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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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Editor’s News Feature | Urban Travel and Lifestyle Innovation
Bengaluru is often described as a city that rarely rests. From early morning traffic to late night work calls, the pace of urban life leaves little space for pause. In this environment of constant motion, a new kind of hospitality concept has begun to quietly reshape how city residents think about rest and short escapes.
Casasaga, launched in 2025 by entrepreneur Dinesha B G, was created with a simple idea at its core. What if relaxation did not require long travel, complex planning, or expensive resort bookings. Instead, what if calm could exist within the city itself.
Designed around a Greece inspired theme, Casasaga offers couples a private, aesthetic environment built for stillness and emotional connection. White interiors, curved architecture, soft lighting, and Mediterranean design elements create a visual contrast to the fast paced world outside its doors.
Unlike conventional hotel rooms, Casasaga focuses strongly on privacy. Each unit offers private jacuzzi and pool experiences, allowing guests to relax without shared spaces or public interruptions. In a city where personal space is often limited, this model has attracted couples seeking quiet, uninterrupted time together.
Affordability has remained central to the concept. While private jacuzzi experiences are typically associated with premium resorts, Casasaga positions itself as an accessible alternative for urban residents. This approach has helped the brand attract young professionals and couples looking for meaningful experiences without excessive spending.
The design philosophy behind Casasaga prioritizes emotion over excess. Seating arrangements encourage conversation, lighting is kept warm and subtle, and interiors are arranged to promote comfort rather than formality.
Growth for Casasaga has largely come through guest recommendations rather than traditional advertising. Visitors often share their experiences online, refer friends, and return for repeat stays.
Hospitality operations at Casasaga emphasize trust and sensitivity. Cleanliness, responsiveness, and respect for guest privacy remain central to its service approach.
As urban lifestyles continue to accelerate, initiatives like Casasaga highlight a growing shift in consumer preference toward calm, connection, and simplicity within city living.
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The Human Side of Cybersecurity: How Akilnath Bodipudi Protects Patient Lives Through Technology
United States, 24th Jan 2026 – In an era where cyberattacks increasingly threaten hospitals, medical devices, and healthcare networks, cybersecurity has evolved far beyond a technical discipline. For cybersecurity engineer and AI security leader Akilnath Bodipudi, it is a mission deeply rooted in human impact—one where every security decision can influence patient safety, clinical workflows, and even life-saving medical procedures. His career, built on eight years of experience supporting healthcare, media, and technology organizations, reflects a commitment to protecting not only systems, but the people who depend on them.
Bodipudi’s approach to cybersecurity began with a fascination for how minor vulnerabilities could disrupt entire digital ecosystems. Early in his engineering education, he recognized a recurring problem: security was often overlooked until something went wrong. But it was his work in healthcare that revealed the true stakes of this oversight. Hospitals increasingly rely on interconnected medical devices, cloud applications, and AI-powered tools, making them prime targets for sophisticated cyberattacks. In these environments, even seconds of downtime can compromise patient care.
One defining moment in Bodipudi’s career came during a hospital network outage triggered by a security misconfiguration. The disruption brought clinical workflows to a halt—staff struggled to access patient records, equipment slowed, and the consequences became painfully clear. “Watching the medical team lose access to essential systems, even temporarily, was a turning point for me,” he recalls. “It became impossible to view cybersecurity as just a technical job. Real people were affected, and that made the responsibility much heavier.”
Responding swiftly, he conducted a rapid root-cause analysis, identified the misconfiguration, and implemented corrective measures to restore the network safely. Yet the real significance of the incident lay in what came next. Bodipudi expanded the solution into a systemic improvement, implementing automated configuration validation, strengthening role-based access controls, and introducing continuous monitoring across critical systems. He also worked directly with clinicians and IT teams to build clearer incident-response protocols and foster a shared understanding of how cybersecurity ties directly to patient outcomes.
This experience shaped his philosophy: cybersecurity in healthcare is inseparable from patient safety. Every secure-by-design architecture, every compliance control, and every protective measure ultimately supports clinical continuity and saves lives.
Another transformative project that cemented this belief was his leadership in modernizing a hospital’s aging VPN infrastructure. Many healthcare organizations still rely on outdated IKEv1 tunnels that lack modern encryption and frequently suffer outages. For the hospital system he supported, these tunnels connected essential services—electronic medical records, telemedicine platforms, laboratory systems, and administrative tools. The instability didn’t just create technical headaches; it interrupted access to critical data, delaying diagnoses and creating workflow bottlenecks.
Bodipudi approached the challenge with precision and empathy. Before upgrading to IKEv2, he carefully mapped all interdependent clinical and administrative systems, coordinated across departments, and developed a staged migration plan that ensured zero major disruptions. He ran simulated traffic tests, drafted meticulous rollback plans, and collaborated daily with application owners and IT teams to validate performance throughout the transition.
The results were measurable and meaningful: outages dropped by 50%, encryption standards dramatically improved, and clinicians gained consistent, secure access to vital applications. This wasn’t merely a technical upgrade—it was a reinforcement of trust between cybersecurity and clinical operations. “Behind every secure system is a nurse, a doctor, or a patient relying on it. That’s what drives me,” Bodipudi explains.
His ability to merge deep technical expertise with real-world healthcare impact sets him apart. With a master’s degree in cybersecurity and privacy from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and certifications including CISM, CEH v11, and CyberArk Trustee, he has become a leader who blends engineering, governance, and human-centered security transformation. His work spans cloud security, AI security, medical device protection, and enterprise risk reduction, with a consistent focus on designing solutions that are both safe and seamless for end users.
Bodipudi’s influence extends beyond hands-on engineering. His research contributions—22 published journals on cybersecurity, AI, cloud security, and risk assessment—have reached academic institutions and medical professionals across the United States. His widely cited research on biomedical device network segmentation highlights the urgency of securing increasingly complex medical technologies. Furthermore, his 2024 book, “AI-Enhanced Cybersecurity” his commitment to innovation at the intersection of AI and security.
Added, Bodipudi received multiple distinctions that further elevated his profile. He was recognized as one of the Top InfoSec Innovators by Cyber Defense Magazine and earned an award from the Asia Research Awards (ISTRA 2024) for contributions in AI and cloud security. These achievements reflect strong industry acknowledgment of the influence he is developing through research, technical leadership, and thought-driven innovation.
Despite his growing accomplishments, Bodipudi remains anchored in his mission-driven perspective. Cybersecurity is often portrayed as a battlefield of code, controls, and compliance requirements, but he focuses on the people behind the systems. His experiences in hospital environments taught him that cyber professionals must collaborate—not compete—with clinicians, administrators, and engineers. He often conducts workshops, leads cross-functional training, and advocates for a culture where cybersecurity is viewed not as an obstacle but as a natural extension of patient care.
Looking ahead, he envisions contributing to global cybersecurity standards for digital health ecosystems, mentoring emerging security leaders, and shaping policy for AI-driven medical technologies. His long-term goal is to build security frameworks that protect hospitals as they adopt advanced AI, more connected devices, and increasingly cloud-driven infrastructures.
For Akilnath Bodipudi, cybersecurity is fundamentally human. Every firewall rule, AI safeguard, and risk assessment strengthens the invisible backbone of healthcare—a backbone that supports doctors treating patients, nurses monitoring vital signs, and hospitals delivering lifesaving care. His work reminds us that cybersecurity is more than a technical necessity; it is a moral responsibility to ensure that technology remains a source of healing, not harm.
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Rankiteo Opens Global Tender for Cyber Insurers: Exclusive Access to 5 million Enterprise Profiles and the Future of Cyber Insurance Distribution
United States, 24th Jan 2026 — Rankiteo, today announced a 30-day strategic tender specifically for Cyber Insurers, inviting one sole partner to gain exclusive distribution rights across the world’s largest open cybersecurity inventory.
Rankiteo has successfully secured the “Pre-Purchase Intent” phase, positioning itself as the “Crunchbase” of the industry. With 1 million public company profiles and 4 million comparison pages, the platform is now the primary destination for CISOs and CFOs evaluating their risk posture before they ever speak to a broker.
Total Market Foreclosure for Cyber Insurers
Unlike traditional lead generators, Rankiteo is offering a complete takeover of its distribution funnel. The selected partner chosen from industry leaders such as AXA, Swiss Re, Zurich, Gallagher, SCOR, Aon, and other top-tier Cyber Insurers will benefit from:
- Platform Exclusivity: The partner will be the only insurer promoted across Rankiteo’s 5 million+ indexed pages, effectively blocking competitors from this high-intent traffic.
- Direct Intent Capture: Every time a company audits its Rankiteo score, the exclusive partner is positioned as the sole provider of “Actionable Protection”.
- Incentivized Risk Improvement: A proprietary cycle where companies improve their Rankiteo scores specifically to qualify for the partner’s preferential Cyber Insurance terms.
- Early-Bird Intelligence: Access to 360° global risk data, allowing the partner to see emerging threats and leads before they reach the open market.
World-Class Authority in Cyber Risk
Rankiteo is led by a powerhouse team: Jeremy Canale, a Cybersecurity expert with deep roots in Swiss Re and AXA, and Maochao XU, PhD, officially recognized as the world’s most cited expert in Cybersecurity Insurance modeling & statistics.
30-Day Mandatory Response Window for Cyber Insurers
Rankiteo is enforcing a strict 30-day window for Expressions of Interest (EOI). At the end of this period, the platform will grant exclusive access to the carrier or broker best aligned with its mission to set the global standard for Cyber Insurance distribution.
“We aren’t just selling leads, we are handing over the keys to the world’s most strategic cyber-acquisition engine,” stated the Rankiteo founders.
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