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Kris Abdelmessih

Seasoned options trader with over two decades of experience in financial markets. Founder of Moontower AI and author of the Moontower Blog.

Top 5 podcasts with Kris Abdelmessih

Ranked by the Snipd community
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80 snips
Jul 29, 2024 • 1h 13min

Kris Abdelmessih - Life Through a Volatility Lens (S7E10)

Kris Abdelmessih, co-founder of moontower.ai and a seasoned market maker, shares his journey from the bustling trading pits to the digital world of volatility. He emphasizes the importance of real-time learning in trading. Kris discusses the shift from market making to relative value trading and the critical role of firm lineage in shaping traders. Delving into his new venture, he introduces tools for leveraging a volatility lens in options trading. The conversation also touches on how board games can enhance strategic thinking in trading.
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28 snips
Sep 11, 2024 • 51min

Kris Abdelmessih, Co-Founder, Moontower AI

Kris Abdelmessih, Co-Founder of Moontower AI and a seasoned options trader, shares his rich experiences from market making to trading volatility. He discusses the critical importance of strong sell-side relationships and effective risk management strategies. Kris highlights the challenges faced when trading volatile ETFs, particularly referencing the April 2020 crude oil meltdown. He also delves into insights about micro-edge strategies and the evolving dynamics of trading in today's technology-driven markets.
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13 snips
Aug 29, 2023 • 1h 16min

54. Kris Abdelmessih - Alpha is Illusive

Kris Abdelmessih, a volatility trader and author, talks about topics such as adverse selection, discretionary edge, manager fee alpha, confidence intervals, and life optionality. They also discuss the benefits of living in California, teaching probability and options theory, variance time in trading, understanding trading strategies and game theory, creating a non-profit club, and expressing gratitude.
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6 snips
Nov 15, 2024 • 1h 4min

How A.I. is Revolutionizing Learning & Trading with Kris Abdelmessih

Kris Abdelmessih, Co-founder of Moontower AI and a former professional options trader, discusses the interplay of education and finance. He shares insights on the role of AI in enhancing children's learning experiences while stressing resilience and curiosity. The conversation veers into the complexities of the options market, particularly the 'shape of returns' and how automated tools can empower investors. The duo also debates the balance between academic rigor and exploration in children's education, making this a thought-provoking listen.
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5 snips
Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 32min

143 - Throw it on the Pile, Erase your Memory w/ Kris Abdelmessih

Kris Abdelmessih, an options trading expert and creator of Moontower AI, shares insights from a year of his project's journey and the power of community in trading. He delves into the differences between trading and investing, specifically regarding volatility, and discusses the importance of risk management strategies like straddles and strangles. Kris emphasizes personalized approaches to trading, including the significance of unit economics and using tools to manage Delta and Vega risks, illuminating the path for retail traders in a complex market.