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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.

If you are interested in trading options and want to do so at a low cost with all the support you need, then check out Robinhoods offering here.

Featured photo by Nicholas Cappello on Unsplash.

Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders.

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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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Insider Buying Alert: Sagtec Global CEO Chen Ng Accumulates 1.5 Million Shares as Company Projects 35 Percent Revenue Surge for FY2026

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United States, 22nd Jun 2026— Shares of Sagtec Global Limited (NASDAQ: SAGT) have caught massive market momentum, surging over 82% after Chairman and CEO Chen Ng signaled supreme confidence in the company’s trajectory by acquiring 1,500,000 shares. This aggressive insider buying coincides with the company’s highly optimistic new financial outlook, which projects 35% revenue growth for Fiscal Year 2026.

Key Financial Highlights

Massive Insider Buying: CEO Chen Ng purchased 1,500,000 shares, putting his own capital on the line to back the company’s strategic expansion.

Explosive Top-Line Growth: Management sees FY2026 revenue jumping to $25.78 million, a significant increase from $19 million the previous year.

Strong Bottom-Line Guidance: The company anticipates a solid net income of $2.19 million for the upcoming fiscal year.

Strategic Capital Raise: Sagtec Global successfully secured $1.56 million in a private stock sale led directly by the CEO.

“Smart Money” Signals a Bullish Turnaround

For retail and institutional investors alike, one of the most reliable indicators of a stock’s underlying value is when the executives running the business use their own money to buy shares. Chen Ng didn’t just accumulate stock on the open market; he actively led a $1.56 million private placement. This level of insider capital deployment is widely viewed on Wall Street as a definitive signal that leadership believes the stock is deeply undervalued relative to its upcoming growth cycle. While the broader tech sector continues to navigate macroeconomic headwinds, Sagtec’s leadership appears completely unfazed, backing their breakout narrative with tangible capital.

The primary catalyst driving this insider confidence is the newly released FY2026 outlook and strategic growth initiatives. Sagtec Global is officially projecting 35% revenue growth for FY2026. Breaking down the guidance, the firm expects top-line revenue to reach $25.78 million, up from $19 million in the prior year.

Furthermore, this rapid revenue expansion is expected to flow directly to the bottom line, with the company forecasting a net income of $2.19 million. 

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MEXC Lists Arcium (ARX) with 70,000 USDT in Airdrop+ Rewards

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MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, will list Arcium (ARX) in the Innovation Zone, opening trading for ARX/USDT and ARX/USDC pairs on June 22, 2026, at 12:00 and 12:20 (UTC). To celebrate the listing, MEXC has launched an Airdrop+ event, offering users the opportunity to share 70,000 USDT in rewards.

Arcium is building an encrypted computing infrastructure network that enables trustless, scalable computation over fully encrypted data, for applications across blockchain, AI, enterprise, and government sectors. ARX is the token that powers the Arcium network’s economic model, with a fixed supply of 1,000,000,000. ARX serves two core functions: staking, where operators collateralize ARX to provide compute resources, and governance, where ARX holders participate in network decision-making with incentives for long-term token locking.

The Arcium (ARX) Airdrop+ event runs from June 22 to July 6, 2026 (UTC). New users can share 48,000 USDT through deposit and trading activities, plus an additional 10,000 USDT futures bonus through futures trading. All users can share 5,000 USDT from spot trading and 7,000 USDT by inviting new users.

The listing of Arcium (ARX) reflects MEXC’s commitment to providing users with early access to emerging projects. According to CoinGecko data, MEXC ranks first among major global exchanges in the number of new spot token listings. Since January 2025, MEXC has listed more than 1,000 new spot tokens, averaging around 100 new tokens per month. Beyond digital assets, MEXC’s one-stop trading platform also extends to traditional asset classes, including gold, silver, and more than 7,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs, fostering a diversified, multi-asset ecosystem for users. With industry-leading liquidity and a 0-fee trading model, MEXC empowers users to capture infinite opportunities across global markets.

About MEXC

MEXC is the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. Built on a user-first philosophy, MEXC offers industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets. As the Gateway to Infinite Opportunities, MEXC provides a single platform where users can easily trade cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized assets, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals.

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Radiant Smiles Dental Care Delivers Wisdom Teeth Removal Services for Perth Patients

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Australia, 22nd Jun 2026 – Radiant Smiles Dental Care, a respected provider of general and cosmetic dental services, has announced the delivery of dedicated wisdom teeth removal services for patients across Perth. The Yokine-based practice confirmed that it is assisting local residents with the assessment, extraction, and aftercare of third molars, a procedure commonly required during late adolescence and early adulthood. The development responds to ongoing demand among Perth families seeking accessible treatment for impacted and problematic wisdom teeth.

Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, typically emerge between the ages of 17 and 25. In many cases, there is insufficient space within the jaw for these teeth to surface correctly, which can result in impaction, crowding, infection, and discomfort. Dental practitioners frequently recommend removal when the teeth pose a risk to surrounding teeth or to general oral health, and the procedure remains one of the more common forms of minor oral surgery performed in Australia.

Radiant Smiles Dental Care provides assessment and extraction across a range of presentations, from straightforward removals to cases involving impacted teeth positioned beneath the gum line. The practice uses diagnostic imaging to evaluate the position of each tooth and to plan the most appropriate approach. Treatment is carried out with attention to patient comfort, and the practice offers options intended to manage anxiety and to reduce discomfort during and after the procedure.

“The decision to expand wisdom teeth services reflects the level of demand seen at the practice in Yokine,” said Dr Anand Ponnusamy, Principal Dentist at Radiant Smiles Dental Care. “Many patients across Perth experience pain or complications associated with third molars, and access to timely assessment and removal makes a measurable difference to their comfort and to their longer-term oral health.”

The practice operates seven days a week and provides emergency dental appointments until 11 pm, an arrangement intended to assist patients who experience acute pain outside standard consulting hours. Wisdom teeth complications, including infection and swelling, can develop rapidly, and the extended availability allows the practice to respond to urgent presentations more readily than a standard appointment schedule would permit.

Beyond third molar extractions, Radiant Smiles Dental Care offers a broad range of treatments. These include general dentistry such as fillings, root canal treatments, and cleanings; cosmetic services including teeth whitening, veneers, crowns, and bridges; dental implants and dentures; orthodontic options such as traditional braces and clear aligners; and paediatric dental care for younger patients. The practice positions its wisdom teeth services within this wider scope of family-oriented care.

The cost and accessibility of dental treatment remain considerations for many Western Australian households. The practice has indicated that it aims to provide treatment at affordable rates and to make the extraction process as straightforward as possible, from initial consultation through to recovery guidance. Patients are provided with aftercare instructions covering pain management, diet, and the steps required to support healing in the days following a procedure.

“The focus over the coming period will be on continuing to improve access to wisdom teeth assessment for patients throughout the region,” said Dr Ponnusamy. “The intention is to maintain the same standard of care across all services offered at the practice, so that residents in Yokine and the surrounding suburbs can address dental concerns close to home.”

Radiant Smiles Dental Care has established itself as a general dental practice serving Yokine and the wider Perth metropolitan area. The practice treats patients of all ages and maintains a service model built around availability, comfort, and family care. The addition of structured third molar services adds to the range of procedures available to the local community, alongside the practice’s existing general, cosmetic, and orthodontic offerings.

For additional information about wisdom teeth removal Perth and related dental developments, Radiant Smiles Dental Care can be contacted at Shop 6/201 Flinders Street, Yokine, WA 6060. Enquiries regarding the practice’s procedures, treatment options, appointment availability, and patient support can be directed to (08) 9440 3654 or by email at admin@radiantsmiles.com.au.

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