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Ready to trade options? The Options Trading Podcast is the go-to source for options traders who want clarity, consistency, and control in their trading journey. Built on the trusted educational foundation of OptionGenius.com, this show delivers straightforward, no-fluff insights to help you master the world of options trading.
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Options trading market recaps and options trading education. I am a TastyWorks platform user and a die-hard TastyTrade fan. Much of the content is based on the trading platform and the superior educational material I have learned from TastyTrade. Glad you are listening.
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Welcome to the Modern Stock and Options Trading Show. This is the podcast where portfolio manager and professional investment educator, Russ Mathews, shows you how to trade with an edge in today's markets. To powerfully BOOST your portfolio and manage the downside risk.
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Finally: A Proven Trading Strategy Designed To Create Consistent Profits In my mind, there's no better business out there than being a trader. Nor has there been any better time in history for regular people to start trading. The Wheel Strategy in this book is perfect for beginners since it is easy to understand and execute. And if you are an experienced trader, you are going to love the consistence and high winning percentage of this strategy. Here's what you will discover in this book: - W ...
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Forex and Option trading - the tactics & discipline as well as many other subjects associated with the markets.
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After being in the trading industry for over a decade, I now teach new and struggling traders how to analyze charts to find trade setups, how to choose the best strategies to swing trade, and how to become more independent options traders. How? That's what we cover in this series. Ways to help you start trading with confidence, trading with purpose, and Trading with Insight. - www.TradingWithInsight.com
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How Do I Handle Uncertainty When the Market Is Unpredictable?
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25:37We all crave guarantees, but the financial markets offer anything but. This constant unpredictability is where most aspiring traders fail, burning out while chasing a perfect crystal ball that doesn't exist. This episode provides a professional's playbook for not just surviving, but thriving in the chaos, and answers a crucial question: How do I ha…
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Join us for another live session of the Stock Market Options Trading Podcast with Eric and co-host Brian as we dive into trading SPY options. We start by comparing SPY vs SPX — looking at the key differences in contract size, settlement style, tax treatment, and liquidity. Brian also shares details on his Delta Neutral “double diagonal” strategy wi…
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How Do I Evaluate Revenue Growth Trends?
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19:02While headlines often scream about earnings and P/E ratios, the true, fundamental health of a company is often revealed in its top line. If sales aren't growing, the party has a definite expiration date. This episode is your guide to looking under the hood of a business and answers a critical question from our community: How do I evaluate revenue g…
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What Are Earnings Beats and Misses and How Do They Impact the Market?
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17:25Earnings season can feel like a high-stakes poker game, with headlines of "beats" and "misses" sending stocks soaring or tumbling. But what do these terms actually mean, and why does a stock sometimes drop even after "good" news? This episode provides a complete guide to demystifying this volatile period and answers a key question from our communit…
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How Do I Evaluate a Company’s Dividend Sustainability?
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14:16For income investors, a sudden dividend cut can be devastating, wiping out both expected income and capital. But how can you spot the warning signs before it's too late? This episode provides a complete forensic toolkit for analyzing a dividend's health and answers a critical question from our community: How do I evaluate a company’s dividend susta…
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What Is the P/E Ratio and How Do I Use It?
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15:42The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is one of the most visible and widely cited metrics in finance, yet it's also one of the most misunderstood. Taken at face value, it can lead to costly investing mistakes. This episode is a masterclass in going beyond the number and answers the real question: What is the P/E ratio and how do I use it? We break down…
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How Do I Deal With a Losing Streak Without Quitting?
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14:35Every trader, no matter their skill level, will eventually face a losing streak. It’s a period where it feels like the market is personally against you and nothing works. This emotional and financial pressure is where many traders give up. This episode provides a complete survival guide to navigate these inevitable downturns and answers a critical …
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How Can I Stick to My Trading Plan When Tempted to Deviate?
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16:20You’ve done the research and built a logical, meticulous trading plan. But when the market starts moving and emotions run high, that plan often flies right out the window. This episode tackles one of the most fundamental challenges in trading and answers a vital question from our community: How can I stick to my trading plan when tempted to deviate…
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How Do I Interpret Price Action Without Relying on Indicators?
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18:07Do your trading charts look like a rainbow mess of lagging indicators, leading to confusion and missed opportunities? There is a powerful alternative: learning to read the chart itself. This episode provides a complete guide to "naked trading" and answers a fundamental question from our community: How do I interpret price action without relying on …
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What Is a False Breakout and How Can I Avoid Getting Trapped?
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18:30It’s a feeling every trader knows: the pit in your stomach when a perfect breakout suddenly reverses, leaving you trapped in a losing trade. These market illusions can be incredibly frustrating and costly. This episode provides a complete guide to understanding and navigating one of the oldest traps in trading and answers a vital question from our …
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How Do I Set Up a Charting Platform for Options Trading?
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16:13Is your charting platform a confusing mess or a finely tuned cockpit? For an options trader, the difference is critical. A cluttered, poorly designed workspace is a direct path to bad decisions. This episode provides a blueprint for building your ultimate trading command center and answers a key question from our community: How do I set up a charti…
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How Are Options Trading Profits Taxed?
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22:08Taxes are rarely the most exciting part of trading, but ignoring them can seriously damage your bottom line. This episode demystifies the tax code for options traders and answers a critical question from our community: How are options trading profits taxed? We unpack the essential rules you need to know, starting with the single most important take…
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Why Do Emotions Often Lead to Bad Trading Decisions?
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20:42Most traders think their main battle is against the market, but the real challenge is the one happening inside their own head. This episode provides a deep dive into trading psychology and answers a fundamental question from our community: Why do emotions often lead to bad trading decisions? We go under the hood to explore the "unwanted backseat dr…
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Which Brokerage or Trading Platform Is Best for Trading Options?
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13:17When you first start trading, the number of platforms to choose from can be completely overwhelming. This episode cuts through the noise to answer a critical community question: Which brokerage or trading platform is best for trading options? The answer might surprise you: there is no single "best" one. Instead, we reveal that the best platform is …
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How Does Moving Average Analysis Help with Options Trades?
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17:44Moving averages are one of the most common—and most misunderstood—tools in a trader's arsenal. Some swear by them, while others dismiss them as lagging and useless. So, what's the truth? We're here to answer a crucial community question: How does moving average analysis help with options trades? In this deep dive, we cut through the hype to reveal …
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How Do I Handle the Fear of Losing Money in Trading?
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15:17The fear of losing money is a universal feeling for every trader, from the novice to the seasoned pro. But what if the fear itself is more dangerous than the loss? This episode tackles a deeply personal and critical community question: How do I handle the fear of losing money in trading? We dive deep into a practical, step-by-step framework for con…
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What Is A Cash-Secured Put And How Does It Work?
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19:17Options trading can sound complex, but some strategies are surprisingly simple and logical. In this episode, we answer a fundamental question from our community: What is a cash-secured put and how does it work? We break down this conservative options strategy, often described as a way to "get paid to buy stocks at a discount." Discover the two "win…
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161: Option Omega Review, Backtest, Strategy, and Automation
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1:26:22🎁 50% OFF: Option Omega (code SMOT) • Alpha Crunching (code SPX50) — grab both and build + automate your SPX playbook. This episode is a fun, nerdy deep-dive with Troy and Matt from Option Omega. We cover how to build realistic backtests for options (especially 0DTE) and when it makes sense to automate entries/exits so you’re not chained to the scr…
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Can I Trade Options In A Retirement Account (IRA_401k)?
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22:11Most investors see retirement accounts as passive, long-term vehicles for stocks and funds. But what if you could be more active and strategic? This episode tackles a frequently asked question from our community: Can I trade options in a retirement account (IRA_401k)? We dive deep into the rules, revealing that the answer is a conditional "yes." Di…
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How do earnings reports affect stock prices?
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16:08Every quarter, the market enters a period of high drama and volatility known as earnings season. A single report can send a stock soaring or tumbling in a matter of hours, leaving many investors confused. This episode directly answers a question from our community: How do earnings reports affect stock prices? We demystify this critical market event…
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How Can I Avoid Revenge Trading After A Loss?
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18:29That gut-wrenching feeling after a trading loss can trigger one of the most destructive impulses an investor can face: the urge to "win it back" immediately. So, how do you handle it? This episode directly answers a question from our community: How can I avoid revenge trading after a loss? We're taking a deep dive into the psychology behind this da…
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The Hidden Force: What is Implied Volatility in Options Trading?
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16:27What is implied volatility in options trading? If you trade options, you've heard the term "implied volatility" or "IV." But what does it really mean, and more importantly, how does it affect your trades? This isn't just jargon; it's the invisible hand that shapes every option price and can make or break your profitability. In this episode, we demy…
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EPS Explained: How to Calculate Earnings Per Share
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16:28How do I calculate earnings per share (EPS)? Earnings per share (EPS) is one of the most talked-about financial metrics. It's a key figure in every earnings report, yet many people don't fully understand what it is or how it’s calculated. In this episode, we're decoding EPS to help you make smarter financial decisions. We break down the EPS formula…
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The Ultimate Guide to Chart Timeframes: From Day Trading to LEAPs
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15:38What timeframes should I use for analyzing trades in options? If you've ever found yourself clicking between different chart timeframes—one-minute, five-minute, daily, weekly—you're not alone. This is one of the most common questions in options trading, and for good reason. Picking the wrong timeframe can lead to costly mistakes and a complete misr…
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Lottery Player vs. The House: Buying vs. Selling Options
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25:06What is the difference between buying an option and selling (writing) an option? When you hear the word "options," you might feel a mix of fascination and fear. But to truly understand them, you must first grasp a fundamental distinction that changes everything: the difference between buying an option and selling(or writing) one. It's a critical sp…
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How do I stay disciplined when trading options? You've got a great strategy and a solid plan, but do you have the discipline to follow it? In this episode, we go beyond "just try harder" to show you how to build a structure that makes disciplined trading a default behavior. We break down the core components of a successful trading plan, why your po…
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160: This Week in Options Trading: INTC, Broken Wing Butterfly, SPX 0DTE
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47:40This Week in Options Trading with Eric & Brian 🎙️📈 In this episode, Eric and Brian recap a volatile week in the markets, share updates on recent SPX trades, and walk through trade setups they’re watching. Topics include: Last week’s market moves, Powell’s comments, and how they affected options positions An Intel trade idea: building a position wit…
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Is This Company a Profit Machine, or a House of Cards?
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16:15How do I read a company’s income statement? Ever felt lost staring at a company's financial statements? In this episode, we'll demystify the income statement (or P&L), showing you how to read it like a financial scoreboard. You'll learn to see past the raw numbers and understand the story they're telling about a company's health and profitability. …
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Financial X-Ray: What a Balance Sheet Reveals
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20:24How do I read a company’s balance sheet? Most traders look at a stock's price chart, but what's hiding underneath? In this episode, we give you the financial X-ray vision you need to instantly gauge a company's health. We break down the core concepts of the balance sheet, including assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity, and show you how to …
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Why Your Trading Strategy is Worthless (Without This)
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14:35Why is trading psychology so important for long-term success? You have the perfect strategy and an iron-clad plan, so why are your trades still not working out? In this episode, we dive into the most critical factor for long-term success that has nothing to do with charts or indicators: trading psychology. We'll show you why the market acts as a mi…
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How Can You Spot the Truth in a Company’s Cash Flow?
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17:21How do I read a company’s cash flow statement? Imagine a company with huge profits on paper but no cash in the bank. This is a common and dangerous trap. In this episode, we'll demystify the cash flow statement, the ultimate financial reality check. We break down its three core sections—operations, investing, and financing—to show you where a compa…
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Don't Just Chase the Chart (Do This Instead)
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15:56What is fundamental analysis and why is it important for trading? Are you making trades based on what a chart is doing right now, or are you looking under the hood? In this episode, we move beyond pure speculation and break down fundamental analysis, showing you how to evaluate a company or asset based on its real-world health and performance. We'l…
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Candlestick Patterns: Signals, Not Crystal Balls
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23:45"How do I read candlestick patterns and what do they mean for options trading?" Can candlestick patterns really help you predict the future of a stock? In this episode, we debunk the myth that they are a crystal ball and instead reveal their real power: offering a crucial window into the psychology of the market. We break down the core candlestick …
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What are the best chart types for options traders (candlestick, line, bar)
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13:32As an options trader, does your choice of chart type—candlestick, line, or bar—really matter? The answer is a resounding yes. In this episode, we go beyond the standard debate to show you why the right chart is a crucial tool for a different kind of trading. We break down the strengths and weaknesses of each chart type and reveal how to match the r…
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159: This Week in Options Trading: SPX Credit Spreads, ANET Diagonal Spread
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47:29Welcome to the first segment on the show of This Week in Options Trading with Eric O’Rourke and Brian Terry! We’ll be going live every Monday at 12pm ET to share option strategies, market setups, and answer community questions in real time. 👉 To RSVP for future live sessions: https://stockmarketoptionstrading.net/events In this kickoff episode, Eri…
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How do I calculate profit and loss on an options trade?
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15:20Have you ever been right about a stock's direction but still lost money on an options trade? It's a common and confusing feeling. In this episode, we simplify the "algebra" of options trading by breaking down the core formulas for calculating profit and loss (P&L) on various options strategies. From single-leg calls and puts to more complex spreads…
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The Harsh Truth About Options: Direction Isn’t Everything
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21:45"Why did my option lose value even though the stock moved in my favor?" It's a frustrating but common question we're answering today. In this episode of the Options Trading Podcast, we're diving deep into the hidden gears of options pricing to reveal the reasons behind this maddening phenomenon. We cover crucial concepts like Theta decay, implied v…
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What’s in the Price? The Truth About Options Premiums
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13:20"How are options premiums priced or determined (what factors affect the price)?" Have you ever looked at an options chain and wondered why one contract costs pennies and another costs a fortune? In this episode, we break down the fundamental factors that determine an options premium. We explain how the price tag isn't just a number—it tells a story…
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What are intrinsic value and extrinsic (time) value in an option?
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16:39Have you ever wondered what you're actually paying for when you buy an options contract? In this deep dive, we break down the fundamental parts of an option's price: intrinsic value (the "meat") and extrinsic value (the "hope"). We use simple analogies and real examples to help you move from guessing to truly understanding why options lose value an…
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What do "in the money," "at the money," and "out of the money" mean in options?
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12:53Ever been confused by the terms "in the money," "at the money," and "out of the money" (ITM, ATM, and OTM)? In this episode, we break down these core options trading concepts based on a simple, straightforward article. We'll show you how the relationship between the stock's price and your option's strike price defines these terms and, most importan…
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What is Time Decay (Theta) in Options, and How Does it Affect My Trade?
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17:45In this episode of the Options Trading Podcast, we answer the community question: "What is time decay (Theta) in options, and how does it affect my trade?" Join us as we demystify the silent but powerful force of time decay, or Theta, and reveal how it impacts every options trader. We'll unpack what Theta is, why it happens, and what it means for y…
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Beyond Basics: How to Select the Perfect Strike Price and Expiration Date Every Time
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17:44"How do I choose the right strike price and expiration date for an option?" That's the question we're tackling on this episode of the Options Trading Podcast. We're moving beyond the basics and diving into the strategic logic behind these crucial choices. We discuss how to align your trade with your market view, manage risk, and understand the impa…
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Options Trading Risks Explained: How to Avoid Losing More Than You Invest
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22:46Can you lose more than you invest in options trading? In Episode #05 of the Options Trading Podcast, we tackle one of the most important—and misunderstood—questions in the options world. This episode breaks down the difference between defined risk and undefined risk strategies, the dangers of margin, and real-life examples of traders who lost big. …
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How Much Money Do You Need to Start Trading Options? Realistic Budgeting for Beginners
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15:48How much money do I need to start trading options? In Episode #04 of the Options Trading Podcast, we break down the real costs of getting started—from broker minimums to strategy-specific capital requirements. Whether you're just dipping your toes in or aiming for consistent income, this episode helps you understand the financial side of options tr…
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How to Start Trading Options: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide
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27:20How do I get started trading options? In Episode #03 of the Options Trading Podcast, we walk you through a clear, step-by-step guide to entering the world of options trading responsibly. From choosing the right brokerage and understanding approval levels to learning key terminology and beginner-friendly strategies, this episode is packed with pract…
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Call vs. Put Options Explained: Simple Strategies for Smarter Investing
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18:01In Episode #2 of the Options Trading Podcast, we answer the community question: How can call and put options be understood simply? This episode breaks down the core mechanics of options trading—what call and put options are, how they work, and why they matter. We explore real-world examples, discuss risk management strategies like hedging, and high…
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Options Trading Explained: What Are Options and How Do They Work?
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28:48What are options and how do they work? In this foundational episode of the Options Trading Podcast, we break down the basics of options trading—no hype, just clarity. Learn the difference between calls and puts, why options were created, and how they’re used for both risk management and speculation. We also explore key terms like strike price, expi…
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158: This Week In The S&P500: Two Primary Drivers of the Stock Market Right Now.
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9:51In this week's episode, we cover the major economic reports and catalysts driving the markets and what caused the current break in the uptrend. 🎥 Mentioned in this episode: Check out the latest YouTube video where Eric explains how the ASD indicator from Alpha Crunching helps spot slowing momentum and potential SPX trend reversals — before they hap…
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157: SPX 0DTE Risk Free Profit Forest Walkthrough
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10:25🎧 Episode Description – SPX 0DTE Risk-Free Profit Forest In this episode, Eric breaks down a risk-free SPX trade using the “Profit Forest” approach—where the focus is on locking in gains and building multiple profit zones on the risk graph, rather than chasing max reward with max risk. 📺 Watch the full video version of this trade on YouTube here: h…
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156: This Week In The S&P500: SPX Forecast, Levels, FOMC
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8:40SPX Market Outlook, FOMC Setup & This Week’s Trade Ideas" In this episode of the Stock Market Options Trading Podcast, Eric breaks down the current SPX market setup heading into a big week of economic events, including Wednesday’s FOMC meeting. After last Friday’s selloff, the market rallied hard on Monday—highlighting the continued volatility. Eri…
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