In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, Russ teaches the definition of ‘capitulation,’ and provides two ways to measure capitulation and tell if the equity markets are at or near a bottom.  In addition, Russ provides the macro-economic landscape and where we can potentially go from here. 

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In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, Russ teaches on how to think about quarterly earnings announcements. He teaches his favorite trading strategies for playing quarterly earnings – whether you are ‘bullish,’ ‘bearish,’…. or even what to do when there is a large, bifurcated outcome coming of which you are unsure.  Russ covers how to get positioned before quarterly earnings are known and how to play the implied volatility spike in the run up into earnings and then the ‘vol crush’ once earnings come out.

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In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, Russ reflects on the past two years in the markets.  40%-42% of traders started in the past 2 years.  A lot has changed.  Trading mechanics have become deceptively easy.  But it has forced many to skip the ‘homework.’  Russ goes through the 5 steps to what doing the homework means.  This is how you get positioned with the correct mindset for the future.

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In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, Russ revisits the outlook for the markets and the upcoming Federal Reserve pivot from QE (Quantitative Easing) to QT (Quantitative Tightening).  Russ introduces a new trading strategy – the Put Ratio Backspread and when and how to use it.  He provides context and perspective on how to use this strategy when your outlook is mixed to negative. In addition, he provides his view on how to position your portfolio today in light of world events in case of a negative surprise.

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In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, Russ looks at the current volatility in the markets and provides his view.  From Russia invading Ukraine to the Federal Reserve pivot from QE to QT, to the 10-year Treasury Note hitting a 2% yield.  Russ provides context and perspective on it all.  In addition, he provides his view on how to position your portfolio today in light of world events.

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In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, Russ looks at a topic skipped by most traders – practice.  In trading this means simulated trading or paper trading.  Stories from Michael Jordan, Jerry Rice, & Bruce Lee are shared.  In addition, the top 5 things to look for in a good simulated trading broker-dealer platform are shared.

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In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, Russ looks at the January market pullback – and provides perspective from both a logical and emotional point of view.  He also covers the 3 key risks to the market and provides his view on where to focus.  The game plan of buying the dip’ but scaling in is shared.   

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In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, Russ looks into the crystal ball and shares his outlook for 2022.  He covers the key macro factors and what it can mean for stocks, fixed income, crypto’s etc.   He also then shares a game plan and action steps for how to position portfolios for 2022.   

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In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, you will learn the ‘how-to’ practical steps to make trade adjustments to loosing options trades.  Russ shares his philosophy and rules for making trade adjustments by strategy.  Examples are given to bring the rules to life. 

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In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, you will learn the psychology and key rules for determining ‘if and when’ to make trade adjustments to loosing options trades.  Russ shares his rules for determining if a trade is worth adjusting.  Two examples are given to bring the rules to life. 

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