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The difference between the trade of a pro and a struggling independent trader ($AAPL trade example)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Terrific video here where we show the tape of a recorded trade, discuss, and role model a professional quality trade.<\/p>\n

One Good Trade in a High Beta stock ($SQ trade example)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Again, we show the tape of a recorded trade into this trade review.\u00a0 High Beta stocks can offer controllable risk and more reward when executed well.<\/p>\n

I made this trading mistake in $UBER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

I reveal an unacceptable trading mistake I made in UBER.\u00a0 Don’t be like Mike.<\/p>\n

Why equities traders are having such unusual success trading options<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Seth Freudberg and I sit down to discuss why our active equities traders excel at trading options.\u00a0 This could be something you want to add to your trading.<\/p>\n

Do Catalysts Matter?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Steve Spencer on whether catalysts are important for stock selection.<\/p>\n

*no relevant positions<\/p>\n

Important disclosures<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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