Teach Me Like I'm Five: Investing Concepts Made Simple

Teach Me Like I'm Five: Investing Concepts Made Simple

We’re on a mission to make investing concepts simple. In each episode, we bring in an expert to help us break down a key financial idea—whether it’s a rule of thumb, a market principle, or a tool investors use every day. We ask the questions you might be afraid to and focus on clear, accessible explanations that anyone can understand. If you’ve ever felt confused by financial jargon or just want a better grasp on how things really work, you’re in the right place. We’re learning right alongside you—one concept at a time.
The Greek That Breaks Traders | What Every Investor Needs to Know About Gamma

The Greek That Breaks Traders | What Every Investor Needs to Know About Gamma

In this episode of Teach Me Like I'm Five, Matt Zeigler sits down with Kris Abdelmessih and Mat Cashman to break down one of the most important — and often misunderstood — concepts in options: **gamma...

The Lie Your Stock's Price is Telling You | Kris Abdelmessih on Why Options Hold the Truth

The Lie Your Stock's Price is Telling You | Kris Abdelmessih on Why Options Hold the Truth

What can bar bets, coin flips, and the length of your subway commute teach us about options pricing? In this episode of Excess Returns, Matt Ziegler is joined once again by Kris Abdelmessih to break d...

The Hidden Flows Behind Big Market Moves | How Options Impact the Stock Market

The Hidden Flows Behind Big Market Moves | How Options Impact the Stock Market

In this episode of Teach Me Like I'm Five, Brent Kochuba of SpotGamma breaks down the increasingly powerful role of options dealer flows in shaping stock price movements. Whether you're an active trad...

The Hidden Logic of Options | Put-Call Parity Explained with Legos

The Hidden Logic of Options | Put-Call Parity Explained with Legos

In this episode of Teach Me Like I'm 5, options expert Kris Abdelmessih breaks down one of the most foundational—and misunderstood—concepts in options trading: put-call parity. Using Lego analogies, h...