SMBU’s Options Tribe Webinar: James Hogan of Optionvue Systems,...
December 19th, 2017 This week, James Hogan of Optionvue Systems, International will be discussing how to use Optionvue software to identify trading opportunities consistent with a trader’s directional...
View ArticleWe are only in business because of our losses
Options traders can often be despondent after experiencing a losing month. That’s because they have lost perspective on why they are successful in the first place. In this video we talk about why...
View ArticleSMBU’s Options Tribe Webinar: Options Tribe Member Dave Freitag: The Save Trade
December 26th, 2017 This week, Options Tribe member Dave Freitag will be returning to the Options Tribe to present “The Save Trade”. We’re excited to have Dave back on the Options Tribe and we hope...
View ArticleSMBU’s Options Tribe Webinar: Dan Passarelli of Market Taker Mentoring: The...
January 2nd, 2018 This week, Dan Passarelli, President of Market Taker Mentoring returns to the Options Tribe to share his view of what 2018 will bring for the markets as well as describe his planned...
View ArticlePnL goal for 2018
I had lunch with two developing traders today and asked them their PnL goals for 2018. I was really curious to hear their responses. My sense was they were a bit surprised to field this question...
View ArticleThe biggest spark for our trading improvement in 2017
Adopting a Daily Report Card sparked the biggest improvement to our firm’s trading results in 2017. Flatly, our firm had a very strong trading year. Thxs to Nate from @InvestorsLive, and more...
View ArticleTop ten trading videos of 2017
We are grateful to all who participate in our trading community. As a way to give back to the trading community, we share lessons and observations about the market, in our Free Daily Video. Below are...
View ArticleTop 10 Blog Posts of 2017
Here are the top 10 blog posts of 2017 from SMB: This retail trader just crossed 100k in trading profits The Failure Rate of a Proprietary Trader Relative Volume (RVOL) Defined and Used STP Vs. ECN...
View ArticleSMBU’s Options Tribe Webinar: Terry Liberman of Exceptionaltrader.com: The...
January 9th, 2018 This week, Terry Liberman returns to the Options Tribe to discuss how traders can increasing their proficiency in using and capitalizing on their ability to whole-brain think, learn...
View ArticleTrading goals for 2018- Consider this
You want to trade better in 2018. You develop goals and feel ready to improve. Let me offer perspective from my seat managing a trading desk. Each year our Floor Manager and I meet with all firm...
View Article3 Tips on Proper Planning for Traders
Your trading plan for 2018 is vitally important to your improvement as a trader. A great plan can help you fulfill your potential. A poor plan can be self-sabotaging. Here are three pro tips on proper...
View Article5 Pillars of Trading Success
These five pillars will help your trading consistency, which should be your ultimate goal. Interestingly enough, the 5 pillars of trading success have nothing to do with the actual act of trading or...
View ArticleSMBU’s Options Tribe Webinar: SMB Capital Options Desk Trader John Locke:...
January 16th, 2018 This week, SMB Capital Options Desk Trader John Locke returns to the Options Tribe to discuss the trades which comprise the Super Simple Spreads trading systems. Options Tribe...
View ArticleTrade in the Happy Zone
Many traders make the mistake of trading in too many different styles, only a few of which have been sustainably successful for that particular trader. It’s much better to apply the majority of your...
View Article[Recording] SMB Webinar: What Worked Well on the Trading Desk in 2017
In this webinar, Mike discusses the work he has been doing with SMB traders reviewing what they did well in 2017 and coming up with plans on how to do more of it, figuring out what their weaknesses are...
View ArticleWhat worked well on our trading desk in 2017
2017 was a very strong year for our trading desk in NYC. After such a strong year it is important to study what went well so we can do more of it in 2018. So what worked well for our trading desk in...
View ArticleAre you overly negative, or ignorantly positive?
It’s the end of the trading session. You’re a good boy- so you’ve definitely journaled and now you’re ready to begin your post-market review. This is where things get interesting for me as a mentor....
View ArticleSMBU’s Options Tribe Webinar: Dan Passarelli of Market Taker Mentoring: The...
January 23rd, 2018 This week, Dan Passarelli, President of Market Taker Mentoring returns to the Options Tribe to share his view of what 2018 will bring for the markets as well as describe his planned...
View ArticleIf it’s a no touch trade, then don’t touch it
Options income trades can be differentiated by whether the trades feature adjustment protocols or not. If the trade does not feature an adjustment protocol, in other words it is a “no-touch” options...
View ArticleSMB at TradersExpo NYC- Feb 25-27
I will be presenting at the TradersExpo in NYC, which you can attend from Feb 25-27. I will be presenting on a panel spearheaded by my friend John Netto- Profiting in the New Market Ecosystem. I will...
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