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
183 episodes
How Do I Identify My Psychological Weaknesses In Trading?
You can have a perfect technical setup and a proven strategy, but if your P&L still looks like a roller coaster driven by a toddler, the problem isn't the market—it’s you. In this deep dive, we unpack why trading acts as a psychological pre...
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Episode 185
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20:11
How Do I Avoid Perfectionism In Trading?
While we are often taught that perfectionism is a strength, in the high-stakes world of trading, chasing flawless execution is a psychological landmine that sets you up for financial and emotional failure. In this deep dive, we unpack the "Perf...
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Episode 184
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19:32
How Do I Set Realistic Financial And Performance Goals?
Many ambitious individuals treat goal setting like a wish list, but disconnected fantasies aren't motivational—they're stress machines that lead straight to reckless behavior. In this episode, we unpack the behavioral psychology behind effectiv...
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Episode 184
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17:58
How Do I Analyze A Company’s Product Pipeline?
If you want to understand where a company is going, you can't just look at today's earnings; you have to look at tomorrow's products. In this deep dive, we move past yesterday's news to unpack the "growth engine" of a business.We provide...
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Episode 183
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17:53
How Do I Prevent “Anchoring” To Old Price Levels?
In the fast-paced world of options trading, the past can be a quiet assassin that suffocates consistency. Anchoring bias is one of the most common psychological traps, causing traders to fixate on historical reference points—like their entry pr...
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Episode 182
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15:35
How Do I Avoid Confirmation Bias In My Trading?
While fear and greed are the obvious enemies, confirmation bias is the silent saboteur that disguises wishful thinking as disciplined analysis. In this deep dive, we explore why our brains are evolutionarily wired to seek certainty and how this...
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Episode 181
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17:39
How Do Bond Yields Influence Stock Market Valuations?
While corporate earnings and Fed moves get all the headlines, there is a quieter lever deep inside the economy's plumbing that sets the foundation for every stock valuation out there: bond yields. In this deep dive, we unpack why the bond marke...
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Episode 180
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18:36
How Do I Keep From Quitting Too Soon In My Trading Journey?
Most traders walk away just before their breakthrough occurs, simply because they treated a marathon like a sprint. In this deep dive, we unpack the "hidden metric of success": longevity.We analyze the trio of psychological pitfalls—unre...
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Episode 179
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14:39
How Do I Recognize When I’m Trading Emotionally Instead Of Logically?
You can have a statistically perfect system and still fail because your brain is biologically wired to respond emotionally to wins, losses, and volatility. In this deep dive, we shortcut the path toward consistency and profitability by dismantl...
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Episode 178
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13:39
How Important Is Brand Strength In Valuation?
For decades, investors counted factories and inventory, but today, physical assets rarely account for even half of a successful company's market cap. In this deep dive, we explore the era of the intangible asset and reveal how the "invisible po...
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Episode 177
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15:57
What Are LEAPS And How Do They Work In Options Trading?
What are LEAPS and how do they work in options trading?If standard options feel like a short fuse, LEAPS (Long-term Equity Anticipation Securities) are the slow-burning alternative that can give your long-term investment strateg...
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Episode 176
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14:52
How Do I Close or Exit an Options Position?
In this episode of the Options Trading Podcast, we dive deep into the most critical, yet often overlooked, part of the trading process: the exit. Many traders spend 90% of their energy on the entry, but the truth is that money is truly ma...
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Episode 175
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20:15
How Do I Avoid The Gambler’s Mindset When Trading?
If you've ever placed a trade out of boredom or frantically tried to "win back" a loss in five minutes, you might be feeding the same neural pathways as a slot machine player. In this deep dive, we reveal why 80% of traders are actually high-st...
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Episode 174
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17:11
How Do I Keep My Technical Analysis Simple And Effective For Options Trading?
If you pull up a stock chart right now and it looks like a messy map of spaghetti, you aren't alone. In this deep dive, we reveal why complexity is the silent killer of conviction and how "more data" often leads to the real cost of analysis par...
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Episode 173
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16:16
How Do I Master Risk Acceptance and Execute Like a Pro?
In the world of high-growth investing and options trading, risk is the ultimate gatekeeper. While amateurs often freeze or panic when things look shaky, professionals rely on a specific mental architecture to pull the trigger with discipline. I...
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Episode 172
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14:27
How Do I Trade Options When The Overall Market Is Overbought Or Oversold?
Every trader shares the fantasy of selling the very peak of a rally or buying the precise bottom of a crash, but the cold truth is that most turning points are brutal traps designed to shake you out. In this deep dive, we unpack a layered toolk...
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Episode 171
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16:51
How Do I Trade Breakouts During High Volatility Conditions?
Trading a breakout in a normal market is like driving a fast car, but doing it during high volatility is like strapping a jet engine to that car—it's exhilarating, but it can easily rip your strategy apart if you aren't prepared. In this deep d...
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Episode 170
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18:39
Can I Trade Options During Pre-market Or After-hours Sessions?
While you might see stocks jumping on news at 6:00 AM or 7:00 PM, the quick answer for options traders is technically no—but the real story is in the details. In this deep dive, we unpack the market mechanics that separate standard options from...
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Episode 169
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14:59
How Do I Master Risk Acceptance and Execute Like a Pro?
In the world of high-growth investing and options trading, risk is the ultimate gatekeeper. While amateurs often freeze or panic when things look shaky, professionals rely on a specific mental architecture to pull the trigger with discipline. I...
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Episode 168
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14:27
Is It Better To Close An Option Position Before Expiration Rather Than Holding Until Expiry?
Is it better to close an option position before expiration rather than holding until expiry? It’s a universal internal fight: do you lock in a solid win now, or chase that absolute maximum profit right to the wire? In this deep dive, w...
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Episode 167
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21:07
What Is A Butterfly Spread Strategy In Options Trading?
In this episode, we slice through the financial noise to master one of the most precise neutral strategies in the trader's arsenal: the butterfly spread. Designed to profit when a stock price "stays put," the butterfly spread is a perfect tool ...
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Episode 166
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19:24
What Is Delta In Options Trading?
If staring at an options chain feels like trying to read an ancient, confusing code, you aren't alone. In this deep dive, we slice through the technical jargon to demystify the most fundamental and immediately useful "Greek" for every trader: D...
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Episode 165
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24:49
If I’m Bullish On A Stock, Should I Buy The Stock Itself Or Buy Call Options Instead?
When you believe a stock is heading north, the path you choose to take can dramatically impact your bottom line. In this deep dive, we unpack the fundamental differences between direct ownership and leveraged bets. We explore why buying the sha...
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Episode 164
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12:49
How Do I Assess A Company’s Future Growth Potential?
Finding the "next big thing" is every investor's dream, but most people end up chasing hype or hot tips rather than using a real strategy. In this deep dive, we move past the jargon to provide a practical, 10-step roadmap designed to help you t...
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Episode 163
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17:41
How Can I Train Myself to Think in Probabilities Instead of Certainties?
Elite traders and seasoned investors aren't necessarily geniuses; they simply possess the ability to let go of the need for a definite outcome. In this deep dive, we explore why our brains are biologically wired to crave certainty—an ancient su...
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Episode 162
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