Bob Lang
Bob Lang is a leading technical analyst, expert options trader, and highly sought-after mentor and speaker at industry conferences and tradeshows. He is the Founder and Chief Options Analyst of Explosive Options, a platform that delivers proprietary trading strategies and actionable trade ideas to subscribers. Through Explosive Options, Lang mentors traders, sharing insights based on the trades he executes for his own clients. Lang is also recognized as one of Jim Cramer’s trusted technical experts on Mad Money and regularly contributes to TheStreet.com, including TheStreet’s premium subscription services such as Action Alerts PLUS and Real Money, covering options trading, stock investing, and technical analysis. Prior to founding Explosive Options, Lang launched Aztec Partners, a hedge fund serving private and institutional clients, which became a top-performing fund in 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, Bob Lang serves as a trusted options trading mentor, providing subscribers with actionable trade ideas based on strategies he executes for his own clients.
The platform offers proprietary options trading education, guidance, and resources for traders committed to generating income through long-term options strategies.
Members gain access to real-time trading information, technical charts, trade ideas, and educational content, while benefiting from Lang’s focus on building strong, long-term relationships and making options trading more accessible for income-focused investors.
INVESTING CAREER
Lang is a top technical analyst and expert options trader, combining technical and fundamental analysis to uncover high-quality investment opportunities.
He is widely credited with creating the FANG acronym—representing Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, and Google—which has since become a staple in tech and investment discussions.
EARLY CAREER
Lang began his career managing 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.
By 2002, he was working with floor traders in the active bond trading group at Countrywide Capital Markets, gaining hands-on experience in high-volume trading.
MEDIA PRESENCE
Lang’s expertise has been featured in Yahoo! Finance, Forbes, CNBC, MoneyShow, TheStreet, and other prominent financial media outlets.