Fast Money

Fast Money (2006- )

RunningTalk Show show

Fast Money is a lively hour of exchange and debate takes place among four of Wall Street's leading traders. Segments include a look at the day's business-related stories in Page Two; the Takedown, in which panelists disagree and argue their points; the Chart of the Day, which offers a look at the stock of the day; and Trade School, in which host Melissa Lee defines Wall Street jargon used by a panelist or a guest.

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ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) at 17:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

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2026-05-04Episode 87May 4, 2026
2026-05-01Episode 86May 1, 2026
2026-04-30Episode 85Apr 30, 2026
2026-04-29Episode 84Apr 29, 2026
2026-04-28Episode 83Apr 28, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Fast Money premiere?

Fast Money premiered on June 21, 2006.

Who hosted the show?

Dylan Ratigan and Melissa Lee hosted the show.

How many traders participated in the show's first season?

Four traders participated in the show's first season.

What was the show's format?

The show's format was a financial markets game show, where traders competed to make the most money.

What was the grand prize for the winning trader at the end of each episode?

The winning trader at the end of each episode won $3,000.

How long was each episode?

Each episode was 30 minutes long.

In a typical episode of Fast Money, how many rounds did the traders compete in?

The traders competed in three rounds in a typical episode of Fast Money.

What did the "Best Trade of the Week" segment feature?

The "Best Trade of the Week" segment featured the week's most profitable trade.

What was the show's highest-rated episode?

The show's highest-rated episode was the September 21, 2006 episode, which averaged 335,000 viewers.

What were the traders' credentials?

The traders' credentials included experience in trading, hedge funds, and investment firms.

What topics did the show cover besides trading and finance?

The show also covered politics, entertainment, and technology.

How did the traders choose their stocks to trade?

The traders chose their stocks based on market trends and news events.

What was the show's style of presentation?

The show had a fast-paced, energetic style of presentation.

How long did Fast Money run on air before it ended?

Fast Money continued to air for several more years before ending, but the specific date of finale cannot be found.

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