Trading Games

Trading Games

Update: 2025-10-17
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Kris Abdelmessih writes the Moontower newsletter which is required reading for any edge seeking generalist who wants to learn about the world of volatility.

Kris got his start as a trader over 20 years ago with Susquehanna. He talks about getting the job, SIG’s training program, and the “degenerate atmosphere.” Kris also talks about his career where he moved from pit to pit, and then ultimately became a portfolio manager at a vol focused hedge fund.

Kris also has options analytics software - Moontower AI - and you can follow him on Twitter - @KrisAbdelmessih.

References from the episode:

David Sklansky - Getting the Best of It

Michael Lewis - Liar’s Poker

Advantage Podcast Mixtape Vol I

Advantage Podcast Mixtape Vol II

Follow me on Twitter - @halfkelly.

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