Podcast Episodes

What Are the Best Technical Indicators for Options Traders?

Episode 111

If you've ever looked at a trading chart, you know it can look like someone spilled spaghetti on the screen—a mess of squiggly lines like Moving Averages, RSI, and MACD. But which ones actually help?…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

How Can I Spot a Volatility Crush Before It Happens?

Episode 110

It's one of the most frustrating experiences in options trading: you spend ages analyzing a stock, you predict its direction perfectly after an earnings report, but you check your account... and you'…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

What Happens if My Option Expires Out-of-the-Money (Worthless) Do I Need to Do Anything?

Episode 109

You bought an option, had high hopes... and now it's expiration day, and the trade is worthless. It's out-of-the-money (OTM). The burning question rattling in your head is:

What happens if my option e…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

What Is the Difference Between American-Style and European-Style Options?

Episode 108

It sounds technical, but getting this one wrong can lead to some major trading headaches. No, it has nothing to do with geography—it's all about the rules of the contract.

What is the difference betwe…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

What Are Options Trading Approval Levels, and How Do I Get Approved for Higher Levels?

Episode 107

When you first apply to trade options, it can feel like starting a new game where all the best items are locked. This "gatekeeping" system is one of the first hurdles every trader faces.

What are opti…

Published on 2 weeks ago

What Is a Stop-Loss Order in Options Trading?

Episode 106

It's a tool that's often talked about like a "magic wand" for traders: the stop-loss order. But as any experienced trader knows, it's not magic, and when you apply it to options, things get complicat…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

What Is Free Cash Flow and Why Is It Important?

Episode 105

You’ve heard the saying: "Profits lie, cash doesn't." A company can hit record earnings and look amazing on paper, but still be teetering on the edge of going broke. How is that possible?

What is free…

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

What Is Dividend Yield and How Does It Affect Valuation?

Episode 104

Dividends can feel like "free money," but what is dividend yield, and what does it really tell you about a stock's health? Chasing the highest yield is one of the most common and dangerous traps for …

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

What Is a Debit Spread in Options Trading?

Episode 103

Ever looked at the stock market and felt like you're at a big casino where the house always wins? It can feel that way, especially with options. But there are smarter, more strategic ways to trade th…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Can My Short Option Be Assigned Before Expiration (Early Assignment)?

Episode 102

It’s the "financial jump scare" that lingers in the minds of many option sellers: you sell a contract, feel confident in your strategy, and then boom—out of nowhere, you're assigned. But how real is …

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago