Have you ever been shaken out of a trade only to see the price move in your favor once you were out of the position?
All Shook Up and Out of Your Trade
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The Biggest Challenge New Traders Face
The biggest challenge I see new traders face in their journey towards consistent low risk profits is the ability to keep things simple and real. Instead of seeking quality education and information, the majority of aspiring traders seek quantity of information.
Volatility Trading Digest – Inflation Jitters
Last week the markets responded to Janet Yellen’s comment that recent inflation data is just ‘noise’ by scrambling to cover short positions in gold and silver.
Options Playbook 16: Buying LEAPS Calls as a Stock Substitute
Today’s playbook discusses LEAPS calls as a stock substitute
The Next Train to Profits
In my teaching trading, I have often found that relating trading to everyday life experiences really helps students grasp the basic concepts they need in order to become successful. Many of the things we do are very similar.
Volatility Trading Digest- Takeover File
Trade selection using volatility as the primary criteria. Different trades for different volatility opportunities.
Volatility Trading Digest: All About M&A Activity
Increasing deal momentum over the last month or so has been providing support for the market, as larger companies seeking growth seem prepared to pay any price
Home Runs and OTM Call Options
Many option traders, especially those that are new, initially buy deep out-of-the-money options because they are cheap and can offer a huge reward. Unfortunately many times, these ?cheap? options are rarely a bargain.
Futures Charting ? Write Your Congressman!
Well, maybe we don?t have to take it to this extreme. But if there is one thing I wish the Futures industry would do is that they would standardize the charts we use to make our trading decisions.
Condors: Adjusting the Flight Plan
In my last article, I started an example of an Iron Condor using the stock of Yahoo (YHOO). Today we?ll continue with that example.
How Not to be a Great Forex Trader
At one of the lunch breaks during class, a student of mine from a previous class wanted to stop by and say hello, and ask a few questions about why she isn?t as successful as she thinks she should be.
Reviewing Your Trades Like Roger Ebert
In my opinion, one of the most helpful things to do to improve your option trading is reviewing your trades