Pros and Cons of Options
Pros and Cons of Options Understanding how options work and when to use them. Options are probably the most misunderstood of all the asset classes, and in some cases for good reason. Stocks, ETF’s, futures & forex are directional trades. Get the direction right, you make a profit. Get the direction wrong, you take a […]
Is perfection execution “PERFECTION”, or is something different “PERFECTION”?
Is perfection execution perfection? Or is it something else? When we are first exposed to trading, there are certain things that we find out about trading, and we discover even more about ourselves. 1 – The trade setup: As a new trader and investor, we pay much time, effort, and attention into determining where and […]
Use Caution when on The Range
Use Caution when on The Range Traders and investors typically dream of long-running trends, but the reality is quite different. While we all love to play strong markets to the upside and lean on the shorts when the markets are selling off heavily, it is easy to forget that markets often enter a range-bound state […]
How to Start the Trading New Year 2023
HOW TO START THE TRADING NEW YEAR 2023 2022 IS IN THE PAST. Any bad habits or mistakes we made in the past are now behind us. The chasing of a trade and moving stops is history. We are going to start the new trading year 2023 with a clean slate. It does not matter […]
Trade the News or Trade the Price?
One of the greatest debates in speculation: What comes first? The news or the price? Most novice market speculators are addicted to reading and attempting to interpret economic news. They feel that if they aren’t following the latest headlines that they must be missing out on the best market action. The reality, however, is completely […]
What are the Option Greeks?
What are the Option Greeks? Understanding how option premium is affected by stock movement. One of the reasons most folks think options are risky is because a very large percentage of them expire worthless. Which if you buy options is not a good thing! Another reason options are perceived to be riskier investments is simply […]
Planning and Re-Planning for Long-Term Success in Trading and Investing
Introduction: Regular planning and re-planning is the ONLY way to long-term success in trading and/or investing. Objective/Subjective review is a very important key to improvement. There are periods of time when things go: very well, ok, and could have gone much better. It is a good idea to objectively review one’s condition regularly, or […]
Selling Options for Cash Flow
Selling Options for Cash Flow Using options for short term income Let’s be honest, most people are in the markets for one reason: to make a profit. Whether looking for long-term investment goals, or short-term income goals, we’re looking to grow our accounts with as little risk as possible. Now for most traders and investors, […]
A Smarter Way to Play the Breakout
A Smarter Way to Play the Breakout When it comes to trading and investing, there are no shortages of strategies available to us. From support and resistance to Elliot Wave and Harmonic patterns, the list is almost endless. No matter your preferred method for approaching the market however, one thing is clear: The best approach […]
Options vs Stock Ownership
The pros and cons of trading options vs buying or shorting stock. Everybody wants to make a killing in the stock market. Buy low & sell high, or even buy high… and sell higher! The biggest problem for most traders and investors is the cost of entering the game. Many people have heard about the […]
