In our SMBU Daily Video, learn what realistic returns you should expect. In this video from Seth Freudberg, he answers: Can you make $500 a week on a $5000 account? What are realistic returns on options income trading? What happens to those who strive to make over 10% a week We hope this video helps you improve your trading skills. … Read More
A Few Trades From Today
We are in the thick of earnings season now. It is time to perform. Here are some stocks that were stocks that were discussed in our AM Meeting. The format of the meeting is Big Picture (discuss indexes), stocks with fresh news catalysts and likely trading patterns and conclude with Second Day Plays (key levels identified from prior day’s trading) and … Read More
What is Checkmate Options Trading?
Andrew believes there is no better way to learn than through watching live examples. So, this Thursday at 10:00 AM Eastern, he will host a live class to go through the process of finding, executing and managing long and short options trades using a multifaceted approach he calls “Checkmate Trading”. This class is a one time event and will last … Read More
Two Essential Pitfalls to Avoid with Your Trading (SMBU Daily Video)
In our SMBU Daily Video, Mike Bellafiore shares two pitfalls to avoid with your trading. In this video you will learn: What we look for when hiring new traders Which trades result in huge losses for experienced traders How to gain news edge We hope this video helps you improve your trading skills. – SMBU Team * no relevant positions
Netflix Reported Earnings–This is What Happened Next
I have been trading “momo” stocks for almost two decades. What makes stocks like NFLX, TSLA and FB so enjoyable to trade at times is the almost monolithic behavior of their large investors. This behavior greatly increases the risk/reward for short term trading setups. That is why I always spend time covering these stocks in detail in our AM Meeting … Read More
3 Reasons to Pairs Trade with Options
Pairs trading is a market neutral strategy that focuses on the correlation of two instruments rather than pure direction. For example, you may want to be long $GOOGL and use a short $QQQ position to offset your systemic risk. Or you may see the relative weakness of $IWM and look to trade it long against a short $QQQ position for … Read More
A Look Inside a Proprietary Trading Firm
In our SMBU Daily Video, learn the ins and outs of a proprietary trading firm. In this interview with David Rabello and Mike Bellafiore, you will learn: What we look for in new traders Our interview process Mike’s goals for new traders What risks prop firms take on How the prop model works The relationship between the trader and firm … Read More
Iron Condors Strike Selection (SMBU Daily Video)
In our SMBU Daily Video, learn about Iron Condors. In this video from Seth Freudberg, you will learn: What exactly an Iron Condor is How it can benefit your trading in a defined trading range How to select a strike price for an Iron Condor We hope this improves your trading. – SMBU Team * no relevant positions