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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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Mold Testing Houston Expands Team to Meet Surge in Demand for Mold Inspection Services

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Mold Testing Houston expands its certified team across the Houston metro to meet rising demand for mold testing, inspection, and remediation services.

Houston, Texas, United States, 26th Mar 2026 – Mold Testing Houston, a trusted provider of professional mold testing, mold inspection, and remediation protocol services, today announced the expansion of its team in response to a significant and sustained increase in service demand from homeowners, businesses, and property managers throughout the greater Houston region.

The company, which operates across multiple locations serving the Houston metro area, has seen a sharp rise in requests for mold testing, clearance testing, and remediation protocol services over recent months. To meet this growing need, Mold Testing Houston is actively hiring additional certified inspectors and support staff to ensure clients across all service areas continue to receive fast, accurate, and dependable service without delays.

Houston’s humid subtropical climate creates conditions that are particularly conducive to mold growth, making regular mold testing a priority for property owners across the area. With warm temperatures and high humidity levels persisting throughout much of the year, mold can develop quickly and spread to multiple areas of a structure if left undetected. Awareness of these risks has grown considerably in recent years, contributing directly to the increased volume of service requests Mold Testing Houston has experienced.

The company offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to address every stage of the mold detection and remediation process. These include air testing, surface testing, and bulk testing, as well as full mold inspections conducted by certified professionals using state-of-the-art equipment. Clearance testing is also available following remediation work to confirm that mold has been effectively removed and that air quality has been restored to safe levels. For properties requiring remediation, the team develops customized protocols tailored to the specific conditions and extent of mold growth present.

The expansion reflects the company’s commitment to maintaining the high service standards that have earned it a strong reputation among Houston-area property owners. Mold Testing Houston has built a track record of punctual appointments, thorough inspections, clear communication, and quick turnaround on test results. By growing its team across all locations, the company aims to preserve that experience while scaling capacity to serve more clients throughout Post Oak, Katy, The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe, Humble, and the many other communities it serves across Texas.

Property owners who have recently had remediation work completed, are concerned about potential mold growth, or want to verify the air quality and safety of their home or commercial space are encouraged to reach out to schedule a consultation or testing appointment by visiting our website https://moldtesting-houston.com/

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Stellar Furniture Launches New Spanish Designed Home Office Collection at CIFF 2026

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China-based leading furniture manufacturer debuted its home office series at CIFF Home Furniture 2026 in Guangzhou, receiving strong engagement from buyers across four days at the fair.

Foshan, Guangdong, China, 26th Mar 2026 – Stellar Furniture used CIFF Home Furniture 2026 in Guangzhou to introduce its latest addition to its product portfolio, a home office furniture collection developed entirely in collaboration with Spanish designer Enrique Martí. The collection, comprising desks and chairs, was presented at a booth fully dedicated to the range, and drew consistent interest from the trade audience over the course of the four-day event.

Stellar furniture, which has built its reputation over more than three decades as a manufacturer of office chairs and desks, brought Mr. Enrique Martí on board to design this collection from the ground up. The result is a range that carries a distinctly different character from conventional office furniture: one that is designed to sit comfortably within a residential interior without giving up on functional performance.

The central design challenge in home office furniture is well understood in the industry: products must perform like office furniture while looking like they belong in a home. Enrique Martí’s studio, known for its emphasis on clean lines, timeless form, and meticulous detailing, approached this with a considered hand. The desk models in the collection, Insula, Airen, Baxon, Bona and Caora, carry a minimalist profile, proportioned and finished for compact, contemporary living spaces. 

Enrique Martí’s involvement was not limited to aesthetic direction. He worked closely with Stellar’s development team to ensure that each model in the collection met the functional expectations of a working setup, adjustability, material durability, and usability in everyday use. The balance of these two priorities is visible across the collection, and was a point that visitors at the booth repeatedly noted.

Busy Four Days at CIFF

The Stellar furniture booth at CIFF was dedicated entirely to the home office collection for all four days of the fair. Stellar’s representatives were engaged with visitors continuously, walking buyers through the product models, explaining design decisions, and discussing specifications and procurement details. CIFF’s trade audience is made up primarily of bulk buyers: dealers, wholesalers, and project owners who are making sourcing decisions that affect entire supply chains. The sustained level of interaction at the booth, across all four days, pointed to genuine commercial interest rather than passing curiosity.

Visitors engaged not just with the technical aspects of the furniture, ergonomics, material quality, finish options, but also with how the pieces read as interior objects. For a category increasingly sold into residential settings, that second dimension matters. Several buyers on the floor were seen assessing the collection from both angles, which is arguably the more useful test for furniture intended for the home office.

“Launching this collection at CIFF, in partnership with Enrique Martí, is a milestone move for Stellar, one that has been planned carefully, with a clear read on where the market is heading. The home office segment demands design thinking that goes beyond adapting office products for residential use, and that is exactly what this collaboration brings. The response over these four days has validated the demand we anticipated, and it has only strengthened our confidence in moving forward in this direction.”

— Mr. Arihant Nahar, CEO, Stellar Furniture

Reading the Market Right

The timing of the launch reflects an understanding of where the home office furniture segment currently stands. Following the surge in demand triggered by hybrid work adoption, the market has settled into a more mature phase, one where buyers are less driven by urgency and more by quality and design. The initial wave of home office furniture purchases was largely functional; what the market now rewards is furniture that holds up over time, both in use and in appearance.

For trade buyers, particularly those supplying residential projects or multi-unit developments, a collection that can credibly offer both is a meaningful proposition. The decision to bring in a named international designer, rather than developing the range purely in-house, signals that Stellar is treating this collection as a distinct product statement, not simply an extension of its existing catalogue.

 

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A Decade of Recognition: Dr. Mark Deutsch Named an Atlanta “Top Doctor” for 10 Consecutive Years

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Atlanta, GA, 26th March 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Perimeter Plastic Surgery today announced that founder and Medical Director Dr. Mark Deutsch has been recognized as an Atlanta “Top Doctor” for the 10th consecutive year. The decade-long recognition reflects sustained peer recognition and a track record of patient-centered care, reinforcing Dr. Deutsch’s reputation among plastic surgeons whom Atlanta patients seek for cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.

Top Doctor selections are typically based on a combination of peer nominations, professional accomplishments, and credential verification, with emphasis on clinical reputation and ethical standards of care.

At Perimeter Plastic Surgery, Dr. Deutsch provides cosmetic and reconstructive services spanning breast, body, and facial procedures, as well as non-surgical treatments. The practice emphasizes individualized treatment planning, clear communication, and continuity of care from consultation through recovery.

About Perimeter Plastic Surgery

Perimeter Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice with locations in Atlanta, GA, and Fayetteville, GA, serving patients across the metro area and surrounding communities. The practice offers cosmetic and reconstructive procedures for the breast, body, and face, as well as non-surgical options designed to support patient goals with appropriate recovery timelines. Care is guided by individualized planning, patient education, and a focus on safety and informed decision-making.

About Dr. Mark Deutsch

Dr. Mark Deutsch is a board-certified plastic surgeon and the founder and Medical Director of Perimeter Plastic Surgery. Recognized as an Atlanta “Top Doctor” for 10 consecutive years, Dr. Deutsch is known for meticulous technique, attention to detail, and an educational, patient-first approach. He is committed to helping patients understand their options, set realistic expectations, and feel supported throughout each stage of treatment.

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