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Posts dealing with trading and investment strategies including options, broker platforms and more.

Maximum Adverse Excursion (MAE Trading) and Maximum Favorable Excursion (MFE)

February 15, 2023 by Gordon Gaffney
MAE Trading

Explanation of Maximum Adverse Excursion (MAE) and the related Maximum Favorable Excursion (MFE) which can be used in trading and back testing.

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Portfolio Grader

September 26, 2022September 2, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Portfolio Grader

Explanation of a Portfolio Grader, plus we examine some of the most popular free ones available to the retail trader.

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What is a Short Guts Strategy?

September 26, 2022August 26, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is a Short Guts Strategy

Explanation of the short guts strategy for options and where it is best used.

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What is a Costless Collar (Zero Cost Collar)?

September 26, 2022August 26, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is a Costless Collar (Zero Cost Collar)- Collar strategy

Guide to the theory along with examples of the costless collar which is also known as a zero cost collar in trading.

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Reverse Jade Lizard

September 26, 2022August 26, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Reverse Jade Lizard

Overview of an advanced trading strategy known as a reverse jade lizard and how to find the best stocks to use it on.

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What is Profit Factor?

September 26, 2022August 25, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is Profit Factor

Explanation of this quick to calculate ratio which can help you evaluate and compare trading systems.

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Guide to Out of the Money or OTM Calls

September 26, 2022August 24, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Guide to Out of the Money or OTM Calls-Moneyness

Comprehensive overview of OTM Calls (out of the money) suitable for a beginner.

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Neo Wave and NEoWave

September 26, 2022August 18, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Neo Wave and NEoWave--Elliot Wave on the NEoWave Platform

A look at Neo Waves in trading plus the similarly named NEoWave trading system.

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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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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 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 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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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 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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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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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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What is a Conversion Option Strategy?

October 3, 2022June 10, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is a Conversion Option Strategy- Price Parity

Overview and examples of the rarely seen conversion option strategy.

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What is a Poor Man’s Covered Put?

September 26, 2022June 2, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is a Poor Man's covered put

Breakdown of Poor Man’s Covered Put, when to use it, and its advantages and disadvantages.

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What is a Long Volatility Strategy?

September 26, 2022June 1, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is a Long Volatility Strategy

Overview of a long volatility strategy, when it is used, its aims, and various examples of how this can be achieved using stocks, options, bonds and more.

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What is an Inverted Strangle?

September 26, 2022May 31, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is an Inverted Strangle

Guide to the unusual option strategy of an inverted strangle, a recap of strangles, how an inverted strangle is created, its advantages and disadvantages and when you should use it, if ever!

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Best Free Dark Pool Data

October 3, 2022May 31, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Best Free Dark Pool Data-

Guide to the best free dark pool data tools and websites including advantages and disadvantages to help you make more informed trading decisions.

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What is the 5 Pip Scalping Strategy?

October 3, 2022May 25, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is the 5 Pip Scalping Strategy- Advantage of 5 pip

Examination of the 5 pip scalping strategy, the setup and mindset you should have, plus some more tips on how to maximize its potential.

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What is the Trading Rush App?

September 26, 2022May 24, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is the Trading Rush App

Guide to the Trading Rush app, its features that are included or absent, and how best to use it in your trading.

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Best Free Real Time Option Flow Tools

October 3, 2022May 20, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Best Free Real Time Option Flow Tools- Strongest bullish movement

Focus on free real time option flow tools, we test the limitations of these free versions, how they are best used, and other tips.

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What is Options Flow in Stocks?

September 26, 2022May 20, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is options flow in stocks

Explanation of options flow in stocks, how to spot it, its causes, its potential advantages and disadvantages.

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Everything You Need to Know About A Cash Secured Put Screener

October 3, 2022May 20, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Everything You Need to Know About A Cash Secured Put Screener- SCREENER

Some tips on how to configure a cash secured put screener which will help you identify better opportunities and make you more money.

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What is Gamma Exposure in Stocks?

October 3, 2022May 17, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is Gamma Exposure in Stocks- Delta

Explanation of Gamma Exposure, how it is calculated, why it is so important to in trading and how it can help you make more money.

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What Is The Scalper Expert Advisor?

September 26, 2022May 13, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What Is The Scalper Expert Advisor- Scalper Expert Advisor

The Scalper Expert Advisor, when to use it, what types of trades work best, pitfalls to avoid, and tips to maximize your profits.

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A Short Breakdown of the Bear Call Ladder Strategy

September 26, 2022May 11, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
A Short Breakdown of the Bear Call Ladder Strategy- Ladder Strategy

Guide to the Bear Call Ladder strategy, its structure, when to use it, plus its advantages and disadvantages.

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What is Time Warp Trading?

September 26, 2022May 11, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
Time warp trading box

Guide to the time warp trading system, how to use it, along with its advantages and disadvantages.

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What do BTO, STO, STC, BTC mean in stocks?

September 26, 2022May 10, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What do BTO, STO, STC, BTC mean in stocks

Explanation of the key terms BTO STO STC BTC used in stocks along with examples to illustrate. Essential to know when following investing online.

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What is a Fractal Breakout Strategy?

September 26, 2022May 9, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is the Fractal Breakout Strategy- Fractal breakout Strategy

Guide to the fractal breakout strategy including explanation of fractals, fractal indicator, the theory behind it, buy and sell signals, and the pros and cons of using it.

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What is a Forward Volatility Agreement?

October 3, 2022May 9, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is the Forward Volatility Agreement

Explanation of forward volatility agreement, risk assessment, differences between implied and historical volatility, examples in options, banking and forex trading and the pros and cons of using one.

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What is the Triple Threat Trade Strategy?

October 3, 2022May 6, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What is the Triple Threat Trade Strategy-Is the Triple Trade strategy a Scam

Guide to the Triple Trade Strategy, we explain what it is, settings you can use, how to identify trends and execute profitable trades, other advice and we address those that think it is a scam.

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What is a sweep order in the stock market?

September 26, 2022February 24, 2022 by Gordon Gaffney
What-is-an-options-sweep

History, theory, and strategies around sweep orders, including call option sweep , put option sweep, golden sweep and what the significance is of a call option sweep around the ask.

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