Top options specialists Bob Lang, President of Explosive Options; John Carter, Founder of Simpler Trading; Kevin Davitt, Head of Index Options Content at Nasdaq; and Michael Khouw, Chief Investment Officer at Optimize Advisors, join the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast from the 2025 MoneyShow Symposium in Las Vegas to break down what’s driving the record surge in options trading, and how traders can stay ahead of the curve.
They discuss the rise of 0DTE strategies, the explosion in yield-enhanced ETFs, and how institutions and retail traders are both adapting. From the mechanics of daily options to real-world setups like John Carter’s “squeeze,” this conversation is packed with expert insights and actionable takeaways.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Live from MoneyShow Las Vegas
00:32 – What’s driving the options boom?
01:48 – The rise of 0DTE strategies
03:39 – Why institutional traders are getting involved
04:33 – Buffer ETFs and yield enhancement products
06:18 – How tech and education have changed the game
07:41 – The squeeze strategy explained
08:55 – Why calm markets offer the best entry points
10:02 – Using puts for downside protection
11:05 – What most investors get wrong about risk
12:24 – Lessons from the dot-com bubble
13:06 – When to buy insurance in the options market
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