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Jun 2025
1h 21m

301 · Erik Smolinski - Trading Earnings ...

Ian Cox and Tessa Dao
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Erik Smolinski returns to Chat With Traders after his first appearance on episode 272, joining Tessa for a trader-to-trader conversation about the intricacies of options trading, a topic Erik is deeply passionate about. In this episode Erik digs into one of Tessa’s own options strategies, offering thoughtful feedback and sharing his expertise and experience ... Show More
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