Traders call this a “frustrating” trading month

BellaBella Daily Update

If you asked me to search my e-mails and chats for the word most used to describe trading this month it would be: “frustrating”. One trader wrote in an end-of-day review, “Very frustrating day for me due to finishing this red after most of the ideas were working in the AM.” Another trader wrote in his Daily Report Card, “definitely feeling a … Read More

Fall 2016 SMB DNA Applications Now Being Accepted

smbcapitalDna Program

We are very excited to announce that applications are now being taken for the Fall 2016 DNA of Successful Trading! The Spring DNA students gave outstanding feedback and we’ve implemented some huge improvements that we will be letting you know about over the next few days. The program starts in just a few weeks, so take a minute to apply … Read More

One Mistake Your Broker is Glad You’re Making

Andrew FaldeSMB Options, Trading Ideas, Trading LessonLeave a Comment

A common mistake that new and developing traders make in the options market is to trade strategies that involve high commissions relative to the earning potential. We often see newer options traders applying great options strategies to the wrong instruments. Option trading strategies that involve frequent management to control risk can be commission intensive. This is especially true if you’re … Read More

SMB College Training Testimonial

smbcapitalCollege Students ProgramsLeave a Comment

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