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China Shop favorite Richard Friesen returns to talk to the guys about their progress. Dan and Kyle share their shop rules and Richard elaborates on the psychology behind our common mistakes. Our guest shares some of the methodology of his Mind Muscles system and how it can help our trading behaviors as well as sharing more details about his upcoming book. Richard also goes into detail on the importance of implied volatility when trading options. After regretting a quick peek into Dan's mind, we wrap things up, we quiz our guest on his hand signal knowledge!If you want to learn more about Richard's book, Conversations with Money, you can email him at Rich@mindmuscles.com with "Conversations with Money" in the subject.Richard Friesen works with professionals and business leaders who want to increase their personal effectiveness with joy and grace. His neuroscience based Mind Muscles™ model gives his clients the opportunity to reach their goals with online training, simulations, interactive exercises, group support and real time decision processes. Richard has been a futures broker for Merrill Lynch, a floor trader on the CME, CBOT and the options floor of the Pacific Exchange where he built and sold a successful options trading firm where he served on the Exchange's board of directors. He also founded and built a financial software company and is the inventor of ten significant trading interface patents. This combined with his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, Neurolinguistic Programing Master’s certification and neuroscience focus, brings a unique framework to business, investing and career success. His current passion is completing his forthcoming book “Conversations with Money.” This book observes the main character “Joe” who deals with all the conflicts, self-sabotage and belief systems around money and wealth.Guest Links:Free Online Trading AssessmentOnline Course: Compass Lockdown EditionPrivate CoachingMindMuscles for Traders WebsiteBook: Conversations with MoneyIf you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here! 2 Bulls Discord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week's episode, Dan and Kyle discuss Biden's infrastructure plan and the hurdles it faces along with Amazon's unionization vote. We also touch on Ryan Cohen's new appointment and Melvin Capitals staggering losses last quarter. We also changed our format and swapped the Stocks and Options segments with Investing and Trading (songs to be updated soon!) In this new format, Kyle talks about his plan to replace his income by selling options premiums. With a new month, we have a new bet and someone takes a big lead!Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com. Tell her 2 bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you like our show, please let us know by liking and subscribing. You can also email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com or leave a message at (725) 22 BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted!New to trading? Check out our Beginner's Stock Market and Options 101 bonus episodes!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends! If you have no friends and hate social media and you want to give us money to pay for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate here! Twitter Poll:https://twitter.com/FinancialInept1/status/1381083275276484611?s=20Links:Infrastructure HurdlesAmazon Unionization voteGME names Cohen ChairmanDiscordhttps://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMBeginner Bonus Episodes:Intro to the Stock MarketOptions 101Covered Calls How ToMonth End Reviews:March 2021Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's our first Month In Review episode, and it's jam packed with Kyle and Dan talking about all the March guests and their big takeaways, what really worked trading wise, answer some listener questions, and of course, the dreaded Bet consequences Kyle unleashes on Dan.Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com. Tell her 2 bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you like our show, please let us know by liking and subscribing. You can also email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com or leave a message at (725) 22 BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted!New to trading? Check out our Beginner's Stock Market and Options 101 bonus episodes!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends! If you have no friends and hate social media and you want to give us money to pay for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate here! Links:Options 101 with Christopher BoormanSue PullenDavid MoadelObi OnyejekweTrailing Stops - InvestopediaDiscord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMAddendum:Chris Boorman talked about buying calls on the 9th business day of the month, selling them on the 11th, and buying the 2nd to last business day of the month, selling them on the 4th business day of the next month. Sorry for any confusion- DanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week's episode, Dan and Kyle discuss the downfall of Archegos Capital, the latest Jobs report numbers, and new infrastructure spending. In stocks both Kyle and Dan seek to expand some existing positions, and in options Dan finally admits one of his strategies is a loser. We also find out the big bet winner for the month of March, and someone isn't too happy about it!Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com. Tell her 2 bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you like our show, please let us know by liking and subscribing. You can also email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com or leave a message at (725) 22 BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted!New to trading? Check out our Beginner's Stock Market and Options 101 bonus episodes!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends! If you have no friends and hate social media and you want to give us money to pay for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate here! Links:Enthusiast Gaming HoldingsArchegos Margin CallSLR Expires 3/31$174 Billion for EVs in Infrastructure PlanLatest Jobs ReportAMC to Ask Shareholders to Issue 500M New SharesATT Lobbies Against Fiber??Twitter Poll:https://twitter.com/FinancialInept1/status/1378535649737859079?s=20Discord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMQuiver Quantitive:https://www.quiverquant.com/Disclosure:Through an agreement with a third party, Financial Ineptitude, Inc was paid $110 on 4/3/21 through 4/5/21 to write this promotional content for Enthusiast Gaming Holdings, Inc. (CSE:EGLX)(OTC:ENGMF), which contains affiliate links. We are not licensed to give financial advice and nothing in this article should be construed as such. Please do your own research and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.*Kyle purchased shares on 4/1 prior to the release of this episodeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this special bonus episode, Dan and Kyle talk to Nicholas Prouten, the ambassador for the LODE project. We get dive into the specifics of his project, a cryptocurrency backed by precious metals. We then attempt to get Nick to give us the location of all the gold before discussing cryptos in a more general sense. To wrap things up, we quizzed Nick on his Canadian South Park knowledge!About Nicholas:A veteran in public speaker and team leader able to pitch projects, ideas and concepts concisely and effectively while motivating and driving on target, measured results. With nearly a decade of experience in the tech sector and half a decade in the blockchain industry, Nicholas is an expert in driving project growth. Using his unique leadership style and vision, he cultivates seamless paths to create value and transcend goals. A firm believer that diversity is strength, Nicholas has worked in a wide array of industries, ranging from cybersecurity, gaming, real estate, entertainment, and blockchain.About LODE:LODE is a blockchain-powered payments ecosystem providing investors with stabilized digital currencies backed by gold and silver. Regulated by the German Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), the project has exercised due diligence to minimize risk for a growing community of investors, with its SEC license pending. Bridging the old and the new, LODE's asset-backed digital utilities, AGX (digital silver) and AUX (digital gold), are designed to serve users with a pragmatic method to transact with borderless, low cost, stable mediums of exchange, providing an easy on-ramp to other blockchain assets as well as instant conversions to local fiat currencies like USD, EUR and more.If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!Should you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here! Links:https://www.facebook.com/LODEPayMedia https://www.instagram.com/lodepaymedia/ https://www.youtube.com/lodepaymedia https://twitter.com/lodepaymedia https://www.linkedin.com/company/lodepaymedia/Upcoming events:https://startupsupercup.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week's episode, Dan and Kyle discuss the ramifications of the Suez Canal blockage and Powell and Yellen's Congressional testimonies. We also discuss China's recent response to new sanctions and Amazon's bold new PR strategies. In Stocks, Kyle repeats a mistake from last week, and in Options, Dan continues to revise his straddle/strangle strategies. With only one more week to go in this month's bet, one plays it safe while the other goes for broke! Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com. Tell her 2 bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you like our show, please let us know by liking and subscribing. You can also email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com or leave a message at (725) 22 BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted!New to trading? Check out our Beginner's EpisodeIf you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends! If you have no friends and hate social media and you want to give us money to pay for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate here! Links:Powell and Yellen Testify in CongressJobless Claims at 1 year lowBank Stocks Rise after Allowed to Raise DividendsSuez Canal BlockedChina Retaliates after SanctionsNY MJ UpdateElon Deletes a TweetAmazon Trolling Congress MembersTwitter Poll:https://twitter.com/FinancialInept1/status/1375983979250151425?s=20Discord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMQuiver Quantitive:https://www.quiverquant.com/*CorrectionThe Amazon tweet denying pee bottles was directed toward Rep. Marc Pocan, not Bernie Sanders. Sorry!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this special bonus episode, Dan and Kyle sit down to explain the basic options terms and some of the factors that determine a contracts premium. Afterwards, Christopher Boorman joins in for a Q and A session. Among the items discussed are covered calls, call spreads and the pros and cons of underwriting options contracts. We also talk about when to cut losses and cover certain scenarios when it's beneficial to exercise contracts. Christopher Boorman has spent over 20 years in the Financial Services I.T. space, working for nearly every insurance company in Hartford. While looking for his next opportunity in accounting, finance or operations, he’s managing his retirement funds with options trades and building a side hustle as a Christian speaker. Check out his YouTube channel Christopher Boorman Speaks for short inspirational videos and don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment and share!Guest Links:Youtube ChannelEpisode Links:Financial Ineptitude Knowledge CenterOptions Greeks ExplanationDavid Moadel Explains "The Wheel"If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!Should you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week's episode, Dan and Kyle try to understand what the rising interest rates mean and why it's wrecking the NASDAQ. We also discuss Porsche's announced shift to EVs and the latest in the BABA and Ant Group saga, in addition to Blackstone Group closing the largest private equity fund they've ever assembled. In Stocks, Kyle details his near disaster when trading premarket on the phone. In Options, we give updates on the expiring contracts we sold along with a new strategy Kyle tested last week. If you joined our Discord, you saw a side bet happen during the week that might have an outsized impact on this month's bet totals! This week's Sponsored content is Sweet Earth Holdings. Check out our post here and if you want to learn more, follow this link: Sweet Earth HoldingsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com. Tell her 2 bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you like our show, please let us know by liking and subscribing. You can also email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com or leave a message at (725) 22 BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted!New to trading? Check out our Beginner's EpisodeIf you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends! If you have no friends and hate social media and you want to give us money to pay for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate here! Links:Twitter PollPowell to Testify this WeekNASDAQ Falls on Interest Rate ConcernsMJ sales boost expected from StimulusBlackstone Growth Equity FundAnt Group IPO Valuation at $200 BillionPorsche going EVCLRBF Gains Foothold in Mass.Discord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMDisclosure:Through an agreement with a third party, Financial Ineptitude, Inc was paid $110 on 3/20/21 to write this promotional content for Sweet Earth Holdings (CSE:SE)(OTC:SEHCF), which contains affiliate links. We are not licensed to give financial advice and nothing in this article should be construed as such. Please do your own research and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The guys sit down and talk to their Sponsor, Sue Pullen, about real estate, credit scores, and a few options trading anecdotes you don't want to miss!Sue is an expert at finding mortgage solutions for her customers. She has over 15 years of lending experience and over 25 years of construction experience. She educates her customers with the available financing options, and assists them in securing the right mortgage loan to fit their individual needs and financial goals. Sue is dedicated to helping families become homeowners, as she keeps them continually informed throughout the mortgage loan process.Guest Links:Fairway Independent MortgageLinkedin ProfileOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com. Tell her 2 bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you like our show, please let us know by liking and subscribing. You can also email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com or leave a message at (725) 22 BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted!https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMNew to trading? Check out our Beginner's Episode Here:https://financialineptitude.com/2021/01/2-bulls-bonus-episode/If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends! If you have no friends and hate social media and you want to give us money to pay for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate here! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=WKKX4UP32MB6QAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week's episode, Dan and Kyle talk more stimulus before diving into M&A noise in the cannabis sector. We also discuss Alibaba's continuing struggles amid China's crackdown on them and Ant Group. In Stocks, a heated GME discussion rages out of control before Kyle and Dan both dip their toes in the SPAC arena. In Options, we reviewed the results of our analysis of the big money alerts as promised last week before updating everyone on our new strategies we're testing. Our normal random stock selector page went down, and the replacement site spits out a real contender! Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com. Tell her 2 bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you like our show, please let us know by liking and subscribing. You can also email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com or leave a message at (725) 22 BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMIf you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends! If you have no friends and hate social media and you want to give us money to pay for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate here! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=WKKX4UP32MB6QLinks:Discordhttps://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMNew to trading? Check out our Beginner's EpisodeNews ArticlesStimulus UpdateBuffett Trims Apple StakeAnt Group CEO Steps DownRBLX IPO DebutCannabis Carbon FootprintUpcoming Mergers in Pot Sector?Canoo Announces EV Pickup S3 Partners: GME Squeeze to ContinueQuiver Quantitivehttps://www.quiverquant.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy