
The Trade Busters
Actionable ideas to take your trading to the next level
Latest episodes

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Feb 21, 2024 • 20min
124 - First Principles: Volatility Steals Your Edge
Discover how volatility affects trading strategies, learn about the 'volatility tax', and understand how losses can compound faster than gains. Explore unique ways of thinking through sizing, risk, and leverage in option strategies.

Feb 20, 2024 • 14min
123 - First Principles: Know Your Edge
The podcast explores different types of trading edges including behavioral, informational, analytical, and technical. It discusses the volatility risk premium and the importance of having conviction in trading strategies. The episode also covers navigating delta neutral trading strategies and identifying your edge in the market.

Feb 10, 2024 • 1h 1min
122 - Guest Appearance - ReSolve Riffs
-Follow Adam on Twitter @GestaltU
-Watch the interview video at https://youtu.be/5RUE5jRFCOk?si=5JF_VhJyESiFx7Gl
-Learn more about ReSolve Asset Management at https://investresolve.com/
The Trade Busters provides actionable ideas to take your option trading to the next level. Through our educational podcast and instructional spreadsheets, we aim to empower the everyday retail trader. Discover unique ways of thinking through sizing, risk and leverage in your option strategies.
-View strategy mechanics, tradelogs and more at the trading page: https://www.thetradebusters.com
-Follow me on Twitter @TheTradeBuster
-The Trade Busters Discord server is now live! Send me an email if you would like to join.
**Everything discussed on this podcast is for informational purposes only and not to be construed as financial advice.

Feb 1, 2024 • 51min
121 - Candle Ball Live FOMC Edition - 1/31/2024
The Trade Busters provides actionable ideas to take your option trading to the next level. Through our educational podcast and instructional spreadsheets, we aim to empower the everyday retail trader. Discover unique ways of thinking through sizing, risk and leverage in your option strategies.
-View strategy mechanics, tradelogs and more at the trading page: https://www.thetradebusters.com
-Follow me on Twitter @TheTradeBuster
-The Trade Busters Discord server is now live! Send me an email if you would like to join.
**Everything discussed on this podcast is for informational purposes only and not to be construed as financial advice.

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Jan 19, 2024 • 58min
120 - Guest Appearance - The TradeHacker Mindset
In this episode, the host interviews a professional trader, discussing the importance of mental and emotional control in trading. They also cover topics such as starting a hedge fund, managing money for relatives, and the concept of risk management. The speaker highlights the importance of tracking trading data and optimizing portfolio performance, as well as the use of hedges and a mental model for evaluating expectations.

Jan 4, 2024 • 19min
119 - Theta Engine Update Q4 2023
Visit the Theta Engine strategy page at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1No5QkXMi0WqFkv0orAFH-kmSUbIjGBmIXztaE1cyRUA/edit?usp=sharing
The Trade Busters provides actionable ideas to take your option trading to the next level. Through our educational podcast and instructional spreadsheets, we aim to empower the everyday retail trader. Discover unique ways of thinking through sizing, risk and leverage in your option strategies.
-View strategy mechanics, tradelogs and more at the trading page: https://www.thetradebusters.com
-Follow me on Twitter @TheTradeBuster
-The Trade Busters Discord server is now live! Send me an email if you would like to join.
**Everything discussed on this podcast is for informational purposes only and not to be construed as financial advice.

Nov 21, 2023 • 16min
118 - It's Easy to Beat the Market... Just Run a Business!
- Read the X thread by @therobotjames at: https://x.com/therobotjames/status/1384361563558010882?s=20
The Trade Busters provides actionable ideas to take your option trading to the next level. Through our educational podcast and instructional spreadsheets, we aim to empower the everyday retail trader. Discover unique ways of thinking through sizing, risk and leverage in your option strategies.
-View strategy mechanics, tradelogs and more at the trading page: https://www.thetradebusters.com
-Follow me on Twitter @TheTradeBuster
-The Trade Busters Discord server is now live! Send me an email if you would like to join.
**Everything discussed on this podcast is for informational purposes only and not to be construed as financial advice.

Oct 12, 2023 • 1h 12min
117 - Real Talk with Real Traders: Notional Ed
Notional Ed discusses his trading journey and expertise in T-bills. The hosts share their background in the insurance business and investment strategies. The speaker talks about their experience with options trading and the importance of not losing money. The chapter discusses notional value, leveraging for returns, and personal experience with interest rates. They also talk about the consequences of a growing deficit and investing in bonds.

Oct 5, 2023 • 38min
116 - Introducing the Option Omega Academy
Enroll for free to the Option Omega Academy at https://academy.optionomega.com/
Check out the Option Omega website at https://optionomega.com/
The Trade Busters provides actionable ideas to take your option trading to the next level. Through our educational podcast and instructional spreadsheets, we aim to empower the everyday retail trader. Discover unique ways of thinking through sizing, risk and leverage in your option strategies.
-View strategy mechanics, tradelogs and more at the trading page: https://www.thetradebusters.com
-Follow me on X @TheTradeBuster
-The Trade Busters Discord server is now live! Send me an email if you would like to join.
**Everything discussed on this podcast is for informational purposes only and not to be construed as financial advice.

Oct 2, 2023 • 18min
115 - The Almost Immaculate Half - Q3 2023
Visit the Theta Engine strategy page at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1No5QkXMi0WqFkv0orAFH-kmSUbIjGBmIXztaE1cyRUA/edit?usp=sharing
The Trade Busters provides actionable ideas to take your option trading to the next level. Through our educational podcast and instructional spreadsheets, we aim to empower the everyday retail trader. Discover unique ways of thinking through sizing, risk and leverage in your option strategies.
-View strategy mechanics, tradelogs and more at the trading page: https://www.thetradebusters.com
-Follow me on X @TheTradeBuster
-The Trade Busters Discord server is now live! Send me an email if you would like to join.
**Everything discussed on this podcast is for informational purposes only and not to be construed as financial advice.