

Stock Market Options Trading
Eric O'Rourke
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Aug 6, 2024 • 14min
124: S&P 500 Navigator: Short Term Bearish Thesis and Trade Idea
Dive into the strategies for navigating a bearish market with options trading. Explore specific trade ideas to capitalize on recent downturns in the S&P 500, focusing on innovative structures like call credit and put debit spreads. Understand the impact of jobless claims and geopolitical issues on market movements. Gain insights into effective risk management and the importance of thorough market analysis. Get equipped to make informed trading decisions while expressing your market outlook confidently.

Aug 1, 2024 • 14min
123: My Secret To Staying Profitable Over Time
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/4688450In 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/OptionAssassinAfter 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/12282222Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

Jul 18, 2024 • 16min
122: Hedging With a Put Spread Collar
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/optionacejonHere's the Put Spread Collar Post for more details: https://twitter.com/optionacejon/status/1803563695169044503In 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/OptionAssassinAfter 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/12282222Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

Jul 3, 2024 • 18min
121: S&P 500 Navigator: New All Time Highs on SPX. Now What?
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 and X:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jericorourke/X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/OptionAssassinAfter 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/12282222Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

Jun 24, 2024 • 11min
120: Caitlin Clark is the NVDA of the WNBA
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/12282222Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

Jun 14, 2024 • 17min
119: Choosing Your Profits and Losses
Delve into the intricacies of trading strategies by analyzing the P/L curve, exploring how it affects emotional and financial experiences. Learn about the significance of factors like winners' size, losers' size, win rates, and consistent loss management in selecting a suitable approach.

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Jun 1, 2024 • 1h 31min
118: Applying First Principles to Options Trading
Trading content creator Erik Smolinski discusses applying First Principles to options trading, evolution in trading approaches, backtesting, psychology, intraday seasonality, automation in trading systems, and mastering emotions in options trading.

May 15, 2024 • 17min
117: 1DTE The Longest Trade of My Life
Explore the intriguing world of 1DTE trading, where strategies collide with psychological challenges. Discover the emotional rollercoaster of making trades that last just 24 hours, and how to navigate the pressures of market volatility. Gain insights into maintaining emotional discipline and adhering to strategies when the stakes are high. Plus, learn about practical resources for further developing your trading skills, including community connections and specialized masterclasses.

May 2, 2024 • 24min
116: How I'd Trade Options With a $1k Account
Exploring trading options with a $1k account, emphasizing realistic expectations and best strategies. Focus on balancing day job with trading for account growth. Advise on risk management, vertical spreads, and direction-neutral approach for bullish markets. Emphasis on skill development over monetary gains for consistent trading.

Apr 22, 2024 • 13min
115: Edge Alert: Mechanical Next Day Put Credit Spread Strategy
Learn about a mechanical approach to trading SPX weekly options through selling put credit spreads, exploring effectiveness on high TTR days, short-term strategy with win rates, and analyzing impact on profitability and market indicators for informed trading decisions.