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Gordon Gaffney

I'm on my journey to learn more about investing and fitting it around our busy lives. I have worked in financial services, mainly mortgages, and I hope that as I learn that you learn too.

What is the S&P 500 Sharpe Ratio?

September 28, 2022August 16, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is the S&P 500 Sharpe Ratio-William Sharpe

Explanation, calculation and uses of the Sharpe Ratio using the S&P Sharpe Ratio as an example.

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Thinkscript Compound Value

September 5, 2023August 12, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Thinkscript Compound Value

Explanation of theory, use, plus coding modifications of the Thinkscript Compound Value function.

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Thinkorswim Bull Flag Scanner

September 5, 2023August 11, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Thinkorswim Bull Flag Scanner

Overview of free and paid bull flag scanners on Thinkorswim plus the theory and strategy to use it.

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Cumulative Delta on Thinkorswim

September 5, 2023August 11, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Cumulative Delta on Thinkorswim

Overview of your options to use cumulative delta on Thinkorswim. We look at free and paid options, plus tips on how best to use them.

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Why Is Money Called Dough, Bucks, Quid, Bread, or Greenback?

September 5, 2023August 10, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Why Is Money Called Dough, Bucks, Quid, Bread, Or Greenback

Overview of why is money called Dough, Bucks, Quid, Bread, or Greenback?

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What is a Testamentary Gift?

September 5, 2023August 10, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is a Testamentary Gift

Explanation of a testamentary gift in a will and how it is used.

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Personal Property Trust

September 5, 2023August 10, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Personal Property Trust

Overview of a Personal Property Trust, when it is used and its advantages and disadvantages.

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Personal Property List for Will

September 5, 2023August 10, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Personal Property List for Will

Definition, uses and examples of a personal property list for a will.

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Buy When There’s Blood In The Streets

September 5, 2023August 10, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Buy When There’s Blood In The Streets

Origin and application of the famous quote to buy when there is blood in the streets.

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Investing in California Real Estate

September 5, 2023July 29, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Investing in California Real Estate

Analysis of official statistics along with other tips to help you with investing in California real estate.

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What is an Investor Day?

September 5, 2023July 29, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is an Investor Day

Overview of the SEC’s requirements and other good practices in order to answer what is an investor day.

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Thinkorswim VWAP scanner

September 5, 2023July 29, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Thinkorswim VWAP scanner

Your options for implementing a Thinkorswim VWAP scanner both free coding and paid addons, plus an overview of the theory of VWAP.

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Thinkorswim Memory Usage Settings

September 5, 2023July 28, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Thinkorswim memory usage settings twitter account

Lots of tips for your Thinkorswim memory usage settings which will help improve the platform’s performance.

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Poor Man’s Covered Call

September 26, 2022July 27, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Poor man's covered call- a poor man's covered call Proft vs Loss Graph

Extensive overview of the Poor Man’s Covered Call including tips and examples on how best to use it.

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What is Trust Decanting?

September 5, 2023July 27, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is Trust Decanting

Overview of trust decanting including the where, when and how it should be used.

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What is Implied Volatility Rank?

February 10, 2023July 27, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is Implied Volatility Rank

Explanation and examples of Implied Volatility Rank and the confusion with Implied Volatility Percentile, plus their relationship to implied volatility and option pricing which can assist traders.

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What Does it Mean When a Company’s Corporate Spread Tightens?

October 3, 2022July 27, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What does it Mean When a Company's Corporate Spread Tightens

Explanation of what does it mean when a company’s corporate spread tightens along with government and corporate bonds, bond yields and more.

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How Much Do NBA Owners Make?

September 5, 2023July 27, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
How Much Do NBA Owners Make

Breakdown of NBA revenue in order to find our how much do NBA owners make.

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VUG vs VOO: Best Vanguard ETF for You?

September 5, 2023July 26, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
VUG vs VOO Best Vanguard ETF for You

We compare VUG vs VOO ETF’s from Vanguard to help show you which best suits your style of investing.

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What is SpotGamma?

September 26, 2022July 22, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is SpotGamma

Review and overview of the Spotgamma service and how it can help you trading SPY and SPX.

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A Guide to Relative Volume/RVOL Indicator on Thinkorswim

September 5, 2023July 22, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
A Guide to Relative Volume (RVOL) Indicator Thinkorswim

We look at the default relative volume indicator on Thinkorswim, plus free and paid versions and explain the theory behind it and how best to use it in your trading.

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Thinkorswim Point and Figure Chart

September 5, 2023July 19, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Thinkorswim Point and Figure Chart

We examine your options for implementing a Point and Figure Chart on Thinkorswim, both free and paid.

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Wheel Strategy Options Trading

September 26, 2022July 14, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Wheel Strategy Options Trading

Overview including advantages and disadvantages of the wheel strategy options trading which can yield consistent profits if used correctly.

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What is Squeezemetrics?

September 26, 2022July 14, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is SqueezeMetrics

Overview of the paid online trading tool Squeezemetrics including its advantages and disadvantages.

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What Company Has the Most 6-figure Earners?

September 5, 2023July 14, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What Company Has The Most 6-Figure Earners

Find out what company has the most 6 figure earners plus the roles that pay the most on average.

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Cash for Keys Los Angeles

September 5, 2023July 12, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Cash for Keys Los Angeles- Cash for Keys

Guide to Cash for Keys Los Angeles, how it can happen, what you should avoid plus other tips for tenants.

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What is a Call Spread Calculator, Put Credit Spread Calculator, and Credit Spread Calculator?

September 26, 2022July 6, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is a Call Spread Calculator, Put Credit Spread Calculator, and Credit Spread Calculator

Theory, uses, free versions and examples of a Call Spread Calculator, Put Credit Spread Calculator, and Credit Spread Calculator.

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Spendthrift Trust Pros and Cons

September 5, 2023July 6, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Spendthrift Trust Pros and Cons

Overview of Spendthrift Trust Pros and Cons, how it is set up and best used.

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FHA Self Sufficiency Test

September 5, 2023July 6, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
FHA Self Sufficiency Test

Overview to the FHA Self Sufficiency Test with tips on how to complete it.

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The 5 Laws of Gold

September 5, 2023July 6, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
The 5 Laws of Gold

Breakdown of the 5 Laws of Gold and how they can applied to modern day investing and money management.

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How to Get an FFL (Federal Firearms License) without a Business?

September 5, 2023July 1, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
How to Get an FFL (Firearms License) without a Business

Overview on how to get an FF(Federal Firearms License) without a business plus other criteria to keep in mind.

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TradeStation Automated Trading

September 26, 2022July 1, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
TradeStation Automated Trading

Overview of TradeStation Automated Trading software, its basic functionality, setup, and its advantages and disadvantages.

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What is an Implied Earnings Move?

September 26, 2022June 30, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is an Implied Earnings Move

Explanation of Implied earnings move, how it is calculated, how to profit from it and its relationship to implied volatility.

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Is the Discover FICO Score Accurate?

September 5, 2023June 30, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Is Discover FICO Score Accurate

Find out is the Discover FICO score accurate, and learn more about how it works and other similar services.

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Is Aliexpress Safe to Use Debit Card or Credit Card?

September 5, 2023June 30, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Is Aliexpress Safe to Use Debit Card or Credit Card

Find out is Aliexpress safe to use debit card or credit card including how they have increased security and buyer protection over the years.

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Stochastic RSI and Stochastic Divergence Indicators on MT4

September 26, 2022June 28, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Stochastic RSI and Stochastic Divergence Indicators on MT4

Background to Stochastic RSI and Stochastic Divergence indicators on MT4

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What is the BSI Indicator on MT4?

September 26, 2022June 28, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is the BSI Indicator on MT4

Overview of BSI indicator on MT4

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What is the CAM Indicator on MT4?

September 26, 2022June 28, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is the CAM Indicator on MT4

Explanation of the theory behind the CAM indicator on MT4, how it is calculated and tips on how to use it.

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What is Custom Expression Subscription Limit Exceeded on Thinkorswim?

September 5, 2023June 28, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney

Explanation of why Custom Expression Subscription Limit Exceeded error message appears on Thinkorswim plus solutions to solve it and tips on setting up watchlists.

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Which Credit Bureau does T-Mobile Use?

September 5, 2023June 28, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Which Credit Bureau does T-Mobile Use

Details on which credit bureau does T-Mobile use, including some tips on how to keep a good credit rating and some important situations to avoid.

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What is the Difference Between Business Day vs Working Day? Are Saturdays Business Days? How Long are Five Business Days?

September 5, 2023June 23, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Is Saturday a Business Day Here is Our Answer

Extensive guide including what is the difference between business day vs working day? Are Saturdays business days? How long are five business days?

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What is the Exchange Ratio Formula?

September 26, 2022June 22, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is the Exchange Ratio Formula

Explanation and examples of the Exchange Ratio Formula.

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What is Planning Materiality?

September 26, 2022June 22, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is Planning materiality

Overview of planning materiality in auditing and its relationship to tolerable misstatement.

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Cash Flow Adequacy Ratio

September 26, 2022June 22, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Cash Flow Adequacy Ratio

Overview, calculations and uses of the cash flow adequacy ratio in financial statements.

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Why are Car Loans Always Secured with Collateral?

September 5, 2023June 22, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Why are Car Loans Always Secured with Collateral

The reasons and theory behind why are car loans always secured with collateral.

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How to Find Out How Much a Business Sold For?

September 5, 2023June 22, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
How to Find Out How Much a Business Sold For

Guide to physical and online resources and techniques to find out how much a business sold for in your area and industry whether publicly traded, private or commercial real estate.

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Vegas Tunnel Trading

October 3, 2022June 21, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Vegas tunnel Trading

Guide to Vegas tunnel trading, how it is set up and used to maximize profits.

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How to Export Cars for Profit?

September 5, 2023June 21, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
How to Export Cars for Profit- Export Cars

Overview on how to export cars for profit including tips on strategy, legal requirements and overheads.

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How to Remove a Card from Lyft?

September 5, 2023June 21, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
How to remove a Card from Lyft

Some life hacks if you want to know how to remove a card from Lyft.

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Is It Suspicious To Buy A Car With Cash?

September 5, 2023June 16, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Is It Suspicious To Buy A Car With Cash

Guide to the options in financing a car including is it suspicious to buy a car with cash?

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