Tag: options

MarketClub TV (4/21/11)

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First off, I want to congratulate Wayne Byron on his free one year membership to MarketClub. Although Wayne is already a current member, he will receive an additional year free to his membership.

Now down to business. The dollar hit a new low today. If you watched my afternoon update, you know that gold hit our predicted level of 1,500. Still not as strong as silver, but what's next for gold?

I also talk about "stops" in tonight's video. Whether it be in regards to percentage, the dollar, or our very own trade triangles, you don't want to miss it.

You may not want to rush into google, but you will have to tune in to find out why.

Also, Cal from Toronto has a great question that we discuss. I look forward to hearing your questions next Thursday on MarketClub TV!

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Every success,
Adam

ATM Calendar Spreads, Are You Aware of the Hidden Gotchas?

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Today we have a special guest blogger, A.J. Brown of Trading Trainer.  A.J. Brown is widely recognized as "The World's Most Disciplined Option Trader."  He has been actively trading options for more than 10 years, and has published daily insights for his Trading Trainer members every single night, 5 days a week, since 2002.  Today A.J. will share some of his insights on calendar spreads. Be sure to comment with your thoughts and check out what A.J. is doing with Covered Calls these days at Trading Trainer.
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Over the years of being both an options trader and trainer, I have seen different option strategies that come into and out of vogue.  It seems almost cyclical, like fashion.

For me, every option strategy has its time and place to be traded.  I look at each option strategy as a tool for an application.  Rather than trying to apply a single tool to every situation, I prefer to assess the situation and pick the right tool. Continue reading "ATM Calendar Spreads, Are You Aware of the Hidden Gotchas?" →

The Stock Repair Strategy

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Today's Guest Blogger is Dan Passarelli of Market Taker Mentoring. Dan is an options guru with more than 17 years experience in the options industry. He has worked as both a floor trader and an options instructor. Today Dan is going to share his insight on the "stock repair strategy." What are some tricks you use to leverage risk in trades? Be sure to comment below and visit Dan at Market Taker Mentoring.

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It’s been a rough ride for a lot of investors. Some investors are waiting (patiently) for the market to turn around. Some traders are buying at the new, cheaper prices. But as experienced investors know, the market can always go lower—sometimes fast and furiously. There is one more alternative that can make sense in some cases: the stock repair strategy.

Introduction to the Stock Repair Strategy: Continue reading "The Stock Repair Strategy" →

10 Steps to Smart Trading

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Time and again on this blog, Adam has emphasized the need for a game plan (a.k.a.trading plan), but how many traders actually have a written trading plan?

Price Headley of Big Trends would like to share his list of trading plan essentials which lead to profitable trading in general. Comment and let us know what you think goes into a successful trading plan and be sure to visit Price at BigTrends.com

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You need to be able to answer one simple question when trading…

Could another trader execute my trading strategies if I gave them a copy of my trading plan?

If not, then you absolutely should stop trading right now until you can answer the 10 questions below.

Why you might ask?  By taking the time to write down your plan, you put yourself in the top 3% of individuals who have written goals and plans, giving you an immediate edge. Continue reading "10 Steps to Smart Trading" →

Becoming a Full Time Trader (an Introduction)

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Many of you know about Norman Hallett from TheDisciplinedTrader.com, and if you don't you should! Today I've asked Norman to bring us some of his wisdom and insight when it comes to being a full time trader. Norman's been a full time trader, then managed a room of full time traders, so he knows what it takes to be one...and be a successful one! Please enjoy his article today and visit TheDisciplinedTrader.com for a special free copy of his book "Taming Risk", enjoy the article.

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People fantasize about what it must be like to be a full-time trader. The picture is of a relaxed person sitting in a lounge chair on the foredeck of an expensive yacht docked in Newport Beach or somewhere in the Mediterranean. Armed with a laptop, a cell phone and a large pitcher of rum and chilled grapefruit, the trader (who looks remarkably like a buffed version of you) scans a graph that pops up on the screen. The trader then activates the cell phone and places an order. The cell phone is snapped shut followed by the laptop. The trader stands up, stretches and dives off the side of the yacht into clear warm water. Come to think of it, the yacht is in anchored in a beautiful inlet off Tortola. The water is warmer there.

The implications are clear: easy money, independence and unlimited wealth.

Continue reading "Becoming a Full Time Trader (an Introduction)" →