Options Theory: My Recipe for a Tasty AAPL Put Calendar
September 6, 2018
For today I want to reveal how I played a put calendar on AAPL this week.
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Tales of a Technician: Trading the Facebook Flop
July 30, 2018
All eyes are on Facebook after it’s record-setting slashing following disappointing earnings last week.
Tales of a Technician: The AAPL is Rotting, Trade it Anyways
January 29, 2018
With all the bullishness surrounding large-caps these days, you would think the largest of all the caps would be having a hey-day. Even with today’s give-back, the S&P 500 is still up 6.7% year-to-date in one of its best starts in decades. Mr. Market is frothier than a root beer float.
Tales of a Technician: The December that was, redemption and all
January 1, 2018
I was considering doing a more comprehensive year in review, but the beauty of my monthly retrospectives is I’ve effectively already done that. My “year in review” would merely be a re-hash of the tales I’ve already laid bare on a monthly basis anyway. The key lessons have been chronicled, my highs and lows spelled out.
Tales of a Technician: The November that was
December 4, 2017
These monthly musings take quite a bit more prep work than my usual weekly commentary. I have to review all my closed trades, identify the winners and losers, and make sure I understand precisely why I made or lost money.
Tales of a Technician: The October that was
November 6, 2017
As is always the case in October, earnings stole the show. The largest companies on the planet stepped up to the plate to reveal whether their ongoing ascensions were built on fluff or actual earnings growth.
Options Theory: When to Place Your Hedge
November 5, 2017
With a sound foundation on the what and why of hedging, we’re now ready to dissect the devil. Namely, when do I place my hedge?
Options Theory: Why do Traders Hedge?
October 29, 2017
In part one of our new series on hedging, we defined precisely what the concept means. Today we’re turning to the why.
Options Theory: What is Hedging?
October 22, 2017
Time to don the gardening gloves and find the clippers. We’re about to kick-off what is bound to be an enlightening multi-part discussion on hedging.
Tales of a Technician: The (Painful) September that was
October 9, 2017
Today’s post continues a long line of retrospectives. But unlike its predecessors, this one is bound to bring pain instead of pleasure. And that, friends, is because September was my first losing month of the year. Was it because I was a dum-dum? Or was it simply because market conditions soured for my systems and a loss was inevitable? Read-on and you’ll find out!
Tales of a Technician: An Iron Condor Post-Mortem Part 1
October 2, 2017
Obituary: Aug 18th, 2017 – Sep 27th, 2017. Salt Lake City, Utah – Mr. October “Heartbreaker” Iron Condor was born on Aug 18th, 2017 amid great fanfare…
Tales of a Technician: The August that was
September 11, 2017
The close of each month provides a time for reflection. I scour my trade journal in search of clues, lessons left by winning and losing trades. I’m convinced that there are only so many mistakes you can make.
Tales of a Technician: The VXX Reverse Split
August 23, 2017
VXX is one of the most complicated products on the planet. I’m all for trading it! Trade it every day if you want.
Tales of a Technician: The July that was
August 16, 2017
Well someone hasn’t been minding the store. Here we are in mid-August and I’ve yet to do my monthly rumination. Just think what lessons I might have lost from July’s trading!
Tales of a Technician: The June that was
July 19, 2017
With the Cash Flow Condors launch now settling down it’s time to return my monthly retrospectives. It’s already the middle of July and I’ve yet to give June its due. If you’re a newcomer to my home then welcome, friend! I’m the Technician and these are my Tales.
Tales of a Technician: The Biggest Hurdle to Cash Flowing Silver
July 6, 2017
Oh silver, why must you misbehave so? The only upside to your downside is the inspiration provided for today’s musings. In honor of silver pathetic behavior, I think it’s a good time to flesh out how I feel about cash flow strategies on SLV.
Tales of a Technician: Nvidia and the Tale of ROTI
June 13, 2017
I just engaged in a smile-inducing, heartwarming, dance with none other than NVIDIA. The entire episode illustrated perfectly the concept of Return on Time Invested (ROTI) and how to properly view trade management when selling options. If you’ve ever wondered how to optimize your premium-selling ventures then this tales for you.
Tales of a Technician: The May that was
June 7, 2017
Adios May. We hardly knew ye. But you will go down as the second best month of the year for my trading account so thanks for that! I’ll commemorate your contributions by unleashing yet another in a growing line of insightful retrospectives.
Tales of a Technician: Naked Puts Run Amok
June 1, 2017
Let’s talk trade management ideas for naked puts run amok.
Tales of a Technician: Implications of a Submerged VIX
May 16, 2017
The recent rendezvous of the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) with the single digits has the punditry class all aflutter. And with good reason. It’s a rare occurrence seen only a few times over the past 27 years.