It’s funny when you start talking to people about their beliefs around trading. On one extreme you’ve got those who think they’re going to buy some trading system or advisory service and instantly get rich trading with virtually no experience. And on the other extreme you’ve got those who think that 95% of traders lose money and of those that … Read More
Choking and Trading
The most painful sports phenomenon to watch is choking. I can get almost nauseous when I see a skilled, highly practiced athlete fall apart in the last minute. Imagine- he’s been ahead the whole way and yet manages to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. We know that the stress in these situations is huge but no one wants to … Read More
Mike Bellafiore Interviewed on Blog Talk Radio
Mike Bellafiore was interviewed on Blog Talk Radio last night by @solutionsology_. Bella discussed: 1) How to transition into trading without quitting your job 2) How SMB is preparing for the Ebola trade and then will trade what they see 3) How traders must pick direction AND at the right time AND while controlling risk/reward Check Out Business Podcasts at … Read More
How I Traded $YELP (Video)
There are three things you need for every trade. Below we discuss a short trade in $YELP. More importantly we discuss how intraday traders must not just be right with direction, but also with time (or seeing the catalyst for the trade) AND while controlling your risk/reward. If you are just right about direction your results will be inconsistent, you … Read More
Seth Freudberg to address Scottsdale Traders and Investors Meetup Group
Seth Freudberg, director of SMBU’s Options Training Program, will be in Scottsdale, Arizona this Thursday evening, October 23, presenting to the Scottsdale Arizona Meetup group on the subject of how to become a professional trader. For those of you interested in trading, Seth will also be available all of Thursday and Friday morning to meet with you personally. You can reach out to Seth: … Read More
One Good Trade Review
*****This is a guest blog contribution from Jeff Williams, a hedge fund manager, PMP, and PMO Director***** — Editor’s Note One Good Trade is a great book! I bought the Audible.com version, as I do a lot of driving. Good narration. This book is not a step-by-step guide on how to trade and it doesn’t advertise itself to be, so ignore … Read More
Options Trading for Income with John Locke for October 20, 2014
No relevant positions Risk disclaimer
SMBU Earnings Season: In-House! (Nov 5-7)
Every three months there is an amazing trading opportunity, our trading Super Bowl, for those prepared. Earnings season provides greater opportunities for outsized trading profits for those in the Right Stocks And in the Right Setups And with the Right Process. Those unsatisfied with their results during earnings season must improve on these aspects of their trading game. You can! … Read More