Does Stress & Distress Lurk in Your Trading?

What’s Behind the Monster Which Could Interfere with Your Trading Decisions? Does this happen to you when you are trading? You become anxious and exit a good trade before it has an opportunity to mature to its profit target You become frustrated and take off a...
Straddles & Strangles – Part II

Straddles & Strangles – Part II

In last week's article, I wrote about the long straddle in options trading, and how some traders incorporate the strategy into their trade plan. I will now cover the long strangle, another option strategy that features the use of options in unison with each other....
Straddles & Strangles – Part 1

Straddles & Strangles – Part 1

Many traders use straddles and strangles in their options trading plan. This week's article is intended to be a synopsis of the straddle strategy, and potential uses a trader may consider. The strangle strategy will be covered next week. What is a Straddle? A straddle...
The Power of a Trading Group

The Power of a Trading Group

As a trader you most probably have had the opportunity to join or watch recorded trading group sessions. A trading group can range anywhere from two to as large a group as you feel will be of benefit to you and the group members. A trading group can consist of a...