Steven M. Sears

Steven M. Sears is a Senior Editor and Columnist at Barron's since August 2006, recognized for authoring the influential Striking Price column that assists investors with actionable market insights. As the author of "The Indomitable Investor," Sears offers a unique perspective on market navigation and risk management. Steven M. co-founded and served as President and COO of Options Solutions until its sale in October 2023, focusing on income generation and investment enhancement strategies. Previous roles include Chief Market Strategist at StratiFi Technologies and Director of Corporate Affairs at the International Securities Exchange. Sears began their career as a Senior Writer for Dow Jones Newswires and The Wall Street Journal, pioneering coverage of the trading and options markets, and earlier worked as a reporter for various newspapers in the South. Steven M. holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from The University of Georgia.