The only infamous (I guess that counts as famous) option trader I remember was a pit broker named Steve Student. The only broker to never have a trade in his error account â he just made the market makers take them.
trying to get back on topic....taleb anyone? he figured out how to take advantage of the lack of skew before the 87 crash
Edward Thorpe. He found Black-Scholes before Black-Scholes did. And has one of the best long-term track-records.
I talked to Tony a lot one Summer during lunch near the CBOE. He turned virtually everything into credit long flies and condors. His fly inventory was ridiculous. IIRC he had one pinned expiration in which he made North of $10MM.
Well then, let them be heard. You lied about the PMs and more importantly, your dubious accounting practices.
Most avoid bullies in public posts. They don't have as thick a skin as I do. I'm getting bored with this. Have the last word on me. Those who believe me don't need my constant responses to your factless taunts.