In our SMBU Daily Video, watch Part 3 of Steven Spencer’s interview with Hamaha.net, a popular Russian trading site. If you missed Part I and Part II click on links. This interview will discuss: Steven’s biggest success in trading Best trading strategies and styles to succeed trading US equities Key factors for making trading decisions Characteristics of successful traders We … Read More
In-depth Discussion: Mike Bellafiore and Ralph Acampora on Benzinga #PreMarket Prep
Mike Bellafiore was a guest on Benzinga #PreMarket Prep. Below you can listen to his interview and one with the godfather of technical analysis Ralph Acampora. Here is what you will learn from Mike during this interview: 1) The market is not fair. Get over it! 2) One of his favorite trades: Changing Fundamentals Trade 3) How prop traders are … Read More
The Truth Behind Options Commissions
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
SMBU’s Options Tribe Webinar: Seth Freudberg to Host Options Tribe Trading Contest Leaders Panel
Today, Seth Freudberg will host a panel of leaders of the Options Tribe trading contest which ended on May 31, 2015. These traders will run through recent trades that they entered into the contest—you’ll get the opportunity to learn the thinking and strategies of this excellent panel of traders.
Implied Volatility Filtering (SMBU Daily Video)
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
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
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)
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