Today I’m joined by Alec Beasley from InvestaWe get into how professional traders, hedge funds and bank derivative desks actually use options:• Exotic options • Knockout structures • Hybrid trades • Volatility trading • Covered calls • Cash secured puts • The wheel strategy • Zero day options • Why market makers think differently from retail traders • How institutional desks price risk Alec previously worked on the equity derivatives desk at Citigroup, facilitating professional options flow before launching a commission-free UK retail options platform.This is a deep dive into how the options market really works behind the curtain.Follow my thinking (free + members):https://clemishere.substack.comX / Twitter:https://x.com/ClemChambersFree live metals prices and markets:https://www.anewfn.comBullionVault affiliate:https://www.bullionvaultaffiliate.com/clemalpha/enMy BooksA Beginner’s Guide To Value Investing (UK):https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GHK6RSFTA Beginner’s Guide To Value Investing (US):https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHK6RSFTGame in Wall Street (US):https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D9TR71C3/Game in Wall Street (US Paperback):https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDGM7H74101 Ways to Pick Stock Market Winners (US):https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GPH96FZ8101 Ways to Pick Stock Market Winners (UK):https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GPH96FZ8