Inside Look at 40 Years of Options Education With Stacey Gilbert | HOOD Summit '25

At Robinhood’s HOOD Summit 2025, Stacey Gilbert, Senior Director of the Options Institute at Cboe Global Markets, joins Benzinga to break down the evolution of options trading and why education and risk management matter more than ever. She explains how retail investors are reshaping the market, why volatility is central to options strategies, and how free resources from the Options Institute can help traders make smarter decisions. From income generation to portfolio protection, Stacey emphasizes that options can be powerful tools, but only with the right knowledge. ___________________________________________________________________________ Thank you to Robinhood's HOOD Summit! For more information on this event visit their webpage: https://go.robinhood.com/events Special Guest: Stacey Gilbert, Senior Director, Options Institute, Cboe Global Markets https://www.cboe.com/ Hosts: Ian Kar ___________________________________________________________________________ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Options Education 02:57 The Evolution of the Options Market 05:46 The Importance of Financial Literacy in Trading ___________________________________________________________________________ Check out www.benzinga.com for complete coverage along with all the latest financial news and data! Follow us on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benzinga Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benzinga TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benzinga Twitter: https://www.x.com/benzinga Disclaimer: Trading in financial markets involves significant risk, and there is no guarantee of profit. The information provided by any financial product or service is for educational purposes and should not be considered as financial advice. Before making any investment decisions, it's important to conduct thorough research and consult with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always invest what you can afford to lose and be aware of the potential for loss in any investment strategy. #StockMarket #Stocks #Finance #retailinvestors #investors #investing #money #tradingtools #features #new #marketwatch #markettrends #products #exclusive #interview #cboe #benzinga #vix #spx #globalmarketupdates #optionstrading #options #riskmanagement #risk