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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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Zemyth Announces Afferens and Schism as Part of First Southeast Asia Accelerator Cohort
Milestone-gated accelerator funds two AI startups with pre-seed commitments — the first founders selected through its Have Fund hacker house.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 17th 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Zemyth, a milestone-gated accelerator for early-stage technical founders, today announced its first accelerator cohort, backing two startups — Afferens and Schism — with milestone-based pre-seed funding. The two companies are the first founders selected through Zemyth’s Have Fund 1.0 hacker house, a four-day, four-night intensive held in May 2026.
Rather than a single shared round, the announcement marks a cohort: each startup is funded independently as a separate pre-seed commitment, with capital released against an execution calendar rather than disbursed upfront. The structure reflects Zemyth’s thesis that early-stage capital should follow demonstrated progress.
“Milestone-gated capital means the structure does the diligence itself — so we can back founders earlier and easier than anyone else,” said Rain Chai , Co-founder of Zemyth and Tech Director of ZEMU VC, the venture firm backing the program. “Faris and Hiromasa shipped working products in days; that’s the bar.”
Afferens: verified physical-world context for AI agents
Afferens, founded by Faris Irfan (Founder & CEO), is building a hardware-agnostic, MCP-native API that gives AI agents verified physical-world context — starting with vision, with spatial, acoustic and environmental rolling out — before they act. Unlike perception tools that are input-only, Afferens is built with an actuation layer that lets agents send commands back to physical nodes, and is designed to install directly inside AI development environments such as Claude Code, Cursor and Windsurf.
“AI agents are getting smarter, but they’re still acting half-blind to the physical world,” said Faris Irfan, Founder & CEO of Afferens. “We give them verified context — what’s actually there — before they make a move. Zemyth’s milestone model fits how we build: prove it, then scale it.”
Schism: a cross-domain divergence engine for independent traders
Schism, founded by Hiromasa (Founder), is a cross-domain divergence engine for independent traders. It flags, in real time, when independent signals — Polymarket odds, on-chain flow, social sentiment, centralized-exchange positioning, equities and macro — disagree on the same narrative, helping traders spot mispricing before price moves. Where most tools each track a single source, Schism is built to watch all six at once and surface the moment they conflict, building a proprietary labeled dataset of how cross-domain divergences resolve.
“Edge comes from seeing disagreement before the market resolves it,” said Hiromasa, Founder of Schism. “Schism watches six domains at once and surfaces the moment they diverge. Zemyth backed the idea when it was still a prototype — that early conviction is rare.”
About the cohort and the Have Fund model
Both founders were selected through Have Fund 1.0, Zemyth’s flagship hacker house — a four-day, four-night intensive in May 2026 that brought founders together to turn raw ideas into fundable, working products. The inaugural edition selected six founders, with two — Afferens and Schism — advancing to pre-seed funding.
Zemyth runs a six-month, milestone-gated program for pre-seed founders at the proof-of-concept and MVP stage across Southeast Asia, structured around outcome-based milestones — releasing capital against an execution calendar rather than upfront.
About Zemyth
Zemyth is a milestone-gated accelerator backing early-stage technical founders across Southeast Asia, supported by ZEMU VC. Through a six-month program, Zemyth provides pre-seed capital in outcome-based stages — released against an execution calendar rather than upfront — alongside hands-on support through its Have Fund hacker house. Learn more at zemyth.app or follow zemyth.app and zemyth.human on Instagram.
About Afferens
Afferens is building a hardware-agnostic, MCP-native API that gives AI agents verified physical-world context — starting with vision, expanding to spatial, acoustic and environmental — with an actuation layer that lets agents send commands back to physical nodes. Founded by Faris Irfan. Learn more at afferens.com.
About Schism
Schism is a cross-domain divergence engine for independent traders, surfacing real-time disagreement across Polymarket, on-chain flow, social sentiment, centralized-exchange positioning, equities and macro so traders can spot mispricing before price moves. Founded by Hiromasa. Learn more at schism.app.
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On track for 300% revenue growth in 2026 and now serving its third Shark Tank-featured brand, ShipSquared is scaling fast across its Dallas and Shenzhen operations, with active investment in robotics and AI-driven fulfillment to meet surging demand from high-growth and enterprise DTC brands.
United States, 17th Jun 2026 — ShipSquared, a Dallas-based fulfillment and supply chain partner for ecommerce brands, today announced a period of rapid growth that has moved the company from emerging challenger to one of the most closely watched fulfillment operators serving founder-led consumer brands.
The company is on pace for 300% year-over-year revenue growth in 2026, a trajectory driven by demand from DTC companies that have outgrown basic pick, pack, and ship providers and need a partner built to scale with them.
That momentum was underscored by the company’s newest partnership with a consumer brand featured on Shark Tank, now the third Shark Tank-featured brand to join ShipSquared’s roster. The milestone marks another major step in the company’s move upmarket and its growing ability to support larger, established brands. It also reflects a clear pattern in ShipSquared’s growth: founder-led and nationally recognized consumer brands choosing the company specifically because its leadership has lived the operational challenges of scaling a product from launch to national distribution.
“We built ShipSquared for the brands we used to be,” said Zak Jones, founder and CEO of ShipSquared. “I spent years manufacturing my own product in Shenzhen and selling it on Shark Tank, so I know exactly where fulfillment breaks a growing brand. Founders are coming to us because we have lived their problem, and because we can move a product from a factory floor in China to a customer’s doorstep without the handoffs falling apart along the way.”
ShipSquared operates across two continents, pairing fulfillment and freight operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with sourcing and supply chain infrastructure in Shenzhen, China. That footprint lets the company support brands through the full lifecycle of a product, from sourcing and manufacturing oversight to FBA prep, freight forwarding, international fulfillment, and direct-to-consumer shipping.
Investing in the next generation of fulfillment
A central part of ShipSquared’s growth strategy is its investment in automation and robotics, an initiative led by co-founder and COO Brent Raymond. The company is integrating robotics and AI-assisted workflows into its operations with the goal of improving accuracy, throughput, and inventory visibility as order volumes climb.
“The next decade of fulfillment will be won by companies that operate like technology businesses, not warehouses,” said Steven Zuckerman, Senior Advisor to ShipSquared. “ShipSquared is building that way from the start, layering robotics, automation, and data directly into operations so that brands get a level of accuracy and speed that manual fulfillment simply cannot match. That is what separates an intelligent operating partner from a building full of shelves.”
The company sees automation not as a replacement for service, but as the foundation that makes hands-on partnership possible at scale, freeing its team to focus on the exceptions, the relationships, and the growth planning that brands actually need from a supply chain partner.
“Growth is the easy part to celebrate, but what I care about is what sits behind it,” Jones said. “Every brand we add is a founder trusting us with their customer relationship. Our job is to protect that, scale it, and hand them a supply chain that becomes an advantage instead of a ceiling on how fast they can grow.”
As ecommerce continues to consolidate around operators that can combine technology with genuine service, ShipSquared believes its growth signals a broader shift in what brands expect from a fulfillment partner.
“Great marketing can drive the first sale,” Jones said. “Fulfillment is what decides whether that customer ever comes back. We want to be the reason they do.”
About ShipSquared
ShipSquared is a Dallas-based fulfillment and supply chain partner for ecommerce brands. The company provides DTC fulfillment, FBA prep, freight forwarding, sourcing support, and international fulfillment solutions designed to help growing brands scale with more accuracy, visibility, and operational support. With operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and Shenzhen, China, ShipSquared works with founder-led brands, ecommerce operators, and high-growth consumer product companies looking for a fulfillment partner that can support the next stage of growth.
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Split Systems Melton Strengthens Its Position as a Leading Heating and Cooling Specialist in Melton, Victoria
Australia, 17th Jun 2026 – Split Systems Melton has announced the continued expansion of its professional heating and cooling services, reinforcing its reputation as one of the most trusted air conditioning specialists in the Melton region. With more than 30 years of industry experience and a strong local presence, the company continues to deliver affordable, efficient, and high-quality climate control solutions for residential and commercial clients.
Operating 24/7 and based at 8 Collins Road, Melton VIC 3337, Split Systems Melton has built its reputation on reliability, technical expertise, and customer-first service. The company specializes in split system installations, repairs, servicing, and system replacements tailored to suit a wide range of property types and budgets.
According to owner Mark Yang, the company’s mission is simple: “We want every home and business in Melton to have access to reliable heating and cooling without unnecessary complexity or inflated costs. Our focus has always been on honest advice, proper installation, and long-term performance.”
Delivering Reliable Comfort Solutions Across Melton
Split Systems Melton continues to serve a growing customer base across Melton and surrounding suburbs including Brookfield, Kurunjang, Melton South, Melton West, and Caroline Springs. The company has become a preferred choice for homeowners, landlords, and businesses seeking dependable climate control systems designed for Australian weather conditions.
As a trusted air conditioning contractor melton, the company offers tailored recommendations based on property size, energy efficiency requirements, and customer budgets. Whether upgrading an outdated system or installing a brand-new unit, the team ensures each solution is optimized for performance and cost savings.
End-to-End Split System Installation Services
One of the core strengths of Split Systems Melton is its streamlined installation process. The company has refined its workflow to ensure customers receive fast, efficient, and stress-free service from start to finish.
The process includes:
- Free, no-obligation quotes based on customer requirements
- Expert system selection with transparent recommendations
- Flexible booking schedules including same-week installations
- Professional installation completed by licensed technicians
- Full system walkthrough and warranty registration upon completion
This structured approach has made the company a go-to provider for split system installation melton, especially among homeowners seeking quick turnaround times without compromising on quality.
Comprehensive Heating and Cooling Expertise
Beyond installations, Split Systems Melton provides a full suite of services covering maintenance, repairs, and system upgrades. With seasonal temperature extremes in Victoria, the company emphasizes the importance of regular servicing to maintain efficiency and extend system lifespan.
As a leading provider of heating and cooling melton, the business ensures clients receive ongoing support for both heating performance in winter and cooling efficiency during the summer months.
Their technicians are trained to handle a wide variety of systems and brands, ensuring accurate diagnostics and reliable repairs. This commitment to technical excellence has positioned the company as a trusted name across the local HVAC industry.
Affordable Air Conditioning for Every Property
Split Systems Melton understands that affordability is a key concern for many households and businesses. The company focuses on delivering cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality or durability.
Whether it is a small residential installation or a larger commercial project, the team provides clear pricing, honest advice, and no hidden costs. This transparency has helped strengthen trust among customers searching for reliable air conditioning melton services.
By working closely with leading manufacturers and suppliers, the company ensures customers receive high-performance systems that offer energy efficiency and long-term value.
A Local Business Built on Trust and Experience
Established in 1999, Split Systems Melton has grown steadily through word-of-mouth referrals and repeat customers. With more than three decades of industry experience, the company continues to prioritize workmanship, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Mark Yang emphasizes the importance of long-term reliability: “We don’t just install systems—we build relationships. Our customers trust us because we show up on time, do the job properly, and stand behind our work.”
This commitment to integrity has helped the company remain a preferred choice for homeowners seeking dependable split system solutions in the region.
Serving Residential and Commercial Clients
Split Systems Melton caters to a diverse range of clients, including homeowners, rental property managers, retail stores, offices, and small industrial facilities. Each project is approached with the same level of care and attention to detail, ensuring systems are properly sized and professionally installed.
The company’s ability to adapt to different property requirements has made it a strong contender for anyone searching for reliable split systems melton services in the local area.
Commitment to Customer Satisfaction
Customer satisfaction remains at the core of Split Systems Melton’s operations. The company ensures that every installation is followed by a full system demonstration, helping clients understand how to maximize efficiency and comfort.
Additionally, all installations are backed by manufacturer warranties and ongoing support, providing customers with peace of mind long after the job is completed.
About Split Systems Melton
Split Systems Melton is a professional air conditioning and HVAC service provider based in Melton, Victoria. With over 30 years of industry experience, the company specializes in split system installations, maintenance, repairs, and replacements for both residential and commercial properties. Known for its reliability, transparent pricing, and expert workmanship, Split Systems Melton continues to be a trusted name in the local heating and cooling industry.
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