When starting your options trading journey there are many things to consider. One decision that every trader must face is which online broker to use. It is also the most common question that is asked by those searching for the options trading basics. The answer can sometimes be very simple and other times more complex depending on the needs of … Read More
Where is This Stock Going?
One of the truest things I’ve heard recently was “It’s SOOOO nice not having to pick which way the stock is going!” That came from a one-on-one coaching student of mine that had fallen into the trap of over-analyzing charts and looking for “that one right” indicator. Not having to pick a direction had taken a huge burden off her … Read More
Recording: Introducing The New LRC Credit Spread Video Series by SMB Options
SMB’s Options Tribe is an online community of options traders dedicated to sharing successful options trading ideas with all of our members worldwide. Each week the community will meet online for the primary purpose of watching live presentations made by veteran options traders and experts in the world of options trading. On June 25 Options Tribe launched the new online … Read More
Recording: Andrew: Introduction to Three-Dimensional Channeling
SMB’s Options Tribe is an online community of options traders dedicated to sharing successful options trading ideas with all of our members worldwide. Each week the community will meet online for the primary purpose of watching live presentations made by veteran options traders and experts in the world of options trading. Andrew Falde has worked with a group of options … Read More
Recording: John Locke Group Mentoring Session
Making money in the markets. Purpose of M3 and Rock trades. May Rock trade example. Risk Disclaimer
Monthly Options Spread Trading is a 12-Inning Game
I’m mentoring a remarkable options trainee named Joe. We’ve been working together for over two years. Joe is remarkable for many reasons, but among them is the fact that he lives in Indonesia and is asleep during the majority of the U.S. options market hours due to the time difference (about 12 hours—we’re talking about half way around the world … Read More
Trades Getting Out of Hand?
Ever start out simple, with just one or two trades, and then end up with an entire mess of options? Congratulations! You’re now trading a “position”. Perhaps you’ve heard the term but aren’t sure what it means. You’re trading a “position” when you’ve gone beyond using just one strategy. Trading a position is typically going to be much different than … Read More
Recording: John Lock Group Mentoring Session
Static and dynamic trade planning. May Bearish Butterfly example. Risk Disclaimer