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    April 30, 2020

    Live! Scott Bauer From the Trading Bunker With TD Ameritrade Network’s Host Oliver Renick

    This morning, Scott Bauer discussed an approach for Apple ($AAPL) earnings, the market volatility, and more with Oliver Renick on TD Ameritrade Network. Grab a free day pass to Scott’s live signal trading room today: http://bit.ly/nlonedaypass

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    April 22, 2020

    Scott Bauer Visits With Jeff Kilburg On CME Group’s Striking Options

    Yesterday on CME Group’s Striking Options with Jeff Kilburg, Scott Bauer discussed Q1 earnings and the latest moves in small-cap stocks, like the Russell 2000. Don’t forget to follow him on Twitter @CboeSib    

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    April 20, 2020

    The Anatomy Of An Earnings Play

    We are all getting geared up for Earnings Season again and are busy honing our skills.  Constellation Brands (Ticker:  STZ) has offered us a great opportunity to put our skills to work for their quarterly earnings report that will be released tomorrow before the open.  Watch this video to learn more about what I am talking […]

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    April 20, 2020

    It’s All About the Math!

    Options can be complicated.  It doesn’t have to be that way!  Watch how I break this down to make it very clear! Follow me on Twitter: @CboeSIB  

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    April 2, 2020

    This Is When It Makes Sense to Adjust a Position

    Late last week, we got filled on a debit put spread signal in the gold ETF $GLD.  Monday we have seen a continued flight to quality with heavy buyers in both gold and Treasuries flooding the market. Click the video below to see how we are going to adjust our position to try and get […]

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    April 2, 2020

    A Real-Life Example Of How Dividends Effect Option Prices

    Qualcomm, Inc. (Ticker: QCOM) pays a $0.62 dividend tomorrow.  In the video below, we discuss how this dividend will affect the underlying price of QCOM stock and what the net effect is on options pricing. Follow me on Twitter @CboeSib

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    March 30, 2020

    The Signal Is Not Over Until You Exit

    Many new traders focus on what is the next NEW thing they have to concern themselves with.  What should I be trading?  Where do I get in?  Those concepts are important but hardly crucial to the success of a trader.  One of the most important parts of trading is what you do and how you […]

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    March 26, 2020

    A Synthetic Approach To Options

    A call is an option that gives the buyer the right, not the obligation, to buy an underlying asset at a certain point in time at a certain price.  A put option gives the buyer the right, not the obligation, to sell an underlying asset at a certain point in time at a certain price.  […]

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    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 […]

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    March 24, 2020

    A GLOBAL PANDEMIC REFLECTED IN ECONOMIC DATA

    The coronavirus pandemic has shut down entire states and sports leagues, restricted travel and decimated both the stock and bond markets. Though people around the world are feeling the effects of this virus right now, like most prolonged crises, it is possible that we will not actually see the full economic impact for a couple […]

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