Swing Trading

Swing trading is the concept of holding a stock from one day to up to two weeks typically. Average hold times can vary with swing trading but with our strategies it tends to be within 3 to 5 days on average for our swing trading. Swing trading can be used for forex, futures or stocks.

5 Market Internals To Watch

The main work space that I look at throughout the day to get a feel for market strength or weakness is what I call my Market Internals work space. In this article, I am going to discuss that market internals I use on a daily basis and how they influence... Read more… read more

Trade Triggers & The Importance Of How You Enter A Trade

A trading setup that forms as part of your trading strategy is in need of a trade trigger to get you active in the position. Having a way to trigger into a trade can stop you from letting your emotions dictate your positions. In this article, we will discuss what... Read more… read more

How To Get The Best Price On An Options Order

The last few weeks as the coronavirus crisis has evolved, have produced some of the most volatile markets we have ever seen. 5% moves in the S&P 500 used to take days and are now taking a matter of a few hours. As a result of these quick big moves... Read more… read more

Options Trade Of The Week – VXX

Over the last 2 weeks we have seen global markets get crushed due to coronavirus. We are in the midst of a historic move lower in equities and move higher in the volatility products. Markets are pricing in extreme fear due to the spread of the coronavirus. To take advantage... Read more… read more

Navigating Coronavirus Volatility With Options

We just completed one of the most volatile weeks of trading that markets have ever seen due to he fear of the unknown due to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19 ). Panic has completely gripped the financial markets.   VIX & Market Volatility The VIX, which is used by... Read more… read more

Day Trading Indicators To Simplify Your Trading

Last updated on November 7th, 2019 Day trading indicators are a useful trading tool that should be used in conjunction with a well-rounded trading plan but are not and should not be the plan itself. In this trading article, I want to cover 3 best trading indicators for day trading... Read more… read more

Options Call Spread Trade – Pinterest

Last updated on March 25th, 2020 We are finally starting to see market selling this week for the first time in a number of months. We have been talking about this move in our last few Options Trades Of the Week. With the selling starting to pickup, it will begin... Read more… read more

Options Trade Of The Week – NFLX

Last updated on November 4th, 2019 Are the big swings in this market this week causing doubt as to what trades you should be placing? I have heard from numerous traders just over the last few days that are frustrated with the big volatility that seems to come out of... Read more… read more

2 Ways To Use Trading Range Breakouts

Last updated on November 9th, 2019 The auction in any market is straightforward: There are two types of market participant- buyers and sellers The degree to which these buyers and sellers are motivated by current price or market behavior Yes, there are lots of nuances to complicate things but the... Read more… read more

5 Questions To Instantly Improve Your Options Trading

Last updated on February 20th, 2020 Do you ever get the feeling that markets are rigged against you? Does it always seem like the market makes the exact opposite move that you are looking for? Why does it seem like the market reverses the very moment you put a trade... Read more… read more

Options Trade Of The Week – NKE

Last updated on November 4th, 2019 We have finally seen the news cycle start to settle down this week. After seeing headlines dominate trading the last 4-5 weeks with news out of the China/US trade war, new stimulus announced from the Fed, and an announced Brexit deal we are finally... Read more… read more

Options Trade Of The Week 6/14/19 – EBAY

Last updated on November 4th, 2019 After selling a call spread on AMD in last week’s Options Trade Of The Week, we are going back to the well by selling another call spread this week. This time we will be doing so on EBAY. We have continued to see a... Read more… read more

The 1 Mistake That Is Causing Most Options Traders To Fail

Last updated on February 20th, 2020 I have seen a disturbing trend with many retail options traders over the last year that is holding many people back from experiencing the big growth in their accounts. The issue has to do with not using proper risk management in their trading. A... Read more… read more

DIA – Iron Condor Options Trade

Last updated on November 4th, 2019 “An iron what?” I distinctly remember that being my reaction over a dozen years ago when I first learned what an Iron Condor options trade was. Trading long calls and puts at that point were my only strategies that I used. However, my mentor... Read more… read more

Sugar Trade Breakdown From Start To Finish

There are many trading articles on this blog that can help you virtually build your own trading strategy from. From topics about moving averages and price action trading, to stop loss placements and trading journals, you can learn to trade the markets and make a living. I wanted to go... Read more… read more

Options Trade Of The Week 6/21/19 – LYFT

Last updated on November 4th, 2019 The new IPO’s that we have seen over the last year have shown some amazing returns. Names like BYND, LYFT, and now SLACK have been extremely active since they have started trading which makes them ideal candidates for us to trade.   LYFT –... Read more… read more

Options Trade Of The Week – ROKU

Last updated on November 4th, 2019 We saw the market make another run up towards all time highs this week. Over the last few years we have seen every market selloff bought up quickly with very little damage being done for any length of time. As a result we continue... Read more… read more

3 Options Strategies You Should Be Using

Last updated on November 9th, 2019 Last week, a student in our Nasdaq Options Superstars program had a hard time grasping why anyone would consider other options strategies. “If I’m bullish it’s best to buy calls. If bearish it’s best to just buy puts.”  While most people get attracted to... Read more… read more

Options Trade Of The Week Feb 3 – NFLX

Last updated on November 4th, 2019 We have been talking about how volatility was due to move higher and that has certainly happened in a big way the last few weeks. The market has been trading in big ranges in both directions which has left many traders scratching their heads... Read more… read more

Options Trade Of The Week – COST

Last updated on November 4th, 2019 With the latest rally extending up almost to new all time highs, we are left with a market that is pricing in perfection. The latest move higher over the last few weeks has left many stocks that we look at in overbought territory. As... Read more… read more