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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.
Featured photo by Nicholas Cappello on Unsplash.
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Disclaimer:
*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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THE OFFSITE CO. LAUNCHES DEDICATED INTERNAL AUDIOVISUAL DIVISION TO DELIVER TRANSPARENT AV SERVICES FOR CORPORATE EVENTS
The corporate retreat company expands its service offering with an in-house audiovisual team, providing clients with transparent pricing and modernized production technology.
New York, NY, United States, 10th Jun 2026, Grand Newswire – NEW YORK, NY — June 9, 2026 — The Offsite Co., a full-service company retreat and corporate offsite planning agency, today announced the launch of its dedicated internal Audiovisual (AV) division. The new division is designed to provide clients with greater cost transparency and operational control over AV services as part of their event planning process.
By building an in-house team of production engineers and logistics specialists, The Offsite Co. now provides its clients with a transparent, flat-rate alternative to third-party venue AV arrangements, with a focus on consistent production quality and cost predictability.
Corporate event planners have increasingly cited AV costs as a significant and sometimes unpredictable component of venue contracts. Many venues include provisions requiring the use of on-site AV vendors, which can limit flexibility for clients seeking to manage technology budgets and equipment standards. The Offsite Co. developed its internal AV division in response to client demand for greater control over these arrangements.
“Managing AV logistics has consistently been one of the more complex and cost-sensitive aspects of corporate event planning,” said Mat MacDonell, Founder and CEO of The Offsite Co. “Clients frequently encounter situations where venue contracts include mandatory AV provisions that limit their options. Our internal AV division was established to offer clients a direct, transparent alternative — one where they have full visibility into costs, equipment standards, and technical support from the outset. We believe that level of clarity and accountability should be standard in the industry, and we are committed to delivering it.”
The Offsite Co.’s new AV division seamlessly integrates into the company’s existing retreat design and venue sourcing workflow. Key benefits include:
- Contract Negotiation & Leverage: The Offsite Co. handles venue contract pushback directly, stripping out mandatory vendor clauses during the negotiation phase.
- Transparent, Flat-Rate Pricing: Clients receive upfront cost clarity without the surprise line-item fees, service charges, or room-turn penalties common with hotel vendors.
- Modernized Equipment & Technical Support: High-definition video, robust audio arrays, and dedicated technical directors tailored for distributed teams running hybrid meetings or high-stakes leadership alignment summits.
The internal AV division is fully operational and currently being deployed across all upcoming 2026 team retreats, sales meetings, and executive offsites managed by the company.
Further information about The Offsite Co. and its services is available at www.theoffsiteco.com.
About The Offsite Co. The Offsite Co. designs, sources, plans, and manages company retreats, offsites, sales meetings, and team summits for distributed companies. The company focuses on destination strategy, transparent pricing, and budget planning, supporting leadership and People teams in evaluating options for corporate travel and team gatherings.
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THE OFFSITE CO. LAUNCHES DEDICATED INTERNAL AUDIOVISUAL DIVISION TO DELIVER TRANSPARENT AV SERVICES FOR CORPORATE EVENTS
The corporate retreat company expands its service offering with an in-house audiovisual team, providing clients with transparent pricing and modernized production technology.
New York, NY, United States, 10th Jun 2026, Grand Newswire – NEW YORK, NY — June 9, 2026 — The Offsite Co., a full-service company retreat and corporate offsite planning agency, today announced the launch of its dedicated internal Audiovisual (AV) division. The new division is designed to provide clients with greater cost transparency and operational control over AV services as part of their event planning process.
By building an in-house team of production engineers and logistics specialists, The Offsite Co. now provides its clients with a transparent, flat-rate alternative to third-party venue AV arrangements, with a focus on consistent production quality and cost predictability.
Corporate event planners have increasingly cited AV costs as a significant and sometimes unpredictable component of venue contracts. Many venues include provisions requiring the use of on-site AV vendors, which can limit flexibility for clients seeking to manage technology budgets and equipment standards. The Offsite Co. developed its internal AV division in response to client demand for greater control over these arrangements.
“Managing AV logistics has consistently been one of the more complex and cost-sensitive aspects of corporate event planning,” said Mat MacDonell, Founder and CEO of The Offsite Co. “Clients frequently encounter situations where venue contracts include mandatory AV provisions that limit their options. Our internal AV division was established to offer clients a direct, transparent alternative — one where they have full visibility into costs, equipment standards, and technical support from the outset. We believe that level of clarity and accountability should be standard in the industry, and we are committed to delivering it.”
The Offsite Co.’s new AV division seamlessly integrates into the company’s existing retreat design and venue sourcing workflow. Key benefits include:
- Contract Negotiation & Leverage: The Offsite Co. handles venue contract pushback directly, stripping out mandatory vendor clauses during the negotiation phase.
- Transparent, Flat-Rate Pricing: Clients receive upfront cost clarity without the surprise line-item fees, service charges, or room-turn penalties common with hotel vendors.
- Modernized Equipment & Technical Support: High-definition video, robust audio arrays, and dedicated technical directors tailored for distributed teams running hybrid meetings or high-stakes leadership alignment summits.
The internal AV division is fully operational and currently being deployed across all upcoming 2026 team retreats, sales meetings, and executive offsites managed by the company.
Further information about The Offsite Co. and its services is available at www.theoffsiteco.com.
About The Offsite Co. The Offsite Co. designs, sources, plans, and manages company retreats, offsites, sales meetings, and team summits for distributed companies. The company focuses on destination strategy, transparent pricing, and budget planning, supporting leadership and People teams in evaluating options for corporate travel and team gatherings.
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Cross-Border Logistics Company AMZ Shipper Adjusts Service Structure to Meet Refined Demands of Amazon Sellers
Cross-border logistics provider AMZ Shipper has completed a service structure adjustment in June 2026, focusing on three key areas: LCL shipping timelines, customer service responsiveness, and pricing transparency for FBA pre-processing services. The changes respond to new Amazon inbound rules and cost pressures faced by sellers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. Feedback about unclear shipping milestones, delayed customs document notifications, and unexpected final bills has driven the updates. AMZ Shipper now offers a five-working-day LCL loading guarantee, 4-hour response time across US and China shifts, and itemized written quotes. With warehouses in Shenzhen, Yiwu, Guangzhou, and Qingdao, the company serves FBA and other platforms like TikTok Shop and Temu.
Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China, 10th Jun 2026 — Shenzhen-based cross-border logistics service provider AMZ Shipper has recently completed an internal overhaul of its operational processes and customer response systems. According to information provided by the company to the media, the adjustments focus on three areas: LCL (less-than-container load) transit times, customer service response mechanisms, and pricing transparency. The move aims to help Amazon sellers adapt to changes in inbound rules and cost control pressures in 2026.
AMZ Shipper is a freight forwarding company specializing in cross-border e-commerce first-mile transportation, primarily serving sellers using Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon). Company spokesperson Chrissy confirmed that over the past six months, feedback from small and medium-sized sellers has shown a significant rise in concerns regarding “unclear shipping milestones,” “delayed notification of customs clearance supplementary documents,” and “final bills exceeding initial quotes.” Based on this feedback, the company has made targeted revisions to its internal processes.
In terms of LCL services, AMZ Shipper has standardized operating procedures at its three operations centers in Shenzhen, Yiwu, and Guangzhou. For shipments to two major routes — the U.S. West (Los Angeles/Long Beach) and the U.S. East (New York/New Jersey) — the company has set an internal standard operating timeline: from the time goods arrive at the designated warehouse to the completion of LCL loading onto a vessel, the process is to be completed within five working days. If delays occur due to internal reasons, customers will receive proactive notifications.
Regarding customer communication, AMZ Shipper has adjusted its customer service shift schedule to achieve two-shift coverage between China and the United States. The company stated that customer inquiries can now receive an effective response within four hours at any time of day. Additionally, each contracted customer is assigned a dedicated account manager responsible for tracking all of that customer’s shipments and providing regular status summaries.
For FBA pre-processing services, AMZ Shipper has launched a standardized price list. Since January 2026, Amazon has stopped providing pre-processing services such as labeling, packaging, and kit assembly for FBA products, leaving these tasks to be completed by sellers themselves or outsourced to third parties. AMZ Shipper now offers itemized pricing for pre-processing services based on SKU type and operational complexity, and provides written quotes before shipment that include ocean freight, customs clearance fees, destination drayage charges, and optional service fees. The company stated that, unless the customer proactively changes the type of goods or shipping terms, no unannounced charges will appear on the final bill.
According to public information, AMZ Shipper currently operates four consolidation warehouses in China — in Shenzhen, Yiwu, Guangzhou, and Qingdao — covering the major manufacturing regions of South China, East China, and North China. The company maintains direct booking relationships with multiple ocean carriers and air cargo carriers, handling over 1,500 40HQ containers of FBA-related ocean freight annually, along with 15 to 30 tons of air freight per month. As a member of the World Cargo Alliance (WCA), AMZ Shipper leverages its global agency network to offer destination customs clearance, last-mile delivery, and overseas warehouse storage services.
In addition, AMZ Shipper’s services are not limited to FBA first-mile transportation. For sellers also using platforms such as TikTok Shop, Temu, and Walmart, the company can deliver goods directly to non-Amazon warehouses.
This service structure adjustment does not involve any overall price changes nor announces any new market expansion plans. AMZ Shipper stated that it will continue to refine its operational details based on customer feedback, though no public timeline has been set.
About AMZ Shipper
AMZ Shipper is a cross-border logistics service provider specializing in freight forwarding and FBA prep services for Amazon sellers. Leveraging its warehousing facilities in China and a global network of partners, the company is dedicated to delivering efficient, transparent, and personalized logistics solutions.
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THE OFFSITE CO. LAUNCHES DEDICATED INTERNAL AUDIOVISUAL DIVISION TO DELIVER TRANSPARENT AV SERVICES FOR CORPORATE EVENTS
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