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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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Dinari Inc. Opens Platform Licenses to U.S. Financial Institutions
New York, New York, August 4th, 2026, FinanceWire
Broker-dealers, banks, fintechs, and wealth platforms in the U.S. can launch tokenized securities offerings through a single technology integration.
Dinari Inc. (Dinari) today announced the expansion of its U.S. operations to financial institutions via its broker-dealer subsidiary Dinari Securities LLC. With a technology integration, broker-dealers, banks, fintechs, wealth platforms, and other financial institutions may offer tokenized securities products and services to both retail and institutional customers, subject to applicable regulatory requirements, onboarding, and contractual arrangements, which may create opportunities to expand product offerings and revenue streams.
The announcement follows the recent launch of Dinari’s tokenized securities infrastructure to U.S. investors in partnership with Dinari Securities LLC (Dinari Securities), Dinari’s wholly owned, FINRA-registered broker-dealer. The launch demonstrates how custodial tokenization technology can be integrated into an existing broker-dealer technology and operational infrastructure, allowing firms to integrate tokenized securities into their existing business model while remaining responsible for compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
As demand for tokenized securities grows, financial institutions are looking for a way to bring these products to market without assembling and integrating blockchain-based infrastructure themselves. Dinari addresses this need, offering broker-dealers a way to capitalize on growing demand for tokenized securities while continuing to operate within their existing business framework.
“Tokenized securities will only scale if financial institutions have a regulated path to participate,” said Chas Rampenthal, Chief Legal Officer at Dinari. “Dinari extends the operational framework that underpins U.S. capital markets to tokenized equities, allowing financial institutions to innovate without compromising the investor protections and market integrity that define U.S. securities markets.”
Offerings launched through the network are designed to support the rights and protections associated with the underlying securities, including NBBO execution, cash dividends, voting rights, automated corporate actions, and ownership of the backing security. Rather than replacing existing market infrastructure, the network extends it, connecting broker-dealers, transfer agents, custodians, liquidity providers, blockchain networks, and distribution platforms within a standardized operating framework.
About Dinari Securities
Dinari Inc. is a Registered Transfer Agent with the United States Securities & Exchange Commission (Section 17A(c)). Dinari Securities LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dinari Inc., and is a separately registered broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Dinari Inc and Dinari Securities LLC are separate entities. Dinari Securities LLC does not issue, offer, or distribute dShares or tokenized securities.
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This press release is issued by Dinari Inc. and is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation of any security, digital asset, product, or service, and it is not investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Products and services described are subject to eligibility, onboarding, and contractual requirements and may not be available in all jurisdictions.
Tokenized securities are subject to the U.S. federal securities laws and applicable regulatory requirements and involve risks, including those relating to novel and evolving technology, the developing regulatory environment, liquidity, and blockchain and operational matters. Financial institutions that integrate these products remain responsible for their own compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Statements regarding future events, plans, or expectations are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties; actual results may differ materially. Nothing in this release is a promise, projection, or guarantee of any future outcome or performance.
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Professor Vincent Mwakatobe and Vincent Durnwick Capital Limited Bring UK Block-Trade Education to Tanzania
Professor Vincent Mwakatobe is preparing to introduce a Tanzania-focused investor education and market research programme examining discounted UK block trades. The initiative aims to change how Tanzanian participants understand and evaluate international share transactions by explaining pricing, institutional allocation methods, potential execution advantages and the regulatory and market risks involved.
Tanzania, 4th Aug 2026 — Professor Vincent Mwakatobe is preparing to introduce an investor education and market research programme intended to broaden the way Tanzanian participants understand and approach international capital markets.

The programme will focus on the structure, potential benefits and risks of discounted UK block trades, while also explaining the distinction between primary-market allocations and transactions involving shares already listed on public exchanges.
Block trades generally involve a substantial number of listed shares being negotiated and executed outside the normal flow of smaller retail orders. In certain circumstances, a seller may agree to transfer a large holding below the prevailing market price to support efficient execution and reduce the potential market impact of placing multiple large orders.
According to the proposed educational framework, Professor Vincent intends to help eligible participants understand how such transactions are assessed and how institutional trading methods differ from ordinary retail share purchases. The objective is to enable participants to approach larger international-market opportunities with stronger knowledge of valuation, pricing and execution.
A discounted transaction price may offer a lower initial entry cost than the quoted market price at the time of execution. It may also provide greater price visibility when a substantial holding is transferred at an agreed price. However, a discount does not guarantee that the shares will retain their value or produce a positive return.
The programme will also introduce participants to the role of primary markets, where securities may be issued or allocated for the first time, and public markets, where listed securities are subsequently traded. This distinction is intended to help participants understand that primary-market allocations and public-market block trades involve different structures, eligibility requirements and regulatory considerations.
Through the programme, Professor Vincent seeks to encourage a more informed and institutionally minded approach to market participation in Tanzania. Rather than limiting education to ordinary retail trading, the initiative will examine how larger transactions, negotiated allocations and international diversification may be evaluated by qualified participants.
Equal attention will be given to risk. Discounted pricing may reflect transaction size, limited liquidity, a required holding period or changing expectations regarding the issuer and wider market. Participants must consider valuation, lock-up restrictions, foreign-exchange exposure, counterparty risk, disclosure standards and the possibility of capital loss.
With more than three decades of international capital-markets experience, Professor Vincent has worked across investment research, global asset allocation, institutional portfolio strategy, quantitative analysis and emerging-market development. His experience spans London, New York and East Africa.
Vincent Durnwick Capital Limited will provide research and educational content for the programme. Further details regarding eligibility, participation procedures and applicable compliance requirements will be communicated through formal channels.
Participation will remain subject to investor suitability, transaction availability and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Discounted pricing does not eliminate investment risk, and no return or performance outcome is assured.
About Vincent Durnwick Capital Limited
Vincent Durnwick Capital Limited is an investment research and capital-markets education organisation focused on global equities, institutional trading structures, quantitative research and emerging-market development. Its work covers market pricing, block transactions, risk management, cross-border capital activity and the responsible application of technology in investment analysis. The organisation develops educational content intended to strengthen understanding of primary and public markets, international investment structures and disciplined research methods. It promotes transparent communication, appropriate due diligence and long-term financial education. Vincent Durnwick Capital Limited does not guarantee investment returns or describe financial-market participation as risk-free.
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Stange Law Firm Completes Move from Clayton and Opens Creve Coeur Headquarters
The firm’s new St. Louis County office at 600 Emerson Road opens August 1 as a visible, accessible home base for clients, attorneys, and multi-state operations.
CREVE COEUR, Mo., Aug 04, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Stange Law Firm, PC has completed the relocation of its St. Louis-area headquarters from Clayton to Creve Coeur and has opened its new office at 600 Emerson Road, Suite 110, Creve Coeur, Missouri 63141.

The opening marks the completion of a planned transition from the firm’s former office at 120 South Central Avenue in Clayton. More than a change of address, the move gives Stange Law Firm a long-term home base that better reflects how the firm serves clients and supports attorneys across its expanding multi-state practice.
A Practical St. Louis County Home Base
The Creve Coeur office combines professional visibility with practical convenience. Stange Law Firm’s exterior sign is prominently displayed on the building, while the main-floor suite, nearby parking, landscaped campus, and central St. Louis County location are intended to make office visits more straightforward for clients and guests. The office is located near the Interstate 270 and Olive Boulevard corridor, providing access from communities throughout the metropolitan area.
“Clayton was an important part of our history, but the Creve Coeur office is a better fit for the way our firm operates today and where we are headed,” said Kirk Stange, President and Founding Partner of Stange Law Firm. “It gives our team a visible, professional home in St. Louis County and gives clients a location that is easier to reach and easier to use. We are proud to open the doors and begin this next chapter.”
The move also allows the firm to bring its leadership, administrative, and client-service functions together in a setting designed for collaboration and long-term operating efficiency. Although the headquarters location has changed, the firm’s telephone number, website, client-service standards, and existing attorney-client relationships remain the same.
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Stange Law Firm, PC
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Effective August 1, clients, vendors, courts, and other correspondents should use the Creve Coeur address and discontinue mailing items to the former Clayton office.
Continuing a St. Louis-Area Story That Began in 2007
Stange Law Firm was founded in the St. Louis area in 2007. Since then, the firm has grown into one of the largest family law firms in the country, with offices in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Indiana, Iowa, Texas, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The Creve Coeur office serves as the firm’s headquarters while also providing a local point of contact for individuals and families in St. Louis County and throughout the surrounding region.
The firm represents clients in divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, adoption, guardianship, modification, and other domestic-relations matters. Readers seeking information about divorce representation can visit the firm’s page for St. Louis divorce lawyers; those seeking broader information about domestic-relations matters can visit the firm’s page for St. Louis family law attorneys.
“Our roots are in the St. Louis area, and this move keeps those roots firmly in place,” Stange said. “Creve Coeur gives us a headquarters that can support the people who work here, the clients who visit us, and the larger organization we have built. The location is new, but our commitment to helping people through difficult family-law matters has not changed.”
To schedule a confidential consultation, call 855-805-0595 or visit stangelawfirm.com. Consultations are available by appointment.
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Stange Law Firm, PC is a multi-state divorce and family law firm focused on domestic-relations matters. The firm works to provide clients with caring, responsive, and diligent representation during divorce, custody disputes, and other family-law proceedings. Stange Law Firm’s mission is reflected in its motto: Here to Help You Rebuild Your Life
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