I remember back in the day when I was learning “income trading”. I used to trade the “not so” mighty iron condor strategies. Yes, the very same strategies that have regained popularity in the low volatility markets over the last 2 years. I can still recall how everyone loved these strategies back then and how I jumped on board just … Read More
SMBU’s Options Tribe Webinar: Dave Stewart Reveals the Caspian Sea Monster Options Strategy
Today, Dave Stewart presents, for the first time, his signature “Caspian Sea Monster Trade”. It should be a fascinating meeting and you won’t want to miss it! SMBU’s Options Tribe is an online community of options traders dedicated to sharing successful options trading ideas with all of our members worldwide. Each Tuesday, SMBU hosts an options webinar — the Options … Read More
What Does this Trader Do Now?
Hello Bella, I read both those books and started a few more. The myelin concept got me thinking that I should be reading more every day so I don’t fall into the habit of being lazy with reading in general. Then on the flip side part of me thinks I should limit the reading and focus more on reviewing trading … Read More
SMB Trading Lessons of the Week of October 26, 2014
Mike Bellafiore Interviewed on Blog Talk Radio Mike Bellafiore was interviewed on Blog Talk Radio last night. Bella discussed how to transition into trading without quitting your job, how SMB is preparing for the Ebola trade, and how traders must pick direction AND at the right time AND while controlling risk/reward…Read More SMBU Earnings Season: In-House! (Nov 5-7) Every three … Read More
Choking and Trading
The most painful sports phenomenon to watch is choking. I can get almost nauseous when I see a skilled, highly practiced athlete fall apart in the last minute. Imagine- he’s been ahead the whole way and yet manages to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. We know that the stress in these situations is huge but no one wants to … Read More
Mike Bellafiore Interviewed on Blog Talk Radio
Mike Bellafiore was interviewed on Blog Talk Radio last night by @solutionsology_. Bella discussed: 1) How to transition into trading without quitting your job 2) How SMB is preparing for the Ebola trade and then will trade what they see 3) How traders must pick direction AND at the right time AND while controlling risk/reward Check Out Business Podcasts at … Read More
How I Traded $YELP (Video)
There are three things you need for every trade. Below we discuss a short trade in $YELP. More importantly we discuss how intraday traders must not just be right with direction, but also with time (or seeing the catalyst for the trade) AND while controlling your risk/reward. If you are just right about direction your results will be inconsistent, you … Read More
Seth Freudberg to address Scottsdale Traders and Investors Meetup Group
Seth Freudberg, director of SMBU’s Options Training Program, will be in Scottsdale, Arizona this Thursday evening, October 23, presenting to the Scottsdale Arizona Meetup group on the subject of how to become a professional trader. For those of you interested in trading, Seth will also be available all of Thursday and Friday morning to meet with you personally. You can reach out to Seth: … Read More