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About Bob Lang

Bob Lang is the founder and chief analyst for Explosive Options. He uses his unique blend of charting, technical analysis and option trading to find the best ideas for his subscribers. Prior to this service, Bob started and managed two headline products for Bigtrends.com. These two services, GrandSlam Options and Extreme Options, became the most popular and most successful services in the company for years.

In 2000, Bob started a hedge fund for high net-worth individuals and institutional clients. During the late 90′s he managed a pension and 401(k) plan for Sunkist Growers, Inc. He also earned a Master’s degree in Business from the University of Redlands after achieving a Bachelor’s in Finance from San Diego State University.

Bob Lang is an in-demand educator and speaker on trading education, speaking to a wide variety of groups in both live and online events on a wide range of educational and trading topics, including technical analysis, options trade selection, and the psychology of trading effectively. He lives in Southern California with his wife and two children.

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Here are my most recent posts

It’s Mid May – Did you ‘Go Away’?

Posted on May 18, 2013 | Comments Off
The old adage ‘sell in May and go away’ has so far served to be quite painful.  If you moved out in late April expecting to re-enter with lower prices later you have been ...

Why I don’t Fear Trading in Front of Earnings

Posted on May 12, 2013 | Comments Off
One of the fears about trading options is being hit by an event and the stock moving against you.  A 5 contract trade opened at 2.00 can be vaporized in a day on some bad news.   ...

What is Everyone ‘Worrying’ About?

Posted on April 28, 2013 | Comments Off
Is there anything stock investors appreciate more than the ‘wall of worry’? I mean, is there nothing out there to be worried about? Of course not, but those ‘worry ...

Listen and React to the Market Messages

Posted on April 20, 2013 | Comments Off
Always, always, always pay attention to what the market is telling you. There are some out there who don’t believe this mantra but by being objective I can tell you that reacting ...

Let’s Get Moving! Earnings Season is Here

Posted on April 15, 2013 | Comments Off
There is a good feeling in the air as it relates to markets, and it’s not just the indices.  Sure, we have most markets at/near all time highs, but here we are about to start ...

Cheap Doesn’t Always Mean BUY

Posted on April 8, 2013 | Comments Off
Many of us believe that when stocks fall that is our cue to start buying.  If you’re aware, observant and fortunate it’s not unlikely to pick up something that has sold ...
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New Highs For Markets With Little Fear

Posted on March 31, 2013 | Comments Off
The first quarter of 2013 completed and we see the S&P 500 and Dow Industrials at new all-time highs, the Russell 2000 and Dow Transports right up against it.  The Nasdaq of ...

A Nightmare in Options Trading

Posted on March 25, 2013 | Comments Off
Below is a frightening story of an options trader gone rogue.  It is scary because I saw this train wreck happen right in front of me with my own two eyes.  I’m sure you have ...
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Why Telling the Market What to Do (or Should Do) is a Bad Idea

Posted on March 17, 2013 | Comments Off
I prefer to let the market do its thing and tell me how to proceed.  Making wild guesses and speculating on what it should do is pointless and often is met with disappointment.  Oh ...
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Patience and Trust can Overcome Poor Timing

Posted on March 11, 2013 | Comments Off
As an options trader the toughest part of finishing a trade is good timing.  As a buyer the clock is always ticking away and when that expiration hits the result becomes final – ...
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