Trading Options 101 with NFL Linebacker Turned Wall Street MVP Pete Najarian

Pete Najarian is an NFL linebacker turned successful options trader and today he joins Money Rehab to break down exactly what's happening in the markets right now, where the big opportunities are hiding, and how to read the signals that the pros don't talk about on TV. Then Pete walks Nicole through a complete options crash course: calls vs. puts, covered calls, naked positions, spreads, and how Warren Buffett secretly uses options to build his biggest positions. He even pulls up Nicole's actual options account live and breaks down what he sees. Then the conversation gets deeper. Pete opens up about losing his dream home, whether he’d run for governor of Minnesota, and the surprisingly simple investing philosophy that's driven all of his success. Check out Nicole’s financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole’s company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab’s Instagram and Nicole Lapin’s Instagram Follow Pete and learn more at Market Rebellion Here's what Nicole covers with Pete: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 01:33 Nicole and Pete's History on the Chicago Trading Floor 03:13 Wolf of Wall Street Era 07:20 Where Pete Is Bullish Right Now 09:30 How to Read Unusual Options Activity (UOA) 11:17 Options 101: Calls, Puts, and Plain English Explanations 12:46 How to Use Options as Portfolio Insurance 16:17 How Warren Buffett Actually Uses Options 18:18 Creating Your Own Dividend Stream with Covered Calls 22:17 Pete Reviews Nicole's Options Account 23:40 Insider Trading and Options 26:12 Are Options Just Gambling? 34:18 Pete's Rules for Protecting Yourself 42:48 Secure the Bag 49:00 Pete on Politics and the Future of Investing in Sports 52:23 Pete Najarian's Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank All investing involves risk, including loss of principal. Options trading involves additional risks and is not suitable for all investors. This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making financial decisions.