Options Boot Camp 400: How to Trade Options Like Warren Buffett

Can one of the world's greatest long-term investors teach options traders a thing or two? To celebrate the 400th episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo welcomes Dan Passarelli and special guest Russell Rhoads for a fascinating deep dive into Warren Buffett's real options strategies. While Buffett famously called derivatives "financial weapons of mass destruction," the reality is far more nuanced. The panel explores how Berkshire Hathaway has used cash-secured puts, covered calls, long-dated index options, warrants, and over-the-counter derivatives to build positions, generate income, and manage risk. The discussion also covers Buffett's famous global index put trades, why he prefers selling puts to enter positions, how he thinks about valuation, risk management, and knowing when to admit mistakes. Whether you're a buy-and-hold investor or an active options trader, this milestone episode offers timeless lessons on patience, discipline, and using options as investing tools rather than speculation. ### In this episode: - Celebrating 400 episodes of Options Boot Camp - The truth behind Buffett's "financial weapons of mass destruction" quote - Why Buffett sells cash-secured puts - Covered calls and long-term investing - Buffett's legendary global index put trades - OTC derivatives vs. listed options - Risk management lessons every options trader can use - Buffett's biggest investing mistakes—and what they teach us