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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Join our trading community over at https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net to improve your stock and options trading skills. Want to level up your trading? Take the SPX Income Masterclass here: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450/ Check out the SMOT YouTube channel for quantitative options strategies and education here: https://www.youtube.com/stockmarketoptionstrading For the SPX Premium Blog and Alerts, head over to Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSprea ...
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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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What Is a Debit Spread in Options Trading?
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18:14Ever looked at the stock market and felt like you're at a big casino where the house always wins? It can feel that way, especially with options. But there are smarter, more strategic ways to trade that control risk and put the odds more in your favor. That's where debit spreads come in. What is a debit spread in options trading? In this deep dive, …
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In this episode, I’m walking through an SPX Iron Condor setup I’m pricing out as volatility continues to rise and the market dips below key moving averages. Here's the link the video version: https://youtu.be/0NAAbb6bbcI When volatility spikes, option premiums expand — and that’s when I like to sell Iron Condors on SPX for wider ranges and better c…
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Can My Short Option Be Assigned Before Expiration (Early Assignment)?
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15:09It’s the "financial jump scare" that lingers in the minds of many option sellers: you sell a contract, feel confident in your strategy, and then boom—out of nowhere, you're assigned. But how real is this risk? Can my short option be assigned before expiration (early assignment)? In this deep dive, we cut through the "phantom fear" to get the facts.…
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How Important Is Volume When Trading Options?
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16:16Most traders obsess over price charts, but what if one of the most powerful signals is one they often overlook? When it comes to options, volume isn't just a secondary indicator; it's a fundamental safety check. How important is volume when trading options? In this deep dive, we reveal why options volume is a "whole different animal" than stock vol…
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Can I Sell an Option Contract Before Expiration, or Do I Have to Hold It Until Then?
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13:56Many traders, even experienced ones, fall into the trap of thinking they're "locked in" to an options contract until its expiration date. But is this true? Can I sell an option contract before expiration, or do I have to hold it until then? In this fundamental episode, we completely debunk this common myth. The short answer is: YES, you can (and of…
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How to Use Volume to Confirm a Real Breakout or Avoid a Fake One
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31:12It's one of the most frustrating things in trading: you see a stock soar past resistance, you jump in, and then... poof. The move completely reverses, leaving you wondering if you just fell for a classic market "head fake." How to Use Volume to Confirm a Real Breakout or Avoid a Fake One? In this deep dive, we reveal the market's "truth serum." You…
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Understanding On-Balance Volume and Its Hidden Edge for Options Traders
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26:33Price action alone rarely tells the full story. A breakout might look strong, but how do you know if it's real or just a mirage designed to trap you? This is where volume analysis comes in, and one indicator stands as a time-tested tool for professionals: On-Balance Volume (OBV). Understanding On-Balance Volume and Its Hidden Edge for Options Trade…
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How Do I Combine Price and Volume for Better Trade Confirmation?
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25:16Have you ever watched a stock look like it's making a huge move, only to have it fizzle out, stall, and leave you holding a losing trade? This frustration often comes from looking at only half the market's conversation: the price. How do I combine price and volume for better trade confirmation? In this deep dive, we tackle that exact question. We e…
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How Does Options Volume Differ From Stock Volume In Analysis?
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28:08We’ve all been taught that volume is a foundational truth in stock analysis—it confirms trends, signals conviction, and measures liquidity. But what happens when you apply that same logic to the options market? It turns out, you're speaking a completely different language. How does options volume differ from stock volume in analysis? In this deep d…
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How Do I Stay Focused When Trading From Home?
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19:37We provide a complete, 10-step "fortress of focus" to help you engineer a professional trading environment in your own home. Learn the non-negotiable rules for setting up your physical space, managing your time, and eliminating the "villains" of distraction—from your phone (a "slot machine in your pocket") to household chores. Discover the power of…
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How Do I Identify Trend Reversals Early?
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18:59Trends feel safe and permanent... right up until they shatter, wiping out profits and catching traders on the wrong side. The "million-dollar question" for any trader is how to spot the turn before it's too late. This episode is a deep dive into that very challenge, answering the question: How do I identify trend reversals early? We provide a compl…
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This 10-Minute Meditation Trick Can Transform Your Trading Performance
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18:35Most traders fail not because their strategy is bad, but because their own mind gets in the way. Fear, greed, and impatience are "account wreckers." But what if there was a practical tool to sharpen your trading edge and build discipline? This episode is a deep dive into an unexpected but powerful tool: meditation. We're asking: Can a 10-minute med…
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Are You in the Right Headspace to Trade Today?
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18:35You can have the best trading system in the world, but if you're tired, stressed, or distracted, you're "trading with a broken weapon." In any high-stakes field, your mental state is your most important tool. This episode is a deep dive into the concept of mental fitness, asking the critical question: Are You in the Right Headspace to Trade Today? …
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How to Trade Successfully While Working a Full-Time Job
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20:43The prevailing wisdom says you need to be glued to multiple screens all day to be a successful trader. But what if that's completely wrong? What if your demanding 9-to-5 job could actually be a strategic advantage? This episode provides a practical blueprint for busy professionals, answering the crucial question: How to Trade Successfully While Wor…
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169: 💡 LEAP Call Strategy for Options Income with Brian Terry
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10:38In this episode, Brian shares his LEAP call strategy — a flexible options approach that uses long-dated calls as a stock substitute while selling weekly calls for steady income. He breaks down real trade examples on NVIDIA, Google, and other names, showing how the strategy can generate solid returns with less capital than owning shares outright. Yo…
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Can’t Stop Checking Your P&L? Here’s the Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
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16:46Be honest: how many times today have you refreshed your P&L screen? For many traders, this compulsion becomes an emotional rollercoaster that drains discipline and destroys strategy. This deep dive is an intervention for this secret, destructive habit. We're asking: Can’t Stop Checking Your P&L? Here’s the Mindset Shift That Changes Everything. We …
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How Do I Stay Objective Instead of Emotional When Analyzing Charts?
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17:53Have you ever looked at a chart and seen exactly what you wanted to see, not what was actually there? This is "emotional storytelling," and it's one of the biggest reasons traders fail. This episode is a deep dive into the psychology of analysis and answers a critical question: How do I stay objective instead of emotional when analyzing charts? We …
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How Do I Keep From Being Swayed by Social Media Traders?
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17:19Scroll through social media, and you're bombarded with highlight reels: flashy screenshots, triple-digit returns, and a lifestyle to match. This noise is engineered to exploit envy, greed, and FOMO, pushing you toward impulsive, bad decisions. This episode is your guide to building an internal defense system and answers the question: How do I keep …
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How Can I Become Comfortable With Taking Small, Frequent Losses?
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15:35In trading, losses aren't optional—they are the cost of doing business. But our brains are hardwired to feel the pain of a loss twice as strongly as the pleasure of a win. This "loss aversion" can lead to the single most fatal trading mistake: holding on to a losing trade too long. This episode is a deep dive into the psychology of loss and answers…
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How Do I Compare Companies Within the Same Industry?
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18:06Is it Delta or Southwest? Target or Walmart? Microsoft or Google? On the surface, competitors look similar, but beneath the veneer lie profound differences that determine who wins. This episode is your guide to analyzing a competitive landscape like a pro and answers the fundamental question: How do I compare companies within the same industry? We …
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What Is Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis?
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16:30You hear it all the time in finance: "DCF analysis." It's often treated like a magic formula that spits out the one true value of a company. But what is it, really? This episode demystifies this powerful valuation tool and answers the question: What is discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis? We provide a clear, step-by-step guide to understanding the …
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How Do I Compare Valuation Multiples Between Companies?
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18:06Is that stock with a low P/E ratio a genuine bargain or a dangerous value trap? Valuation multiples seem simple, but comparing them between companies is rarely an apples-to-apples situation. This episode is your guide to navigating the nuances of valuation and answers the key question: How do I compare valuation multiples between companies? We prov…
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168: SPX Levels, Weekly Trade Setups & a Profitable LEAP Strategy
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27:00In this episode, Eric and Brian kick off the week with a look at the SPX options market, recent price action, and key gamma levels heading into FOMC week. Eric recaps his recent put credit spread trades from Alpha Crunching, discusses how he’s managing new positions into record highs, and explains how he’s balancing bullish exposure with call credi…
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How Do I Avoid Becoming Emotionally Attached to a Trade?
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18:18That gut-punch feeling of a losing trade, the urge to hold on "just until breakeven," or the greed to chase a winner... these are not just feelings, they are the root of trading sabotage. This episode is a deep dive into the psychology of detachment and answers a critical question for every trader: How do I avoid becoming emotionally attached to a …
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(Part 2/2) Is Trading Options Just Like Gambling?
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28:33In the first part of this series, we identified the four clear signs that your trading might just be gambling. Now, we're flipping the script to show you the other side—the path of the professional. This episode is the conclusion of our deep dive, answering: (Part 2/2) Is Trading Options Just Like Gambling? We provide the definitive answer: "No," i…
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What Is an Iron Condor Options Strategy?
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20:14Forget trying to guess the market's next big move. What if you could get paid for predicting that a stock won't go anywhere dramatic? This episode is a deep dive into one of the most popular neutral, defined-risk strategies in the options world, answering the question: What is an Iron Condor Options strategy? We provide a clear, no-fluff explanatio…
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(Part 1/2) Is Trading Options Just Like Gambling?
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26:38It's the perception that stops many new investors dead in their tracks—the fear that options are just a high-stakes casino. This first installment of a two-part series tackles that perception head-on, providing the raw truth and answering the question: (Part 1/2) Is Trading Options Just Like Gambling? We explore the critical distinction between the…
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How Can I Avoid Self-Sabotage in Trading?
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19:58Have you ever had a solid trading plan, only to ignore it in the heat of the moment? You move a stop, double your size after a loss, or chase a trade out of FOMO, only to regret it later. This isn't just a "bad day"—it's self-sabotage. This episode is a deep dive into the psychology of why we get in our own way, answering the critical question: How…
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What Are Some Common Mistakes to Avoid When Trading Options?
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15:53Options trading offers incredible potential, but its leverage is a double-edged sword. For many, it becomes a fast way to "donate money to Wall Street" by falling into a few common traps. This episode is a deep dive into the unforced errors that derail most traders and answers the question: What are some common mistakes to avoid when trading option…
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167: 🎯Bullish Put Diagonal Discussion
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13:55In this episode, Brian breaks down a bullish put diagonal strategy he’s been testing on individual stocks — a twist on the traditional diagonal that behaves more like a cash-secured put with built-in protection. He explains how he buys a longer-dated put and sells weekly puts against it to steadily collect premium, manage risk, and generate consist…
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How Do I Spot and Trade Wedge Patterns Using Options?
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19:35They are the "footprints of trader psychology" left on a chart, signaling that a market is coiling up like a spring, ready for a big move. These patterns aren't magic, but they can provide a powerful edge. This episode is a deep dive into these classic formations, answering the question: How do I spot and trade wedge patterns using options? We prov…
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166: 📈SPX Rebounds Hard — What Last Week’s Selloff Really Taught Us
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15:53👉 Join us live every Monday at StockMarketOptionsTrading.net to be part of the next Zoom call and get your questions answered in real time. 📈 Market Recap & Trading Lessons: 🚀 Big rebound after last week’s 200-point SPX drop — market shakes off China tariff and shutdown worries 🍏 Apple headlines and possible government deal spark optimism 📊 Moving …
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What Is a Limit Order in Options Trading?
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17:55Have you ever placed an options trade and instantly regretted it because you got a terrible price? There is a simple but powerful "financial shield" that can protect you from overpaying and keep your emotions in check. This episode is a deep dive into this foundational tool, answering the question: What is a limit order in options trading? We break…
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What Is the Stochastic Oscillator and How Can It Be Used in Options Trading?
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19:37Technical indicators can feel like a complex, blinking dashboard, but one surprisingly simple tool has stood the test of time since the 1950s. It's designed to act as an "early warning system" for shifts in market momentum. This episode is a deep dive into this powerful indicator, answering the question: What is the Stochastic Oscillator and how ca…
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What Is Liquidity in Options Trading and Why Is It Important?
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15:19It's the "silent killer" that can quietly erode your profits and derail even the smartest strategies. It's the difference between a well-oiled machine and a sports car with no gas. We're talking about liquidity, and for options traders, it's non-negotiable. This episode is a deep dive into this crucial concept, answering the question: What is liqui…
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How Do I Choose Which Stocks or ETFs to Trade Options On?
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15:33Options can be powerful tools, but they only work if you apply them to the right underlying stocks or ETFs. Simply winging it or following a hot tip is a recipe for disaster. This episode provides a professional's system for selection and answers the critical question: How do I choose which stocks or ETFs to trade options on? We provide a complete,…
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What Is an Options Chain and How Do I Read It?
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12:21Does the options chain on your screen look like a spreadsheet that exploded? All those numbers can feel like a secret Wall Street language, but the truth is, it's simpler than you think. This episode is your guide to demystifying this essential tool and answers the question: What is an options chain and how do I read it? We break down the options c…
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How Do I Calculate Intrinsic Value of a Stock?
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17:51How do legendary investors like Warren Buffett determine what a company is really worth, separate from its daily market price? They focus on its intrinsic value. This episode is a deep dive into this cornerstone of value investing and answers the fundamental question: How do I calculate intrinsic value of a stock? We provide a clear, step-by-step g…
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🎯 Get 50% off AlphaCrunching.com with code SPX50 — your edge for data-driven SPX option strategies. In this episode, Eric O’Rourke breaks down what happens when an uptrend breaks — and how traders can stay grounded when volatility spikes. He covers the recent tariff shock, key SPX levels to watch (6650–6800), and why the market’s recovery above the…
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How Do I Evaluate Customer Concentration Risk?
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16:11A company lands a massive client, and revenues are soaring. It looks like a huge success, but it could be hiding a "silent killer." Relying too heavily on a few large customers is one of the most overlooked dangers in investing. This episode is a deep dive into this critical topic, answering the question: How do I evaluate customer concentration ri…
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How Do I Use Double Tops and Double Bottoms in Options Strategies?
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19:15They are the "footprints of trader psychology" left on a chart—classic patterns that can signal major turning points in the market. But just seeing them isn't enough. This episode is a deep dive into two of the most reliable reversal patterns and answers the question: How do I use double tops and double bottoms in options strategies? We provide a c…
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Options trading often has a reputation for high-risk speculation, but one of its most powerful applications is actually for defense. What if you could buy insurance on your stocks to protect against a sudden downturn, without having to sell them? This episode is a deep dive into this essential defensive play, answering the question: What is a prote…
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How Do I Draw Accurate Trendlines for Trade Setups?
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17:48They are one of the most fundamental yet frequently misused tools in a trader's arsenal. When drawn correctly, they are not magic; they are a visual map of the market's psychology. This episode is a masterclass in this essential skill and answers the question: How do I draw accurate trendlines for trade setups? We provide a "no-BS" rulebook for dra…
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How Can I Prevent One Bad Trade From Derailing My Mindset?
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20:30It's a feeling we've all had: that gut-punch moment when one single setback feels like it's about to start an avalanche, derailing your confidence, your plans, and your entire approach. In trading, this is a critical moment. This episode is a deep dive into the psychology of resilience and answers the question: How can I prevent one bad trade from …
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How Do I Handle Analysis Paralysis Before Placing a Trade?
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20:51You've been there: the setup is perfect, but you're drowning in charts, indicators, and news, completely unable to act. This is analysis paralysis, the trader's version of running on a treadmill and going nowhere. This episode is your guide to breaking free and answers a critical question from our community: How do I handle analysis paralysis befor…
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What Mental Strategies Help During a Market Drawdown?
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22:13It's not if you'll hit a drawdown, but when. These inevitable dips in your equity curve can sting, knock your confidence, and derail your discipline if you're not prepared. This episode is a complete psychological playbook for navigating these rough patches and answers a critical question for every trader: What mental strategies help during a marke…
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Why You Keep Getting Distracted During Market Hours — and How to Stop It Fast?
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21:12Ever find yourself deep in market analysis, only to have your focus shattered by a single notification? This episode directly tackles a critical community question: Why You Keep Getting Distracted During Market Hours — and How to Stop It Fast? We've all been there. That crucial moment to enter or exit a trade arrives, and suddenly your mind—or the …
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What Is Return on Equity (ROE) and How Is It Calculated?
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16:20How can you tell if a company's management is truly effective at using your money to make more money? One of the most powerful metrics, beloved by value investors like Warren Buffett, is Return on Equity. But this simple number can be dangerously deceptive. This episode is a masterclass in this vital metric, answering the question: What is return o…
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How Do I Overcome Fear of Pulling the Trigger on Trades?
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How Do Profit Margins Affect Stock Valuation?
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19:58Revenue is only half the story. Two companies can have identical sales figures but vastly different market values. The secret lies in a metric that reveals a company's true efficiency and profitability. This episode is a deep dive into the "hidden lever" of stock valuation and answers the question: How do profit margins affect stock valuation? We p…
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