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The Trade Busters

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Sep 25, 2021 • 17min

31 - Introducing the Bomb Shelter

Exploring updated 45+ DTE income strategy with increased DTE to 120 days and selling a 15 Delta short put. Introducing bomb shelter add-on with two long puts for each short put sold. New Black Swan Hedge Strategy discussed for portfolio margin efficiency.
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Sep 13, 2021 • 32min

30 - 0 DTE, The Best Thing since Sliced Bread?

Exploring the world of 0 DTE trading, from varying perspectives to trade structures and risks. Learn about naked options trading, low Delta trades, iron fly strategies, and risk management techniques. Insights on effectively managing zero DTE trades.
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Sep 12, 2021 • 15min

29 - Credit Received as a Proxy for Risk

This podcast explores credit as a measure of risk in trading, discussing stop loss as a loss control mechanism and the correlation between credit received and potential loss. It explains the relationship between credit received and risk, introduces the concept of value at risk, and provides examples of calculating credit and target returns. The significance of factoring in potential losses and the use of credit received as a risk proxy are also emphasized.
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Sep 10, 2021 • 19min

28 - Less Buying Power does NOT mean Less Risk

The podcast episode explores the concept of buying power and its relation to risk in trading. It provides insights on buying power, leverage, and risk, and offers examples of different products and contract sizes to illustrate varying levels of risk involved. The episode also discusses the concept of notional risk and buying power, the relatively low buying power requirements for ES and MES contracts, and the risks and benefits of leverage in trading. It emphasizes the importance of product knowledge, risk management, and careful calculation and understanding in trading.
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Sep 2, 2021 • 15min

27 - 45+ DTE for Small Accounts with MES Futures

Learn about trading the 45+ DTE income strategy with small accounts using MES Futures. Understand MES micro ES futures and their capital efficiency. Discuss fees, strategies, and maximizing profits. Explore efficient margin usage and expanding book sizes in trading futures.
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Aug 26, 2021 • 17min

26 - Building Conviction by Identifying the Bag Holder

Virtu CEO Doug Cifu discusses building conviction in trading by identifying the 'bag holder'. They explore options trading profitability, market mechanics, and the connection between options and stock markets. Learn about selling puts, market maker strategies, and delta hedging.
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Aug 23, 2021 • 12min

25 - The Why, the When, and the How of Hedging

The podcast delves into the fundamentals and strategies of hedging in trading, discussing reasons, methods, and timing. It covers the importance of simplicity in hedging strategies, the challenges of predicting market movements, and various methods like VIX call ladder and long put options.
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Aug 18, 2021 • 29min

24 - 45+ DTE Income Strategy

Exploring the SPY 45+ DTE income strategy update, focusing on optimizing capital efficiency and returns through extending Days to Expiration (DTE). Visit TheTradeBusters.com for strategy details and follow @TheTradeBuster on Twitter for more insights.
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Aug 17, 2021 • 13min

23 - VIX Call Ladder Hedge

Explore the VIX call ladder hedge strategy, its implementation and performance during market conditions like COVID. Discover insights on hedge management and handling tail risk from a recommended episode of The Derivative podcast. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes on hedging and sizing strategies.
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Aug 13, 2021 • 41min

22 - Real Talk with Real Traders: Yiming Li

Yiming Li shares their trading journey and struggles, emphasizing perseverance over success. They reflect on significant losses, trading strategies, and the importance of realistic expectations. The podcast covers effective use of stop orders, market awareness, options trading strategies, and market analysis. Yiming Li discusses lessons learned, resilience, and supporting the trading community.

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