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September 24, 2025 37 mins
In this episode of Options Bootcamp, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli break down the different types of chooser options including European, American, Bermuda, asymmetric, forward start, compound, and even rainbow chooser options. They discuss the use cases for each type, such as in pharmaceuticals, commodity hedging, and trading around significant financial events. Finally, the hosts take listener questions and share career advice for aspiring professional traders. 
 
00:39 Welcome to Options Bootcamp
04:43 Introduction to Exotic Options
05:27 Understanding Chooser Options
08:34 European Style Chooser Options
11:36 American Style Chooser Options
12:59 Bermuda Style Chooser Options
15:09 Asymmetric Chooser Options
16:44 Forward Start Chooser Options
17:48 Compound Chooser Options
18:02 Indecisive Chooser Options
19:22 The Rainbow Option Explained
21:22 Real-World Use Cases for Rainbow Options
24:03 Lookback Chooser Options
26:05 Listener Questions and Poll Results
27:51 Debate on Earnings Season Frequency
31:35 Becoming a Professional Trader
34:11 Conclusion 
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