220: Erik Swanson Meet the Market Makers on the Other Side of Your Trade

Published: Sept. 3, 2021, 7:35 a.m.

Erik Swanson's the CEO of Simplex Trading...\nWhile unknown to many, the Chicago-based trading firm is one of the top market makers in U.S. equity options\u2014providing liquidity in (almost) every listed options contract, and in recent times, transacting upwards of 2-million contracts daily.\nIn our chat, Erik pulls back the curtain, giving a rare insight to how market makers operate; from quoting to hedging, and the complexities that take place in between.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices