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Options are the expression, not the idea. Once the long/short thesis is there, the structure decides how much you make when you are right and how much it costs when you are wrong. These are my notes on volatility, structure selection and managing open options positions.
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Learn how situational awareness in trading helps navigate volatile NYSE markets, manage risk in uncertain conditions, and improve consistency when trading equities with options.
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Portfolio Management
How to trade volatility with the VIX as an active edge, not just a hedge. A practical guide for retail traders on reading and using volatility.
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How one NYCB options trade reframed my understanding of winning big in options trading. Lessons on conviction, structure, and the ITPM approach.
Portfolio Management
Discover ITPM mentor Edward Shek’s insights on options trading, execution, and mindset. Learn how avoiding the “silent tax” of bad execution can boost your returns and build the discipline every trader needs for long-term success.
Options Trading Education & Insight
Discover what the VIX forward futures curve reveals about investor sentiment, fear, and potential market stress. Learn how to read the curve, spot warning signs, and use it as a tool in your trading and risk management strategy.
Options Trading Education & Insight
Discover how the Skew Index helps retail traders gauge market sentiment and risk. Learn why it's an essential tool for assessing investor positioning and making informed trades.
Options Trading Education & Insight
Uncover Anton Kreil's expert insights on when to roll a winning trade and avoid common mistakes. Learn the key to maintaining a strong trading pipeline.
Options Trading Education & Insight
Learn what options trading is and how it allows investors to speculate on the future direction of the stock market or individual securities.
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