Stock Market Options Trading

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129: Case Study: Take Profits Early or Hold To Expiration? Oct 21, 2024

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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 the link to the video discussed in the episode that explains the strategy:

https://youtu.be/2sM-6QTWWz8

Check out the Alpha Crunching Blog for more strategies like the one in today's episode:

https://www.alphacrunching.com/blog

Use code SPX50 for 50% off your first month of Alpha Crunching for backtested trade ideas posted each week before the trading week begins.

Feel free to reach out to your host Eric O'Rourke on Twitter for any follow up questions, comments, or feedback.

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

PS:

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.

Here's the link to the SPX Income Masterclass:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

128: The New Spot Gamma TRACE Indicator Explained Sep 27, 2024

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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, pay close attention to this episode and use this link to learn more:

https://spotgamma.com/trace-the-market-vertical-spread-academy/?aff=VSacademy

Be sure to follow Spot Gamma on X at: https://twitter.com/spotgamma

Also follow Eric O'Rourke there too: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

PS:

Here's the link to the SPX Income Masterclass:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

127: The Psychology of Automated Trading w/ Mike Christensen of TradersPost.io Sep 12, 2024

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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 still something traders have to grapple with despite offloading some of the work to an algo rhythm.

Feel free to reach out to Mike or Eric on Twitter for any following questions, comments, or feedback.

Mike Christensen: https://twitter.com/Mik3Christ3ns3n

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

PS:

Here's the link to the SPX Income Masterclass:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

126: For Every Strategy, Cash Is A Position Sep 03, 2024

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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 that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

PS:

Here's the link to the SPX Income Masterclass:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

125: What the Books Don’t Teach About Vertical Spreads Aug 23, 2024

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Here's the link to the SPX Income Masterclass:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

In this episode, I discuss something about vertical spreads that options education books typically don't include. We'll explore comparing buying a single call option vs. buying a long call spread aka. bull put spread through the lens of trading strategy.

The primary point is that there is a level of consistency with vertical spreads over single options in that the cost of the spread is relatively the same over time whereas the cost of the call can vary due to volatility. This can make it harder to allocate a consistent amount of capital to a strategy.

The downside with vertical debit spreads of course is that you gaining consistency but at the cost of capping your upside gains if the market moves heavily in your favor.

Want to connect with myself? Find me on LinkedIn or X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

124: S&P 500 Navigator: Short Term Bearish Thesis and Trade Idea Aug 06, 2024

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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 SPX making a move to its 200sma over the next week or so.

The key takeaway is that you are able to create trade structures with options to express you r idea of what you think the market may do or not do over a certain period of time. As long as you are ok with the risk reward, then you can express that opinion and then find out later if you are right or wrong.

Want to connect with myself? Find me on LinkedIn and X:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

There you will also find the SPX Income Masterclass which will teach mechanical strategies you can trade with this episode in mind.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

123: My Secret To Staying Profitable Over Time Aug 01, 2024

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Here's the link to the SPX Income Masterclass:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

In this episode, I'll discuss what I think my secret is to staying profitable over time.

Want to connect with myself? Find me on LinkedIn or X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

122: Hedging With a Put Spread Collar Jul 18, 2024

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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 this trade idea on X and brought Jon on the show to walk us through it.

Here's Jon's Twitter if you want to check him out: https://twitter.com/optionacejon

Here's the Put Spread Collar Post for more details: https://twitter.com/optionacejon/status/1803563695169044503

In this example, he shared what a put spread collar on SPY might look like.

Want to connect with myself? Find me on LinkedIn or X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

There you will also find the SPX Income Masterclass which will teach mechanical strategies you can trade with this episode in mind.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

121: S&P 500 Navigator: New All Time Highs on SPX. Now What? Jul 03, 2024

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Want to connect with myself? Find me on LinkedIn and X:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

There you will also find the SPX Income Masterclass which will teach mechanical strategies you can trade with this episode in mind.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

120: Caitlin Clark is the NVDA of the WNBA Jun 24, 2024

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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 leaving millions of dollars on the table.

Want to connect with myself? Find me on LinkedIn:

Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

There you will also find the SPX Income Masterclass which will teach mechanical strategies you can trade with this episode in mind.

Alpha Traders Club also posts Conservative Covered Call trades each week for generating weekly and monthly income trading options on high quality stocks and ETFs.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

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