Mike Khouw
Michael Khouw is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategist of Optimize Advisors. He uses pioneering and proprietary artificial intelligence technology to advise hedge funds, banks, pensions, mutual funds, insurance companies, and family offices in the effective use of listed options for enhancing returns and managing risk. He is also the Executive Editor and Senior Contributor of The Options Edge. With more than 20 years of experience in the financial industry, Khouw has traded commodities, and equity and index derivatives for both buy-side and sell-side firms.
Mike Khouw Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder and Chief Strategist
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Contributor, Fast Money and Options Action
Academic History
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BA in English
CAREER
- Khouw began his derivatives trading experience in the 1990s as a member and floor trader in the pits of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange, and the New York Mercantile Exchange.
- He has advised several software companies that specialize in decision support and execution for options traders and investors.
- He specializes in a broad range of topics including trading strategy, on market structure and regulation.
MEDIA AND PUBLICATIONS
- Khouw shares his insights through articles and frequent speaking engagements at conferences.
- He has been a contributor to CNBC’s Fast Money and Options Action since January 2009.
- He is a keynote speaker at the Drexel University, Lebow School of Business.