A ratio spread is an options trading strategy that is used when a trader expects a low level of volatility in a security and their target strike price is unlikely to be exceeded by a significant degree. This expectation allows the trader to sell options with a different strike price to recoup a premium which […]
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Delta Neutral Definition: Day Trading Terminology
A position is delta neutral when the change in the value of one or more securities is exactly offset by a corresponding change in the value of the associated derivatives within the position. Traders use delta neutral positions either as a hedge in securities trading or as a strategy to profit from alternate sources of […]
Vertical Spread Definition: Day Trading Terminology
A vertical spread is an options trading strategy that involves the matching sale and purchase of options of the same type and with the same expiry date, but with a different strike price. The idea behind a vertical spread trade is to create a small window of unprofitability, the spread, between two profitable outcomes. Vertical […]
How To Invest In Stocks: Investing Guide For Beginners
Did you know that a vast majority of members belonging to the Forbes 400 list of wealthiest people in the world have increased their wealth by investing stocks? According to history, trading or investing in stocks is one of the best ways to build wealth over an extended period. What you should know is that […]
I’m in the Red, But Still Feelin’ Good!
I’m in the Red, But Still Feelin’ Good! What’s up, everyone? All right. Here we are finishing the fourth trading day of the month of March, and I’m in the red, down 945 bucks, but you know what? Today’s actually a little bit of a breakthrough because I did something that I almost never […]
Optionistics Review 2019
Optionistics Review 2018 Optionistics is a stock options trading tool provider that offers a wide range of charts, option calculators and access to market data. Stock and options traders can use the tools and market data to analyze US Equity and the index options market. Optionistics has defined itself as the ultimate edge provider of […]
GREEN is GOOD! Up +$700!
GREEN is GOOD! Up +$700! All right. So here we are, first day of the week and as you may notice, I am sitting here in my home office. So what am I doing here? Wasn’t I supposed to be in California? In fact, I seem to remember driving down to the airport on […]
Up +$1,458 Starting March GREEN!
Up +$1,458 Starting March GREEN! What’s up everyone? All right. It’s a new month. March 1st. I’m excited. I’m really confident for the month of March. I know it’s going to be a great month. But today, my trades have been a little tough. I started the day with a couple of small winners […]
Up over $2k – 7 Trades, 7 Winners!
Up over $2k – 7 Trades, 7 Winners! What’s up everyone. All right, so today’s the second trading day of March finishing the morning up over $2,000. I took seven trades today and had seven winners. Accuracy. On point. That’s what I like. The goal today wasn’t to try to make a lot of […]
Ross finishes Feb in the Red, but he’s still green in 2018!
Ross finishes Feb in the Red, but he’s still green in 2018! What’s up, everyone? All right. Here we are finishing the end of February. This will go down as my worst month in over three years of trading. It’s a little disappointing I’m not going to lie. I’m one of those traders that […]