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Podcast: My Worst Investment Ever Podcast
Episode: Mark Longo - Don’t Be Afraid to Look That Gift Horse in the Mouth
Description: BIO: Mark Longo is the Founder & CEO of the Options Insider Media Group. A former Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) member, Mark created the first options podcast over 15 years ago.STORY: Mark was working as an equity puts trader on the floor of the CBOE when, one day, every broker on the floor started calling out orders for puts. Mark, however, was hesitant to join in the funfair. This caused him a few dollars but saved him a lot more because the S&P futures started tumbling, traders lost millions of dollars, and many lost their jobs a...