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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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PropEd Capital Unveils Nexus V2 With Volumetrica/DXFeed Support and Trader-Focused Upgrades

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Dover, Delaware, August 4th, 2026, FinanceWire

Trading platforms rarely stand still, and neither do the traders who use them. As traders look for better tools, clearer account insights, and faster access to payouts, prop firms are under pressure to improve the experience beyond funded accounts alone.

Today, PropEd Capital is taking that next step with the preview of Nexus V2, PropEd Capital’s technology provider. With the upgrade to Nexus Prop, there is a major update that introduces Volumetrica/DXFeed support alongside a series of improvements across analytics, education, and payouts. Rather than focusing on a single new feature, the update brings together several changes designed to make the platform easier to use from the moment a trader opens an account to the day they request a payout. 

For PropEd Capital, Nexus V2 represents more than a software update. It reflects the firm’s continued effort to simplify the trading experience while giving traders more choice and better visibility into their accounts.

Nexus V2 Platform Updates

Getting funded is only part of the experience. Most traders don’t spend all day placing trades. Ask any funded trader and they’ll tell you the same thing. 

Trading isn’t the only thing that matters. Trading doesn’t stop when you close a position. You’re still checking your account, looking through your trade history, and keeping an eye on your payout. A good platform makes those tasks feel simple. That’s why platform choice matters.

Nexus V2 reflects that thinking. Along with adding Volumetrica/DXFeed as a new platform option, the update introduces clearer analytics, improved access to educational content, a more streamlined payout process through Rise, and the foundation for a more connected trading experience inside the Nexus platform. 

Each improvement addresses a different part of the trader’s journey, but they all move in the same direction: giving traders better visibility, more choice, and fewer interruptions once they’re up and running.

More Choice Where It Matters

With Nexus V2, PropEd Capital is adding Volumetrica/DXFeed as a supported account path alongside its existing platform access. Traders will be able to access their credentials and login information directly through Nexus, while market data entitlements, account balances, and profit and loss information continue to be integrated into the platform as real time synchronization is completed. 

The update isn’t about asking traders to change how they work. It’s about giving them another option. For traders who already use Volumetrica and DXFeed, that means they can continue working with tools they know instead of adapting to a different workflow.

A Smoother Experience Beyond the Trade

Traders also spend a lot of time learning, checking account progress, and following payout requests. When those everyday tasks are easier to manage, it’s simpler to stay focused on the market.

Nexus V2 introduces several updates aimed at improving that experience. Traders will have easier access to PropEd’s educational content, with lessons and learning resources organized in a way that’s simpler to find and follow. The platform also makes it easier to keep track of progress through improved enrollment and access management. 

On the payout side, PropEd is integrating Rise into Nexus V2 to create a more connected process from payout approval through to completion. The update also adds clearer payout status tracking, giving traders better visibility into where each request stands instead of leaving them guessing. 

This update improves everything that happens around trading, making the overall experience more straightforward once a trader is inside the PropEd ecosystem.

Built on the Same Philosophy

Nexus V2 isn’t a change in direction. It’s an extension of the way PropEd Capital has approached its products from the beginning.

Whether a trader starts with a Standard Eval, chooses the transparency of a TrueRisk account, or skips the evaluation through Instant Funding, the goal stays the same: keep the path straightforward and let traders choose the option that matches how they trade. Across the lineup, accounts are offered with a one time fee rather than recurring monthly charges, keeping the pricing model simple and predictable. 

Nexus V2 builds on that foundation. Instead of introducing a completely new product, it improves the experience around the products traders already use. Better platform choice, clearer account insights, improved education access, and a smoother payout process all support the same objective: helping traders spend less time navigating the platform and more time focused on the markets. 

It’s a practical update rather than a dramatic one, but that’s what makes it fit naturally with the rest of PropEd Capital’s offering. The products remain familiar. The experience around them continues to improve.

Conclusion

Platform updates are easy to overlook because they often happen behind the scenes. But they’re usually the changes traders notice over time.

With Nexus V2, PropEd Capital isn’t introducing a new way to trade. It’s improving the experience around trading. From platform choice and account insights to education and payouts, the update brings together the tools traders use throughout their journey instead of treating them as separate pieces. 

The preview also makes it clear that Nexus V2 is only the next step. More features are expected as development continues, giving traders a platform that continues to evolve alongside the way they trade. 

About PropEd Capital

PropEd Capital is a proprietary futures trading firm focused on providing a transparent, trader-first funding experience. The firm was built around fair trading conditions, clear risk parameters, and dependable payouts. Its evaluation and funded account programs are designed to give traders a straightforward path to funding while rewarding consistency, discipline, and long-term performance rather than relying on trader failure.

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Dinari Inc. Opens Platform Licenses to U.S. Financial Institutions

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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

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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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