Bästa Stock Options podcaster (2024)

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132: Options Position Sizing Case Study 14:01

1d ago14:01

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In this special Thanksgiving episode of the SMOT podcast, I want to take a moment to say thank you for being a dedicated listener. Wishing you and your family the very best this holiday season! Today, we’re diving into a case study on options position sizing. I recently posted a video on YouTube where I compared the same trading strategy across dif…

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131: All Time Stock Market Highs! Now What? 17:02

15d ago17:02

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In this episode, we'll cover some thoughts at what to think about the market here has we're hitting new all time highs post US Election. We've got several key economic reports coming this week too around inflation and the labor market. Want to connect? Find me on LinkedIn or X: Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/ Eric O'Rourke:…

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130: GOOGL Earnings Trade Success 11:57

27d ago11:57

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In this episode, I walk through my recent GOOGL earning trade in which I held shares into the earnings event but added a risk free collar trade for protection. As you'll hear, the collar trade caps my upside but gives some downside protection in case the stock were to rollover. At the time of this posting, GOOGL was up a little over 5% on an earnin…

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129: Case Study: Take Profits Early or Hold To Expiration? 19:41

1M ago19:41

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In this episode, we'll dive into an options strategy and compare backtest results of holding the trades to expiration, aka HTE, versus taking profits at 50% of the max gain. We'll discuss some of the less discussed nuances of a strategy like this that may get you thinking about which is best for you and your trading style and risk tolerance. Here's…

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Episode #96: Current Markets – What To Do Now 12:18

2M ago12:18

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In the episode, Russ explains what to do now with a Presidential election about 26 days away. Market indexes are also at or near all-time highs. What do we do? Russ covers 5 topics on this episode (or five courses of action) including: 1.) Writing covered calls – at higher (sometimes stretched) prices - OTM (out of money) by 3%-5%. 2.) Selling (or …

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128: The New Spot Gamma TRACE Indicator Explained 47:51

2M ago47:51

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In this episode, we have Brent Kachuba from Spot Gamma on to discuss their newly released game changing indicator called TRACE. The TRACE indicator is expertly designed to show options positioning from a dealer's perspective in a heat map form making it so much easier to structure various types of trades. If you are an SPX weekly options trader, pa…

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127: The Psychology of Automated Trading w/ Mike Christensen of TradersPost.io 37:19

2M ago37:19

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Greats discussion this week around the psychology of automated trading with Co-Founder Mike Christensen of TradersPost.io. Traders Post allows you to automate trades using buy and sell signals from platforms like Trading View and Trend Spider. Even though automated trading can reduce human execution errors, the psychology of automated trading is st…

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126: For Every Strategy, Cash Is A Position 9:02

3M ago9:02

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Patience and discipline are a big part of trading and when you are executing on a strategy, its important to understand that being in cash and not in a particular trade is part of that strategy. Want to connect? Find me on LinkedIn or X: Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/ Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin After…

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125: What the Books Don’t Teach About Vertical Spreads 14:59

3M ago14:59

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Updated options trading research now available in the SPX Income Masterclass geared towards beginners with small accounts and for those who don't want to watch the market all day. The strategies included in this Lifetime Access and Updates course are mechanical in nature and lend themselves to automated trading which is also discussed in the course…

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Episode #95: The Science vs. the Art of Investing. 16:21

3M ago16:21

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In the episode, Russ explains why the stock market is 50% science and 50% art. Everyone seems to want to use logic and mathematical formulas to control (or solve) the stock market. What they don’t realize is that there are millions of individuals all playing in the same place at the same time with different ages, objectives, risk tolerances, etc.. …

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124: S&P 500 Navigator: Short Term Bearish Thesis and Trade Idea 13:46

4M ago13:46

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If you trade the S&P500, then this series is for you. In the S&P500 Navigator series, we'll discuss current market conditions including options positions, major economic events, and AlphaCrunching.com's Triumph Rates for trading short term SPX weekly options. In this episode, we'll talk about a trade idea to express a short term bearish thesis of S…

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123: My Secret To Staying Profitable Over Time 13:37

4M ago13:37

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Updated options trading research now available in the SPX Income Masterclass geared towards beginners with small accounts and for those who don't want to watch the market all day. The strategies included in this Lifetime Access and Updates course are mechanical in nature and lend themselves to automated trading which is also discussed in the course…

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122: Hedging With a Put Spread Collar 15:39

4M ago15:39

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As the market continues to defy gravity and hit new highs every week it seems, you may be thinking about how you can protect any stocks you may be holding. In this episode, we'll discuss a put spread collar trade which can allow you to get some downside protection while at the same time giving you room for more upside participation. I came across t…

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Episode #94: The. Box Spread Options Strategy 24:33

5M ago24:33

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In the episode, Russ explains the Box Spread options strategy. This strategy is another 4 -legged options strategy in that it puts two spread trades together. It is like the Iron Condor options strategy on the credit spread side, but the Box strategy is two debit spreads put together. Russ discusses the type of interest rate environment to use this…

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121: S&P 500 Navigator: New All Time Highs on SPX. Now What? 17:42

5M ago17:42

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If you trade the S&P500, then this series is for you. In the S&P500 Navigator series, we'll discuss current market conditions including options positions, major economic events, and AlphaCrunching.com's Triumph Rates for trading short term SPX weekly options. Want to connect with myself? Find me on LinkedIn and X: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/…

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120: Caitlin Clark is the NVDA of the WNBA 10:54

5M ago10:54

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Caitlin Clark is the NVDA of the WNBA and Cathie Wood is Team USA. In today's episode, we'll go over some similarities between these two powerhouses who both have strong momentum and putting up staggering numbers in their respective domains. But the decision to leave Clark off Team USA for the 2022 Summer Olympics is like cutting your winners short…

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119: Choosing Your Profits and Losses 17:09

5M ago17:09

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When researching a new trading strategy, its important to not only look at things like total profit and win rate, but its just as important to look at the P/L curve of the strategy to determine if its something you'll actually be able to trade. In this episode, we'll discuss some of the nuances that the P/L curve can give you as opposed to just pro…

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Podcast #93 - How to Protect (Adjust) Covered Calls 17:55

6M ago17:55

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Russ discusses this adjustment / ptotection strategy with markets at all-time highs. He discusses when and why one may want to adjust and protect their covered call trades. If the underlying stock (or ETF) has gained and is strongly above the call strike price written when you are already into a trade, is there anything you can do if you wish to pr…

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118: Applying First Principles to Options Trading 1:30:39

6M ago1:30:39

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Erik Smolinski is back on the show to talk about applying the concept of First Principles to options trading. Erik is behind the esInvests YouTube channel where he puts out regular content around trading. I had so much fun in the conversation talking about out approaches to options trading these days, how we have evolved over time, backtesting, psy…

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Episode #92: Using Options to Create Synthetic Stock Positions Without Ownership 24:44

6M ago24:44

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Russ discusses how to use a combination of options strategies to simulate the risk & return graph of a stock. He also discusses the wrinkle he adds to the core strategy to cut off the downside below a certain percentage. He also gives an example. You can use this strategy to simulate multiple stocks as well in a portfolio. Don’t Forget to subscribe…

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117: 1DTE The Longest Trade of My Life 17:10

6M ago17:10

17:10

The full trade details and options trading research discussed in this episode can be found in this YouTube video: https://youtu.be/RxWg5HdeiEY When it comes to researching and trading strategies and then implementing them, there are many additional factors that don't make it into the backtest. In this episode, I walk through a recent 1DTE trade in …

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116: How I'd Trade Options With a $1k Account 24:05

7M ago24:05

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Trading options in a small account is possible and in this episode, we'll cover several considerations for doing so. These include: realistic expectations, which strategies are best, and what to focus on. Want to connect with myself? Find me on LinkedIn: Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/ After that, join other listeners at ht…

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115: Edge Alert: Mechanical Next Day Put Credit Spread Strategy 13:18

7M ago13:18

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In this episode, we reveal a SPX weekly options strategy selling put credit spreads that expire the following day. This strategy uses bullish TTR readings from Alpha Crunching to determine whether or not to take the trade that day. Today's episode is from a video training recently sent to Alpha Crunching subscribers and posted in the free community…

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114: What is Options Net Flow? 13:40

8M ago13:40

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In this episode, I'll briefly explain what options net flow is. In short, many of the options flow providers now offer some version of options net flow which is a graphical way to gauge the options sentiment of a stock or index. I find this mush more useful and applicable compare to the traditional overwhelm of a grid based data feed. Want to conne…

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Episode #91: Reg-T Margin vs. Portfolio Margin 26:05

8M ago26:05

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Episode #91: Reg-T Margin vs. Portfolio Margin Russ discusses the types of accounts margin is used for, the pros and cons of each and the differences between Regulation-T margin and Portfolio Margin. The origins of Portfolio Margin are covered and the types of strategies to use this type of leverage on. Remember margin, of all types, is a loan from…

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113: The Life Cycle of an Options Trade 47:19

8M ago47:19

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In this episode, I got to speak to Mat Cashman, Principal of Investor Education at OCC. Mat takes us through the life cycle of an options trade by explaining the inner workings of the market and some of the players and institutions that make it all possible. One of those institutions is the OCC (The Options Clearing Corporation) which is the world’…

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112: Edge Alert: SPX Weekly Options with Alpha Crunching Insights 10:19

8M ago10:19

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In this new segment, we'll discuss current micro trends and patterns in the stock market using insights from Alpha Crunching. Alpha Crunching provides time series analysis and forecasts for the S&P500 which can reveal short term trading patterns in the context of larger trend. In this episode, we'll discuss a neutral bearish strategy of selling cal…

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111: To Hold or Not to Hold to Expiration 13:31

9M ago13:31

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In this episode, we'll try to answer the question of whether or not holding to expiration is better than taking profits early when being a net options seller. We'll explore this question by comparing a recently posted SPX Weekly Options Strategy from the SPX Income Masterclass. We'll compare holding the trades to expiration from 2021-2023 vs. takin…

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110: Rolling an Iron Condor for Beginners 13:03

9M ago13:03

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In this episode, I detail a recent Iron Condor trade I ended up rolling up and out due to bullish stock market conditions. I'll explain how I was able to recenter the Iron Condor around the current price without having to add any more risk to the trade. This allowed me to stay in the trade longer so I could profit from time decay. Want to connect w…

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109: Stock Market Startup: GexBot.com 37:06

9M ago37:06

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In this episode, I got to speak with John from GexBot.com to talk about how the stock market startup came to be as well as the information it provides short term traders using GEX (gamma exposure) and the options profile. To learn more about GexBot, check out their YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@gexbot and be sure to follow them on …

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Episode #90 - Mega ROTH IRA vs. the BACKDOOR Roth IRA 28:15

10M ago28:15

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Episode #90: Mega ROTH Ira vs. The Backdoor ROTH IRA Russ discusses the differences between the Mega ROTH IRA and the Backdoor IRA. Overfunding your workplace retirement plan and funding your Traditional IRA conversion to a backdoor ROTH IRA. Why you would want to do this and the mechanisms how to do so. The income limitations for Contribution limi…

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108: Building a Position in Tesla (TSLA) 12:33

10M ago12:33

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In this episode, I discuss how I'm building a position with Tesla stock and two things that spooked me after entering. Depending on when you are listening to this episode, my position may have changed or been closed depending on market conditions. This episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice of any kin…

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107: The Trick To Buy Sell Indicators 13:26

10M ago13:26

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In this episode, we'll cover some tips an tricks when putting Buy Sell Indicators on your charts so that you don't get chopped up and frustrated. Finding the usefulness of the indicator should be the primary goal when adding it your chart. Alpha Traders Club is where I host my 0DTE Live Chat each day for trading SPX 0DTE and 1DTE trades. We focus o…

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Episode #89: Secure Act 2.0 Key Highlights 28:43

11M ago28:43

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In the US, the government passed Secure Act 2.0 on December 29th, 2022. It was the most important and expansive piece of legislation affecting retirement savings since ERISA in the 1970’s. In this episode, Russ unpacks the key questions he gets from clients and others about: the age increases, contribution limits, RMD changes, 529 (college savings …

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106: First Trading Mistake of 2024 13:04

11M ago13:04

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I made my first trading mistake of 2024 on the very first trading day of the year. So in this episode, I walk you through that day and the mistake I made with my trade. Alpha Traders Club is where I host my 0DTE Live Chat each day for trading SPX 0DTE and 1DTE trades. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow f…

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105: 300% Gain, 50% Win Rate 13:01

11M ago13:01

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In this last episode for 2023, I'll share a trade taken in our Alpha Traders Club group last week on FOMC day. This trade was a way to make money if the market moved a lot after the FOMC minutes were released. Interested in Alpha Traders Club for trading SPX 0DTE and 1DTE as well as Covered Calls on stocks and ETFS? Here's the link to join: https:/…

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Episode #88: Cash Flow, Cash Flow, Cash Flow 20:06

11M ago20:06

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To accumulate wealth, you must learn more than "Buy and Hold." In the is episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, host Russ Mathews, goes through some key ideas for generating cash flow and how to keep more of what you generate. He covers: the types of tax preferred accounts to trade in, how to use the leverage of options, concepts of ma…

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104: Low VIX Options Trading Adjustments 14:14

12M ago14:14

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Low VIX got you think about changing your options trades? Here's my thoughts on the adjustments I'm making in some of my options trades because of the low volatility in late 2023. Use code SPX50 for 50% your first month of https://www.alphacrunching.com. Alpha Crunching is a unique analytics app for short term traders of the S&P500. Want to connect…

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Monthly Or Weekly Options: Which Is Better? (Ep. 08) 6:49

12M ago6:49

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This is another one of those questions that kind of depends on your trading style. Are you going to be mostly buying or selling options? Do you prefer more conservative trades or more aggressive trades? For me, the answer really boils down to four things. First is the Frequency. How often are these options available to trade? Well, monthly options …

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Episode #87: Reflections on 2023 & Into Early 2024 26:19

12M ago26:19

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In this episode of the Modern Stock & Option Trading Show, Russ lays out the 8 trends / themes that he is currently focused on. He covers where we have been and where we are going into 2024. Context is key to investment performance as we have seen volatility since the summer. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show!…

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103: Finding an Edge in Options Trading 22:21

12M ago22:21

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In this episode, I'll talk about how when it comes to options trading, you need more than the options probabilities to have an edge and to make money over time. We'll go through an example of using a put credit spread backtest as well as some new research from Alpha Crunching for trading them. The TTR is a new metric from https://www.alphacrunching…

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102: Best Options Strategy For Small Accounts and Beginners 19:54

1y ago19:54

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Best Options Strategy For Small Accounts and Beginners In this episode, we'll revisit what I think is the best options strategy for small accounts and beginners. We're going replay Episode 2 of the podcast from March 2020 where I explained the idea of selling put credit spreads similar to how an insurance company would sell car insurance. If you ar…

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How Do I Get Started With Trading? (Ep. 07) 6:43

1y ago6:43

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It's so exciting to know that you could possibly earn an additional income trading in the stock market. So naturally you're going to be curious about how to get started. So let's break it down in 5 simple steps! First, you need to make sure you're willing to dedicate time to trading. If you want to SWING trade like we can teach you how to do, you r…

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101: Conservative Options Strategy For Consistent Income 12:55

1y ago12:55

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Check out Alpha Traders Club for live conservative option alerts each and every week. Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222 Creating consistent income trading options come down to having a repeatable process that you can execute. Brian Terry shared his process that he uses week over week to create additional ret…

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100: The Compound Code Book with Scott Kyle and Patrick Fischer 31:43

1y ago31:43

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The Compound Code Book was written by financial advisors Scott Kyle and Patrick Fischer. To connect with the authors, go to their website here: https://www.coastwisegroup.com/ The book is a great read for anyone interested incorporating options into their income or investment strategies. Click Here to get the book on Amazon. Want to connect with my…

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SPX TTR Options Strategy (Beta) 18:11

1y ago18:11

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In this episode, we'll cover a new strategy that uses the TTR from https://AlphaCrunching.com The TTR = Tomorrow's Triumph Rate which shows the historical percentage of times SPX has closed higher the next day over the past two months. This strategy is geared towards trading SPX options that expire the following day. By trading 1DTE options, 3DTE o…

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Episode #86 - Can You Predict Earnings Season Ahead of Time 25:10

1y ago25:10

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Episode #86 – Can You Predict Earnings Season Ahead of Time In this episode of the Modern Stock & Option Trading Show, Russ lays out the 3 Step process to get a read on whether Earnings Season will be good, bad, or neutral ahead of time. Q4, 2023 earnings season is about to start (Oct. 18th – Nov. 8th), and many investors are wondering will earning…

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SPX Options Trading Ideas 10:23

1y ago10:23

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In this episode, I talk through the current market after recent FOMC, PPI, CPI, and jobs data as we head into October OpEx (options expiration) next week. There's been a shift in the market reactions to some of this data which is something I'm keeping an eye on. Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast? Go to https://StockMar…

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What Does "Trading With Insight" Mean? (Ep. 06) 6:13

1y ago6:13

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When I first started trading, I struggled… A LOT! All of the strategies that I was learning and trading were very much opinion-based, and not so much data-driven. I was using moving averages, momentum indicators, volume indicators, etc. to form an "opinion". It was a very stressful way to trade! I was literally placing trades based off of my emotio…

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Credit Spreads Vs. Butterflies 12:21

1y ago12:21

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In this episode, we'll compare credit spreads vs butterflies from a recent real world trade I took where I to decide which trade was best for the situation. The decision to go with one over the other hinged on the market situation, the risk reward, and the probability. In hindsight, both trades would've worked but one carried more risk than the oth…

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