Options part 2: Hedging

A simple hedging strategy using options can go a long way to improve both near term and longer term profitability of portfolios. The key however is not to confuse a hedge with a trade.  

Options part 1: Leverage

Options can be used for leverage, income or hedging purposes. In this video we cover using options for leverage…in a risk sensitive way.  

Read this trading book or risk failure

Human beings generally are 1. impatient and 2. think they know more than they really do. Both of those ‘qualities’ are of great danger in the markets unless one learns how to cope with them. There is one book every trader who wishes success must read on this topic…let me show you…

The art of trading from home

Working and trading from home can be challenging as distractions are everywhere and the lack of a structure can lead to an unorganized setting. Here are my three tips for success trading from home. Watch the video.

Will Italy crash the markets?

Italy election uncertainties this morning are reverberating through global markets as the threat of Italy pulling out of the EU is once again on the table. What does this mean for risk assets for the time being? Watch the video.

Greed is your trading enemy

Most traders don’t find it easy to strike the balance between fear and greed. In this video I share a trick to fight trading greed and as well as getting out of losing trading streaks. …and yes there totally is some dirt from the bike ride hanging above my chin…

What is a bearish reversal?

Bearish and bullish reversals are some of the most important concepts to understand for traders. In this video I discuss the bearish reversal and how I find these opportunities.

Is Netflix stock toast?

Is Netflix stock toast now that we closed our bullish trade for profits? That was a question I received from a subscriber yesterday. The answer to this question lies in understanding the time frames within which one is placing trades.

Don’t get squeezed

Stubbornness is a major reason why people lose money in the stock market. In this video I discuss ways to overcome this bad habit.

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