Pin risk occurs when the market price of the underlier of an option contract at the time of the contract’s expiration is close to the option’s strike price. In this situation, the underlier is said to have pinned. Click the video below to see me break down this important topic. Grab a free day pass […]
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Many traders look at their win to loss rate when evaluating their trading. This is an important concept, if you are right way more than you are wrong, you probably are not going to enjoy much success. But, many are missing one part of the puzzle, expected value. Not only IF you are right or […]
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When a new trader hears the term “broken wing butterfly” it tends to send shivers down his or her spine. The term sounds really complicated. It does not have to be. If you break down the components of a bwf, you will see that it is simply buying one vertical spread and selling a narrower […]
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When a new trader hears the term “broken wing butterfly” it tends to send shivers down his or her spine. The term sounds really complicated. It does not have to be. If you break down the components of a bwf, you will see that it is simply buying one vertical spread and selling a narrower […]
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Pin risk occurs when the market price of the underlier of an option contract at the time of the contract’s expiration is close to the option’s strike price. In this situation, the underlier is said to have pinned. Click the video below to see me break down this important topic. Grab a free day pass […]
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Many traders look at their win to loss rate when evaluating their trading. This is an important concept, if you are right way more than you are wrong, you probably are not going to enjoy much success. But, many are missing one part of the puzzle, expected value. Not only IF you are right or […]
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This cloud-based security company that saw strong momentum to the upside during the 2nd and 3rd quarters gave back all of their gains during the 4th quarter. July 26th, 2019 ZS put in a 52 week high of 89.54. It then traded as low as 46.04 on 9/11/19, only to extend that down side range […]
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You may have heard that said many times throughout your life. If you have been trading for as long as I have, it can just go in one ear and right out the other. Let’s take a minute to analyze these encouraging words. Why? They help with self-confidence and self-confidence helps you to become a […]
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After dropping more than 20% at the close of the market on 8/29/19 things didn’t look so good for the cosmetic company. Their report wasn’t all bad as listed below, although the market didn’t like it and the stock fell 40% off of its highs. Adjusted earnings per share: $2.76, vs. $2.80 expected Revenue: $1.67 […]
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Throughout my twelve year career as a trader I’ve learned a lot about the ever changing market and how to adapt my approach to it. One thing I’ve never changed is trailing my stop with the market once my first profit target is filled. This is a method that has nurtured my discipline and helped […]
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