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I originally wrote this article in early 2015 after a five-year bull market. The point of the article was to show that becoming a self-directed investor and managing your portfolio without the help of a financial advisor could yield materially better returns. This…

I am sure you are familiar with the saying, “Done is Better Than Perfect”. It is my understanding that this phrase originated at the Facebook corporate offices. I must admit that “Done is Better Than Perfect” is something that I wish I had subscribed to in my 35+…

The vast majority of my trading strategies involve the selling of option premium. I repeatedly said that I have discovered probability-based trading to be the “secret” to consistent, successful trading business. Most options, something like 80%, expire worthless. Why…

If you have been trading for any length of time, you probably succumbed to the most common mistake that we, as traders, are prone to make. Trading is like any other endeavor in which we strive to be successful. To become consistent and profitable takes an immense…

One of the most frustrating aspects to most traders is the lack of correlation between the amount of perceived work that one puts into their trading efforts and the general lack of results consistent with those efforts. My simple recommendation to you, if you suffer…

Trading stocks, options, futures, futures options and indexes are not for the faint of heart. When you trade in these markets, you are always on the precipice of making or losing money. If you are an active trader and/or investor, you will make mistakes. The key to…

1. What is Implied Volatility? Implied volatility is the market’s estimate of the potential future price movements of an underlying asset. Implied volatility differs from historical volatility as it measures expected future volatility instead of past price…

Breaking Down Advanced Options Trading Let’s cut through the complexity and focus on what really matters in  advanced options trading . First, don’t let the unusual names of the many option strategies dissuade you from learning to become a consistent trader. You…

By John Andres Regardless of whether you’re a novice or an experienced investor, staying informed about emerging market trends is essential for making sound financial decisions. When trading, always carefully evaluate key factors such as market volatility and supply…

By John Andres Step 1: Universe Selection The first step in my mechanical options trading system is universe selection. This involves choosing from a database of approximately 200 stocks and ETFs, focusing specifically on the most active 60 to 70. High liquidity and…