August 19, 2026

Prosper Trading Academy Rings the CBOE Closing Bell

A milestone moment for Prosper Trading Academy. Scott Bauer rang the closing bell at the Chicago Board Options Exchange alongside the Prosper team, then sat down with FINTECH.TV to share what his time on the floor taught him and what he sees coming for markets right now.

Scott covers:

  • The skew index signal that Scott is reading as a red flag
  • Why cheap volatility is the best argument for loading up on downside protection
  • The sector he is rotating into as signs emerge that the consumer may be starting to crack
  • Why he thinks corporate bonds and US treasuries deserve a serious look 

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about the author:

Scott Bauer

A respected market commentator seen on Bloomberg, Fox Business, CNBC and other major financial networks, Scott Bauer has 30+ years of professional equity and index options experience at the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and as a Vice-President/trader for Goldman Sachs. Scott graduated with Honors from the University of Illinois Business School and has taught classes both at his alma mater and at the CBOE.

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