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FEATURED · CASE STUDIES · AUG 04, 2026

Dumbest Options Trades That Accidentally Made Millions

The dumbest options trades that made millions are real, but only 6% of contracts are ever exercised. Here is what survivorship bias hides.

Matt Marino
9 min read
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