Pairs trading is generally considered a market neutral strategy. Some traders use the strategy as a directional strategy. Pairs trading is one of many approaches a trader can use to reduce risk. The strategy often combines a long position with a short position, using a pair of highly correlated assets. A pairs trade can … [Read more...] about Discover Pairs Trading
Options trading
What is Moneyness in Options Trading…
Moneyness is a common term which is very important when looking at an option chain. Moneyness in an option chain refers to the relationship of where the price of the underlying is currently trading and the strike price of the option within the option chain. If this is the first time you have heard the term Moneyness, the … [Read more...] about What is Moneyness in Options Trading…
Credit Spreads; a Review Of The Basics
One of the myriad of strategies available to traders are credit spreads. Two popular types of credit spreads are the Bear Call spread and the Bull Put spread. Today's article will cover the basics of these spreads … how they are constructed, how much can be gained, as well as the risk involved and how much capital can be … [Read more...] about Credit Spreads; a Review Of The Basics
Join the Aeromir Slack Community
We have had some people in our community ask for a place to talk to each other in real time with chat. After looking at different possible solutions, Slack seemed like a good choice for the Aeromir community. Slack is a very popular platform for teams and communities to communicate to each other. It is cross platform and easy to … [Read more...] about Join the Aeromir Slack Community
What is a Synthetic Long Stock Position?
Today you will learn about a basic synthetic option position called the synthetic long stock position. You can create a synthetic long stock position to replicate and replace buying stock outright. You also can create a synthetic short stock position to replicate and replace selling stock outright. A synthetic long stock position … [Read more...] about What is a Synthetic Long Stock Position?
An Overview of Market Profile and Trading…
Market profile can be used by both short and long term traders. For the most part, market profile is based on information derived from price and volume. Market Profile compiles information from the past and combines it with the present to help forecast the potential future. This information is gathered and provides areas on a … [Read more...] about An Overview of Market Profile and Trading…
Announcing A New Options Course by Adam Grimes
I have the greatest respect for Adam Grimes and have known Adam for several years. I am happy to re-publish Adam's article that was originally published at Adam Grimes's blog. Most of Adam Grimes's readers know about the Art and Science of Trading course, but, if you don’t, it’s just about the best education in technical analysis … [Read more...] about Announcing A New Options Course by Adam Grimes
Some Key Basics To Understanding Stock Option Contracts…
Has the topic of options been a challenge for you to understand? It can be confusing when you first start to learn about options. Once you become more familiar with what an option is and how the pricing is determined, you will feel more comfortable. As you get used to the terms and language of options, you’ll be on … [Read more...] about Some Key Basics To Understanding Stock Option Contracts…
Understanding Assignment in Options Trading
Have you ever been assigned in options trading? Many traders have gone through assignment at some point in their trading life, and it can be an uncomfortable feeling. Today's blog will be a refresher on the "ins and outs" of option assignment. Before I get into the specifics about assignment in options trading, it's … [Read more...] about Understanding Assignment in Options Trading
Round Table with Amy Meissner and Dan Harvey – The Weekly Playbook
We had a special Round Table on Monday 28 January with Amy Meissner and Dan Harvey. Amy and Dan are working together and launched a trade alert service based on short term weekly trades called The Weekly Playbook. This service has more then one strategy and will start with weekly wide put credit spreads. Dan has been selling weekly … [Read more...] about Round Table with Amy Meissner and Dan Harvey – The Weekly Playbook
