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
129 episodes
How Do I Avoid The “Double-Down” Trap After A Loss?
That immediate, visceral urge to undo a loss in one go is driven by powerful human psychology, primarily loss aversion and the gambler's fallacy. This impulse leads straight to the double-down trap, where you significantly ...
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Episode 128
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17:44
When a Stock Goes Parabolic What Every Options Trader Must Know
Parabolic moves—where a stock's chart goes nearly vertical—are the stuff of trading legend, but they are also the fastest way to blow up your account. This episode is a crucial deep dive into the "geometry of greed," revealing the mechan...
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Episode 127
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15:45
Before You Trade: Here’s How to Know If a Stock Is Trending or Just Drifting
In options trading, your biggest edge comes from answering one critical question before entry: Is the stock trending or is it ranging? Getting this decision alignment wrong turns a high-probability trade into a guaranteed loser—im...
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Episode 126
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18:03
What Are The Most Reliable Chart Patterns For Options Trading?
Chart patterns act as vital road signs on the busy highway of the market, offering crucial context beyond simple directional bets. In this deep dive, we break down the most reliable chart patterns and, more importantly, teach you the essential ...
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Episode 125
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16:55
How Do I Use Candlestick Reversal Patterns in Options Trading?
Welcome to the Options Trading Podcast, where we decode the market’s hidden language to help you make smarter trades. In this episode, we answer a vital question from our listener community:How do I use candlestick reversal patterns ...
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Episode 124
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24:27
What Is The Bid-Ask Spread In Options Trading?
What is the bid-ask spread in options trading?You may not realize it, but every single options trade has a "silent tax" that quietly eats away at your profits. This episode of the Options Trading Podcast does a deep dive into th...
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Episode 123
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18:20
How do I use RSI (Relative Strength Index) to time options entries?
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is one of the most powerful tools in a trader's arsenal, yet most traders fall into the "buy below 30, sell above 70" rookie trap. This episode shatters those simple ideas and reveals a sophisticated, actionabl...
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Episode 122
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23:58
What Is Implied Volatility Rank (IVR) and How Does It Fit with Technical Setups?
What is implied volatility rank (IVR) and how does it fit with technical setups?In this episode, we tackle the critical half of options trading that goes beyond just predicting direction: volatility. The ticket cost of an option...
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Episode 121
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17:35
How Do I Time Debit Spreads Using Technical Analysis?
Welcome back to the Options Trading Podcast. In this episode, we tackle the single most difficult aspect of directional options trading: the when. We break down exactly how to fight time decay by finding the acceleration needed for deb...
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Episode 120
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16:18
How Do I Read and Use Price Action Without Indicators?
Welcome to the Options Trading Podcast. In this episode, we strip away the noise and the "spaghetti" of complex indicators to focus on the purest form of market analysis: Price Action.How do I read and use price action without indica...
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Episode 119
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17:13
What Is Gamma In Options Trading (What Does The Gamma Greek Measure)?
In this episode, we tackle one of the most powerful—and often dangerous—components of the "Greeks." You might know Delta, but do you know what makes Delta move?What Is Gamma In Options Trading (What Does The Gamma Greek Measure)?
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Episode 118
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16:00
Does The Pattern Day Trading (PDT) Rule Apply To Options?
Have you ever hit the "invisible wall" in trading? You make a few quick trades, feeling confident, and suddenly your account is frozen because you triggered a regulation you didn't fully understand. In this episode, we tackle one of the most fr...
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Episode 117
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13:22
Should I Use Technical Analysis To Inform My Options Trading Decisions?
Welcome to the Options Trading Podcast, where we strip away the hype to find the sustainable edge. In the trading world, opinions on charts range from "essential roadmap" to "glorified astrology." Today, we settle the debate specifically...
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Episode 116
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22:40
What Is the “Max Pain” Theory in Options Trading?
It sounds like Wall Street voodoo, but many traders swear by it. The "Max Pain" theory suggests that stock prices have a mysterious tendency to gravitate toward a specific price point as options expiration approaches—the price that causes the m...
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Episode 115
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17:20
What Happens If One Leg of My Option Spread Gets Assigned?
That notification pops up, and you feel that little jolt of anxiety. Even experienced traders can feel a moment of panic when they see they’ve been assigned early. But is it really a disaster, or just a procedural step you need to manage?
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Episode 114
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13:45
What Are Straddle and Strangle Strategies in Options Trading?
You're watching a stock before a huge earnings report, and you're convinced a massive move is coming. The catch? You have absolutely no idea which way it's going to go. What if you didn't have to guess the direction?What are...
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Episode 113
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26:10
How Do I Determine the Break-Even Price of an Options Trade?
If you get into an options trade without knowing your break-even price, you're "flying blind." It’s the critical number that separates a calculated trade from just hoping.How Do I Determine the Break-Even Price of an Options Trade?
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Episode 112
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11:21
What Are the Best Technical Indicators for Options Traders?
If you've ever looked at a trading chart, you know it can look like someone spilled spaghetti on the screen—a mess of squiggly lines like Moving Averages, RSI, and MACD. But which ones actually help?What are the best technic...
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Episode 111
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20:16
How Can I Spot a Volatility Crush Before It Happens?
It's one of the most frustrating experiences in options trading: you spend ages analyzing a stock, you predict its direction perfectly after an earnings report, but you check your account... and you've still lost money.How c...
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Episode 110
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16:40
What Happens if My Option Expires Out-of-the-Money (Worthless) Do I Need to Do Anything?
You bought an option, had high hopes... and now it's expiration day, and the trade is worthless. It's out-of-the-money (OTM). The burning question rattling in your head is:What happens if my option expires out-of-the-money (worthless...
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Episode 109
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13:00
What Is the Difference Between American-Style and European-Style Options?
It sounds technical, but getting this one wrong can lead to some major trading headaches. No, it has nothing to do with geography—it's all about the rules of the contract.What is the difference between American-style and European-sty...
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Episode 108
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14:09
What Are Options Trading Approval Levels, and How Do I Get Approved for Higher Levels?
When you first apply to trade options, it can feel like starting a new game where all the best items are locked. This "gatekeeping" system is one of the first hurdles every trader faces.What are options trading approval levels, and h...
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Episode 107
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17:47
What Is a Stop-Loss Order in Options Trading?
It's a tool that's often talked about like a "magic wand" for traders: the stop-loss order. But as any experienced trader knows, it's not magic, and when you apply it to options, things get complicated—fast.What is a stop-loss order ...
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Episode 106
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16:58
What Is Free Cash Flow and Why Is It Important?
You’ve heard the saying: "Profits lie, cash doesn't." A company can hit record earnings and look amazing on paper, but still be teetering on the edge of going broke. How is that possible?What is free cash flow and why is it important...
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Episode 105
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18:36
What Is Dividend Yield and How Does It Affect Valuation?
Dividends can feel like "free money," but what is dividend yield, and what does it really tell you about a stock's health? Chasing the highest yield is one of the most common and dangerous traps for investors.What is dividen...
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Episode 104
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13:55