March 25, 2020

An Explanation About ThinkOrSwim’s Risk Analysis Tool

We discuss tirelessly about risk during the trading day.  Risk is not something to avoid, but manage.  Some risk management is pretty straightforward like when dealing with vertical spreads.  Other types of spreads, like calendar spreads require a bit more work and a few more tools.  

Click the video below as I walk us through a real-life example of how we define risk.

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about the author:

Scott Bauer

A respected market commentator seen on Bloomberg, Fox Business, CNBC and other major financial networks, Scott Bauer has 30+ years of professional equity and index options experience at the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and as a Vice-President/trader for Goldman Sachs. Scott graduated with Honors from the University of Illinois Business School and has taught classes both at his alma mater and at the CBOE.

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Q1 Earnings Season Preview: What To Expect

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April 3, 2026

March 2026 Jobs Report: The Good, Bad, & Unexpected

The March 2026 Jobs Report was among the most anticipated ones in recent memory. Right now, the economy is being shaped by a number of factors: These current circumstances — combined with February’s bad jobs report — had traders preparing for the worst. Fortunately, the March 2026 Jobs Report looked much better than expected…at least […]

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February 15, 2026

Why Option Premiums Rise Before Binary Events

Ever wonder why option premiums rise before binary events in the stock market? It’s not uncommon for option prices to spike ahead of major announcements like: For context, I like to describe option premium as the difference between the contract’s price and intrinsic value. It’s essentially what buyers pay for the “hope” that an option […]

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April 26, 2026

Weekly Earnings Prep: 3 Things To Know For Earnings This Week

We’re entering a big week this earnings season, with some of the MAG7 names like MSFT, GOOGL, META, AMZN, and AAPL all reporting. Over the next few Sundays, you’ll be hearing from 2-3 of the Prosper coaches, who will share one stock with upcoming earnings that’s on their radar. You’ll learn why they’re watching each […]

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