The Truth Behind Options Commissions

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In our SMBU Daily Video, learn more about the options commission ratio for different size trading vehicles. In this video from Seth Freudberg, you will learn: Why trading small vehicles for options income doesn’t work Importance of knowing your commission ratio Trade bigger names to minimize your commission ratio Enjoy the video! * no relevant positions

Implied Volatility Filtering (SMBU Daily Video)

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In our SMBU Daily Video, learn more about filtering implied volatility. In this video from Andrew Falde, you will learn: How to use the implied volatility indicator How to determine a stocks implied volatility What a low or high implied volatility indicates How to identify better trading setups using implied volatility Enjoy the video! *no relevant positions

SMB College Training Testimonial

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Every summer, the traders on our desk look forward to the opportunity to work with two groups of college students who are passionate about trading. Although they may attend different universities, major in different subjects, and live in different cities, they all share the common goal of trying to develop an edge in the market. Given the steep learning curve … Read More

How to Get a Trading Job in College

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As a trader who went through the SMB College Training Program previously, and was subsequently hired to trade on the desk in their NYC office, I wanted to write a blog post to answer some questions I’ve received lately. I should also mention that I now head up the College Training Program and it is my sincere hope that I … Read More

Implied Volatility (SMBU Daily Video)

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In our SMBU Daily Video, learn more about Implied Volatility. In this video from Andrew Falde, you will learn: What implied volatility indicates Why it’s skewed ahead of major events Why it’s a good filter for trading styles How to read implied volatility Enjoy the video! *no relevant positions

#1 Thing Critical to a Trader ‘s Success

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Trading is tough. But what if you could skip the fluff and focus on what really matters? Through the power of internet, I’ve asked 6 successful traders What is the #1 thing that is absolutely critical to a trader ‘s success? Here’s what they said.. (with zero mention of technical indicators or fundamental analysis) Jon Boorman Jonboorman.com – @JBoorman I … Read More