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    May 7, 2019

    How to Adjust in Markets like These

    Trading in these types of markets is harrowing at the very least. Your approach is not as straightforward as in more orderly markets. Click the video below to see how you have to adjust your thinking in order to keep your risk in check. Follow me on Twitter: @MikeShorrCBOT

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    May 6, 2019

    The Construction of a Broken Wing Butterfly

    Many traders shy away from trading options because for many reasons.  The two main ones I have encountered are either they are too complicated or there is too much risk or a combination of both.   The risk part is simply just not true.  If used properly, options afford traders MORE control of their risk and […]

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    May 3, 2019

    Expiration Trading Can Be a Harrowing Experience

    Trading expiring options can be a challenge.  There is a finality to when that bell rings at 3 pm on Friday.  It is either going to become underlying stock or it simply goes away.  It can cause a lot of anxiety for new traders (and perhaps some seasoned ones) if they do not properly assess […]

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    May 2, 2019

    An Important Lesson in Risk Management

    It would be foolish to think that all of our trade signals make money.  Losing trades are part of trading.  It’s how you deal with these positions that is one of the key indicators to a trader’s success. Click the video below as I discuss how we managed our risk in our Google (Ticker:  GOOGL) […]

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    May 1, 2019

    MCD Post-Earnings Audit

    It is extremely important that you perform a post-signal audit.  It is equally important whether the signal works out or if it does not. Click the video below as I discuss how our earnings signal for McDonald’s (Ticker:  MCD) worked out for us. Follow me on Twitter: @cboesib

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    May 1, 2019

    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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