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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.

This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice.

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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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HIX AI Evolves into an All-in-One AI Agent Platform for Creativity and Productivity

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HIX AI has evolved into an all-in-one AI agent platform, launching specialized AI agents for creating AI videos, images, presentation slides, writing and doing deep research. It offers complete workflow support—from idea to output—for these tasks in one unified, user-friendly experience.

Singapore, 28th Jan 2026HIX AI today announced a major evolution of its platform: from a comprehensive AI solution provider into an all-in-one AI agent platform designed to help users accomplish both creative and efficiency-focused tasks. It now includes a suite of specialized agents for various use cases—all within a single unified experience.

The move reflects where people increasingly need AI’s assistance: not just in a single task, but across the entire workflow. These agents are designed to help individuals and teams move from idea to output in a more seamless way, whether they’re writing content, producing visuals, conducting research or building presentations.

“People don’t just need another AI tool—they need an assistant that can handle different tasks seamlessly without forcing them to stitch together multiple products,” said Camille Sawyer, CEO of HIX AI. “With this shift, HIX AI becomes an AI agent platform that supports both creativity and productivity, bringing specialized capabilities—video, images, research, slides, and writing—into one cohesive platform.”

HIX AI’s updated experience centers on purpose-built agents that offer assistance for individuals, creators, marketers, educators, and business teams. Its agents include:

  • AI Video Agent: Helps users create AI videos like a professional AI video production team, with agentic workflows covering from concept, key frames to outputs.
  • AI Image Agent: A smart AI image creation agent to handle every step of the image production. It helps users generate and refine images for any creative or professional need.
  • AI Deep Research Agent: Assists with researching topics deeply, synthesizing information, and compiling reports to accelerate learning, analysis, and decision-making.
  • AI Slides Agent: Helps users do research and build clearer, more accurate and compelling presentations with suitable visuals and charts.
  • AI Writer Agent: An AI writing tool that comes with agentic workflows and Internet access and crafts well-formatted, factually accurate and SEO-friendly writing.

The new AI agent platform still maintains HIX AI’s commitment to user-friendly design, ensuring that even users without technical backgrounds can leverage advanced AI capabilities. All agents are accessible through an intuitive interface that reduces the learning curve and maximizes productivity from day one.

“Our users want outcomes, not complexity,” Camille added. “We designed these agents to be flexible enough for everyday needs but powerful enough for serious workflows. Whether someone is preparing a presentation, producing content at scale, or turning research into publishable insights, HIX AI is built to help them do it faster and with more confidence.”

The updated HIX AI platform and its new suite of specialized agents are available now. Users can access the agents directly within the HIX AI website. To explore all these functionalities, visit https://hix.ai/.

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HIX AI is an all-in-one AI agent platform dedicated to enhancing creativity and productivity through agents specialized for different tasks. The platform serves individuals and teams seeking comprehensive AI solutions to streamline the workflows of their daily tasks.

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Dee Agarwal’s Guide to Building High-Performance Teams Across Time Zones

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  • As remote work scales globally, Dee Agarwal explains why clarity, asynchronous workflows, and outcome-driven leadership matter more than constant availability when building high-performance teams across time zones.

ATLANTA, GA, 28th January 2026, ZEX PR WIREA 2023 study by Buffer.com found that 62% of remote workers interfaced directly with a teammate in a different time zone. As companies continue to scale beyond borders, the challenge is no longer whether teams can work across time zones, but whether they can do so at a high level. Distributed work has become normal in the post-pandemic era, yet many organizations still struggle with misalignment, slow decision-making, and burnout when teams rarely share the same working hours.

According to business strategist and entrepreneur Deepak “Dee” Agarwal, building high-performance teams across time zones is less about tools and more about intentional design. “Time zone differences don’t break teams,” Dee Agarwal says. “Unclear expectations do.”

Rather than attempting to replicate in-office dynamics remotely, Dee Agarwal advocates for rethinking how performance, communication, and accountability are defined when teams operate asynchronously.

Start With Clarity, Not Coverage

One of the most common mistakes leaders make is trying to ensure constant availability across regions. Dee Agarwal believes this approach quietly erodes trust and productivity.

“High-performing global teams are not online all the time,” Dee Agarwal explains. “They are clear all the time. Everyone knows what success looks like before the workday even starts.”

This begins with clearly documented goals, ownership, and decision rights. When team members understand what they are responsible for and how their work connects to the broader objective, progress continues regardless of who is awake.

Dee Agarwal emphasizes that clarity should be written, visible, and easy to reference. “If something only lives in a meeting, it doesn’t exist for a distributed team,” he says.

Design for Asynchronous Excellence

While real-time collaboration has its place, Dee Agarwal encourages leaders to treat asynchronous work as the default, not a backup.

“Async is not a compromise,” he notes. “It is a competitive advantage when done well.”

This means structuring work so it can move forward without immediate responses. Clear briefs, thoughtful handoffs, and shared documentation allow teams in different regions to build on each other’s progress rather than waiting for approvals.

Dee Agarwal also highlights the importance of decision frameworks. “If every decision requires a live conversation, you create bottlenecks across time zones,” he says. “High-performance teams agree in advance on what can be decided independently.”

Rethink Meetings and Overlap Time

Time zone overlap is often treated as sacred, but Dee Agarwal suggests using it more strategically.

“Overlap time should be used for discussion, alignment, and problem-solving, not status updates,” he says.

Instead of filling limited shared hours with routine check-ins, Dee Agarwal recommends reserving them for conversations that benefit from real-time energy. Everything else can be documented and shared asynchronously.

He also encourages leaders to rotate meeting times when possible. “If the same region always absorbs the inconvenience, resentment builds quietly,” Dee Agarwal notes. “Equity in scheduling sends a powerful message about respect.”

Build Trust Through Outcomes, Not Presence

In distributed teams, trust cannot be built solely on visibility. Dee Agarwal argues that performance should be measured by outcomes rather than activity.

“When leaders reward responsiveness over results, they unintentionally punish deep work,” he says.

High-performing global teams establish clear metrics and timelines, then give individuals autonomy in managing their schedules. This flexibility allows team members to work when they are most effective, rather than conforming to another region’s clock.

Dee Agarwal adds that leaders must model this behavior themselves. “If leadership sends messages at all hours and expects immediate replies, no policy will fix that,” he explains.

Invest in Human Connection Intentionally

While efficiency matters, Dee Agarwal is quick to point out that performance suffers when teams feel disconnected.

“People don’t collaborate well with people they don’t feel connected to,” he says.

He recommends creating structured moments for relationship-building that do not rely on constant social interaction. Simple practices, such as shared onboarding experiences, periodic virtual offsites, or rotating team spotlights, can help reinforce a sense of belonging.

“These moments don’t need to be frequent,” Dee Agarwal notes. “They just need to be intentional.”

Leadership Sets the Tempo

Ultimately, Dee Agarwal believes that building high-performance teams across time zones is a leadership responsibility, not a logistical challenge.

“Teams take their cues from how leaders communicate, prioritize, and make decisions,” he says. “If leadership is thoughtful and disciplined, the team will follow.”

Rather than chasing perfect alignment throughout the day, Dee Agarwal encourages leaders to focus on trust, clarity, and execution. When those elements are in place, time zones become less of a barrier and more of an advantage.

“Global teams give organizations the ability to move continuously,” Dee Agarwal says. “The goal is not to work longer. It is to work smarter, together, even when we are apart.”

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Matthew Schissler on Why Net Worth Shouldn’t Be the Goal

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Paradise Valley, Arizona, 28th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Matthew Schissler has worked across industries. Biotech. Aviation. Education. Fitness. But over the past decade, much of his attention has focused on financial services—specifically, long-term investing.

As founder and managing member of several private investment funds, Schissler works with companies others often overlook. He looks for sound fundamentals, strong teams, and growth potential that plays out over years, not quarters. It’s the kind of investing that doesn’t rely on hype.

Still, people assume someone in his position is chasing a number.

“Most people think investing is about accumulating,” Schissler says. “But to me, it’s about alignment. You put money behind what you believe in.”

He doesn’t offer market predictions. He doesn’t talk in trends. What he talks about is clarity.

“If you’re making financial decisions without knowing what you stand for, you’ll lose more than you gain,” he says.

Schissler began his career in the sciences. He founded Cord Blood America, Inc. in 2003 and spent nearly a decade scaling it. The company focused on storing umbilical stem cells for potential future use—a field that blended medical promise with long-term planning. Under his leadership, CBAI expanded its footprint into Germany, Argentina, and Asia. It also acquired smaller operators in the U.S. and moved its headquarters to Las Vegas to reduce costs and improve logistics.

The company grew fast. But Schissler’s goals weren’t about short-term valuation.

“Even back then, I wasn’t trying to flip a business,” he says. “I wanted to build something families could count on.”

That same mindset shapes his investment work today. His funds focus on small and mid-sized companies that are often too early or too complicated for traditional investors. He’s especially drawn to operators who think long-term and don’t lose their footing during downturns.

He also founded Work Your Core Investments, LLC, a fund focused on performance-based concepts and fitness franchises. These are businesses where success depends on consistency, trust, and repeat behavior—principles that match his view of real value.

“I’ve never been interested in shortcuts,” Schissler says. “That goes for health, for business, and for money.”

His role as an investor goes beyond financial backing. Schissler often mentors teams, works through strategy, and helps leaders stay focused when things get noisy. He believes that true financial guidance includes personal discipline, not just capital.

“You can have all the tools in the world, but if you don’t know what you’re working toward, they won’t help,” he says. “Financial strength starts with purpose.”

Asked about personal wealth, Schissler doesn’t offer numbers. Instead, he talks about alignment, time freedom, and being in a position to say no to the wrong opportunities.

“Net worth is only meaningful if it supports how you live,” he says. “I want mine to support work I care about, people I respect, and ideas that deserve to exist.”

He serves on several boards, including Aztec Airways and multiple nonprofits. He sees these roles as an extension of the same value system. Support what matters. Stay consistent. Make decisions that age well.

While the financial sector often celebrates outcomes, Schissler remains focused on the process.

“Anyone can make money in a lucky moment,” he says. “But if you can make good decisions in hard seasons, that’s real skill. That’s where the work is.”

For Matthew Schissler, net worth is not a scoreboard. It’s a tool. A tool for independence. For impact. For living in alignment with what matters most.

And in his world, that’s the only kind of wealth worth pursuing.

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