Why investors are turning to options trading in 2026

The latest market buzz is here: options trading.

In this episode of Stocks in Translation, RBC Capital Markets derivatives strategy head Amy Wu Silverman joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss how options are reshaping investor behavior amid rising volatility. As AI concentration, geopolitics, and momentum trading collide in 2026, the trio breaks down calls, puts, and a simple QQQ hedging strategy where they explain how investors can manage risk, navigate FOMO, and protect gains without giving up upside.

Twice a week, Stocks In Translation cuts through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. You can find more episodes here.

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