Maximum Adverse Excursion (MAE Trading) and Maximum Favorable Excursion (MFE)
Explanation of Maximum Adverse Excursion (MAE) and the related Maximum Favorable Excursion (MFE) which can be used in trading and back testing.
Posts dealing with trading and investment strategies including options, broker platforms and more.
Explanation of Maximum Adverse Excursion (MAE) and the related Maximum Favorable Excursion (MFE) which can be used in trading and back testing.
Explanation of a Portfolio Grader, plus we examine some of the most popular free ones available to the retail trader.
Explanation of the short guts strategy for options and where it is best used.
Guide to the theory along with examples of the costless collar which is also known as a zero cost collar in trading.
Overview of an advanced trading strategy known as a reverse jade lizard and how to find the best stocks to use it on.
Explanation of this quick to calculate ratio which can help you evaluate and compare trading systems.
Comprehensive overview of OTM Calls (out of the money) suitable for a beginner.
A look at Neo Waves in trading plus the similarly named NEoWave trading system.
Explanation, calculation and uses of the Sharpe Ratio using the S&P Sharpe Ratio as an example.
Extensive overview of the Poor Man’s Covered Call including tips and examples on how best to use it.
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.
Review and overview of the Spotgamma service and how it can help you trading SPY and SPX.
Overview including advantages and disadvantages of the wheel strategy options trading which can yield consistent profits if used correctly.
Overview of the paid online trading tool Squeezemetrics including its advantages and disadvantages.
Theory, uses, free versions and examples of a Call Spread Calculator, Put Credit Spread Calculator, and Credit Spread Calculator.
Overview of TradeStation Automated Trading software, its basic functionality, setup, and its advantages and disadvantages.
Explanation of Implied earnings move, how it is calculated, how to profit from it and its relationship to implied volatility.
Overview and examples of the rarely seen conversion option strategy.
Breakdown of Poor Man’s Covered Put, when to use it, and its advantages and disadvantages.
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.
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!
Guide to the best free dark pool data tools and websites including advantages and disadvantages to help you make more informed trading decisions.
Examination of the 5 pip scalping strategy, the setup and mindset you should have, plus some more tips on how to maximize its potential.
Guide to the Trading Rush app, its features that are included or absent, and how best to use it in your trading.
Focus on free real time option flow tools, we test the limitations of these free versions, how they are best used, and other tips.
Explanation of options flow in stocks, how to spot it, its causes, its potential advantages and disadvantages.
Some tips on how to configure a cash secured put screener which will help you identify better opportunities and make you more money.
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.
The Scalper Expert Advisor, when to use it, what types of trades work best, pitfalls to avoid, and tips to maximize your profits.
Guide to the Bear Call Ladder strategy, its structure, when to use it, plus its advantages and disadvantages.
Guide to the time warp trading system, how to use it, along with its advantages and disadvantages.
Explanation of the key terms BTO STO STC BTC used in stocks along with examples to illustrate. Essential to know when following investing online.
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.
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.
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.
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.