Passive Trading Audio Book Part 3 - 170
The Option Genius Podcast: Options Trading For Income and Growth
Release Date: 02/19/2024
The New Trump Trade (Not TACO) - 195
The Option Genius Podcast: Options Trading For Income and Growth
We've all heard of the "TACO" (Trump Always Chickens Out) trade, but there's a new, more powerful government-driven strategy in play. This episode reveals a simple yet potent playbook for what we're calling: The New Trump Trade (Not TACO). We explore the simple thesis: when the U.S. administration takes a direct ownership stake in a company, we should consider trading right alongside them. This isn't just a theory; we're seeing the results in real-time. We'll look at the government's involvement with Intel (INTC) and how that stock has nearly doubled, and then dive into a watch list of rare...
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Option Trading Brokers Reviewed - 194
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You can't trade without a broker, but having the wrong one is like trading with one hand tied behind your back. With all the consolidation and new players in the industry, how do you choose the right one for your options strategy? This episode is a complete review of the current landscape. We're talking about: Option Trading Brokers Reviewed. We'll break down the pros and cons of the biggest names in the game, from the undisputed champion of platforms, Thinkorswim (now at Schwab), to the pro-level (but difficult) Interactive Brokers. Learn why tastytrade's value may have changed since its...
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The Fed is Cutting Rates. Here's What History Says Happens Next - 193
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The Federal Reserve has officially started a rate-cutting cycle, and Chairman Powell has telegraphed that more cuts are likely on the way. For traders, this is a time to be "licking your chops." This episode is all about: The FED Playbook. We dive into the historical data to see what has happened in the 11 previous times since 1980 that the Fed has cut rates multiple times in a row. Discover why, in the absence of a major recession, the market has historically seen double-digit gains 12 months later. We'll explore which sectors—from defensive stocks and small caps to banks and...
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When To Exit a Winning Trade - 192
The Option Genius Podcast: Options Trading For Income and Growth
It's one of the toughest decisions any trader faces: your trade is a winner, but there's still more potential profit on the table. Do you take the money and run, or do you let it ride for a bigger gain? This episode is a candid, real-time debate about this very dilemma, exploring the topic of: When To Exit a Winning Trade. Using a live "Phoenix" trade on SPX as a case study, we break down the math and the mindset behind two different approaches. Is it better to lock in a solid 4.4% return early, freeing up your capital and mental energy? Or is it worth risking that profit for an additional...
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The Next GameStop? 10 Meme Stocks on Our Radar - 191
The Option Genius Podcast: Options Trading For Income and Growth
The meme stock phenomenon is back, so much so that a new ETF has been created to track them. But what exactly is in this new basket of high-risk, high-reward stocks? This episode is all about: Meme Stocks. We dive into the top 10 holdings of a new meme stock ETF, exploring companies in sectors from real estate and energy to the cutting-edge world of quantum computing. Discover the one thing all these stocks have in common—high short interest—and why that makes them prime candidates for explosive "short squeeze" rallies. We'll also discuss the critical difference between a company with a...
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Trading With Inverse and Leveraged ETFs - 190
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They promise 2x or even 3x the market's daily returns, but financial advisors warn they are a trap for long-term investors. So what's the real story? This episode offers a personal and unfiltered take on one of the most debated topics in modern finance: Trading with Inverse and Leveraged ETFs. We break down how these complex products work and why conventional wisdom says to avoid holding them due to fees and tracking "decay." Hear a personal account of long-term success holding a 3x leveraged ETF (TQQQ), challenging the mainstream advice. We'll also share two critical cautionary tales: one...
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Trading 0DTE While Working Full Time - 189
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The allure of 0DTE (Zero Days to Expiration) options is powerful, promising fast-paced action and quick results. But can this strategy realistically and safely fit into a busy work schedule? We break down the hard truth about short-term trading: the market can shift on a dime, and you must have the ability to access your platform to manage trades when things go wrong. While 95% of trades may not require much attention, the other 5% are critical. We'll discuss the absolute minimum requirements for attempting this strategy and why, for many busy professionals, a longer-term approach is a much...
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My Biggest Money Fear - 188
The Option Genius Podcast: Options Trading For Income and Growth
As investors, we move through different stages—from trying to make more money to trying to protect what we've built. But what is the biggest underlying threat to that wealth? This episode is a personal reflection on a critical, long-term issue facing all of us. This is: My Biggest Money Fear. Inspired by books like "The Fourth Turning is Here" and the work of Ray Dalio, we explore the potential decline of the US dollar as the world's reserve currency. Discover why this status has been the bedrock of American prosperity and what the consequences—like massive inflation and scarcity—could...
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How To Trade Without Stress - 187
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Is your trading causing you tension, fatigue, and anxiety? For most, the constant need to predict the market's next move is a recipe for burnout. This episode explores a radically different, calmer approach to the markets and answers the question: How To Trade Without Stress? Inspired by the book "The Surrender Experiment," we discuss how the root cause of trading stress is trying to force your will on an uncontrollable market. Discover the power of letting go of predictions and instead trading the market you have, not the one you want. We'll contrast the high-stress, predictive style of Jim...
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Congress Insider Trading - 186
The Option Genius Podcast: Options Trading For Income and Growth
Is the stock market a level playing field, or is the system rigged against the little guy? This episode dives headfirst into one of the most glaring conflicts of interest in modern finance, sparked by a recent legislative push. We're talking about: Congress Insider Trading. We break down the recent bill proposed to ban members of Congress, their spouses, and other high-ranking officials from trading individual stocks. Discover the shocking resistance this common-sense idea has faced and hear the outrageous justifications from politicians who argue that being a senator would become...
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