by OptionBoxer | May 5, 2017 | "Secrets" to Options Trading Success, How I trade it!, OptionBoxer Options Locker, Options Strategies
Hey traders, Jeff here with a quick post documenting a call spread I’ve set up on the Gold ETF (GLD). I’ll try to display all the details in the shortest format possible. Ok, lets start with the chart… Analysis Before I begin, let me point...
by OptionBoxer | May 4, 2017 | "Secrets" to Options Trading Success, How I trade it!, OptionBoxer Options Locker, Options Strategies
I’ll spare you the boring synopsis of the company and get directly into describing the trade and my reasoning behind it. Trading the long call is merely an options bet, and generally a bet with a very low probability of success. Only...
by OptionBoxer | Apr 29, 2017 | "Secrets" to Options Trading Success, How I trade it!, Tactical Options Trading Techniques, Technical Analysis
First off, as is evidenced in the title above, this post is all about directional trading on any desired market. As I always try to do, I’ll also supply an example along the way to solidify my ramblings. Please be aware that this approach represents...
by OptionBoxer | Apr 25, 2017 | "Secrets" to Options Trading Success, How I trade it!, Tactical Options Trading Techniques, Technical Analysis
The title says it all. If you can master analysis and capitalize on an opportunity, you can be rich trading options. In order to do this however the trader must first, analyze the analysis. But…How do I analyze the analysis?...
by OptionBoxer | Apr 24, 2017 | "Secrets" to Options Trading Success, OptionBoxer Options Locker, Options Strategies
Hey Option Boxers! Jeff here to discuss a live trade on NIKE but before I do I’ll give a quick 1-2 about the company. Company Overview I like Nike. I purchase, wear, own, and eagerly promote their products to all my friends. I’m a consumer and a fan...
by OptionBoxer | Apr 22, 2017 | "Secrets" to Options Trading Success, How I trade it!, Tactical Options Trading Techniques
So, lets talk briefly today about stop loss orders. They’re supposed to be that one simple thing every trader uses to protect themselves from catastrophe, right? But Why? Do they really offer protection? Theoretically yes, a trader should always use a...
by OptionBoxer | Apr 20, 2017 | "Secrets" to Options Trading Success, Tactical Options Trading Techniques, Technical Analysis
The thorn in everyone’s side has to be whether technical analysis actually works. Some agree it does, still others aren’t quite sure. I’ll avoid, for now, delving into that specific conundrum because frankly, who knows if it does or...
by OptionBoxer | Apr 10, 2017 | "Secrets" to Options Trading Success, Options Strategies, Tactical Options Trading Techniques
Does such a thing actually exist? Well sort of… and its known as a Covered Call. The strategy is simply the purchase of 100 shares and the simultaneous sale of a call option. The covered call is both an introductory and advanced trade for it’s simplicity,...
by OptionBoxer | Mar 22, 2017 | "Secrets" to Options Trading Success, How I trade it!, Options Strategies, Tactical Options Trading Techniques
Is the Debit Spread Options Strategy “THE KEY” to Success? The debit spread is an options strategy that certainly deserves some love. Maybe I’m still green at heart or maybe just maybe I really prefer risking $20 to make...
