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About Bob Lang

Bob Lang is a private trader in equity and option markets at his company, Aztec Capital LLC.

Through Explosive Options, Lang acts as an options trading mentor, providing trade ideas based on what he’s doing for his own clients.

His focus is on building strong, long-term relationships with his subscribers and making options trading for income more accessible. Using his technical expertise and a direct, hands-on approach, Lang provides time-sensitive trading information in real-time.

Lang serves as one of Jim Cramer’s go-to technical experts on Mad Money and regularly contributes to TheStreet.com.

Previously, Lang managed a $300 million pension and 401(k) plan for a Southern California cooperative. In early 2000, he launched Aztec Partners, a hedge fund for private and institutional clients, which was a top-performing fund that year relative to its peer group.

In 2002, Lang worked with floor traders in the active bond-trading group of Countrywide Capital Markets, and in 2011, he launched Explosive Options.

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Here are my most recent posts

Markets Struggle with Crude Oil Drop, But There is a Silver Lining

Posted on December 16, 2014 | Comments Off on Markets Struggle with Crude Oil Drop, But There is a Silver Lining
The action in the markets since Thanksgiving have been amazing, there is so much to cover after the past week so let’s get into it.The last five days saw the worst price action ...

Got a ‘Chip and a Chair’? Then You’re Still in the Game!

Posted on September 20, 2014 | Comments Off on Got a ‘Chip and a Chair’? Then You’re Still in the Game!
There is a great story of luck and persistence about  Jack ‘Treetop’ Strauss.   A towering figure, Strauss was an accomplished poker pro.  In 1982 he was playing in ...

Did the Federal Reserve Cause The Recent Disturbance and Increased Volatility?

Posted on August 4, 2014 | Comments Off on Did the Federal Reserve Cause The Recent Disturbance and Increased Volatility?
As the markets continued to go higher and higher lately it became increasingly uncomfortable to stay long.  For many, no doubt it is safer being on the sidelines before a major storm ...

Can You Admit When You Are Wrong?

Posted on June 30, 2014 | Comments Off on Can You Admit When You Are Wrong?
Admitting you are wrong is not admitting defeat.  But many traders and investors let their ego get in the way and that leads to a calamitous road.  I have seen more train wrecks by ...

Everyone Wants To Make Money Trading the Downside – So Why Don’t They?

Posted on May 3, 2014 | Comments Off on Everyone Wants To Make Money Trading the Downside – So Why Don’t They?
Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering.   YODA, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Remember back in in the 2008/09 ...

What (or Who) Are You Listening To?

Posted on April 22, 2014 | Comments Off on What (or Who) Are You Listening To?
With the increase in market volatility, we find ourselves reaching for and needing more certainty. Is our approach correct? Do we need to make adjustments? Is there better information ...

‘Tis the Season to Sell Premium

Posted on April 14, 2014 | Comments Off on ‘Tis the Season to Sell Premium
To paraphrase Robert Duvall from Apocalypse Now, “I love the smell of burning premium in the morning!”.  Actually, that burning premium is a seller’s delight, and ...

Watch Your Speed! Fast Markets CAN Be Profitable (or Deadly!)

Posted on March 1, 2014 | Comments Off on Watch Your Speed! Fast Markets CAN Be Profitable (or Deadly!)
Down 5.8% in about ten days, up 5% ten days later.  The speed and reversal of these moves is so quick if you were long or short you might need to wear a neck brace from whiplash.   ...

Opening the Option Trader’s Toolbox – Part 1

Posted on February 24, 2014 | Comments Off on Opening the Option Trader’s Toolbox – Part 1
As a trader, you have more flexibility and freedom than you could imagine.  The possibilities for creating a winning trade structure are endless, but if you don’t know the rules ...

Taking the Next Trade

Posted on February 10, 2014 | Comments Off on Taking the Next Trade
Trading is not a game of perfect, you have heard me say that often over the years.  If your goal is to win every single time in this game then you are going to be very disappointed.  ...
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