What is a Standard Deviation and What Does it Mean for Options Traders?

What is a Standard Deviation and What Does it Mean for Options Traders?

The standard deviation of a particular stock or index will inform you about the possible movement over a period of time, based on probabilities. Key factors of standard deviation The higher the volatility, the bigger the standard deviation. The further out in time the...

Preparing for the Trading Day

I am pleased to be presenting this new series for Capital Discussions. The title we have selected: ” Trading Options: Core Concepts” is intended to help both beginner and veteran traders re-visit and reinforce some of the basic concepts of options trading....
Trading Goals

Trading Goals

John Locke published a good article on trading goals earlier today. Trader's commonly ask “what can I make each month trading?” Can I make $1000 per month? $5000 per month? What's my number? This is really a question about what monthly yield or return want...