Options Trading Podcast
Ready to trade options? The Options Trading Podcast is the go-to source for options traders who want clarity, consistency, and control in their trading journey. Built on the trusted educational foundation of OptionGenius.com, this show delivers straightforward, no-fluff insights to help you master the world of options trading.
Episodes
217 episodes
How Many Shares Does One Options Contract Represent?
How many shares does one options contract represent? Getting this fundamental answer wrong isn't just a small mistake—it can seriously mess with your capital and risk management. In this episode, we clear up the confusion around the 10...
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Episode 219
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12:06
Do I Need To Own The Stock (Or Have Funds For 100 Shares) To Trade Its Options?
This common misconception acts as a massive mental wall for new investors, leading them to believe they need tens of thousands of dollars just to get started with high-flying stocks like Amazon or Tesla. In this episode, we definitively debunk ...
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Episode 218
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12:38
What Are LEAPS (Long-Term Equity Anticipation Securities) Options?
What are LEAPS (long-term equity anticipation securities) options? In this episode, we demystify these long-dated contracts that allow you to participate in a stock's potential growth without tying up the massive capital required to bu...
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Episode 217
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14:50
What Happens If I Get Assigned on an Option I Sold (Short Position)?
In this episode, we tackle one of the most common fears for new and experienced traders alike. What happens if I get assigned on an option I sold (short position)?Many traders treat assignment like the "boogeyman" of the options...
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Episode 216
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18:04
What Is A “Poor Man’s Covered Call” Strategy?
If you've ever wanted to generate passive income from high-priced stocks like Tesla or Nvidia but were held back by the massive five-figure capital requirement, this episode is for you. We cut through the jargon to reveal how this strategy—tech...
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Episode 215
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17:31
What Does It Mean To “Roll” An Options Position, And Why Would I Do It?
In this episode, we demystify one of the most powerful and flexible strategic maneuvers in the world of options trading. Rolling might sound like a complex finance secret, but it is fundamentally the process of closing an existing trade and sim...
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Episode 214
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15:16
Why Do Many Options Traders End Up Losing Money?
While the promise of leverage and flexible returns is alluring, the stark reality is that most traders fail because they treat the market like a casino rather than a serious business. In this episode, we peel back the layers on the 10 core reas...
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Episode 213
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19:34
Can I Trade Options On ETFs Or Stock Indexes, Or Only On Individual Stocks?
This is a major misconception that limits many traders to the "roulette game" of individual stocks. In this deep dive, we break down the three primary corners of the options world: Individual Stocks, ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds), and cash-settl...
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Episode 212
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19:24
What Is A “Gamma Squeeze” And How Can Options Cause One?
Have you ever seen a stock price suddenly take off like a rocket and wondered what was happening behind the scenes? In this episode, we tackle the viral market phenomenon that moved billions for stocks like GameStop and AMC.We break down...
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Episode 211
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13:40
Are Weekly Options Riskier Than Monthly Options For Beginners?
In this episode, we cut through the social media hype of "retire by Friday" and get brutally honest about the calendar differences in options trading. We explore why weekly options are often seduced by the promise of fast profits but frequently...
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Episode 210
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18:23
Can I Start Trading Options With Only A Small Amount Of Money (e.g. A Few Hundred Dollars)?
In today's episode, we cut through the social media noise of "get rich quick" schemes and flashy cars to find the blunt reality of small-account trading. We explore why having limited capital—like just $300—can actually be your greatest teacher...
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Episode 209
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14:54
How Do I Accept That I Can’t Win Every Trade?
If you’ve ever felt the dark psychological weight of a loss keeping you stuck, you aren't alone—but you might be fighting a mathematical reality that even the world's top hedge fund managers have to respect. In this deep dive, we move past the ...
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Episode 208
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22:07
How Can I Shift From A “Win Or Lose” Mindset To A “Probability” Mindset?
For many investors, every single trade feels like a personal test of their intelligence or worth. In this deep dive, we explore the "Probability Mindset"—the essential psychological framework used by institutions and professional traders to dis...
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Episode 207
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15:50
How Do I Handle The Mental Impact Of Major Market News Events?
Market moments like central bank rate decisions or unexpected inflation reports often feel like a "cognitive ambush," triggering primal fight-or-flight reactions that bypass our logical centers. In this episode, we move past the impossible task...
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Episode 206
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16:59
How Do I Avoid Burnout From Monitoring The Markets Too Much?
In a world designed to glue you to a screen 24/7, many traders fall into the toxic trap of believing that more monitoring automatically equals better results. In this deep dive, we unpack the "paradox of independence" and explain why exhaustive...
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Episode 205
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16:39
How Do I Avoid Being Influenced By Other Traders’ Opinions?
In today's market, you aren't just trading stocks; you're swimming in an ocean of social media noise, chat group alerts, and 24/7 predictions. In this deep dive, we unpack why this constant stream of "expert" voices is a direct threat to your p...
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Episode 204
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14:50
How Do I Build Resilience To Handle The Ups And Downs Of Trading?
In an environment where volatility is a given and the feedback loop can hit you in seconds, technical skill alone is fundamentally insufficient for long-term survival. In this deep dive, we explore the psychological blueprint for cultivating re...
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Episode 203
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16:09
How Do I Avoid Overanalyzing And Missing Trades?
In today's market, the abundance of real-time data and technical indicators creates a complete paradox: more information often leads to worse decisions. In this deep dive, we explore the "great modern roadblock" of analysis paralysis—that momen...
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Episode 202
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17:22
How Do I Stop Thinking “This Time Is Different” After Losses?
How do I stop thinking “this time is different” after losses? These four words might be the most costly phrase in all of investing. When you hit a string of bad luck, losses stop feeling like normal probability and start feeling like a...
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Episode 201
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18:40
Should A Beginner Trade Options, Or Is It Too Risk Starting Out?
Options trading often comes with intimidating jargon like volatility, derivatives, and implied risk, but you don't need a PhD in finance to get started. In this episode, we cut through the noise to explore why options have a "dangerous" reputat...
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Episode 200
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15:46
Why Might An Option Be Exercised Or Assigned Early (Before The Expiration Date)?
For many new traders, the expiration date feels like a hard deadline, but in the world of American-style stock options, the "anytime" rule changes the game. In this episode, we clear the fog around early exercise and assignment to explain...
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Episode 199
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14:04
What Is the Put/Call Ratio and What Does It Indicate About Market Sentiment?
While many traders search for a "magic key" to predict the markets, one of the most effective gages of market mood is also one of the simplest: the Put/Call Ratio (PCR). In this deep dive, we cut through the noise to show you how actual money i...
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Episode 198
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18:24
What Is Price-To-Sales (P/S) Ratio And How Do I Use It?
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the "alphabet soup" of financial ratios, this episode is your secret decoder ring for one of the most powerful, yet deceptively simple, valuation tools available. Unlike the classic P/E ratio, the P/S ratio wo...
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Episode 197
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19:15
How To Spot Red Flags In Earnings Reports?
Earning season is often treated like "report card day" on Wall Street, but you can’t always take the headlines at face value. Companies are experts at dressing up their numbers to paint a fantastic picture that might hide less shiny truths unde...
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Episode 196
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23:53
What Is Backlog In Manufacturing Companies?
While it might sound like a simple "to-do list," backlog is actually one of the trickiest and most vital numbers on a manufacturer's balance sheet. In this deep dive, we cut through the noise to define backlog as the dollar value of firm, legal...
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Episode 195
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20:49