Whenever market conditions are similar for an extended period of time it’s not that difficult to come up with a trading methodology that works remarkably well. When this happens I’ll see two things. First is a bunch people selling advisories and set ups. And second are traders who think they’ve found the Holy Grail and want to retire. From early … Read More
Enhancing Trader Performance: It Is All How You Frame It
*****David Blair, The Crosshairs Trader, is a blogger/trader/educator who does a wonderful job of sharing research on elite performance and how it relates to trading. Below is his latest post for the SMB trading community.***** — Editor’s Note Whether we believe it or not we tend to choose different options for the same problem depending on the way the problem is … Read More
Recording: Anne-Marie Baiynd Shares Iron Condor Strike Selection and Chart-Based Option Trading
Anne-Marie Baiynd returns to the Options Tribe to discuss the proper strike selection for iron condors as well as the use of technical chart formations to make options trading decisions. Enjoy the video! We look forward to seeing you at the meeting! Seth Freudberg Director, SMB Options Training Program The SMB Options Training Program is a program designed for novice … Read More
Making One Good Trade Decision
I’m a newbie, trading for my second month live at a young prop office in Moldova, been trading my account unsuccessfully for almost 2 years before this. I wanted to share a short story of Thursday’s trading. In the morning I couldn’t find any good opportunities for my approach to the Market, but then came the news in BP and … Read More
The First Trade We Teach (An Example with $DSW)
Good afternoon. I hope this email finds you well. I have spent many hours over the past few weeks reviewing your YouTube videos, blog posts and anything else that I can get my hands on that offers a glimpse into how your trading desk makes money. I’m about 2/3 of the way through your book One Good Trade I have been … Read More
Enhancing Trader Performance: Letting Go
*****David Blair, The Crosshairs Trader, is a blogger/trader/educator who does a wonderful job of sharing research on elite performance and how it relates to trading. Below is his latest post for the SMB trading community.***** — Editor’s Note I was introduced to trading by a good friend of mine years ago. Although Johnny has since passed on, having lost his hard fought … Read More
$NDX Iron Condor Trading
This week, Seth Freudberg, SMB’s Options Training Director, speaks with our summer college program participants, drilling down deeper into the trade management of an $NDX iron condor trade. Enjoy the video! Seth Freudberg Director, SMB Options Training Program The SMB Options Training Program is an eight-month program designed for novice and intermediate level options traders who are seeking an intensive … Read More
Enhancing Trader Performance: The Fear of Regret
*****David Blair, The Crosshairs Trader, is a blogger/trader/educator who does a wonderful job of sharing research on elite performance and how it relates to trading. Below is his latest post for the SMB trading community.***** — Editor’s Note Ah we have all faced it as traders…the fear of regret. It comes in many forms and a few examples will remind … Read More