Peter Michael Najarian is an options trader, television personality, market analyst, and co-founder of optionMONSTER, a provider of market intelligence, commentary, and trading strategies.
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10 Facts About Pete Najarian
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In 2016, Pete Najarian co-founded Market Rebellion, a provider of options education, commentary, and trading strategies.
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Pete Najarian is a contributor on CNBC's show Fast Money alongside Guy Adami, Steve Grasso, Karen Finerman, and Tim Seymour, and has served on the NaturalShrimp, Inc advisory board.
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Pete Najarian grew up in Minnesota, the son of transplant surgeon John Pete Najarian.
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Pete Najarian played college football with the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers as a linebacker.
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Pete Najarian was named to the All-Big Ten second-team for three years, from 1983 to 1985, and was awarded the school's Carl Eller award for outstanding defensive player for three consecutive years, from 1983 to 1985.
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Pete Najarian played for the Sacramento Surge and won a World Bowl in 1992.
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Pete Najarian became an options trader in 1992 with the encouragement of his brother, Jon Pete Najarian, who worked for Mercury Trading at the Chicago Board Options Exchange.
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Peter Najarian became president of Mercury, a position he held from 2000 to 2004, and oversaw the company's sale to Citadel LLC.
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Pete Najarian has appeared on the CNBC financial investing show Fast Money.
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