Wealth Building With Options

Ep13 - The Golden Age of Options: A Conversation with Steven Sears


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Episode 13 – The Golden Age of Options: A Conversation with Steven Sears

In this episode of Wealth Building With Options, Dan Passarelli sits down with one of the most influential voices in the options world—Steven Sears. A former senior editor at Barron’s, senior advisor to the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, and a key figure in the rise of electronic options trading, Sears brings decades of front-line experience and deep insight into how options can transform a portfolio.

In this wide-ranging and insightful conversation, you’ll discover:

  • Why we’re entering a “golden age” for options—and what it means for everyday investors
  • The power of compounding through covered calls and cash-secured puts
  • How top professionals select stocks to complement options strategies
  • Why managing volatility is more essential than ever in today’s market
  • The shift from speculative trading to disciplined, process-based investing
  • What most investors misunderstand about selling options—and how to fix it
  • The mindset that separates consistent winners from everyone else
  • Whether you're new to options or looking to sharpen your edge, this episode will challenge your assumptions, reframe your strategy, and inspire confidence in a smarter, steadier approach to building wealth.

    Listen now and hear how Steven Sears sees the evolving landscape—and how you can thrive in it.

    For more information about Dan Passarelli join him on Substack at https://wealthbuildingwithoptions.substack.com

    Options Disclosure:

    Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Prior to buying or selling an option, you must receive a copy of Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD). It is available at https://www.theocc.com/Company-Information/Documents-and-Archives/Options-Disclosure-Document.

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