The Airline "Put" Options That Predicted a National Tragedy

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Billions doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable truths — and this scene is one of the darkest.

In this reaction, we unpack how the show references real-world trading activity surrounding September 11th, 2001, and why it permanently changed financial regulation. Before and after this American tragedy, hedge funds were scrutinized for suspicious options activity, particularly massive put buying on U.S. airlines just before the attacks.

The fallout led to far stricter AML (Anti–Money Laundering) and compliance requirements for hedge funds raising capital. Subscription documents, investor vetting, and transaction monitoring all changed because regulators realized just how vulnerable the system was to abuse.

This isn’t conspiracy — it’s about why modern financial compliance exists, how Billions mirrors reality, and how incentives on Wall Street can collide with morality when oversight fails.

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