Bob Lang
Bob Lang is one of the country’s top technical analysts, expert options trader, sought-after mentor and teacher, and popular speaker at industry conferences and tradeshows. He is the Founder and Chief Options Analyst of Explosive Options, a platform that provides proprietary trading strategies to subscribers. Through Explosive Options, he acts as an options trading mentor, providing trade ideas based on what he’s doing for his own clients. Lang serves as one of Jim Cramer’s go-to technical experts on Mad Money and regularly contributes to TheStreet.com. He has been a regular contributor to TheStreet’s paid subscription products like Action Alerts PLUS and Real Money, with coverage in options trading, stock investing, and technical analysis. Previously, Lang launched Aztec Partners, a hedge fund for private and institutional clients, which was a top-performing fund that year relative to its peer group.
Bob Lang Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Contributor
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Contributor
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Founder and Chief Options Analyst
Academic History
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B.S., Finance
Through Explosive Options, Lang acts as an options trading mentor, providing trade ideas based on what he’s doing for his own clients.
He provides proprietary options trading education and knowledge to people who are committed to trading for income over the long-term.
His focus is on building strong, long-term relationships with his subscribers and making options trading for income more accessible.
He provides members with access to real-time trading information, charts and technicals, trade ideas, educational content, and guidance.
INVESTING CAREER
Lang is a top technical analyst and expert options trader who teaches people how to successfully trade options for income.
He utilizes technical analysis and fundamental analysis to find investment opportunities.
One of Lang’s claims to fame is his creation of the acronym FANG to describe the top tech companies at the time (Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, and Google).
The acronym has since expanded considerably and is still widely used today.
EARLY CAREER
Previously, Lang managed a $300 million pension and 401(k) plan for Sunkist Growers.
In 2000, he launched Aztec Partners, a hedge fund for private and institutional clients.
In 2002, he worked with floor traders in the active bond trading group of Countrywide Capital Markets.
MEDIA & APPEARANCES
Lang has been featured or quoted in Yahoo! Finance, Forbes, CNBC, MoneyShow, and TheStreet, among others.