Peter Najarian | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 22, 1963 |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
| Occupation(s) | Co-founder of optionMONSTER, tradeMONSTER |
| Spouse | Lisa Najarian |
| Family | John Najarian (father) |
Peter Michael Najarian is an options trader, television personality, market analyst, and co-founder of options news and education firm optionMONSTER.[1] Along with his brother, Jon Najarian, he founded an online brokerage called tradeMONSTER in October 2008, which sends trading information through the Web without requiring clients to download trading software. In 2016, Najarian co-founded Market Rebellion, a provider of options for education, commentary, and trading strategies.[2]
Najarian was 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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Biography
Najarian was born in Minnesota to transplant surgeon John Najarian.
Football career
Najarian played college football with the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers as a linebacker. He 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.[3] He also served as the team's captain in 1985.[4] After earning a degree from the University of Minnesota, he became a professional football player with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Minnesota Vikings.[5] Pete also played for the Sacramento Surge and won a World Bowl in 1992.
Post-playing career
Najarian became an options trader in 1992 with the encouragement of his brother, Jon Najarian, who worked for Mercury Trading at the Chicago Board Options Exchange. Peter Najarian became president of Mercury, a position he held from 2000 to 2004, and oversaw the company's sale to Citadel LLC.[5]
He has appeared on the CNBC financial investing show Fast Money.[5]
Beginning with the 2013 season he became a commentator for ESPN's college football coverage.
On February 17, 2021, aquaculture company NaturalShrimp, Inc. announced the appointment of Najarian to its advisory board.[6]
References
- ^ "Pete Najarian". Market Rebellion. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ^ "About Market Rebellion– Our History, Vision, and Mission". Market Rebellion. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ "Honors and Awards". GopherSports.com. Archived from the original on 2009-02-11. Retrieved 2008-09-11.
- ^ "All-Time Captains". GopherSports.com. Archived from the original on 2009-02-11. Retrieved 2008-09-11.
- ^ a b c "PETE NAJARIAN". CNBC. 2008. Retrieved 2008-09-11.
- ^ Inc, NaturalShrimp (2021-02-17). "NaturalShrimp, Inc. Appoints Peter Najarian to its Advisory Board". GlobeNewswire News Room (Press release). Retrieved 2021-02-26.
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External links
- Peter Najarian on Twitter
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
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