In this episode, we reveal a SPX weekly options strategy selling put credit spreads that expire the following day. This strategy uses bullish TTR readings from Alpha Crunching to determine whether or not to take the trade that day. Today's episode is from a video training recently sent to Alpha Crunching subscribers and posted in the free community. Here's the link to watch the 10m video presentation of this strategy: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/posts/55173187 The TTR is a metric from https://www.alphacrunching.com that shows the tendency for the next day to close higher from the ..read more

In this new segment, we'll discuss current micro trends and patterns in the stock market using insights from Alpha Crunching. Alpha Crunching provides time series analysis and forecasts for the S&P500 which can reveal short term trading patterns in the context of larger trend. In this episode, we'll discuss a neutral bearish strategy of selling call credit spreads in the context of the current uptrend so far in 2024. It's important to remember that the trend is our friend until it ends and we're expecting the trend discussed in this episode to end at some point as well. The options strateg ..read more

In this episode, we'll try to answer the question of whether or not holding to expiration is better than taking profits early when being a net options seller. We'll explore this question by comparing a recently posted SPX Weekly Options Strategy from the SPX Income Masterclass. We'll compare holding the trades to expiration from 2021-2023 vs. taking profits a 50% of the max gain. As we'll discuss, strike selection and win rate can be determining factors in deciding when to take profits as part of the strategy you are trading. Want the full video training of today's strategy? Here's the link to ..read more

In this episode, I got to speak with John from GexBot.com to talk about how the stock market startup came to be as well as the information it provides short term traders using GEX (gamma exposure) and the options profile. To learn more about GexBot, check out their YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@gexbot and be sure to follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/thegexbot Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast? Go to https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the ..read more

In this episode, I discuss how I'm building a position with Tesla stock and two things that spooked me after entering. Depending on when you are listening to this episode, my position may have changed or been closed depending on market conditions. This episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice of any kind. As mentioned in the episode, TSLA stock is in a downtrend and the downtrend is not over. Contrarian trading like this can have greater downside risk. Here's the link to the TSLA chart post mentioned in the episode: https://www.stockmarketoptionstr ..read more

In this episode, we'll cover some tips an tricks when putting Buy Sell Indicators on your charts so that you don't get chopped up and frustrated. Finding the usefulness of the indicator should be the primary goal when adding it your chart. Alpha Traders Club is where I host my 0DTE Live Chat each day for trading SPX 0DTE and 1DTE trades. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income. Alpha Traders Club also posts Conservative Covered Call trades each week for generating income. Here's the link: https://www ..read more

In this last episode for 2023, I'll share a trade taken in our Alpha Traders Club group last week on FOMC day. This trade was a way to make money if the market moved a lot after the FOMC minutes were released. Interested in Alpha Traders Club for trading SPX 0DTE and 1DTE as well as Covered Calls on stocks and ETFS? Here's the link to join: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222 Want to try the Intraday Seasonality indicator for the S&P500? Use code SPX50 for 50% your first month of https://www.alphacrunching.com. Alpha Crunching is a unique analytics app for short term ..read more

Low VIX got you think about changing your options trades? Here's my thoughts on the adjustments I'm making in some of my options trades because of the low volatility in late 2023. Use code SPX50 for 50% your first month of https://www.alphacrunching.com. Alpha Crunching is a unique analytics app for short term traders of the S&P500. Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast? Go to https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next. Want to trade with us? Chec ..read more

In this episode, I'll talk about how when it comes to options trading, you need more than the options probabilities to have an edge and to make money over time. We'll go through an example of using a put credit spread backtest as well as some new research from Alpha Crunching for trading them. The TTR is a new metric from https://www.alphacrunching.com Use code SPX50 for 50% your first month. Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast? Go to https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where t ..read more

Best Options Strategy For Small Accounts and Beginners In this episode, we'll revisit what I think is the best options strategy for small accounts and beginners. We're going replay Episode 2 of the podcast from March 2020 where I explained the idea of selling put credit spreads similar to how an insurance company would sell car insurance. Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast? Go to https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts about the clues to the where the market may be headed next. Want to trade with u ..read more