Stock Market Options Trading: Recent Episodes

Eric O'Rourke

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In Episode 194 of the Stock Market Options Trading Podcast, we take a data-driven look at the S&P 500, SPX options, gamma levels, opening range breakouts, and a mechanical 0DTE Iron Condor strategy.

We start with lumber prices after an 11-day losing streak and discuss what falling lumber prices may—or may not—be signaling about housing and the broader economy.

Then we turn to SPX and an important question for options traders: Do gamma levels lead the market, or does price lead gamma? We look at call walls, put walls, the gamma flip, and why I view gamma levels as useful context rather than a standalone prediction of where the S&P 500 is headed.

We also review some interesting SPX 0DTE Opening Range Breakout (ORB) data. Tuesday's 30-minute opening range has recently shown strong historical results following both upside and downside breakouts, creating some interesting possibilities for credit spreads and other intraday options strategies.

Finally, I share a mechanical 0DTE SPX Iron Condor strategy we've been trading and tracking at Alpha Crunching, including how the setup works and where you can review the backtest and strategy details.

📊 0DTE Iron Condor Strategy & Backtest:

https://www.alphacrunching.com/blog/end-of-day-iron-condor-a-simple-mechanical-strategy-for-spx-0dte

In this episode:

• Lumber prices and the economic outlook

• SPX near all-time highs

• SPX gamma levels, call walls and put walls

• Does gamma lead price or react to price?

• 0DTE Opening Range Breakout statistics

• Tuesday's 30-minute SPX ORB setup

• Mechanical 0DTE Iron Condor strategy

• Using historical data to improve options trading decisions

The Stock Market Options Trading Podcast is a weekly show focused on data-driven options trading, SPX strategies, backtesting, mechanical trading systems, and practical ideas designed to help traders become more consistent.

New episodes are posted Mondays around the market close.

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In this week's episode of the Stock Market Options Trading Podcast, Eric O'Rourke takes a data-driven look at the markets, reviews the latest SPX price action, discusses key economic events for the week, and shares insights from a high-probability options strategy currently being traded and tracked.

Whether you're an experienced options trader or looking to improve your trading process, this episode focuses on risk management, mechanical trading, backtesting, and consistency rather than predicting market direction.

In This Episode Why even billion-dollar hedge funds can fail from excessive leverage * SPX market update following the latest geopolitical headlines * Gamma levels, put walls, call walls, and what they may signal * Key economic events this week: * JOLTS Job Openings * ADP Employment Report * Weekly Jobless Claims * Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) * Why oil prices remain an important inflation indicator * A breakdown of a 14 DTE SPX Iron Butterfly strategy* * How to evaluate options strategies using: * Win rate * Average winner vs. average loser * Expectancy * Position sizing * Why diversifying across multiple options strategies can reduce risk * A fun look at common trading myths from the "X Files" segment

Key TakeawayInstead of chasing predictions, focus on building a portfolio of strategies with positive expectancy. A single strategy will experience losing streaks, but combining multiple backtested approaches with proper risk management can help create more consistent long-term results.

Resources Mentioned Alpha Crunching – SPX research, reports, trading strategies, and Discord community: https://alphacrunching.com * Option Omega – Backtesting and options strategy development (use code SMOT for a discount) * Follow Eric on X: @OptionAssassin*

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This week on Stock Market Options Trading, Eric O'Rourke and Brian Terry break down the latest market action following geopolitical headlines, discuss why the recent SPX rally continues to stall, and share several option trading ideas they're watching this week.

Topics covered include:

Why the latest SPX gap higher failed and what it says about market sentiment
Current gamma levels and key support/resistance zones
This week's major economic events, including the FOMC meeting, GDP, PCE, and Consumer Confidence
Why intraday trend trading has become more challenging in recent weeks
New research showing stronger end-of-day trading opportunities
Eric's updated 0DTE trading approach and end-of-day Iron Condor strategy
Brian's QQQ and Micron (MU) broken-wing put butterfly trades
Managing defined-risk option strategies during volatile markets

Whether you're trading SPX, QQQ, or individual stocks, this episode explores how current market conditions are changing the way we approach options trading and risk management.

Resources Mentioned

► Alpha Crunching: https://alphacrunching.com

► Stock Market Options Trading Podcast: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net

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In this episode of the Stock Market Options Trading Podcast, Eric O'Rourke and Brian Terry discuss the current SPX market environment, why June was a difficult month for many options traders, and what they're watching as earnings season begins.

Topics include:

SPX support and resistance using call wall and put wall analysis
How gamma positioning may impact short-term market direction
CPI, PPI, Federal Reserve commentary, and potential interest rate scenarios
Why financial stocks could lead the next market move
SpaceX (SPCX) options, covered calls, cash-secured puts, and long-term investing ideas
Current 0DTE SPX credit spread trades and managing risk during volatile markets
How to approach trading during headline-driven markets

Whether you trade SPX 0DTE options, swing trades, or longer-term option strategies, this episode shares practical insights on navigating today's market conditions.

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In Part 3 of this series on building an automated SPX 0DTE portfolio, we explore the final strategy we've added to our growing mix of high-frequency, positive expectancy trades: the 30-minute Opening Range Breakout (ORB) Call Debit Spread.

In previous episodes, we discussed the Trend Spread Engine (TSE) credit spreads and the End-of-Day Put Debit Spread (PDS). In this episode, we look at how the ORB strategy adds another layer of diversification by introducing a different combination of win rate, risk/reward, and market conditions.

Topics discussed include:

Why combining strategies with different win rates and risk/reward profiles matters
The mechanics of a 30-minute Opening Range Breakout strategy
Why we're only trading upside ORBs above the 5-day moving average
The importance of trade frequency and automation
Using one-minute confirmation for more consistent execution
How portfolio construction can reduce drawdowns and improve consistency
Why position sizing matters more than any individual trade outcome

Articles Mentioned📈 30-Minute ORB Call Debit Spread Strategy

https://www.alphacrunching.com/blog/30-minute-opening-range-breakout-orb-30-a-mechanical-0dte-call-debit-spread-strategy

📉 End-of-Day Put Debit Spread Strategy

https://www.alphacrunching.com/blog/spx-end-of-day-put-debit-spread-strategy-rules-backtest-and-automation

📈TSE (Trend Spread Engine) 0DTE Credit Spread Strategy

https://www.alphacrunching.com/blog/spx-0dte-credit-spread-strategy-using-time-trend-and-strike-selection

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More About the Opening Range Breakout (ORB) StrategyThe Opening Range Breakout (ORB) is one of the most widely used day trading strategies across stocks, futures, and options markets. The concept is simple: traders allow the market to establish an initial trading range after the open and then look to enter positions when price breaks above or below that range, attempting to capture momentum and trend continuation throughout the trading session.

The theory behind the ORB is that the opening period often contains important information about institutional positioning, overnight sentiment, and market direction. By waiting for the market to define a range before entering, traders attempt to avoid some of the noise and volatility that typically occurs immediately after the open.

There are many variations of the ORB strategy. Traders may use opening ranges of 5, 15, 30, or 60 minutes and can trade breakouts in either direction using shares, futures, or options strategies. Additional filters such as trend direction, moving averages, volatility measures, volume, or market internals are often incorporated to improve performance and adapt the strategy to different market conditions.

In this episode, we discuss how the ORB concept can be applied to SPX 0DTE options trading, how different risk/reward profiles impact performance, and why systematic execution and automation can play an important role when trading high-frequency strategies.

In this episode, Eric continues the Automated Strategy Pipeline series by tackling one of the most misunderstood topics in trading: win rate.

Many traders evaluate a strategy based on a single number: the percentage of winning trades. But a high win rate alone doesn't tell you whether a strategy is profitable, scalable, or even worth trading.

Using real examples from his own SPX trading portfolio, Eric explains why win rate, average win, average loss, expectancy, and risk reward all work together to determine a strategy's long-term performance.

Topics discussed include:

• Why win rate by itself can be misleading

• The relationship between win rate, average win, and average loss

• Why a 30% win rate strategy can still have positive expectancy

• The differences between credit spreads and debit spreads

• How combining strategies with different risk/reward profiles may smooth portfolio returns

• The role of trade frequency in systematic trading

• Why automation makes it easier to consistently execute multiple strategies

• How Alpha Crunching's new EOD Put Debit Spread complements the existing TSE 0DTE Credit Spread strategy

Eric also discusses how he is building a portfolio of automated SPX strategies designed to work together rather than relying on a single edge or market environment.

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In Episode 188, we're kicking off a new series on strategy research, development, testing, automation, and the mindset required to trade systematic strategies successfully.

Many traders spend all their time looking for the next great trade. But what happens after you find an edge?

In this episode, Eric discusses the concept of building an automated strategy pipeline and why finding a profitable strategy is only the beginning. You'll learn why markets constantly evolve, why every strategy has strengths and weaknesses, and why relying on a single trading system can create unnecessary risk.

Topics discussed include:

• Why successful traders should always be researching and testing new ideas

• The benefits of automation beyond simply saving time

• How Alpha Crunching's TSE 0DTE credit spread strategy fits into a larger portfolio approach

• Why trade frequency matters when building confidence in a strategy

• Credit spreads vs. debit spreads and diversifying risk/reward profiles

• Building a portfolio of strategies instead of relying on a single edge

• How community feedback, backtesting, and real-world execution help improve trading systems over time

Whether you're trading manually or exploring automation, this episode will help you think differently about developing and managing trading strategies for the long term.

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This week on the Stock Market Options Trading Podcast, Eric O’Rourke breaks down the current SPX market pullback, key support levels, upcoming FOMC minutes, and why Nvidia earnings could be a major catalyst for the broader market and AI trade.

Eric also shares how the recent uptrend has continued to favor SPX put credit spreads, how the Alpha Crunching 7-day strategy has been performing, and what traders should be watching heading into the summer market environment.

Topics include:

SPX support and resistance levels
Nvidia earnings and AI stock momentum
FOMC minutes and interest rate expectations
Zero gamma and put wall discussion
Trading SPX put credit spreads in an uptrend
Managing profits and pullbacks
Current market sentiment and positioning

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👉 Conservative Options Income Network (Brian Terry): https://stockmarketoptionstrading.net

In this episode, Eric sits down with returning guest Brian Terry from the Conservative Options Income Network to break down what’s shaping up to be another interesting week in the market.

With the S&P pushing toward new highs—even with ongoing geopolitical headlines in the background—we talk through what that actually means for traders right now and how we’re positioning around it.

We cover:

Why this market still feels “underinvested” for a lot of traders
Brian’s recent synthetic stock trade and how he’s using options for leverage
Eric’s latest SPX credit spread setups and managing risk into the weekend
The impact of volatility, gaps, and why sometimes not trading is the best trade
Thoughts on the potential removal of the PDT rule and what it could mean for 0DTE traders
Balancing short-term trades with longer-term positioning in a fast-moving market

As always, this is a real-time conversation about what we’re actually seeing and trading—no hindsight, just process.

Watch the full video version of this episode:

https://youtu.be/2RgGjxUe35w?si=m1BU5TwEq973he2k

Links & Discounts:

Option Omega → https://optionomega.com (Use code SMOT for a discount)
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In this episode, I sit down with Matt from Option Omega to break down how I’m using their platform to backtest and execute strategies from Alpha Crunching—with a focus on the Trend Spread Engine (TSE).

We dig into the core problem many traders are facing right now: what should I actually be trading in this market? With volatility shifting, trends changing, and many swing strategies not triggering, the goal is to find something repeatable that can be traded consistently.

That’s where the Trend Spread Engine comes in.

We walk through:

Why high-probability spreads alone don’t create an edge
How intraday time-of-day + trend + strike selection changes outcomes
The idea of tracking trades every 15 minutes to uncover intraday seasonality
Using a rolling 90-day dataset to adapt to changing market conditions
How I turn that data into actual trades using Option Omega

We also get into real examples of how certain time slots (like 10:30am vs 11:30am) rotate in and out of effectiveness—and how that impacts execution week to week.

If you’re trading SPX options—or trying to build a more mechanical, data-driven approach—this is a great behind-the-scenes look at how I’m thinking about strategy development right now.

In this episode, Eric and Brian Terry break down a market that just won’t quit—despite geopolitical tension, rising oil, and a packed economic calendar. With the S&P 500 hovering near all-time highs, the conversation dives into positioning, risk management, and where the real opportunities might be right now.

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📈 Episode BreakdownThis week’s discussion centers around a tricky market environment—strong momentum on the surface, but plenty of uncertainty underneath.

The market rallied over 4% last week and continues to hold near highs, even with rising oil and geopolitical concerns
Key events this week include retail sales, PMI data, and a major appearance from the incoming Fed Chair
Despite potential volatility, the market continues to show resilience, with dips getting bought quickly

Eric shares how he’s navigating this environment:

Sitting on higher cash levels after covered calls were assigned
Looking for pullbacks to re-enter long positions or potentially deploy collar strategies
Increasing focus on SPX 0DTE trades for short-term opportunities with defined risk

Brian walks through a practical hedge idea using a broken wing butterfly on QQQ, highlighting:

Favorable risk/reward structure
Ability to profit even in downside scenarios
A flexible way to hedge without tying up large capital

⚡ Key Takeaways Short-term uncertainty, long-term bullish tone continues to define the market * Many traders are holding cash, which could fuel continued dip-buying * 0DTE trading is gaining traction*, especially with potential changes to PDT rules making it more accessible * Gamma levels and options positioning suggest possible resistance near current levels, but nothing is guaranteed

📊 Strategy FocusEric discusses leaning more into:

Mechanical 0DTE credit spreads using the Trend Spread Engine (TSE)
Staying active even when swing strategies aren’t triggering
Using data-driven timing, trend, and strike selection to find edge intraday

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And all major podcast platforms

If you’re looking to stay active in this kind of market, this episode is a solid mix of macro perspective and actionable strategy ideas.

🔗 Links & Resources

👉 Alpha Crunching (SPX Options): https://alphacrunching.com

👉 Brian Terry’s COIN Group: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net

👉 Podcast Episodes: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.com

👉Latest YouTube video: https://youtu.be/qe_F_GE5Pqo

In this episode, Eric O’Rourke and Brian Terry break down a wild stretch in the S&P 500, with the market ripping higher despite ongoing macro uncertainty and headline-driven volatility.

They dig into what’s actually driving the move, why traditional indicators like the 200-day moving average aren’t carrying the same weight, and how traders can navigate a market that’s shifting quickly between fear and momentum.

You’ll also hear insights on:

Why this rally may be more about positioning than fundamentals
The role of contrarian indicators like the put/call ratio and fear index
How short-term options traders are adapting in this environment
Real trade examples and how risk/reward is being managed right now

If you’re trading SPX options or just trying to make sense of this market, this episode gives you a grounded, real-time perspective from two active traders.

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In this episode of the Stock Market Options Trading podcast, host Eric O'Rourke breaks down three key reasons why a potential short-term bottom may be forming in the market.

Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and recent volatility, Eric walks through the signals that suggest the market may be stabilizing—and possibly preparing for a move higher.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why dip buyers stepping in during negative news could signal strength
What the recent drop in the VIX tells us about market sentiment
How stronger-than-expected economic data is influencing market direction
Why the market may already be looking past current headlines
How short-term traders can think about longer-term market positioning

Eric also shares an important perspective on how the stock market tends to look months ahead—something many short-term traders often overlook.

Whether you're trading SPX options or just trying to understand current market conditions, this episode offers a practical, data-driven view of what might come next.

🔗 Resources & Links:

Alpha Crunching (SPX trading tools, data, and community): https://alphacrunching.com
Stock Market Options Trading: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net

About the Host:

Eric O’Rourke is the founder of Alpha Crunching, a growing community focused on data-driven SPX options trading strategies. Through research, backtesting, and real-time tools, Alpha Crunching helps traders identify high-probability opportunities in short-duration trades.

Brian Terry’s Conservative Options Income Group: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net

Eric O’Rourke’s SPX Trading Community:

https://www.alphacrunching.com

Trading in a community gives you perspective, shared ideas, and support—far better than trying to figure it all out on your own.

In this episode, Eric O’Rourke is joined by Brian Terry to break down how they’re navigating a highly volatile, headline-driven market. With uncertainty tied to global events and sharp intraday reversals, both emphasize that sometimes the best trade is no trade at all—and that sitting in cash can be a strategic edge.

Brian shares how he’s staying active by focusing on strength in the energy sector, using diagonal call strategies and poor man’s covered calls on oil-related stocks showing relative strength. Rather than changing strategy structures, he explains how simply rotating into stronger sectors can maintain a bullish or neutral approach even in a weak market.

Eric contrasts this with his SPX-focused approach, where many bullish credit spread strategies are no longer triggering. He discusses why “flipping” strategies (e.g., turning put spreads into call spreads) doesn’t always work, based on backtesting results. Instead, he’s adapting through shorter-duration trades, including 0DTE trend-based spreads, while being more selective—especially on volatile gap days.

Check this Video: https://youtu.be/WLNR_5wf6YI

They also dive into:

The impact of extreme intraday reversals on short-term trading
Why timing (like the 10:30am window) can improve probabilities
Adjusting position sizing and exposure during uncertain conditions
Using moving averages (like the 100 and 200-day) to manage longer-term portfolios
The challenge of knowing when to re-enter after going to cash

The episode wraps with a key reminder: markets like this require flexibility, patience, and discipline. You don’t need to force trades—wait for conditions to improve and protect capital so you’re ready when opportunities return.

In this episode, Eric O’Rourke is joined by Brian Terry from the Conservative Options Income Network (COIN) to break down a recent SPX iron condor trade that caught attention for its unusually wide structure.

With volatility elevated and market conditions shifting, Brian walks through how he constructed a 7-day iron condor nearly 600 points wide—while still keeping defined risk and a high probability of success. The discussion covers how iron condors work, why wider strikes can make sense in high VIX environments, and how to think about risk, adjustments, and profit targets.

They also dive into:

Why Brian targets ~50% profit and exits early
How to manage trades when one side gets challenged
The pros and cons of rolling vs. closing one side
Using iron condors as a “campaign” strategy in volatile markets
The role of discretion vs. systematic trading

Eric also shares how this type of neutral strategy can complement Alpha Crunching systems, especially when bullish setups are paused during bearish market conditions.

If you’ve ever wondered how to trade iron condors in volatile markets—or how to stay active when directional strategies aren’t triggering—this episode is packed with practical insights.

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In this episode, Eric O’Rourke breaks down a practical question many options traders ask: what does it actually take to make $100 per day selling options?

Using real SPX credit spread examples, Eric walks through different ways traders approach profit targets—from letting spreads expire worthless to taking profits early—and why focusing only on percentage returns (like 50%) can be misleading. He explains how spread width, contract sizing, commissions, and capital requirements all play a role in reaching consistent daily income goals.

You’ll hear the trade-offs between:

Selling narrower vs. wider spreads
Taking profits early vs. holding to expiration
Increasing contracts vs. increasing risk per trade
Moving further out of the money for higher probability setups

Eric also shares how he’s been adjusting his own approach, including using wider spreads and targeting fixed dollar profits per trade, along with how tools like the Trend Spread Engine (TSE) fit into decision-making.

If you're looking to better understand the mechanics behind generating consistent income with SPX credit spreads—without overcomplicating the strategy—this episode lays out the key concepts.

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In this episode of the Stock Market Options Trading Podcast, Eric explains an idea that comes up frequently in the SPX trading community: the difference between market conditions and trading signals—and why that distinction matters when trading credit spreads.

Many traders use indicators like moving averages or trend indicators strictly for buy or sell signals, such as a moving average crossover. But when trading premium strategies like credit spreads, Eric explains why it can be more effective to evaluate market conditions instead. For example, a simple condition like the 5-day moving average being above the 10-day moving average can indicate a bullish environment without waiting for the actual crossover signal.

Eric also shares how this concept applies to the 0DTE Trend Spread Engine, where trend is checked at set time intervals throughout the day to determine whether conditions favor bullish or bearish credit spreads—without waiting for the indicator to flip signals.

Because credit spreads benefit from time decay (theta) and only require the market to stay generally on the correct side of the trade, focusing on conditions rather than perfect timing can allow traders to increase trade frequency, trade smaller, and stay aligned with the broader market environment.

About the Host

The podcast is hosted by Eric O’Rourke, options trader and founder of Alpha Crunching, a data-driven platform and community focused on trading SPX options strategies. Inside the Alpha Crunching community, traders explore tools like the Trend Spread Engine, backtested strategies, and market condition frameworks designed to help structure credit spread trading.

Learn more about the community and tools at:

👉 https://alphacrunching.com

Before we jump in — if you want to see the tools mentioned in this episode in action, including the 0DTE Trend Spread Engine and the 1DTE Bias indicator, visit AlphaCrunching.com to learn more and join the trading community.

In this episode, Eric discusses the recent market breakdown and how current geopolitical tensions, volatility, and upcoming economic data are shaping trading decisions. With SPX experiencing sharp moves and uncertainty rising, he walks through how he’s adapting his approach and managing trades during this environment.

A major theme is market structure and key levels. Right now, gamma positioning appears scattered across large round numbers, suggesting institutional traders themselves are uncertain. As a result, Eric is watching major SPX levels every 100 points (6600, 6700, 6800, etc.) as potential support and resistance zones while the market “ping-pongs” between them.

He also reviews the macro backdrop driving volatility, including geopolitical tensions, sector rotation away from AI stocks, and a busy week of economic data with CPI, jobless claims, and PCE all ahead. These events could determine whether the market stabilizes or pushes lower toward the mid-6600s.

Eric then explains how he’s positioning his portfolio:

Maintaining a core SPY position while actively trading around it
Using covered calls and rolling positions to manage downside while leaving room for upside participation
Pausing many longer-duration spreads due to increased uncertainty

Much of the current trading activity has shifted toward shorter-term strategies, particularly SPX 0DTE trades.

The episode highlights how the AlphaCrunching 0DTE Trend Spread Engine (TSE) is being used in practice. The system ranks the best times of day for 0DTE spreads based on historical performance and now posts the short strike levels from the highest-probability trades. These levels act as data-backed areas where SPX has historically stayed away from by expiration, allowing traders to use them as reference points for structuring credit spreads.

Eric also introduces progress on the 1DTE Bias indicator, an experimental tool that evaluates market regimes using factors like trend behavior and VIX conditions. By comparing current conditions to historical matches over the past three years, the tool estimates the probability of the market closing higher the next day. The recent volatility spike has highlighted one of the challenges of building this model: unusual market conditions sometimes produce very small historical sample sizes.

The episode closes with an important reminder about patience and risk management. In volatile environments, it’s often better to wait for conditions to settle rather than forcing trades. Sometimes the best position is simply holding cash until clearer opportunities emerge.

Overall, this discussion provides a real-time look at how Eric is navigating a volatile market using a combination of macro awareness, probability-based levels, and adaptive options strategies.

👉 Read the Trend Spread Engine article here:

https://www.alphacrunching.com/blog/spx-0dte-options-trading-using-the-trend-spread-engine-to-find-high-probability-intraday-windows

In this episode, I expand on a concept Brian Terry shared in Episode 174 about entering iron condors one side at a time — waiting for rallies to sell calls and pullbacks to sell puts.

That idea of patience and better positioning really resonated with me… and I’ve started applying it directly to my SPX 0DTE trading.

After launching the Trend Spread Engine in Episodes 172 and 173, we’ve been tracking every 0DTE credit spread posted throughout the day and compiling weekly performance reports. We’re seeing certain morning time blocks show 90%+ expiration win rates.

But here’s the key:

High probability doesn’t mean you need to enter immediately.

Instead of chasing the alert the moment it posts, I’m marking those statistically backed strike levels on my chart and waiting for volatility to give me a better entry — either higher strikes or better credit.

In today’s volatile market, patience can mean:

Better distance from price
Higher probability positioning
Improved risk/reward structure
Less emotional trading

This applies whether you’re trading 0DTE, 7DTE, or 30+ days to expiration.

If you trade credit spreads, this episode will help you think differently about execution and timing — especially in fast-moving markets.

Referenced Episodes:

Episode 174 – Brian Terry’s Breakeven Iron Condor Strategy
Episodes 172 & 173 – Introduction to the Trend Spread Engine

As always, trade smart and manage risk.

In this episode, I’m joined by Brian Terry to break down a breakeven iron condor strategy he’s actively trading right now.

Brian walks through how he enters the call side and put side separately, targeting equal credits on each side with 7 days to expiration. The key twist? He uses a 200% stop on each side, which means if one side gets stopped out, the trade is designed to be roughly breakeven overall.

We talk through:

Why separating entries can improve flexibility
How the 200% stop changes the risk profile
Why this works well on SPX, and how newer traders can adapt it to SPY for smaller size
The mindset behind trading income strategies defensively, not emotionally

Brian runs the Conservative Options Income Network (COIN) over at https://stockmarketoptionstrading.net, where you can start a 14-day free trial and see his real trades, including the strategy discussed in this episode.

If you’re interested in structured, rules-based options income strategies, this is a great one to study.

Earnings season can be one of the biggest drivers of volatility in the stock market—and understanding how stocks behave around earnings is critical for options traders.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dan to talk about trading earnings and a tool he uses called Earnings Watcher. We break down the basics of volatility around earnings announcements, common patterns traders look for, and how Earnings Watcher helps stay organized while analyzing historical price and volatility behavior around earnings events.

Whether you actively trade earnings or just want a better understanding of how earnings impact the broader market, this conversation will help put the process into context.

🔗 Earnings Watcher: https://earnings-watcher.com/pricing_smot

In this episode, we review some early backtest results from AlphaCrunching.com's newly launched 0DTe Trend Spread Engine (TSE).

We're only 3 weeks into the stats but taking 0DTE trend spreads during the lunch hour at 12pm over the past 3 weeks has won 100% of the time. We're not expecting this type of performance to last forever but seeing this hot spots of high performance based on time of day entry is revealing some edge most traders are missing.

We would love you to join Alpha Crunching as we continue this build in public approach for SPX 0DTE Options Trading.

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Discount code: SPX50 for 50% off first month or year.

🔗 Connect with Eric on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

In this episode, Eric breaks down the core ideas behind the 0DTE Trend Spread Engine (TSE) and how it fits into the broader Alpha Crunching philosophy of trading probabilities, not predictions.

The TSE is built to systematically identify high-probability SPX credit spread ideas by combining intraday trend, time-based structure, and defined risk. Rather than reacting to every move, the focus is on stacking small statistical edges and letting data—not emotions—drive decisions.

This episode also explains why strike selection and credits can vary, why these are trade ideas (not alerts), and how Alpha Crunching approaches options trading like an insurance business built on consistency and process.

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In this episode, we'll cover the key levels based on options positioning and the large range the S&P500 has been in since October.

We'll review the Fed's dual mandate and why so much attention is paid economic reports involving jobs, inflation, and rate cuts.

We've got some major economic events happening this week that will likely decide the next leg of the market.

In this episode, I’m walking through an SPX Iron Condor setup I’m pricing out as volatility continues to rise and the market dips below key moving averages.

Here's the link the video version: https://youtu.be/0NAAbb6bbcI

When volatility spikes, option premiums expand — and that’s when I like to sell Iron Condors on SPX for wider ranges and better credits. I’ll break down:

✅ How I’m positioning this Iron Condor between recent highs and lows

✅ Entry criteria and credit received (~$3.25 on 10-wide wings)

✅ How to calculate max profit and max loss

✅ My profit-taking plan (~30%) and adjustment ideas if SPX moves sharply

✅ Why higher VIX levels can offer better Iron Condor setups

Whether you’re learning to trade index options or refining your Iron Condor strategy, this walkthrough gives you a practical framework to plan your trades in higher volatility environments.

📊 Tools Mentioned: AlphaCrunching.com — data-driven SPX options setups and backtested strategies.

🎯 Related Topics:

SPX Iron Condor strategy for volatile markets

SPX options trading explained

Selling premium when VIX spikes

Managing Iron Condors and rolling spreads

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In this episode, Brian shares his LEAP call strategy — a flexible options approach that uses long-dated calls as a stock substitute while selling weekly calls for steady income. He breaks down real trade examples on NVIDIA, Google, and other names, showing how the strategy can generate solid returns with less capital than owning shares outright.

You’ll hear how Brian manages exits, adjusts when short calls get breached, and keeps risk in check even when the market moves against him.

👉 Follow Brian over at stockmarketoptionstrading.net

💬 You can also get his trade alerts inside Alpha Traders Club to see this strategy in action.

In this episode, Eric and Brian kick off the week with a look at the SPX options market, recent price action, and key gamma levels heading into FOMC week. Eric recaps his recent put credit spread trades from Alpha Crunching, discusses how he’s managing new positions into record highs, and explains how he’s balancing bullish exposure with call credit spreads and discretionary hedges. The conversation also covers upcoming events—including major tech earnings from Apple, Microsoft, and Google—and how they might influence market sentiment.

Brian shares a practical example of a LEAPS diagonal trade on AVGO that’s been profitable even without much price movement, illustrating how selling weekly calls can generate consistent income against a long-dated call. The two also discuss covered call timing, hedging approaches, and using instruments like SSO to gain leveraged exposure with less capital.

🎧 Whether you’re trading SPX spreads or building income strategies with diagonals and covered calls, this episode offers a mix of mechanical systems and discretionary risk management ideas you can apply right away.

👉 Join the next live session at stockmarketoptionstrading.net or inside the Alpha Crunching Discord.

In this episode, Brian breaks down a bullish put diagonal strategy he’s been testing on individual stocks — a twist on the traditional diagonal that behaves more like a cash-secured put with built-in protection. He explains how he buys a longer-dated put and sells weekly puts against it to steadily collect premium, manage risk, and generate consistent returns.

You’ll hear examples from trades in Google, AMAT, and Bank of America, plus how he handles adjustments when prices move.

👉 Join us for the next live Zoom or meetup at StockMarketOptionTrading.net to see more strategies like this in action.

Want backtested SPX strategies before the trading week begins? Use code SPX50 at AlphaCrunching.com to get started with a 50% discount.

👉 Join us live every Monday at StockMarketOptionsTrading.net to be part of the next Zoom call and get your questions answered in real time.

📈 Market Recap & Trading Lessons:

🚀 Big rebound after last week’s 200-point SPX drop — market shakes off China tariff and shutdown worries

🍏 Apple headlines and possible government deal spark optimism

📊 Moving averages still recovering — 5-day hasn’t crossed back above 10-day yet

🧠 Eric explains how one huge candle can distort technical indicators short-term

💰 Shows an Iron Condor entered during the volatility spike — wide wings, 25% profit target

⚡ Volatility crush helped profits as VIX cooled off

📉 Trend-following strategies paused last week but could resume if short-term averages recover

❌ Reminder: selling call spreads during downtrends doesn’t backtest well — stick to data-driven setups

🔗 Check out all backtested trade setups at AlphaCrunching.com for this week’s SPX strategies

🎯 Get 50% off AlphaCrunching.com with code SPX50 — your edge for data-driven SPX option strategies.

In this episode, Eric O’Rourke breaks down what happens when an uptrend breaks — and how traders can stay grounded when volatility spikes. He covers the recent tariff shock, key SPX levels to watch (6650–6800), and why the market’s recovery above the volume trigger could signal renewed bullish momentum.

Eric also discusses risk management in trend-following strategies, explains how short-term setbacks fit within high-win-rate systems, and shares insights from the latest Alpha Crunching forecast showing a cautious but stabilizing market outlook.

Want to join our next Live Zoom call?

Check out our Events calendar. It's free to join.

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/events

In this episode of the Stock Market Options Trading Podcast, Eric dives into the concept of expectancy—a key metric that blends win rate, average win size, and average loss size into one number that helps traders understand whether a strategy has a real edge over the long run.

We break down why a high win rate alone doesn’t guarantee profits (think 98% win rate ads…), and how expectancy provides better context by showing how much you can expect to make or lose per trade on average. Eric also shares updates inside Alpha Crunching: the Trade Ideas tab now includes expectancy alongside win rate, giving subscribers deeper insight when sorting potential setups for the week.

You’ll also hear about future enhancements—like adding average win and loss values—so traders can better gauge risk-reward and decide which setups fit their personal style.

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This episode centers on navigating markets at all-time highs after last week’s FOMC head-fake. We discuss how to balance staying long with reducing risk, trimming SPX put-credit spreads, and the trade-offs of skipping entries during volatile weeks.

Brian joins to walk through his weekend watchlist and three core income strategies: in-the-money covered calls, poor man’s covered calls (diagonals), and broken-wing butterflies—including how he manages risk, targets returns, and selects trades. We also cover SPY covered calls vs. selling puts, an update on Intel’s surprise breakout, and practical ways to use mechanical strategies like Alpha Crunching’s Thursday PCS setup.

Symbols mentioned: SPX, SPY, ETSY, BABA, RKLB, INTC.

Join us for another live session of the Stock Market Options Trading Podcast with Eric and co-host Brian as we dive into trading SPY options. We start by comparing SPY vs SPX — looking at the key differences in contract size, settlement style, tax treatment, and liquidity.

Brian also shares details on his Delta Neutral “double diagonal” strategy with SPY, walking through trade setups, adjustments, and lessons learned from managing the position. We cover how rolling strikes works, how IV impacts results, and why this approach may fit best in lower-volatility environments.

Eric wraps up by discussing how he’s using covered calls on SPY as a way to generate income and manage positions during the current market uptrend.

👉 If you want to join future sessions live, visit https://stockmarketoptionstrading.net and check the Events tab for schedules and Zoom links. Replays are always posted here on the YouTube channel.

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This episode is a fun, nerdy deep-dive with Troy and Matt from Option Omega. We cover how to build realistic backtests for options (especially 0DTE) and when it makes sense to automate entries/exits so you’re not chained to the screen. We also walk through a few trade structures—including the much-misunderstood Reverse Iron Condor (RIC)—and talk about portfolio-level thinking: position sizing, diversification across edges, and why “one-lotting” more often than not can save your sanity.

What we cover:

Why end-of-day data lies for options backtests and how 1-minute, intraday pricing changes the conclusions (stops, profit targets, and whether you even got filled).
The rise of 0DTE and why intraday realism matters way more than it did for 45–90 DTE trades.
The “Punisher”: stress-testing backtests with slippage, fills, and tougher assumptions so results hold up in live trading.
Liquidity matters: why OO focuses on top tickers (SPX, SPY, QQQ, etc.), and the pros/cons of instruments like XSP.
RICs (Reverse Iron Condors) as long-gamma plays: when long premium + the right signal can still have positive expectancy, and sizing so a few losses don’t nuke the account.
Credit-spread philosophy: structure ≠ edge. Edge comes from when you put it on (signals), then you pick the simplest structure that monetizes that edge.
Automation better than willpower: broker-resting stops, time windows, and signal-gated entries so your plan runs even when you’re walking the dog.
Sizing & psychology: allocations as a strategy; why many traders should downshift to one-lots more often; diversifying edges (theta harvest + long-gamma + price-action) on the same ticker.
My ASD signal (Alpha Crunching): using Average Strength Deviation as a weekly, day-of-week filter; combining ASD with simple MAs/EMAs for “aggressive” ATM put-credit spreads; converting those rules into hands-off automations.
Broker support today: Schwab, Tastytrade, Tradier (IB not currently supported for U.S. retail cloud API).

Key takeaways:

Backtests need intraday realism or they’re just stories.
Structure is just the container; edge = timing + conditions.
If your edge is “market stability”, credit spreads monetize it better than naked long calls.
Automation lets you run more strategies with smaller per-trade risk and fewer emotional mistakes.
Test harshly (slippage, fills, stops) so live results rhyme with backtests.

Resources & links:

🔧 https://OptionOmega.com (backtesting + automation) — Use code SMOT for 50% off.
📈 https://AlphaCrunching.com (signals, forecasts, ASD/WTR/TTR, weekly trade ideas) Use code SPX50 for 50% off first year.

This Week in Options Trading with Eric & Brian 🎙️📈

In this episode, Eric and Brian recap a volatile week in the markets, share updates on recent SPX trades, and walk through trade setups they’re watching. Topics include:

Last week’s market moves, Powell’s comments, and how they affected options positions
An Intel trade idea: building a position with stock, covered calls, and long-term outlook
A deep dive into a broken wing butterfly setup on Carvana and why it flips the risk/reward compared to standard spreads
Key economic events on this week’s calendar (GDP, core PCE, jobs data) and how they may impact price action
Tools for traders: Forex Factory, Unusual Whales options flow, and Alpha Crunching’s new ASD forecast research

Whether you’re into SPX spreads, directional trades, or income strategies, this session covers practical setups and the thought process behind them.

👉 Catch the live session every week by RSVPing at https://stockmarketoptionstrading.net/events.

👉 Join the conversation in the Alpha Crunching Discord to access research, options flow tools, and weekly trade ideas.

Welcome to the first segment on the show of This Week in Options Trading with Eric O’Rourke and Brian Terry! We’ll be going live every Monday at 12pm ET to share option strategies, market setups, and answer community questions in real time.

👉 To RSVP for future live sessions: https://stockmarketoptionstrading.net/events

In this kickoff episode, Eric walks through the Monday 7DTE Put Credit Spread strategy powered by Alpha Crunching’s Weekly Triumph Rate (WTR). He compares backtest results of holding to expiration versus taking early profits and shows why risk/reward balance is key for long-term success. We also dig into trade management, allocation, and automation using Option Omega.

Brian shares one of his go-to strategies—the Poor Man’s Covered Call (Diagonal Call Spread)—breaking down a real trade example in $ANET, including strike selection, rolling, and risk management.

We also touch on the week’s economic calendar, including the FOMC minutes and Jackson Hole Symposium, and how traders might factor these events into their setups.

👉 To RSVP for future live sessions: https://stockmarketoptionstrading.net/events

👉 Watch replays on YouTube: Stock Market Options Trading channel

⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and not financial advice. Options involve risk and are not suitable for every investor.

In this week's episode, we cover the major economic reports and catalysts driving the markets and what caused the current break in the uptrend.

🎥 Mentioned in this episode:

Check out the latest YouTube video where Eric explains how the ASD indicator from Alpha Crunching helps spot slowing momentum and potential SPX trend reversals — before they happen.

📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/H48aAu4WxBA

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🎧 Episode Description – SPX 0DTE Risk-Free Profit Forest

In this episode, Eric breaks down a risk-free SPX trade using the “Profit Forest” approach—where the focus is on locking in gains and building multiple profit zones on the risk graph, rather than chasing max reward with max risk.

📺 Watch the full video version of this trade on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ONQCRfjrMZ0

📹 Also check out these related videos on risk-free 0DTE setups:

🌲SPX 0DTE Iron Butterfly Risk Free Walkthrough
https://youtu.be/AUpTVV-a4sQ
🌲SPX 0DTE Options Strategy: Risk Free Trade Walkthrough
https://youtu.be/nSLOBTKgvmw
🌳SPX 0DTE Risk Free Profit Forest Trade: Green Everywhere!
https://youtu.be/mojAC_DXZ6M

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Access daily SPX forecasts and backtested trade ideas to help guide your SPX decisions.

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💬 Join the free SMOT community

Chat with other SPX traders, explore trade alerts, and access educational content at:

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SPX Market Outlook, FOMC Setup & This Week’s Trade Ideas"

In this episode of the Stock Market Options Trading Podcast, Eric breaks down the current SPX market setup heading into a big week of economic events, including Wednesday’s FOMC meeting. After last Friday’s selloff, the market rallied hard on Monday—highlighting the continued volatility.

Eric recaps last week’s inflation data (CPI, PPI), stronger-than-expected consumer sentiment, and why these may give the Fed room to ease up. He also walks through this week’s AlphaCrunching forecast, revealing a potential shift toward late-week weakness and how that’s impacting his current trades.

Plus, you'll hear the latest backtested trade ideas, including put credit spreads and hedge setups—all driven by AlphaCrunching’s proprietary Triumph Rate metrics and trend data.

📈 Join Alpha Crunching for weekly SPX forecasts, trade ideas, and strategy tools: AlphaCrunching.com

🎙️ Chat with Eric and other traders in the free SMOT Community at StockMarketOptionsTrading.net

The S&P 500 is closing in on all-time highs, but is momentum starting to fade? In this episode, Eric O’Rourke breaks down the key SPX levels to watch, including major option walls, falling volatility, and upcoming economic events like CPI and PPI that could shake things up.

You'll also get a look at this week’s Alpha Crunching trade ideas and market forecast, plus how Eric is managing a mix of put and call credit spreads to stay balanced as the uptrend continues.

🔹 Get 50% off Alpha Crunching tools with code SPX50 at AlphaCrunching.com

🔹 Join the free SMOT Community Chat to connect with other traders at StockMarketOptionsTrading.net

New video episodes now available on YouTube! 🎥 Just search for Stock Market Options Trading.

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Options trading involves risk and is not suitable for all investors. Nothing discussed should be considered financial or investment advice. Always do your own research or consult a licensed financial professional.

In this episode, I’m joined by longtime trader and retiree Brian Terry to talk about the realities of trading in retirement. We cover how trading can keep your mind sharp, add structure to your day, and become a fulfilling part-time income stream. Brian also shares practical tips for managing risk, avoiding overtrading, and staying consistent—especially when you’re no longer working a 9–5.

👉 Come join the free community at StockMarketOptionsTrading.net where Brian and I hang out and discuss trades in real time. You’ll also find on-demand courses and our private trading group where we post trade alerts and educational content each week.

Whether you’re retired or just planning ahead, this episode has something for every trader looking to keep learning and stay engaged.

🎯 Want to trade alongside us? Get a 30-day trial to the Alpha Traders Club at StockMarketOptionsTrading.net. Inside, you'll get access to real-time trade alerts, weekly trade breakdowns, and a private chat community focused on SPX options and consistent strategy execution.

In this week’s episode of the Stock Market Options Trading Podcast, Eric recaps last week’s pullback in SPX, driven by fresh EU tariff headlines, and how the forecast data from Alpha Crunching has responded. He highlights the shift in market tone based on the Average Strength Deviation (ASD) metric, which has now gone negative — a potential warning sign for deeper weakness ahead.

👉 You can access the Average Strength Deviation (ASD) indicator and all Alpha Crunching forecast tools at https://AlphaCrunching.com — use code SPX50 for 50% off your first plan.

Eric also walks through a potential SPX call credit spread trade he's considering around the 6000 level, outlining the logic behind the strike selection and risk management with a possible roll into an iron condor.

Plus, he touches on key option levels from SpotGamma, the latest consumer confidence data, and how this week’s economic calendar (including GDP and inflation reports) might play into market moves.

🎥 Watch the video version here: [Insert YouTube link]

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not financial advice. Always do your own due diligence before making any trading or investment decisions.

This week on the Stock Market Options Trading Podcast, I'm joined by fellow trader Brian Terry as we break down the market’s reaction to the Moody’s U.S. credit downgrade, recent economic data, and the relentless uptrend in the S&P 500. We dive into current market sentiment, the Fed’s role this week, and a few trade setups we’re watching closely—including a bullish broken wing butterfly on DASH and a 7-day SPX put credit spread from the AlphaCrunching.com trade ideas tab.

We also touch on using tools like SpotGamma levels, Truflation, and how we're managing trades during this volatile yet resilient market environment.

💬 Want to join the conversation and see all the charts we’re talking about?

Head over to https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net and become a free member to access the trade feed, comment on episodes, and follow along with our strategies.

📈 Volatility, Indicators, and the SPX Weekly Forecast | Episode 151

In this episode of the Stock Market Options Trading Podcast, I cover how volatile price action can distort technical indicators—and what that means for traders. Using Alpha Crunching’s SPX Weekly Forecast as an example, we look at how past outlier moves (like the recent tariff news spike) are dropping out of the data and shifting indicator readings.

I also walk through:

Why this week’s forecast still looks bullish despite a lower net gain
The impact of recent news and options positioning on key SPX levels
Potential trade ideas using put credit spreads and how I’m managing them
Updated weekly Triumph Rates (WTR) and what they say about market conditions

🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube to follow along with charts and levels

https://youtu.be/rd5RFVy7WKs

Mentioned Tools:

Alpha Crunching – Weekly forecast & trade ideas

https://www.alphacrunching.com (Use code SPX50 for 50% Discount)

SpotGamma – Daily options positioning updates

https://spotgamma.com

Want to connect? Find me on X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

📈 First Video Podcast, SPX Forecast After 9-Day Rally, Iron Condor Adjustments & Market Forecasts

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Pk22BcCBfn0

Welcome to episode 150 of the Stock Market Options Trading Podcast! 🎉

This week’s special episode marks our very first video podcast — now available on YouTube and your favorite audio platforms like Apple and Spotify. If you're watching on YouTube, don’t forget there are 149 audio-only episodes full of SPX options strategies, technical analysis, and educational content.

In this episode, Eric breaks down:

🔴 Why he’s wearing a red shirt (hint: SPX is red today)

📉 A recap of last week’s historic 9-day rally and what’s driving current volatility

🧠 A live walkthrough of his adjusted SPX Iron Condor trade and how he managed risk after the rally

🔍 Key SpotGamma levels for SPX (Call Wall, Put Wall, and Volume Triggers)

📊 A look at Alpha Crunching’s updated weekly SPX forecast and how traders can use it to anticipate market momentum

⚙️ How Triumph Rates and strategy filters guide potential trades like call debit spreads

🗓️ A quick rundown of this week’s economic events including the FOMC meeting and PMI data

📉 Why Eric is still trading small size below the 200-day moving average and how he’s combining mechanical trades with Iron Condors for income

Whether you’re trading SPX options full-time or just learning the ropes, this episode is packed with practical market context, chart visuals, and strategy adjustments to help navigate current conditions.

👇 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode

Alpha Crunching Weekly Forecast Indicator:

https://www.tella.tv/video/weekly-forecast-heikin-ashi-for-profitable-trend-trades-cxun

https://www.alphacrunching.com (Use code SPX50 for 50% discount)

Alpha Crunching Call Debit Spread:

https://www.alphacrunching.com/blog/call-spread-option-strategy

SpotGamma.com for Call and Put Walls

Economic Calendar:

https://www.forexfactory.com/calendar

Want to connect? Find me on X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

Welcome back to the Stock Market Options Trading Podcast! I'm your host, Eric O'Rourke, and in this episode I break down the latest market action, key technical levels, and how I’m trading SPX options during this volatile stretch.

📉 This week, the S&P500 dropped over 2% to start the week as uncertainty around tariffs continues to dominate headlines. I talk through how I’m navigating the range-bound market with iron condors and why I'm keeping trades short and wide.

📊 I also share insights from Alpha Crunching’s Weekly Triumph Rate (WTR), which remains below 50% across the board — a rare occurrence signaling more weakness under the hood.

📈 We take a closer look at:

Real-time inflation data from Truflation
How truflation compares to CPI and what it may signal before official reports
Historical SPY reactions to Fed rate cuts, with a helpful chart from TrendSpider

🗓️ Plus, I touch on key economic events to watch this week including flash PMI, durable goods, and consumer sentiment.

📌 Resources mentioned:

🔗 Alpha Crunching Weekly Triumph Rate
🔗 Truflation Dashboard
🔗 TrendSpider Rate Cut Chart Tweet
🔗 Grok on xAI (for research)

Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe and check out AlphaCrunching.com for data-backed trade ideas and SPX forecast tools. Get 50% off your first month or year!

In this episode, Eric recaps last week's wild ride in the S&P 500, driven by tariff headlines, a surprise 90-day pause, and a sharp oversold rally. He covers key economic data—including CPI, PPI, and sentiment numbers—and why they paint a mixed inflation picture.

Eric also shares the latest SPX levels he's watching, how he's positioning with an iron condor, and what Alpha Crunching's updated weekly forecast reveals about the current choppy trend. This is still a headline-driven market, and patience remains key.

Want to connect? Find me on X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

In this episode, Eric discusses the sharp market selloff following the surprise "Liberation Day" announcement, ongoing tariff drama, and how global markets are reacting. He breaks down key SPX levels to watch (4900, 5000, 5100), headline-driven price action, and what the Fed’s emergency closed-door meeting might mean for traders. Eric also revisits a simple bear market hedge from a previous episode, explains why he's currently sitting in cash, and shares what he's watching for potential long-term buys. It’s a fast-moving week—stay nimble and patient.

Want to connect? Find me on X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

In this episode of the Stock Market Options Trading podcast, Eric welcomes back guest Brian Terry to discuss navigating the current choppy and volatile market. They cover the recent 10% correction in the S&P 500, key economic events for the week (including reciprocal tariffs and Powell’s upcoming comments), and how market levels like the 200-day moving average are influencing trading sentiment.

Brian shares how he's using in-the-money covered calls to generate income with downside protection, even during pullbacks. They dive into sector rotation—highlighting strong performers like gold (GLD), utilities, and dividend stocks—and explain the mechanics behind selecting trades with favorable risk/reward profiles. Eric also reflects on the challenges of backtesting bearish strategies and why sometimes sitting in cash is the best trade.

It’s a great discussion on trading defensively, adapting strategies to market conditions, and staying consistent during uncertain times.

Want to connect? Find me on X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

In this episode, Eric recaps the latest market action as the S&P 500 breaks back above the 200-day moving average following a strong Monday rally. He covers key levels from SpotGamma.com, including updated put and call walls, and discusses this week’s major economic events like GDP, Core PCE, and Consumer Sentiment.

Eric also shares a few SPX trade setups from Alpha Crunching, including a bullish 7-day put credit spread using the Weekly Triumph Rate, and explains how he's navigating recent market volatility by staying mechanical.

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Want to connect? Find me on X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

📢 Read the full blog post with charts and performance data:

https://www.alphacrunching.com/blog/bear-market-hedging-strategy

Summary:

In this episode of the Stock Market Options Trading Podcast, we break down a bear market hedging strategy that just triggered given the current market conditions.

Right now, SPX is down about 10%—a textbook correction—but it’s also trading below the 200-day moving average, which we’re using as a key reference point for this strategy. While some traders debate whether this qualifies as a bear market, the real focus is on objective, rule-based trading to avoid emotional decisions during volatile times.

We discuss:

✅ How this strategy works – using SPX bear call spreads with a 14-day expiration

✅ Why it only triggers in bearish conditions – avoiding the drag of constant hedging

✅ Performance since 2017 – with a 77% win rate and key takeaways from past bear markets

✅ The importance of avoiding overtrading – staying mechanical when markets turn volatile

This isn’t an everyday trade—it only triggers in bearish conditions—but when it does, it has historically provided an edge in downturns without sacrificing gains in bullish markets.

🎧 Listen now and see if this trade is setting up for next week!

🔗 Full blog post with charts & backtest results: https://www.alphacrunching.com/blog/bear-market-hedging-strategy

Want to connect? Find me on X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

In this episode of Stock Market Options Trading, host Eric O'Rourke recaps a wild week for the S&P 500, including a sharp sell-off, extreme volatility, and a bounce off key support near SPX 5800. 📉📈

🔎 Key Topics Covered:

✅ SPX range update: 5800-6200 🎯

✅ Bullish trades not triggering and why patience pays

✅ How Eric used iron condors to trade the chop ⚙️

✅ Why the Fed’s rate cut timeline is shifting 📅

✅ Key events this week: PMI, jobless claims, NFP, and Powell speaking 💼💬

💡 Pro Tip: When markets get wild, risk/reward matters more than ever—and Eric explains how he sizes his trades to survive big swings.

👉 Tune in for smart insights, trade ideas, and a clear game plan for the week ahead! 🎧

Want to connect? Find me on X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

In this episode of Stock Market Option Trading, host Eric O'Rourke breaks down last week's failed SPX breakout and the sharp sell-off on Friday 📉. He recaps key economic events, including FOMC minutes 🏦, jobless claims 📊, and PMI data 📉, and discusses what to watch for this week, such as GDP 📈, jobless claims 💼, and core PCE 💵.

🔥 Options Flow Insights: Eric dives into recent bearish options activity, key market levels, and how Alpha Crunching's trade setups are adjusting to the current conditions.

🚀 Trading Automation Update: Exciting news! Eric shares details on a new automation tool 🤖 he's testing to streamline mechanical trading strategies—making trading more efficient and less time-consuming. Something he will be sharing in the Alpha Traders Club group.

💡 Tune in now for:

✅ A full market recap 📰

✅ Key trade ideas for the week 📊

✅ The future of automated trading 🤖

👉 Listen now and stay ahead of the market! 🎧

Want to connect? Find me on X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

Click Here for the SPX Income Masterclass discussed in this week's episode.

In this episode of the Stock Market Option Trading podcast, host Eric O’Rourke dives into the key differences between bull call spreads and bull put spreads, breaking down their mechanics, risk-reward profiles, and how to manage them effectively.

Eric explains why bull call spreads, which are debit trades, require a directional move to profit, while bull put spreads, as credit trades, can benefit from time decay. He also discusses strike selection, risk-reward considerations, and win rates, helping traders determine which strategy aligns best with their trading style.

This episode was inspired by the latest bull call spread strategy module added to the SPX Income Masterclass, offering traders a structured way to approach bullish options strategies.

👉 Check out the SPX Income Masterclass at stockmarketoptiontrading.net

🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to leave a review!

Want to connect? Find me on X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

For the week of February 10, 2025, SPX will likely be driven but Powell's testimony along with core CPI and Core PPI inflation reports.

Mentioned in this episode is trade idea for Tuesday.

Here's the link: https://www.alphacrunching.com/blog/7dte-put-credit-spread-strategy-for-spx-weekly-options

Get more S&P500 insights at https://www.AlphaCrunching.com/blog

Join me next week as we navigate the stock market focusing on the S&P500.

Want to connect? Find me on X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

PS:

Updated options trading research now available in the SPX Income Masterclass geared towards beginners with small accounts and for those who don't want to watch the market all day. The strategies included in this Lifetime Access and Updates course are mechanical in nature and lend themselves to automated trading which is also discussed in the course.

Here's the link to the SPX Income Masterclass:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

Another bearish Monday on the back of Tariff announcements out of Washington. The market continues to hold up relatively well given these week over week news events. Last week it was AI news out of China and now tariff talk.

Get more S&P500 insights at https://www.AlphaCrunching.com/blog

Economic events, options positioning, and technical indicators to get your ready for the week.

Join me next week as we navigate the stock market focusing on the S&P500.

Want to connect? Find me on X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

PS:

Updated options trading research now available in the SPX Income Masterclass geared towards beginners with small accounts and for those who don't want to watch the market all day. The strategies included in this Lifetime Access and Updates course are mechanical in nature and lend themselves to automated trading which is also discussed in the course.

Here's the link to the SPX Income Masterclass:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

Markets dropping hard today on the back of the DeepSeek AI company out of China which has achieved notable results using much less compute and resources that we've seen over the past year or so. NVDA down over 10% on this news and dragging the market down with it.

Get more S&P500 insights at https://www.AlphaCrunching.com/blog

Economic events, options positioning, and technical indicators to get your ready for the week.

Join me next week as we navigate the stock market focusing on the S&P500.

Want to connect? Find me on X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

PS:

Updated options trading research now available in the SPX Income Masterclass geared towards beginners with small accounts and for those who don't want to watch the market all day. The strategies included in this Lifetime Access and Updates course are mechanical in nature and lend themselves to automated trading which is also discussed in the course.

Here's the link to the SPX Income Masterclass:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

In this episode, we explore a SPY call-buying strategy with a 53% win rate and a 2:1 risk-reward ratio. This strategy, built on data and technical analysis, is designed for consistent execution and measurable results.

The audio for this show is from a recent YouTube video.

Here's the link if you interested in the video version: https://youtu.be/eTLqr8TWstA

Blog Post: https://www.alphacrunching.com/blog/buying-spy-call-options

SPY Call Buying Video Course: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/17635818

Key Strategy Highlights:

Core Strategy:
Buy SPY calls (Delta 70) on Monday at 3:30 PM.
Use a 50% stop loss and a 100% profit target for the 2:1 risk-reward ratio.
The strategy has shown an average winner of $600 and an average loser of $340.
Technical Conditions:
SPY must be above its 20-day SMA, indicating a short-term uptrend.
RSI must be below 70 to avoid overbought conditions.
Weekly Triumph Rate (WTR):
Check WTR data on AlphaCrunching.com before the trading week.
Only trade if Monday’s WTR is above 50% or improving from the previous week.
WTR provides insights into the probability of SPY closing higher the following week.
Pre-Market Planning:
WTR data is available on Sunday, allowing for early decision-making.
Trade ideas are updated weekly for subscribers on Alpha Crunching.

For a detailed breakdown, including variations on this strategy, check the blog post and mini video course linked below.

Blog Post: https://www.alphacrunching.com/blog/buying-spy-call-options

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/eTLqr8TWstA

Position Sizing: The overlooked key to options trading success.

I had a great discussion with John Einar from ThetaProfits.com where discussed one of the most overlooked aspects of trading which is positions sizing.

Check the full episode here: https://www.thetaprofits.com/position-sizing-the-overlooked-key-to-options-trading-success/

Watch the interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev-OyVE3heg

Want to connect? Find me on X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

PS:

Updated options trading research now available in the SPX Income Masterclass geared towards beginners with small accounts and for those who don't want to watch the market all day. The strategies included in this Lifetime Access and Updates course are mechanical in nature and lend themselves to automated trading which is also discussed in the course.

Here's the link to the SPX Income Masterclass:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

Get more S&P500 insights at https://www.AlphaCrunching.com/blog

Economic events, options positioning, and technical indicators to get your ready for the week.

Join me next week as we navigate the stock market focusing on the S&P500.

Want to connect? Find me on X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

PS:

Updated options trading research now available in the SPX Income Masterclass geared towards beginners with small accounts and for those who don't want to watch the market all day. The strategies included in this Lifetime Access and Updates course are mechanical in nature and lend themselves to automated trading which is also discussed in the course.

Here's the link to the SPX Income Masterclass:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

Get more S&P500 insights at https://www.AlphaCrunching.com/blog

Economic events, options positioning, and technical indicators to get your ready for the week.

Join me next week as we navigate the stock market focusing on the S&P500.

Want to connect? Find me on X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

PS:

Updated options trading research now available in the SPX Income Masterclass geared towards beginners with small accounts and for those who don't want to watch the market all day. The strategies included in this Lifetime Access and Updates course are mechanical in nature and lend themselves to automated trading which is also discussed in the course.

Here's the link to the SPX Income Masterclass:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

10 Major Differences Between SPY and SPX OptionsSPY and SPX give you exposure to the S&P 500, but these options have key differences you should know before getting started.

Paying DividendsSPX does not pay a dividend, but SPY does. Dividends may not seem relevant because someone buying options does not own shares. You only receive the dividend if you own the shares before the ex-dividend date.

But the dividend is relevant for options traders. Some traders may exercise SPY options early to be on time for the dividend. An ex-dividend also lowers the stock price, which will affect your option’s value. If SPY offers a $1.60 dividend this quarter, SPY’s share price will decrease by $1.60 on the ex-dividend date. Options do not get adjusted downward proportionally to the ex-dividend, but a decrease in share price hurts calls and helps puts.

Trading StyleTraders can use two approaches for their options trading. SPY options use the American style of option trading, while SPX options use the European trading style.

Investment CostSeveral factors influence an option’s cost, including the underlying asset’s price. Because the S&P 500 is roughly 10 times the price of SPY, the options for SPX require a higher investment. An investor would have to purchase 10 SPY calls with $400 strike prices to get the same exposure as one SPX call with a $4,000 strike price.

Settlement PriceIf a SPY option gets exercised, shares exchange hands. A call holder will receive 100 shares, while someone with a put can sell their 100 shares. Instead of letting traders exchange shares, SPX options involve cash. SPX options give traders the cash equivalent of their in-the-money profits plus the initial investment. If the option expires worthless, the trader gets nothing back.

ExpirationSPY options follow the American trading style, which means options expire on Fridays at 4 p.m. Eastern. Some ETFs like SPY have multiple expiration dates each week, but most stocks expire after Friday’s close.

SPX options follow a different model, the European trading style. Most European options also expire on Friday’s close, but the third Friday of each month presents an exception. Options that expire on the third Friday don’t benefit from Friday’s price movements. These options stop trading after Thursday’s close. You cannot exercise a SPX option and have to wait for the settlement date to receive cash (SPX options do not involve shares changing hands), but you can exercise a SPY option at any time.

ContractOptions traders can only get involved with two types of contracts: calls and puts. These derivatives enable various options trading strategies you can use for SPY and SPX options. Both options let you engage in calls and puts.

ValueSPX options hold a higher value than SPY options because of the difference in share prices. A trader needs 10 SPY options to have the same value as one SPX option. While SPX options hold more value per contract, they both produce similar returns. If the S&P 500 increases by 1%, the SPY will also increase by roughly 1%. A 1% increase in the underlying asset’s price will produce nearly identical percentage gains for SPX and SPY options.

LiquiditySPX and SPY both have great liquidity. They are among the most in-demand options, with generous bid-ask spreads. Other options with less liquidity have wider spreads, which makes it more difficult to realize profits. If you want to quickly enter and exit options within seconds without getting burned by the spread, SPY and SPX options are great choices.

Tax TreatmentSPX options are better for taxes and can help you save money because of how capital gains work. Sixty percent of your gains from SPX options get treated as long-term capital gains, while the remaining 40% of gains are treated as short-term gains. SPY options do not have the same luxury because all of their gains get treated as short-term gains. Short-term gains get taxed at a higher level than long-term gains, so you can end up with a higher tax bill if you trade SPY options.

FlexibilitySPY and SPX both have more flexibility than other options. While many options only expire on Fridays, you can trade SPY and SPX options that expire on any weekday. You can trade days to expiration (DTE) and zero days to expiration (0DTE) options on any day of the week if you desire. While each options trader has their own risk tolerance, SPY and SPX options offer the greatest flexibility to meet your needs.

Want to connect? Find me on LinkedIn or X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

PS:

Updated options trading research now available in the SPX Income Masterclass geared towards beginners with small accounts and for those who don't want to watch the market all day. The strategies included in this Lifetime Access and Updates course are mechanical in nature and lend themselves to automated trading which is also discussed in the course.

Here's the link to the SPX Income Masterclass:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

In this special Thanksgiving episode of the SMOT podcast, I want to take a moment to say thank you for being a dedicated listener. Wishing you and your family the very best this holiday season!

Today, we’re diving into a case study on options position sizing. I recently posted a video on YouTube where I compared the same trading strategy across different account sizes and allocations to see how position sizing can dramatically impact performance. In this episode, you’ll hear the audio from that video.

Here's the link: https://youtu.be/ThDgXklMG40

If you’re a visual learner, I’ve included a link to the YouTube video so you can check out the performance metrics in detail—it’s only 12 minutes long!

Before we jump in, a quick ask: If you’re enjoying the SMOT podcast, I’d be thrilled if you left a review on Apple or Spotify. It takes just 30 seconds, and it means the world.

Now, let’s get into this case study on optimizing your options position sizing!

Want to connect? Find me on LinkedIn or X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

PS:

Updated options trading research now available in the SPX Income Masterclass geared towards beginners with small accounts and for those who don't want to watch the market all day. The strategies included in this Lifetime Access and Updates course are mechanical in nature and lend themselves to automated trading which is also discussed in the course.

Here's the link to the SPX Income Masterclass:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

In this episode, we'll cover some thoughts at what to think about the market here has we're hitting new all time highs post US Election. We've got several key economic reports coming this week too around inflation and the labor market.

Want to connect? Find me on LinkedIn or X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

PS:

Updated options trading research now available in the SPX Income Masterclass geared towards beginners with small accounts and for those who don't want to watch the market all day. The strategies included in this Lifetime Access and Updates course are mechanical in nature and lend themselves to automated trading which is also discussed in the course.

Here's the link to the SPX Income Masterclass:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

In this episode, I walk through my recent GOOGL earning trade in which I held shares into the earnings event but added a risk free collar trade for protection. As you'll hear, the collar trade caps my upside but gives some downside protection in case the stock were to rollover.

At the time of this posting, GOOGL was up a little over 5% on an earnings pop and I've since exited most of the trade for profit.

Feel free to reach out to your host Eric O'Rourke on Twitter for any follow up questions, comments, or feedback.

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

In this episode, we'll dive into an options strategy and compare backtest results of holding the trades to expiration, aka HTE, versus taking profits at 50% of the max gain. We'll discuss some of the less discussed nuances of a strategy like this that may get you thinking about which is best for you and your trading style and risk tolerance.

Here's the link to the video discussed in the episode that explains the strategy:

https://youtu.be/2sM-6QTWWz8

Check out the Alpha Crunching Blog for more strategies like the one in today's episode:

https://www.alphacrunching.com/blog

Use code SPX50 for 50% off your first month of Alpha Crunching for backtested trade ideas posted each week before the trading week begins.

Feel free to reach out to your host Eric O'Rourke on Twitter for any follow up questions, comments, or feedback.

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

PS:

Updated options trading research now available in the SPX Income Masterclass geared towards beginners with small accounts and for those who don't want to watch the market all day. The strategies included in this Lifetime Access and Updates course are mechanical in nature and lend themselves to automated trading which is also discussed in the course.

Here's the link to the SPX Income Masterclass:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

In this episode, we have Brent Kachuba from Spot Gamma on to discuss their newly released game changing indicator called TRACE.

The TRACE indicator is expertly designed to show options positioning from a dealer's perspective in a heat map form making it so much easier to structure various types of trades.

If you are an SPX weekly options trader, pay close attention to this episode and use this link to learn more:

https://spotgamma.com/trace-the-market-vertical-spread-academy/?aff=VSacademy

Be sure to follow Spot Gamma on X at: https://twitter.com/spotgamma

Also follow Eric O'Rourke there too: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

PS:

Updated options trading research now available in the SPX Income Masterclass geared towards beginners with small accounts and for those who don't want to watch the market all day. The strategies included in this Lifetime Access and Updates course are mechanical in nature and lend themselves to automated trading which is also discussed in the course.

Here's the link to the SPX Income Masterclass:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

Greats discussion this week around the psychology of automated trading with Co-Founder Mike Christensen of TradersPost.io.

Traders Post allows you to automate trades using buy and sell signals from platforms like Trading View and Trend Spider.

Even though automated trading can reduce human execution errors, the psychology of automated trading is still something traders have to grapple with despite offloading some of the work to an algo rhythm.

Feel free to reach out to Mike or Eric on Twitter for any following questions, comments, or feedback.

Mike Christensen: https://twitter.com/Mik3Christ3ns3n

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

PS:

Updated options trading research now available in the SPX Income Masterclass geared towards beginners with small accounts and for those who don't want to watch the market all day. The strategies included in this Lifetime Access and Updates course are mechanical in nature and lend themselves to automated trading which is also discussed in the course.

Here's the link to the SPX Income Masterclass:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

Patience and discipline are a big part of trading and when you are executing on a strategy, its important to understand that being in cash and not in a particular trade is part of that strategy.

Want to connect? Find me on LinkedIn or X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

PS:

Updated options trading research now available in the SPX Income Masterclass geared towards beginners with small accounts and for those who don't want to watch the market all day. The strategies included in this Lifetime Access and Updates course are mechanical in nature and lend themselves to automated trading which is also discussed in the course.

Here's the link to the SPX Income Masterclass:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

Updated options trading research now available in the SPX Income Masterclass geared towards beginners with small accounts and for those who don't want to watch the market all day. The strategies included in this Lifetime Access and Updates course are mechanical in nature and lend themselves to automated trading which is also discussed in the course.

Here's the link to the SPX Income Masterclass:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

In this episode, I discuss something about vertical spreads that options education books typically don't include. We'll explore comparing buying a single call option vs. buying a long call spread aka. bull put spread through the lens of trading strategy.

The primary point is that there is a level of consistency with vertical spreads over single options in that the cost of the spread is relatively the same over time whereas the cost of the call can vary due to volatility. This can make it harder to allocate a consistent amount of capital to a strategy.

The downside with vertical debit spreads of course is that you gaining consistency but at the cost of capping your upside gains if the market moves heavily in your favor.

Want to connect with myself? Find me on LinkedIn or X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

If you trade the S&P500, then this series is for you. In the S&P500 Navigator series, we'll discuss current market conditions including options positions, major economic events, and AlphaCrunching.com's Triumph Rates for trading short term SPX weekly options.

In this episode, we'll talk about a trade idea to express a short term bearish thesis of SPX making a move to its 200sma over the next week or so.

The key takeaway is that you are able to create trade structures with options to express you r idea of what you think the market may do or not do over a certain period of time. As long as you are ok with the risk reward, then you can express that opinion and then find out later if you are right or wrong.

Want to connect with myself? Find me on LinkedIn and X:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

There you will also find the SPX Income Masterclass which will teach mechanical strategies you can trade with this episode in mind.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

Updated options trading research now available in the SPX Income Masterclass geared towards beginners with small accounts and for those who don't want to watch the market all day. The strategies included in this Lifetime Access and Updates course are mechanical in nature and lend themselves to automated trading which is also discussed in the course.

Here's the link to the SPX Income Masterclass:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

In this episode, I'll discuss what I think my secret is to staying profitable over time.

Want to connect with myself? Find me on LinkedIn or X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

As the market continues to defy gravity and hit new highs every week it seems, you may be thinking about how you can protect any stocks you may be holding.

In this episode, we'll discuss a put spread collar trade which can allow you to get some downside protection while at the same time giving you room for more upside participation.

I came across this trade idea on X and brought Jon on the show to walk us through it.

Here's Jon's Twitter if you want to check him out: https://twitter.com/optionacejon

Here's the Put Spread Collar Post for more details: https://twitter.com/optionacejon/status/1803563695169044503

In this example, he shared what a put spread collar on SPY might look like.

Want to connect with myself? Find me on LinkedIn or X:

Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

Eric O'Rourke: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

There you will also find the SPX Income Masterclass which will teach mechanical strategies you can trade with this episode in mind.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

If you trade the S&P500, then this series is for you. In the S&P500 Navigator series, we'll discuss current market conditions including options positions, major economic events, and AlphaCrunching.com's Triumph Rates for trading short term SPX weekly options.

Want to connect with myself? Find me on LinkedIn:

Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

There you will also find the SPX Income Masterclass which will teach mechanical strategies you can trade with this episode in mind.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

Caitlin Clark is the NVDA of the WNBA and Cathie Wood is Team USA.

In today's episode, we'll go over some similarities between these two powerhouses who both have strong momentum and putting up staggering numbers in their respective domains.

But the decision to leave Clark off Team USA for the 2022 Summer Olympics is like cutting your winners short leaving millions of dollars on the table.

Want to connect with myself? Find me on LinkedIn:

Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

There you will also find the SPX Income Masterclass which will teach mechanical strategies you can trade with this episode in mind.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Alpha Traders Club also posts Conservative Covered Call trades each week for generating weekly and monthly income trading options on high quality stocks and ETFs.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

When researching a new trading strategy, its important to not only look at things like total profit and win rate, but its just as important to look at the P/L curve of the strategy to determine if its something you'll actually be able to trade.

In this episode, we'll discuss some of the nuances that the P/L curve can give you as opposed to just profits, wins, and losses.

Here's the link to System #3 mentioned in the episode to get some context around the P/L curve that was discussed:

Click Here: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/posts/58404617

Want to connect with myself? Find me on LinkedIn:

Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

There you will also find the SPX Income Masterclass which will teach mechanical strategies you can trade with this episode in mind.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Alpha Traders Club also posts Conservative Covered Call trades each week for generating weekly and monthly income trading options on high quality stocks and ETFs.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

Erik Smolinski is back on the show to talk about applying the concept of First Principles to options trading. Erik is behind the esInvests YouTube channel where he puts out regular content around trading.

I had so much fun in the conversation talking about out approaches to options trading these days, how we have evolved over time, backtesting, psychology, and so much more. I hope you find this show as entertaining as it was to create.

To connect with Erik, check out his links below.

esInvests on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/esinvests

esInvests on X(Twitter): https://x.com/esInvests

Want to connect with myself? Find me on LinkedIn:

Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

There you will also find the SPX Income Masterclass which will teach mechanical strategies you can trade with this episode in mind.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Alpha Traders Club also posts Conservative Covered Call trades each week for generating weekly and monthly income trading options on high quality stocks and ETFs.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

The full trade details and options trading research discussed in this episode can be found in this YouTube video: https://youtu.be/RxWg5HdeiEY

When it comes to researching and trading strategies and then implementing them, there are many additional factors that don't make it into the backtest. In this episode, I walk through a recent 1DTE trade in which the options expire the following day.

Despite the trade only being 24 hours long, it was the longest trade of my life.

Want to connect with myself? Find me on LinkedIn:

Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

There you will also find the SPX Income Masterclass which will teach mechanical strategies you can trade with this episode in mind.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Alpha Traders Club also posts Conservative Covered Call trades each week for generating weekly and monthly income trading options on high quality stocks and ETFs.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

Trading options in a small account is possible and in this episode, we'll cover several considerations for doing so. These include: realistic expectations, which strategies are best, and what to focus on.

Want to connect with myself? Find me on LinkedIn:

Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

There you will also find the SPX Income Masterclass which will teach mechanical strategies you can trade with this episode in mind.

Also on the website, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Alpha Traders Club also posts Conservative Covered Call trades each week for generating weekly and monthly income trading options on high quality stocks and ETFs.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

In this episode, we reveal a SPX weekly options strategy selling put credit spreads that expire the following day. This strategy uses bullish TTR readings from Alpha Crunching to determine whether or not to take the trade that day.

Today's episode is from a video training recently sent to Alpha Crunching subscribers and posted in the free community.

Here's the link to watch the 10m video presentation of this strategy:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/posts/55173187

The TTR is a metric from https://www.alphacrunching.com that shows the tendency for the next day to close higher from the current day. TTR stands for Tomorrow's Triumph rate.

Use code SPX50 at https://www.alphacrunching.com for 50% off your first month.

Want to connect with myself? Find me on LinkedIn:

Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Also, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Alpha Traders Club also posts Conservative Covered Call trades each week for generating weekly and monthly income trading options on high quality stocks and ETFs.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

In this episode, I'll briefly explain what options net flow is. In short, many of the options flow providers now offer some version of options net flow which is a graphical way to gauge the options sentiment of a stock or index. I find this mush more useful and applicable compare to the traditional overwhelm of a grid based data feed.

Want to connect with myself? Find me on LinkedIn:

Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Want to try the Alpha Crunching forecasts for the S&P500?

Use code SPX50 for 50% your first month of https://www.alphacrunching.com. Alpha Crunching is a unique analytics app for short term traders of the S&P500.

Also, Alpha Traders Club is where I host my SPX Live Chat each day for trading SPX weekly options. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Alpha Traders Club also posts Conservative Covered Call trades each week for generating weekly and monthly income trading options on high quality stocks and ETFs.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

In this episode, I got to speak to Mat Cashman, Principal of Investor Education at OCC. Mat takes us through the life cycle of an options trade by explaining the inner workings of the market and some of the players and institutions that make it all possible.

One of those institutions is the OCC (The Options Clearing Corporation) which is the world’s largest equity derivatives clearing organization. For nearly 50 years, OCC has provided financial stability and risk management to the U.S. listed-options marketplace.

Want to connect with myself or Mat? Follow us on LinkedIn:

Mat Cashman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mat-cashman/

Eric O'Rourke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/

After that, join other listeners at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Want to try the Alpha Crunching forecasts for the S&P500?

Use code SPX50 for 50% your first month of https://www.alphacrunching.com. Alpha Crunching is a unique analytics app for short term traders of the S&P500.

Alpha Traders Club is where I host my 0DTE Live Chat each day for trading SPX 0DTE and 1DTE trades. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Alpha Traders Club also posts Conservative Covered Call trades each week for generating weekly and monthly income trading options on high quality stocks and ETFs.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

In this new segment, we'll discuss current micro trends and patterns in the stock market using insights from Alpha Crunching. Alpha Crunching provides time series analysis and forecasts for the S&P500 which can reveal short term trading patterns in the context of larger trend.

In this episode, we'll discuss a neutral bearish strategy of selling call credit spreads in the context of the current uptrend so far in 2024.

It's important to remember that the trend is our friend until it ends and we're expecting the trend discussed in this episode to end at some point as well.

The options strategy discussed in this episode is for educational and illustrative purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

Go to https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Want to try the Alpha Crunching forecasts for the S&P500?

Use code SPX50 for 50% your first month of https://www.alphacrunching.com. Alpha Crunching is a unique analytics app for short term traders of the S&P500.

Alpha Traders Club is where I host my 0DTE Live Chat each day for trading SPX 0DTE and 1DTE trades. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Alpha Traders Club also posts Conservative Covered Call trades each week for generating weekly and monthly income trading options on high quality stocks and ETFs.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

In this episode, we'll try to answer the question of whether or not holding to expiration is better than taking profits early when being a net options seller. We'll explore this question by comparing a recently posted SPX Weekly Options Strategy from the SPX Income Masterclass.

We'll compare holding the trades to expiration from 2021-2023 vs. taking profits a 50% of the max gain. As we'll discuss, strike selection and win rate can be determining factors in deciding when to take profits as part of the strategy you are trading.

Want the full video training of today's strategy?

Here's the link to the SPX Income Masterclass:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

Go to https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Want to try the Intraday Seasonality indicator for the S&P500?

Use code SPX50 for 50% your first month of https://www.alphacrunching.com. Alpha Crunching is a unique analytics app for short term traders of the S&P500.

Alpha Traders Club is where I host my 0DTE Live Chat each day for trading SPX 0DTE and 1DTE trades. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Alpha Traders Club also posts Conservative Covered Call trades each week for generating weekly and monthly income trading options on high quality stocks and ETFs.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

In this episode, I detail a recent Iron Condor trade I ended up rolling up and out due to bullish stock market conditions.

I'll explain how I was able to recenter the Iron Condor around the current price without having to add any more risk to the trade. This allowed me to stay in the trade longer so I could profit from time decay.

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

Go to https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Want to try the Intraday Seasonality indicator for the S&P500?

Use code SPX50 for 50% your first month of https://www.alphacrunching.com. Alpha Crunching is a unique analytics app for short term traders of the S&P500.

Alpha Traders Club is where I host my 0DTE Live Chat each day for trading SPX 0DTE and 1DTE trades. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Alpha Traders Club also posts Conservative Covered Call trades each week for generating weekly and monthly income trading options on high quality stocks and ETFs.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

In this episode, I got to speak with John from GexBot.com to talk about how the stock market startup came to be as well as the information it provides short term traders using GEX (gamma exposure) and the options profile.

To learn more about GexBot, check out their YouTube channel here:

https://www.youtube.com/@gexbot

and be sure to follow them on Twitter here:

https://twitter.com/thegexbot

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

Go to https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Want to try the Intraday Seasonality indicator for the S&P500?

Use code SPX50 for 50% your first month of https://www.alphacrunching.com. Alpha Crunching is a unique analytics app for short term traders of the S&P500.

Alpha Traders Club is where I host my 0DTE Live Chat each day for trading SPX 0DTE and 1DTE trades. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Alpha Traders Club also posts Conservative Covered Call trades each week for generating weekly and monthly income trading options on high quality stocks and ETFs.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

In this episode, I discuss how I'm building a position with Tesla stock and two things that spooked me after entering.

Depending on when you are listening to this episode, my position may have changed or been closed depending on market conditions.

This episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice of any kind.

As mentioned in the episode, TSLA stock is in a downtrend and the downtrend is not over. Contrarian trading like this can have greater downside risk.

Here's the link to the TSLA chart post mentioned in the episode:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/posts/49101242

Alpha Traders Club is where I host my 0DTE Live Chat each day for trading SPX 0DTE and 1DTE trades. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Alpha Traders Club also posts Conservative Covered Call trades each week for generating income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Want to try the Intraday Seasonality indicator for the S&P500?

Use code SPX50 for 50% your first month of https://www.alphacrunching.com. Alpha Crunching is a unique analytics app for short term traders of the S&P500.

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

Go to https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

In this episode, we'll cover some tips an tricks when putting Buy Sell Indicators on your charts so that you don't get chopped up and frustrated. Finding the usefulness of the indicator should be the primary goal when adding it your chart.

Alpha Traders Club is where I host my 0DTE Live Chat each day for trading SPX 0DTE and 1DTE trades. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Alpha Traders Club also posts Conservative Covered Call trades each week for generating income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Want to try the Intraday Seasonality indicator for the S&P500?

Use code SPX50 for 50% your first month of https://www.alphacrunching.com. Alpha Crunching is a unique analytics app for short term traders of the S&P500.

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

Go to https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

I made my first trading mistake of 2024 on the very first trading day of the year. So in this episode, I walk you through that day and the mistake I made with my trade.

Alpha Traders Club is where I host my 0DTE Live Chat each day for trading SPX 0DTE and 1DTE trades. We focus on the premarket data and levels, technical analysis, and options flow for trading high probability trades for weekly income.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Want to try the Intraday Seasonality indicator for the S&P500?

Use code SPX50 for 50% your first month of https://www.alphacrunching.com. Alpha Crunching is a unique analytics app for short term traders of the S&P500.

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

Go to https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

In this last episode for 2023, I'll share a trade taken in our Alpha Traders Club group last week on FOMC day. This trade was a way to make money if the market moved a lot after the FOMC minutes were released.

Interested in Alpha Traders Club for trading SPX 0DTE and 1DTE as well as Covered Calls on stocks and ETFS?

Here's the link to join: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Want to try the Intraday Seasonality indicator for the S&P500?

Use code SPX50 for 50% your first month of https://www.alphacrunching.com. Alpha Crunching is a unique analytics app for short term traders of the S&P500.

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

Go to https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Low VIX got you think about changing your options trades? Here's my thoughts on the adjustments I'm making in some of my options trades because of the low volatility in late 2023.

Use code SPX50 for 50% your first month of https://www.alphacrunching.com. Alpha Crunching is a unique analytics app for short term traders of the S&P500.

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

Go to https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Want to trade with us?

Check out our new group Alpha Traders Club on the website.

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: Everything in this episode and on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. There is substantial risk trading options if not done properly.

In this episode, I'll talk about how when it comes to options trading, you need more than the options probabilities to have an edge and to make money over time.

We'll go through an example of using a put credit spread backtest as well as some new research from Alpha Crunching for trading them.

The TTR is a new metric from https://www.alphacrunching.com

Use code SPX50 for 50% your first month.

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

Go to https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts with clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Want to trade with us?

Check out our new group Alpha Traders Club on the website.

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: Everything in this episode and on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. There is substantial risk trading options if not done properly.

Best Options Strategy For Small Accounts and Beginners

In this episode, we'll revisit what I think is the best options strategy for small accounts and beginners. We're going replay Episode 2 of the podcast from March 2020 where I explained the idea of selling put credit spreads similar to how an insurance company would sell car insurance.

If you are a working professional and can’t watch the market all day but want to learn how you can implement the strategy discussed in this episode geared towards beginners and small accounts, head on over to the website and check out my SPX Income Masterclass where you’ll learn a mechanical strategy for trading weekly options that only requires you to check the market a couple times per week.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/4688450

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

Go to https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts about the clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Want to trade with us?

Check out our new group Alpha Traders Club on the website.

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Disclaimer: Everything in this episode and on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. There is substantial risk trading options if not done properly.

Check out Alpha Traders Club for live conservative option alerts each and every week.

Here's the link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/12282222

Creating consistent income trading options come down to having a repeatable process that you can execute. Brian Terry shared his process that he uses week over week to create additional retirement income trading covered calls in a conservative manner.

Here is the video presentation of today's episode:

https://youtu.be/LMEYgvK2IVs

Brian's Conservative Covered Calls Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/conservativecoveredcalls

Get Brian's Weekly Watchlist Here:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/

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Disclaimer: Everything in this episode and on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. There is substantial risk trading options if not done properly.

The Compound Code Book was written by financial advisors Scott Kyle and Patrick Fischer. To connect with the authors, go to their website here: https://www.coastwisegroup.com/

The book is a great read for anyone interested incorporating options into their income or investment strategies.

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In this episode, we'll cover a new strategy that uses the TTR from https://AlphaCrunching.com

The TTR = Tomorrow's Triumph Rate which shows the historical percentage of times SPX has closed higher the next day over the past two months.

This strategy is geared towards trading SPX options that expire the following day. By trading 1DTE options, 3DTE on Friday, you can avoid any PDT issues but also increase the number of high probability trades using the TTR to gain an edge in the market.

More research on this strategy is coming and will be posted and updated in the Alpha Traders Club at https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net

In this episode, I talk through the current market after recent FOMC, PPI, CPI, and jobs data as we head into October OpEx (options expiration) next week. There's been a shift in the market reactions to some of this data which is something I'm keeping an eye on.

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Everything on this podcast and on the website is for informational and educational purposes only. We are not financial advisors of any kind.

In this episode, we'll compare credit spreads vs butterflies from a recent real world trade I took where I to decide which trade was best for the situation. The decision to go with one over the other hinged on the market situation, the risk reward, and the probability.

In hindsight, both trades would've worked but one carried more risk than the other.

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This episode is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

I'm taking cues from the US Dollar in looking for a short term bottom in the stock market. The strong USD is a result of rising interest rates and can put pressure on stocks. As the market is still in correction as of this episode, I'll be looking for UUP to break its uptrend using a simple moving average cross as a clue that a short term bottom may be in place.

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Eric O'Rourke and Brian Terry discuss what they're looking at this week for their options trades.

Got to https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/ and join the free podcasts community to discuss the trade ideas discussed in this episode.

Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only. Eric and Brian are not financial advisors and this is not financial advice.

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In this episode, I've got Will Rhind back on the show to discuss Granite Shares Single Stock ETF offerings in names like TSLA and NVDA which are some of the biggest AI plays right now.

Ticker: TSLR is a 1.75x Long TSLA ETF

Ticker: NVDL is a 1.5x Long NVDA ETF

Be sure to check their website to understand more about these and some of their other offerings including AAPL, META, and COIN.

https://graniteshares.com/

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In this episode, we'll discuss repainting. When its bad and when its ok. Repainting is the concept that the visual representation of an indicator could change its past value based on current or new data.

This not good when it comes to technical analysis but there are couple instances where this may be acceptable.

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In this episode, I walk through a framework I've been developing the past several months around trading weekly options on SPX with zero days to expiration, aka 0DTE. This episode is the first part of a free video series for AlphaCrunching.com subscribers but you don't need to be a subscriber to check it out.

Here's the link to access the free video course for learning more about this SPX 0DTE Framework.

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/posts/alpha-crunching-community-spx-0dte-framework

Use code SPX50 at https://AlphaCrunching.com for 50% off your first month if you are interested in trading this method.

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In this week's episode, I spoke with veteran trader and author David Janello to talk about his new book The Nuclear Option: Trading To Win With Options Momentum Strategies.

Here's the link to the book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/6Gz95xT

It's a great read and focuses on actual strategies as well as many real world examples and definitely recommend you get a copy.

If you'd like to connect with David after the episode, head over to https://nuclearoption.trading and check out his Substack.

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In this episode, we're going to continue our SPX iron condor discussion and research from last week's episode. Last week we talked about placing high probability 0DTE iron condor trades on days when the Alpha Crunching forecast shows low volatility days. Today, we're going to use the same analysis but research selling 3DTE iron condors on Friday's. Selling farther out in time gives you more room for your trade to work out when keeping the rest of the trade the same in terms of strike selection.

The strategy discussed in this episode has had a 100% win rate the past 4 months but I'm still considering preliminary research as I have not traded this myself yet.

To learn more, join our free Alpha Crunching group for discussion around this topic.

Use code SPX50 at https://AlphaCrunching.com for 50% off your first month.

Use code SMOT at https://optionomega.com for 50% off your subscription.

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

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In this episode, we'll cover the basics of the iron condor options strategy as well as dive into a new approach on deciding which days of the week may be best for trading them. We'll be focused on 0DTE or 0 days to expiration iron condors on SPX and backtest some recent trades using the Daily Forecasts from AlphaCrunching.com only on days that are forecasted to be choppy and indecisive. Full details in the episode.

Here's a link to the companion video discussed in this episode: https://youtu.be/WcwoDbo2fUY

Use code SPX50 at https://AlphaCrunching.com for 50% off your first month.

Use code SMOT at https://optionomega.com for 50% off your subscription.

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

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In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of trading with a probabilistic mindset and stacking the odds in your favor using various types of analysis.

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

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https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/10719554/content

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In this episode, we refer to the price chart as a price time continuum and compare to the space time continuum in that large objects passing through space can warp the the fabric of space time. In financial markets, the price time continuum can be warped by major known catalysts such as FOMC meetings, inflation reports, and jobs reports.

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

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https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/10719554/content

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The intraday seasonality indicator for the S&P500 from AlphaCrunching.com has been showing a persistent bullish pattern on Thursday the past several weeks. I've been trading SPX 0DTE put credit spreads using chart confirmation on Thursday and have been doing really well.

In this episode, we'll talk through how this works and backtest against it to see how's its performed the past 90 days and even the first 6 months of 2023.

To learn about Alpha Crunching's intraday seasonality indicator, go here:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/10719554/content

Check this link to last week's trade recap:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/posts/38504231

Use code SPX50 at https://alphacrunching.com/ for 50% off your first month.

For backtesting, checkout OptionOmega.com and use code SMOT for 50% off your subscription

Brian Terry is back on the show sharing one of his go to strategies for generating income in retirement. He calls it the Dividend Capture Strategy. Brian was on episode 14 of the show with another strategy titled Conservative Options Strategy involving selling in the money calls.

Brian going to start sharing some of his trades over on the podcast website for free. Head on over to https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/ and be sure to Follow Brisn so you get notified when he posts trade ideas.

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

Go to https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net and join the community for free right now where there are daily posts about the clues to the where the market may be headed next.

Check out this free SPX 0DTE training course in the Alpha Crunching Community:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/10719554/content

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Have you ever been in a trade, decide to close for a valid reason, only then for the stock to take off in the direction you thought it would and you miss out on the profits? This can be so frustrating because you were essentially right about the direction but missed out on the profits.

In this episode, we'll explore 8 tips for dealing with missed profits according to ChatGPT.

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In this episode, we'll go over Van Tharp's Snow Fight Metaphor from the book Trade Your Way to Financial Freedom. This is a continuation of episode 82 where we covered the 6 Keys to a Great Trading System so be sure to give that a listen when you get a chance.

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Trade Your Way To Financial Freedom by Van K. Tharp is one of my favorite trading books where describes how to develop a trading system that works for you. In this episode, we'll cover the 6 Keys to a Great Trading System that is still very relevant today.

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In this episode, I spoke with Will Rhind from Granite Shares about the ETF industry and some of their unique offerings of single stock ETFS.

GraniteShares is an entrepreneurial ETF provider focused on providing innovative, cutting-edge alternative investment solutions. It was founded in 2016 by William “Will” Rhind, a well-known figure in the ETF industry, with backing from Bain Capital Ventures and other leading ETF investors. GraniteShares listed its first ETF in the United States in 2017 and its U.S. ETF offerings include a broad-based commodity index fund, physically backed gold and platinum funds, a high-income pass through securities index fund and a large cap U.S. equity index fund that seeks to identify and remove stocks that are “losers” rather than trying to identify “winners”.

In 2019, GraniteShares officially launched its European business in London, introducing a new category of Exchange Traded Products: collateralized, short and leveraged single-stock exposure to a range of blue chip companies listed in the UK. These products are listed on the London Stock Exchange. More information is available on our UK website.

GraniteShares AUM stood at $1.9 Billion as of 13th April 2022.

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

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Check out this free SPX 0DTE training course in the Alpha Crunching Community:

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We're back with another episode in the Stock Market Startup series with Tarek Mansour from Kalshi.com. Kalshi is a brokerage that allows you to trade against events. Events can be Fed rate hike decisions, debt ceiling hike or not, and even the weather.

Here's a referral link to get started: http://kalshi.com/?utm_source=stockmarketoptionstrading-05-09-23&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=growth-paid&utm_term=option

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

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Check out this free SPX 0DTE training course in the Alpha Crunching Community:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/10719554/content

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In this episode, we're going test selling SPX call credit spreads using the old trading adage "Sell in May and Go Away" as our trading premise. This isn't meant to give use a strategy to actually trade but is meant to explore stop losses and profit targets how those affected the performance.

The strategy discussed here was backtested at OptionOmega.com and is for educational purposes only and not a recommended strategy.

Use code "SMOT" at OptionOmega.com for 50% of your subscription if you are interested in backtesting.

Check out this free SPX 0DTE training course in the Alpha Crunching Community:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/10719554/content

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In this episode, we're going test buying put options SPY using the old trading adage "Sell in May and Go Away" as our trading premise. This isn't meant to give use a strategy to actually trade but is meant to explore stop losses and profit targets how those affected the performance.

The strategy discussed here was backtested at OptionOmega.com and is for educational purposes only and not a recommended strategy.

Use code "SMOT" at OptionOmega.com for 50% of your subscription if you are interested in backtesting.

Check out this free SPX 0DTE training course in the Alpha Crunching Community:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/10719554/content

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

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In this week's episode, I'm back with another edition of Stock Market Startup where I interview founders and developers who creating stock market related applications.

In case you didn't know, I'm the Founder of AlphaCrunching.com which provides proprietary intraday seasonality forecasts for the S&P500. I just launched this company late last year and have a growing community of SPX 0DTE weekly options traders.

Want to see the Alpha Crunching Forecast for free?

Here's the link to the Alpha Crunching Community which includes a free Training course:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/spaces/10719554/content

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

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In episode 74 of the podcast, I talked about an SPX credit spread I was trading in this rangebound market. In this episode, I'll cover how that went and two other similar call credit spreads we traded since then. All with the same analysis in mind.

A couple points I tried to cover in the show was why sell a call spread when the market is rallying?

And why take profits when there's still lots of time and value left in the spread?

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In this week's episode, we're back with another edition of Stock Market Startup where I interview founders and developers who creating stock market related applications.

In this episode, I got to speak with Simon Lee of HedginLab.com. HedgingLab is providing historical options data and volatility data services for researchers and investors.

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

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Quick episode on a SPX options trade i'm taking ahead of tomorrow's inflation report and FOMC minutes. We also have earnings starting on Friday with some big banks.

The trade idea discussed is not a recommendation and I may close or adjust this trade at anytime as market conditions change.

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

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In this week's episode, we're back with another edition of Stock Market Startup where I interview founders and developers who creating stock market related applications.

In this episode, I got to speak with Bryan Cairns, the creator of Magic 8 Ball. Magic 8 Ball is a short term stock market prediction tool comprised of several factors from price and the options chain.

Here's the link to a YouTube video Bryan created that shows you how Magic 8 Ball works:

https://youtu.be/mqJyRXE-8C0

Here's a link to the Magic 8 Ball Free Discords server:

https://discord.com/channels/1075401006042591355/1075401683598835834

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There's an intraday seasonality pattern that continues to work this year and I decided to explore it further. This pattern has been coming up at AlphaCrunching.com which is a web app that tracks intraday seasonality patterns of the S&P500 via SPX.

I've been trading the pattern with success lately through 0DTE or same day expiration options and wanted to share how its going as well as backtest this farther back in time to see just how long this pattern has been working.

For video tutorials of this type of trading, check out the Alpha Crunching group over at https://StockMarketOptionsTrading.net

Use code "SPX50" for 50% off your first month at AlphaCrunching.com if you want to find more patterns like this one as well as track when they may be changing.

Use code "SMOT" at OptionOmega.com for 50% if you want to get into backtesting short dated options on SPX, SPY, and others.

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

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In this episode, I cover 3 awesome tips for trading credit spreads that most books and videos don't talk about.

Be sure to check out Episode 2 "Best Options Strategy For Beginners Explained" that dives even deeper for understanding credit spreads options trading.

Want to connect with myself and other listeners of this podcast?

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We're back with another Stock Market Startup episode. This time with Troy, Rusty, and Matt from OptionOmega.com. These guys were on about a year ago in Episode 41 and it was great having them back on to discuss all the changes and evolution of our options trading, SPX 0DTE, as well as additional features that OptionOmega.com provides for retail traders like us.

Use the code "SMOT" at OptionOmega.com for 50% off their advanced backtesting software.

Want to connect with your host and other listeners of this podcast?

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Markets dropped hard today after Powell's testimony to the Senate where he stated that inflationary pressures were running higher than expected and that policymakers were open to raising rates higher than earlier expectations. We're now seeing about 53% chance of a 50bps hike later this month which was previously at around a 10% chance.

Either way, we're continuing to watch how the options market is positioned which as of today looks to be a range of 3900-4200 on SPX.

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In this episode, I explain how I've been staying on the right side of the market so far in 2023 through a combination of determining the range of the market, where we're at in that range, and looking at the way the options market is positioned.

The tools I use mentioned in this episode are:

SpotGamma.com for key option insights.
Tradytics.com for options analysis.
AlphaCrunching.com for intraday seasonality of the S&P500.

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Welcome to Stock Market Startup series here on the Stock Market Options Trading Podcast where we dive into the world of stock market software companies and the founders behind them. Join me as I interview some of the most innovative minds in the industry, exploring their journey from ideation to execution and everything in between. From trading platforms to investment analysis tools, we'll explore the latest trends and technologies driving the future of the stock market.

In this episode, I spoke with Jonathan Wage from TradersPost.io. TradersPost can automate stocks, options and futures trading strategies from TradingView or TrendSpider in popular brokers like TDAmeritrade, TradeStation and others. If you ever thought about automating a trading strategy, this episode it for you.

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Many traders get into options because of the low cost of entry but there's a smarter way to trade with less money. In this episode, we'll talk through some basic concepts of trading options with as little as $100 to reduce risk and increase probability of profit.

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Profits taken today from last week based off these key levels in the S&P500 right now. We'll also go over what I'm seeing in the options market that tells me that the upside may be limited over the next week or so. Looking to trade the range for now.

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.

Additional Resources:

Call and Put Wall levels provided by SpotGamma.com

Check out Episode 49 of this podcast to learn more.

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It's a big week for the S&P500 with Consumer Confidence, FOMC rate hike decision and guidance, big tech earnings, and Friday's jobs report. Whew!

Weekly Forecast provided by AlphaCrunching.com (use code SPX50 for 50% off your first month)

Call and Put Wall levels provided by SpotGamma.com

Check out Episode 49 of this podcast to learn more.

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Brent Kochuba from SpotGamma.com is back on the show to explain a recent article they posted about getting used to both the VIX being up while the market is up.

Most of us think of the VIX as the "fear gauge" but it could also become the "fear of missing out" gauge 2023. This is an extremely valuable educational lesson so be sure to listen to it in its entirety.

Here's the link to the article:

https://spotgamma.com/get-comfortable-with-vix-up-market-up/

SpotGamma Twitter: https://twitter.com/spotgamma

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Has the market already priced the weaker than expected inflation numbers that keep coming out? With January OpEx upon us and the Core PCE inflation report coming out next week, here's a trade idea I'm considering over the next few days.

This is not a recommendation and if the market conditions were to change, I would simply scratch this idea.

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Quick discussion of key levels in the S&P500 as we head into the CPI report with earnings season kicking off the day after.

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There are several trading truths that veteran traders have accepted and incorporated into their trading in order to be successful over time. In this episode, we'll talk through 3 of them that beginning traders need to understand and accept if they want to be successful in the stock market.

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In this episode, we'll discuss when to take profits when trading credit spreads.

https://AlphaCrunching.com is the forecast tool mentioned in this episode.

Here's the link to the chart with trade details discussed in this episode.

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/posts/29890882

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Summary:

Survivorship bias or survival bias is the logical error of concentrating on entities that passed a selection process while overlooking those that did not. This can lead to incorrect conclusions because of incomplete data.

In this episode, we'll discuss how this can apply in the financial world as well as the rest of the world.

Note: This is not financial advice and I am not a financial advisor.

Additional Resources:

Stock Market Options Trading Free Community:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/

Stock Market Options Trading YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/c/stockmarketoptionstrading

Eric O'Rourke Twitter:

https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

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Summary:

In this episode we talk through the results of a backtested winning strategy and go into details about various aspects of the results and ask the question, "Could you trade this strategy?"

Here's the link to the strategy results discussed in this episode:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/posts/28983911

Come join conversation.

Note: This is not financial advice and I am not a financial advisor.

Additional Resources:

Stock Market Options Trading Free Community:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/

Stock Market Options Trading YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/c/stockmarketoptionstrading

Eric O'Rourke Twitter:

https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

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Summary:

"Are you a real options trader?" is our topic today and is meant to hep you understand what you are actually trading so that you can know what to do when a trade goes against you. Are you trading the greeks, trying to create income, or using options for trading price action of a stock?

In this episode, we'll discuss a question that was asked over on podcast website at https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/

Come join conversation.

Note: This is not financial advice and I am not a financial advisor.

Additional Resources:

Stock Market Options Trading Free Community:

https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/

Stock Market Options Trading YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/c/stockmarketoptionstrading

Eric O'Rourke Twitter:

https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

Want the latest in trading research and support the podcast at the same time? Come join me at https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading to get started. Summary: Trading a new strategy can be difficult so in this episode, I'll give 3 tips to help you balance between the research and the execution your strategy so you can trade with confidence. Note: This is not financial advice and I am not a financial advisor. Additional Resources: Stock Market Options Trading Free Community: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/ Stock Market Options Trading YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/stockmarketoptionstrading Eric O'Rourke Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

Want the latest in trading research and support the podcast at the same time? Come join me at https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading to get started. Summary: In this episode, I share how I am building a long term position in Amazon (AMZN) via buying shares and covered calls. Note: This is not financial advice and I am not a financial advisor. Additional Resources: Stock Market Options Trading Free Community: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/ Stock Market Options Trading YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/stockmarketoptionstrading J. Eric O'Rourke Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

Want the latest in trading research and support the podcast at the same time? Come join me at https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading to get started. Summary: The Fed continues to raise interest rates at the fastest pace in recent history which continues to pressure the stock market to new lows. Once demand has been reduced and inflation starts to level off, the Fed will have to pivot and become more neutral to dovish to avoid a major recession. This is when the stock market will find a major bottom and this episode discusses what to look for when this starts to happen. Additional Resources: Stock Market Options Trading Free Community: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/ Stock Market Options Trading YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/stockmarketoptionstrading

J. Eric O'Rourke Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

The stock market is a drunk man that never falls down and doesn't ever go to sleep. Let's discuss this analogy and the challenges it brings to trading stocks and options. Want the latest in trading research and support the podcast at the same time? Come join me at https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading to get started.

Additional Resources: Stock Market Options Trading Free Community: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/ Stock Market Options Trading YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/stockmarketoptionstrading

J. Eric O'Rourke Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

In order to even begin to trade, it's likely you are smart and successful. What many underestimate though is a certain skill that worked in their day job or career that simply doesn't translate over into trading. So in this episode, we're going to talk about that skill and what you should be focusing on to become a successful trader. Deep Work by Cal Newport was mentioned in this episode. You can find it on Amazon and Audible for this who want to learn more. Want the latest in trading research and support the podcast at the same time? Come join me at https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading to get started. Additional Resources: Stock Market Options Trading Free Community: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/ Stock Market Options Trading YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/stockmarketoptionstrading J. Eric O'Rourke Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

Are paid trading tools worth it? Do they really help? Will you really use it? I'm sharing my top 3 paid trading tools in this episode to shed some light on how I use paid trading tools in the context of my SPX trading business. I discuss these tools in order of my trading process, not necessarily in the order of best tool. If you are looking at a new trading tool, you need to see where the tool will fit in your trading process or you'll probably not use it and will waste your money. Here are the tools discussed in this episode and how I use them in my trading: Spot Gamma for options insight on the stock market as well as individual stocks: https://spotgamma.com/ SPX Weekly Options Blueprint for finding high probability intraday turning points on SPX: https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading

Here's a video of how the SPX Weekly Options Blueprint can be used: https://youtu.be/iKUbjh-_Fdk

Tradytics for real time market analysis using options flow: https://tradytics.com/?ref_link=UOSWExvggCbFrFx4VuZIBPCi2HiI6wgmA4RHW29285xAMyae Note: This Tradytics link is a referral link in which I get a small credit for those who use it.

Excited to have Brent Kochuba back on the show to help explain call and put walls in regards to the options market. Here's a link to a study they did on the subject: https://spotgamma.com/option-wall-stats/ Spotgamma.com provides powerful insights from the options market through their proprietary stats and indicators. Be sure to check them out. Want the latest in trading research and support the podcast at the same time? Come join me at https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading to get started. Additional Resources: Stock Market Options Trading Free Community: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/ Stock Market Options Trading YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/stockmarketoptionstrading

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Who's taking the other side of your trade and why would someone take the other side if your analysis is so good? Stop asking these types of questions and focus on your analysis and risk management. The stock market is simply a way for you to express your opinion in a financial way. Want the latest in trading research and support the podcast at the same time? Come join me at https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading to get started. Additional Resources: Stock Market Options Trading Free Community: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/ Stock Market Options Trading YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/stockmarketoptionstrading

J. Eric O'Rourke Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

When podcast listeners join the free community over at https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net , I ask them this simple question. What's the one thing you need to help you make more money trading stocks and options? The more details the better. Here's the link to this post so you can see the responses: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/posts/whats-the-one-thing-you-need-to-help-you-make-more-money-trading-stocks-and-options-the-more-details-the-better One of the most common answers to this question is centered around consistency in trading. So in this episode, I talk through a few different ways to think about consistency as it can mean different things to different people. Also, https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/ is free website that operates like Facebook without all the ads, spam, trolls. It's free to join which allows you to post charts, ask questions, and see what others are trading. There's even a free trading course centered around an SPY option strategy. Hope to see you on the website. Thanks for listening.

Each week at https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/ myself and other traders share some recent winning trades to let the community know what trades are working right now. We call it Winning Wednesday and in this episode, we're going to review a several trades that other members are trading that are working in 2022. Here's the direct link to the Winning Wednesday post discussed in this episode: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/posts/24706207 Here's the link to the SPX Weekly Options Blueprint video mentioned in this episode: https://youtu.be/iKUbjh-_Fdk A free resource for you: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/ is free website that operates like Facebook without all the ads, spam, trolls. It's free to join which allows you to post charts, ask questions, and see what others are trading. There's even a free trading course centered around an SPY option strategy. Hope to see you on the website. Thanks for listening.

On June 28, 2022, SPY had a small gap up and then $22Million worth of SPY put options were bought and then the market tanked. Talking through this trade and why it would've put some pressure on the market. Here's a quick video showing the trades and charts: https://youtu.be/k6obAo16W6U Be sure to check Episode 42 with Brent Kachuba from SpotGamma.com to learn more about the hedging impact of options flow. Additional Resources: Stock Market Options Trading Free Community: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/ Stock Market Options Trading YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/stockmarketoptionstrading

J. Eric O'Rourke Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

Want the latest in trading research and support the podcast at the same time? Come join me at https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading to get started. Angie Gaskill is an independent trader, wife, and mom. She's been trading 15 years and share her approach to options trading and how she uses darkpool data in her trading. Angie Gaskill Twitter: https://twitter.com/MomAngtrades Additional Resources: Stock Market Options Trading Free Community: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/

Stock Market Options Trading YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/stockmarketoptionstrading

J. Eric O'Rourke Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

Want the latest in trading research and support the podcast at the same time? Come join me at https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading to get started. Erik Smolinski joined me for this weeks episode where we discussed his evolution of trading and some of the adjustments he made for trading options in 2022. You can find Erik over on his YouTube channel where posts informative and educational content for beginners and advanced traders. You can also connect with him Twitter as well. esInvests YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/esInvests Erik Smolinksi Twitter: https://twitter.com/esInvests

Additional Resources: Stock Market Options Trading Free Community: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/

Stock Market Options Trading YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/stockmarketoptionstrading

J. Eric O'Rourke Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptionAssassin

In this episode, I got to speak with Brent Kochuba, Founder of SpotGamma.com where he explains to me some advanced concepts of what makes the stock market really move by way of the options market. After listening, head over to https://spotgamma.com/about/ to learn more about Brent and the proprietary technology and methodology we discuss in this episode. Want to support the podcast and get access to my latest research? Head over to https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading to get started. Join the podcast community over at https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net to ask questions and connect with other retail traders.

Use the code "SMOT" at OptionOmega.com for 50% off their advanced backtesting software. In this episode, I talk with Troy and Rusty from Option Omega on the creativity of options trading and how advanced backtesting can help retail traders improve their strategies. We discuss some of the challenges of backtesting and how this software addresses that in an easy to use interface. Join the podcast community over at https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net to ask questions and connect with other retail traders. Free SPY Call Buying Strategy Course: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/all-courses

In this episode, I cover my interpretation of the Kelly Criterion to help determine the optimum position size for a credit spread strategy. We'll talk through the basic idea as well as the four factors or variables you need to calculate the Kelly Criterion. This episode will give an example for applying it to a credit spread strategy but the Kelly Criterion can also be used for other strategies too. Free SPY Call Buying Strategy Course: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/all-courses Great YouTube Video on the Kelly Criterion: https://youtu.be/THYLv5_0Vm8 Books Mentioned: Fortune's Formula: The Untold Story of the Scientific Betting System That Beat the Casinos and Wall Street by William Poundstone The Man Who Solved the Market: How Jim Simons Launched The Quant Revolution by Gregory Zuckerman Credit Spread Strategy Mentioned: https://www.patreon.com/posts/62651192

R Multiple is the amount you won or lost in terms of your risk. Knowing your R Multiple will help you position size correctly in which we will cover in another episode. In this episode, we'll talk through the basics of the R Multiple and how to think about it when it comes to credit spreads. I learned the concept of R-Multiples from a book called "Trading Your Way To Financial Freedom" by Van Tharp. Upon preparing for this episode, I found out that Van Tharp recently passed away and am dedicating this episode to him as he has helped so many traders in his lifetime. Thanks for listening. https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net

David Sun is an index options trader and has his own podcast called The Trade Busters where he details his index options trading strategies. David was on Episode 20 and 21 of the podcast about a year ago so it was great catching up with him in this episode to see how's he's adjusted his strategies this past year. Here's a link to David's TastyTrade Rising Star segment: https://youtu.be/EG3kKNZxkBQ Be sure to check out David's podcast called The Trade Busters when you get a chance. He's also posted so of his research and strategies on his trading page at TheTradeBusters.com Thanks for listening. https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net

This is a must listen episode if you are a new options trader. The goal here is to help get you to consistent profits and these tips can help when you're first starting out with options. Want to discuss this episode with us? Come join us at https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/ where you ask questions and comment about this episode or anything else related to stocks and options. Want to trade with me or get advanced training? Come join me over on https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading for intermediate and advanced options strategies. Be sure to Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast player and leave a review to help the show spread the word about trading stocks and options.

Great discussion with another SPX options trader where we discuss his approach to trading put options like a stock market insurance company. Want to discuss this episode with us? Come join us at https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/ where you ask questions and comment about this episode or anything else related to stocks and options. Want to trade with me or get advanced training? Come join me over on https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading for intermediate and advanced options strategies. Be sure to Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast player and leave a review to help the show spread the word about trading stocks and options.

In this episode, I'm sharing my exact SPX 0DTE Put Credit Spread strategy for Mondays. SPX 0DTE is the act of trading options the day they expire. Typically, to take advantage of selling premium on the last of expiration. The goal of this episode is to give you a full strategy to walk away with but also an invite to join us for more options trading research. The SPX 0DTE strategy in this episode is from a module out of the SPX 0DTE Masterclass and Community hosted on the website at https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/all-courses . Its combination of a complete course and live chat room for students to share trades each week. The course is complete with videos, spreadsheets with dozens of variations, and includes lifetime access and updates. There is a one time cost for the course and chat room. There is no subscription. If you are interested in probabilities, expectancy, and statistics, consider joining us as we crunch all the numbers for you. Thanks for listening.

In this episode we'll backtest an SPY call option buying strategy during market pullbacks like we're in the middle of here in October 2021. We'll look at a 5 year study and talk through exactly the market condition, the buy signal, which call options and expiration, and exit strategy. This is for informational purposes and should not be considered financial advice. Join our trading community over at https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net to improve your stock and options trading skills. Check out the SMOT YouTube channel for quantitative options strategies and education here: https://www.youtube.com/stockmarketoptionstrading For premium trading services and daily market updates, head over to Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading

In September of 2021, the country of El Salvador made Bitcoin legal tender. Shortly after, the price of Bitcoin dropped about 20%. In this episode, I talk to a trading buddy who lives in El Salvador to discuss what it looks like to have Bitcoin as legal tender as well as his perception of it all. After listening, head over to the website at https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/ and join the discussion around stocks, options, and crypto in a positive constructive environment with absolutely no spam or trolls. Thank you.

In this episode, I'm sharing a casual conversation with one of my Patreon members around trading for income and hedging with options. It was a great conversation and I regret having to cut it so short. Head over to https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading for more details around some of the strategies we were discussing in this episode. Thanks for listening.

In this episode, I'm sharing a casual conversation with one of my Patreon members around various subjects including autotrading services, the risk reward of credit spreads, hedging, and retirement. It was a great conversation and I regret having to cut it so short. Head over to https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading for more details around some of the strategies we were discussing in this episode. Thanks for listening.

Learning a new trading strategy can be fun and exciting but I often see traders struggle with new strategies because of conflicting ideas from previous things they've learned. Therefore I put together some tips and tricks on learning new strategies and really what it takes to find an edge and make money trading stocks and options. The tips and tricks in this episode were from a live zoom workshop I hosted for trading SPX put credit spreads with 7 days to expiration. For the full video training, check out the video over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pmKPR_YiiQQ There's even a way to download the presentation for you take take with you. Want to join the next live monthly Zoom with us? Go here: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/ Interested in the SPX 0DTE Course and Community? Go here: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/all-courses Thanks for listening.

Today's episode is the audio version of a conservative monthly options trading strategy recently posted at https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading for supporters of the podcast and YouTube channel. Along with the consistent income strategy, there is a companion hedging strategy that was discussed in Episode 25. Together, these strategies averaged a 40%+ return during the 5 year lookback period. Consider become a patron over on Patreon to get access to the details of this strategy as well as several other mechanical and systematic income strategies at https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading There's even an option to join the Trade Alerts tier where we put our top strategies to work each and every week.

One of the attractions of trading options is the idea that you can create trades with varying degrees of probabilities of profit. In this episode, I put the option probabilities that the trading platforms give us to the test by doing a 10year backtest. The focus is on comparing both the call and put side to see if over a long term period of time, if the probabilities play out as expected. As a bonus, listeners can view the studies discussed in this episode over on the community website in the Podcast section. Here's the direct link: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/topics/4369023 Also, for those interested in generating income up to 3 times per week trading SPX 0DTE spreads, check out the SPX Masterclass and Community. Now with a live chat feed to see what trades members are taking in real time. Here's the link to the Course: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/all-courses Thanks for listening and supporting independent research on this show.

Want to discuss this episode with us? Come join us over on the podcast trading community at https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net (https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net) where you can ask questions and discuss this with other traders. In this week's episode, I got to speak with Jack Rosenthal on teen investing. Jack started investing at a very young age and started a Teen Investing club over at http://younginvestorsclub.org/ (http://younginvestorsclub.org/) He's written a couple books on Teen Investing and Entrepreneurship that are available on Amazon. Here's a link to learn more about his books on Amazon. https://bit.ly/JackRosenthal1 (https://bit.ly/JackRosenthal1) Thanks for listening.

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Want to discuss this episode with us? Come join us over on the podcast trading community at https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net where you can ask questions and discuss this with other traders. In this week's episode, I spoke with Sam Silverman from https://relocatepuertorico.com/ where he explained the tax incentives for living in Puerto Rico for both business owners and investors and traders like. As a trader or investor, paying 0% on capital gains can be a game changer as we know but and also work for anyone who works remotely who is running their own online business. Hope it helps. J. Eric O'Rourke https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net/

Want to discuss this episode with us? Come join us over on the podcast trading community at https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net where you can ask questions and discuss this with other traders. In this week's podcast, I talk about how to hedge your stock or option portfolio with unit put options. Also known as units or unit puts. Unit put options are options that have very little value as the options market is unable to price them properly which allows them to explode in value during a market correction. I'll share how i am implementing this hedging strategy in my portfolio using SPX put debit spreads and will share how these performed during the COVID stock market crash of 2020. Thanks for listening and looking forward to seeing you at https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net J. Eric O'Rourke PS: Check out the YouTube channel too for more trading resources. https://optionsincome.club/YouTube

Want to discuss this episode with us? Come join us over on the podcast trading community at https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net where you can continue this conversation with Lee and myself about this episode and any other trading topics. In this week's podcast, I expand some options trading research I've been posting on the YouTube channel around selling naked puts on IWM and SPY ETFs. We're going to focus on IWM for this episode but encourage you to check the different variations of this strategy on YouTube. Here are the links to the YouTube videos: Selling Puts on IWM: https://youtu.be/Zk2VKmseGaU Selling Puts on SPY: https://youtu.be/5y-ItZACZco For the visual aids for this episode's research study, head over to https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net and look for Episode 24 in the podcast section where you'll see the results and be able to ask questions and give feedback related to this and future research studies. Thanks for listening and looking forward to seeing you at https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net J. Eric O'Rourke PS: Check out the YouTube channel too for more trading resources. https://optionsincome.club/YouTube

Want to discuss this episode with us? Come join us over on the podcast trading community at https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net where you can continue this conversation with Lee and myself about this episode and any other trading topics. Lee Spaziano is a data scientist and long time options trader and in this episode we discuss how we are working together to combine these two fields to take advantage of SPX's multiple expirations per week to increase our frequency of high probability trades. We discuss how we acquired tons of SPX intra-day options pricing and Lee discusses how he was able to organize this data so that we can run queries and backtests on by opening and closing short terms trades throughout the day. Thanks for listening and looking forward to seeing you at https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net J. Eric O'Rourke PS: Check out the YouTube channel too for more trading resources. https://optionsincome.club/YouTube

Come join us at www.StockMarketOptionsTrading.net This new free community was built for podcast listeners to connect with myself and guests on the show. It operates like a Facebook group but without the distraction, spam, and negativity that comes along with Facebook. More importantly is the common purpose which is as follows: We bring together stock and options traders to create consistent profits in the stock market so that we can achieve financial freedom and create life long income. If this common purpose resonates with you and you want to connect with myself and other real traders, come join us at www.StockMarketOptionsTrading.net tonight. There's even a free app for easy access to a growing community of independent traders who want to focus on finding strategies that work for them to create financial freedom and life long income through trading stocks and options. I am personally hanging out over there pretty much everyday and look forward to meeting you. Talk to you soon. J. Eric O'Rourke www.StockMarketOptionsTrading.net

We're back with the rest of my discussion with David Sun. So much great options trading insight with our discussions. Be sure to check out the previous episode if you haven't done so already. In this episode we get into how selling out of the money puts isn't necessarily a bullish strategy, managing risk of trading SPX and SPY high probability options strategies, using stop loss orders with options trading, and where on the options chain we like to sell. If you found this episode helpful in anyway, could you let me know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts? Or whichever podcast player platform you use? Thank you for your support and thanks for listening. J. Eric O'Rourke www.OptionsTrading.Help/Services

David Sun has a great understanding of options and was featured on TastyTrade's Rising Star series about his approach to options trading. We had a great in depth discussion and I decided to break it into two segments with this episode being the first. In this episode, he's going to talk us through the base concepts of the TastyTrade style of options trading which leads us into a discussion around being delta neutral and what that means for your portfolio. You won't want to miss the next episode where we dive into specific strategies David trades with SPY put selling as well as where we hang out on the options chain. Here's a link to David's TastyTrade Rising Star segment: https://youtu.be/EG3kKNZxkBQ You can also connect with him at TheTradeBusters.com where he's posted some written essays around options trading as well as some strategies and backtests. Thanks for listening. J. Eric O'Rourke

We all know that tracking your trades is important but it's often a tedious task, especially when it comes to options trading. My guest today though has helped this important area of trading by creating a piece of software that organizes and analyzes your trades automatically. His name is Ben Latz from WingmanTracker.com. Twitter: @benlatz - https://twitter.com/benlatz Email: ben@wingmantracker.com Website: https://wingmantracker.com and https://benlatz.com Code Use code "eric" on sign up to get $50 off! Thank for listening. J. Eric O'Rourke www.OptionsTrading.Help/Services

In this episode, we're going to go over my Core Portfolio for trading Stocks, Bonds, Gold, Volatility, Bitcoin, and Cash. By trading a small handful of strategies across the major asset classes, we're able to make consistent gains year over year. Head over to https://optionstrading.help/core for an overview of the Core Portfolio. While you're there, you can learn how to get trade alert notifications for the Core Portfolio to trade with me and a couple hundred other retail traders. Thanks for listening. J. Eric O'Rourke https://optionstrading.help/services

Retail traders get their edge through modern trading technology and today's guest are looking to help. Rance Mascheck and Chris Mercer from MarketGear.com discuss the evolution of trading technologies and how their software can improve your trading results. There are so many nuggets in this episode and I'm sure you're going to enjoy this one as much as I did. Be sure to check out www.MarketGear.com/Eric for details after listening. Thank you. J. Eric O'Rourke www.OptionsTrading.Help/Services

TastyTrade Rising Star Fauzia Timberlake is on the show this week explaining how she using the TastyTrade principles in her options trading. She currently does one on one coaching helping traders navigate the markets. Here are some links to learn more about Fauzia and how you can connect with her online: Listen to her https://www.tastytrade.com/tt/blog/connect-the-dots-ep-6 (interview with Vonetta Logan) Watch her https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylXMkk_MKcQ&t=120s (Rising Star interview) Like her on https://www.facebook.com/learntotradeoptions/ (Facebook) Join her https://www.facebook.com/groups/OptionEnginesTradingBuddies/ (Facebook group) See her https://www.tastyworks.com/ (trades from the Follow tab). Follow her on Twitter @traderfauzia Thanks for listening. J. Eric O'Rourke www.OptionsTrading.Help/Services

Have a small trading account but thinking about trading options? You're in luck as this episode shows how trading TLT bull call spreads the past 5 years made over 600% and is perfect for small trading accounts. The bull call spread strategy discussed here is also known as an in out debit spread. An in out debit spread is a vertical spread where the option you buy is in the money and the option you sell is out of the money. In out debit spreads are great for beginners with small trading accounts who want to get directional but not have to pay as much to get in a trade. This episode includes a 5 year backtest of TLT buying in out debit spreads with about 30 days to expiration only if the 21 day exponential moving average is above the 50 day simple moving average. The exit parameters have a target of a 25% gain or a time stop loss of closing the trade about 3 weeks later, whichever comes first. The backtest software shown in this video for in out debit spreads is CML Trade Machine Pro. Here's the link: www.OptionsTrading.Help/CML Thanks for listening. J. Eric O'Rourke www.OptionsTrading.Help/Services

I learned a lot from this great discussion with Brian Terry CFP. Brian shared his conservative covered call strategy where he is selling in the money calls on stocks using weekly options with the intent of getting called away every week. I've known Brian for a couple years now and I know he leans on the conservative side of trading and he thinks this strategy is great for conservative traders in retirement. It's an interesting twist on strategy used to create additional income. Brian runs a Facebook group dedicated to this strategy. Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/742852742909259 You can also find him on Meetup.com where he runs a monthly Zoom meeting where he and others share various options strategies that are working. Here's the link: https://www.meetup.com/Centra-Florida-Options-Group/ Thanks for listening. J. Eric O'Rourke OptionsTrading.help/Services

Index Options Explained To receive the free Index Options Mini Course, go to https://OptionsTrading.help/IndexOptions and I'll send you the 7 part video series to get your trading profitably on your own in as little as 1 week. The 7 part video series includes a weekly options strategy for SPX showing you exactly how to put this trade on every week. It also includes a 5 year performance look back so that you fully understand what to expect when trading this profitable strategy. As mentioned in this episode, the 3 main reasons to consider trading index options over stocks or ETF options are because they are cash settled, there is no assignment risk and therefore no early assignment risk, and preferential tax treatment so that you can keep more of your profits when the tax man comes. Thanks for listening and I'll talk to you soon. J. Eric O'Rourke https://OptionsTrading.Help/Services

Which option should I buy? Thanks for listenting to this week's Stock Market Otpions Trading podcast comparing the results of buying different Delta call options on AAPL the past 5 years. To recap the optons trading strategy that was used, we backtested buying a call option with about 30 days to expiration when AAPL crossed back above its 21ema and closed the trade afetr 14 calendar days. By taking the same trade entry and trade exit, it allowed us to compare the results of choosing different strike call options from deep in the money, at the money, and out of the money. Here's the link to my Patreon article for podcast supporters to see snd compare the results including win rate, total returns, and P&L curve. https://bit.ly/3g0bpL5 Becoming a Podcast Supporter is only $5 per month and gets you access to trading research with the ability to discuss trading one on one with myself or in the comments with hundreds of other traders. There are also options for trade alerts if you are interested. Thanks for listenting and I'll talk to you soon. J. Eric O'Rourke https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading

Thanks for listening to this week's Stock Market Options Trading podcast about using Bollinger Bands as an entry signal when the RUT crosses above the upper band. Here's the link the Patreon article for podcast supporters to see more details around the 4 different credit spreads discussed in the episode. (You may need to copy then paste into your browser) https://bit.ly/2WX6W5s Becoming a Podcast Supporter is only $5 per month and gets you access to trading research with the ability to discuss trading one on one with myself or in the comments with hundreds of other traders. There are also options for trade alerts if you are interested. Thanks for listening and I'll talk to you soon. J. Eric O'Rourke https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading

Thanks for listening to this week's episode of investing in work from home stocks. The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating the remote work theme as more and more people are choosing to stay home if they can. As we discussed, working from home also gives benfit to the company in the form of less overhead costs such as rent and increased talent pool for finding better workers who may not live in the same geographical area as the office. Here's the link to the Direxion website for more information regarding the WFH ETF which holds 40 stocks in 4 sectors: https://www.direxion.com/product/direxion-work-from-home-etf If you're interested in supporting the Podcast or YouTube channel, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading for trading education and services. Thank you. J. Eric O'Rourke https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading

http://robintrack.net pulls price and popularity numbers for stocks from Robinhood's API and displays it in a sentiment style graph for free. This free website is a great idea in terms of data sharing but definitely has some drawbacks that I discuss in this episode. Thanks for listening. J. Eric O'Rourke https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading

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We're expanding last week's weekly options study by adding a moving average filter to our trades. The goal here is to determine if adding a would be bullish filter will improve the results of this already profitable strategy of trading bull put spreads with 7 days to expiration on SPY and SPX. This episode is an expansion of Episode 7 so here's the link if you'd like to go back and listen to that episode. https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.com/episode/episode-7 Here's are the links to the performance results of both studies over on my Patreon website which is available to Podcast supporters. Weekly Options Research Results Part 1: https://bit.ly/2ZJWcJG Weekly Options Research Results Part 2: https://bit.ly/2Ye7Gmi Thanks for listening. J. Eric O'Rourke https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading

I'm sharing a 3 year study in this episode around trading weekly options on SPY and SPX. There are 3 expirations per week. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and I wanted to see if there was a difference in performance if you were to sell put credit spreads with 7 days to expiration on each of those days? So I backtested selling 7DTE spreads on each of those days going back 3 years from late May 2020 to find out. You may be surprised which day of the week outperformed the other two. I used eDeltaPro to do the backtesting. Here's the link for those who are interested in backtesting on their own: http://bit.ly/2QmEHKI Consider becoming a $5 Podcast Supporter to view the performance results of the study discussed in this podcast. Sometimes it's easier to understand if you can see the results so I'm providing these resources to supporters of the show. Here's the link: https://bit.ly/2ZJWcJG Podcast supporters enjoy access to other studies, research, and training videos over on Patreon. Thanks for listening. J. Eric O'Rourke https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading

Al Losada is the founder of Simple Option Strategies. Here are a few ways to find more about him online. Website: https://www.simpleoptionstrategies.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/simpleoptionstrategies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVqsvTI4oZcXLjt_0JQ5Fg Thanks for listening and stayed tuned for Part 2 of trading SPX options with Al Losada. J. Eric O'Rourke https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading

Special guest Al Losada is on the show today talking SPX options trading. The episode went over an hour so I decided to split into two separate episodes. In this first episode, Al and I discuss how we both ended up trading SPX options. One commonality we shared was a book we both read that helped get us into SPX credit spreads called Profiting with Iron Condor Options by Michael Hanania Benklifa. This book had a big influence on our trading and its a great read for those interested in trading index option spreads. Al Losada is the founder of Simple Option Strategies. Here are a few ways to find more about him online. Website: https://www.simpleoptionstrategies.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/simpleoptionstrategies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVqsvTI4oZcXLjt_0JQ5Fg In the coming Part 2 episode, we'll be discussing an SPX credit spread strategy with weekly options that expire the same day. This is referred to as Zero DTE spreads. Thanks for listening and stayed tuned for Part 2 of trading SPX options with Al Losada. J. Eric O'Rourke https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading

There are different ways to get long and different ways to trade with leverage. In this episode, we're going to look at both by comparing two leveraged ways of getting long the S&P500. We're going to use the buy and sell signals of the Pure Alpha Strategy as applied to the SPY. We'll discuss the results of trading shares of SSO based on the buy and sell signals of the strategy. SSO is 2X Bull ETF of the S&P500. We'll then discuss the results using the same buy and sell signals of SPY but then buy an "at the money" call debit spread, also known as a bull call spread. As mentioned in the podcast, see the links below to get the video training of the Pure Alpha Strategy. Pure Alpha Strategy (Part 1): bit.ly/2Jjzu1G Pure Alpha Strategy (Part 2): bit.ly/33Z2ANq Pure Alpha Strategy (Part 3): Crisis Alpha study on UVXY bit.ly/2UZjXJX Thanks for listening and supporting independent stock market research. J. Eric O'Rourke https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading

A Crisis Alpha Strategy is meant to generate profits during market corrections, pullbacks, or even black swan type events and can be traded as a stand alone strategy. In this episode, we'll discuss a quantitative trend following strategy called the Pure Alpha Strategy applied to UVXY which is a leveraged volatility product. Check out this article for more information on UVXY. https://sixfigureinvesting.com/2015/03/how-does-uvxy-work/ (https://sixfigureinvesting.com/2015/03/how-does-uvxy-work/) The 5 year performance of getting long volatility using the Pure Alpha Strategy on UVXY inherently gets you protection before any major market corrections. Consider becoming a $5 Podcast Supporter over on our website if you're interested in the video training for the Pure Alpha Strategy discussed in this episode. The video training is in Parts 1 and 2 below. Part 3 shows the performance for UVXY discussed in this video and there's more to come as we look to apply the Pure Alpha Strategy to various asset classes. To become a Podcast Supporter and get access to the video training, simply click one of the links below to get started. Pure Alpha Strategy (Part 1): bit.ly/2Jjzu1G Pure Alpha Strategy (Part 2): bit.ly/33Z2ANq Pure Alpha Strategy (Part 3): Crisis Alpha study on UVXY bit.ly/2UZjXJX Thanks for listening and supporting independent stock market research.

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If you're new options trading, I think you're really going enjoy this episode on what I think is the best options strategy for beginning options traders. It's one thing to understand the mechanics of options, but in this episode we're going to look at trading this strategy as running an insurance company so you know exactly how to think about this trade. After listening, be sure to check out these free no sign-up training videos around this options trading strategy. Conservative Monthly Options: http://bit.ly/2PqtcRF Options Hedging Strategy: http://bit.ly/2sMGeQM Thanks in advance for subscribing and sharing this podcast. J. Eric O'Rourke https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading

When the stock market pulls back, volatility rises. Once the pull back is over, getting long the stock market at this time can be very profitable. In this episode, we'll discuss a research study of buying SPY call options after a volatility spike. We'll be using VXX as a volatility measure and exactly what we're looking for in VXX to get long. Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing. For more trading research and services, please visit the website at https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading (https://www.patreon.com/VerticalSpreadOptionsTrading)