliehor, representative of Process Solutions International.
About Process Solutions International
Process Solutions International (PSI) has been manufacturing industrial equipment since 1991. Based in Houston, Texas, with a secondary location in Midland, Texas, PSI designs and builds pumps, mud agitators, gas management systems, material handling equipment, and cleaning and filtration systems for the oil and gas, construction, mining, and industrial sectors. PSI holds ISO 9001, UL, ATEX and IECEx, and CEMA certifications and operates the MAX2000, MAKDADDY, and vAK product brands.
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BYDFi Participates in Peru Blockchain Conference 2026, Engaging the LATAM Web3 Community
VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 13th, 2026, Chainwire
Global crypto trading platform BYDFi participated in Peru Blockchain Conference 2026, held July 10-11 at JW Marriott Larcomar in Miraflores, Lima. Now in its 5th edition, the event was positioned as one of Peru’s largest blockchain, crypto, and trading gatherings, bringing together industry participants across digital assets, Web3, trading, fintech, AI, regulation, and financial education.
Peru Blockchain Conference 2026: A Key Gathering for Web3 and Trading in LATAM
Peru Blockchain Conference 2026 convened a broad mix of industry participants from across Latin America and the global digital asset ecosystem.Organizers highlighted official event scale figures of more than 4,000 attendees, 100+ speakers, and 50+ sponsors, with the event designed around conference programming, exhibition activity, networking, and direct engagement between companies, builders, traders, investors, and communities.
The program covered a wide range of themes, including Crypto & Digital Assets, Blockchain & Web3, Trading and Financial Markets, Artificial Intelligence, Fintechs and Startups, Regulatory Framework Peru & LATAM, Asset Management, and Financial Education. For BYDFi, the agenda offered a clear view of the conversations shaping user expectations around access, usability, trust, and long-term participation in digital finance.
BYDFi Connects with Attendees in Lima
At the venue, BYDFi’s booth drew steady foot traffic from attendees throughout Peru Blockchain Conference 2026. Visitors gathered around the booth to meet the BYDFi team, learn more about BYDFi’s trading experience, and take part in on-site interactions. BYDFi also distributed football-themed T-shirts and caps inspired by BYDFi’s Newcastle United partnership, which drew visible interest from visitors and added to the booth’s on-site activity.
The booth served as a practical meeting point for traders, builders, partners, and users to discuss market access, trading tools, user experience, and the growing connection between crypto and broader financial markets. BYDFi also shared perspectives across digital asset trading and TradFi trading access, reflecting user interest in more flexible ways to participate across market environments.
Advancing Trust Through Education and Participation
Peru Blockchain Conference 2026 brought financial education, regulation, trading, digital assets, and Web3 adoption into one setting. For BYDFi, that context reinforces how important it is for trading platforms to support users with practical access, steady execution, and standards they can rely on over time. This aligns with BYDFi’s annual theme, Built for Reliability: building trading experiences that remain useful, stable, and trusted as digital finance reaches more communities.
Michael Hung, Co-Founder & CEO of BYDFi, said: “Peru Blockchain Conference brought together important discussions around education, access, regulation, and real user participation. For BYDFi, the priority is to listen closely, build responsibly, and keep improving a trading experience users can trust over time.”
About BYDFi
Founded in 2020, BYDFi now serves over 1,000,000 users across 190+ countries and regions. BYDFi is Newcastle United’s Exclusive Official Crypto Exchange Partner and is listed by Forbes Advisor Canada among the best crypto exchanges in Canada for 2026.
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