In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, host Russ Mathews will discuss the volatile markets of September and October and expand one of his favorite trading strategies  -Selling Cash Backed Puts (with downside protection).  Russ will teach you what it is, why it is so powerful and the proper mechanics to frame the trade.  In volatile markets this is a great trade setup and it is illustrated with two examples. 

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In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, you will hear host Russ Mathews’ perspective on the markets.  This includes how to position portfolios and entering trades through a favorite trading strategy - selling (cash backed) puts.  Russ will give you his take on what is underlying the stock market, why it is so powerful, the proper mechanics to frame your portfolio, the two largest risks to stocks and when to turn bullish. 

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In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, you will learn ways to properly protect individual securities and your overall portfolio from a market crash.  Host, Russ Mathews covers the no-cost order types (Stop-Loss Orders, Stop Limit Orders, Trailing Stop-Loss Orders, etc.) as well as paid protection (buying protective put options).  In addition to individual securities, Russ covers ways to hedge your overall portfolio.  Downside protection is a critical process to manage your portfolio while still staying invested. 

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In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, you will be introduced to the top 10 investing & trading books of all time.  These are the books that influenced host & portfolio manager Russ Mathews’ investment career.  Russ groups the books into two categories.  Category A, are the best books to understand stocks & investing in general.  Category B, are the best books containing strategies to build wealth through the stock market. 

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In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, you will be introduced to one of host Russ Mathews' favorite trading strategies  - buying deep in the money Call Options (when bullish) or Put options (when bearish).  Russ will teach you what the strategy entails, why it is so powerful and the proper mechanics to frame the trade.  This is one of the bread and butter strategies where you can gain leverage without the use of margin.  In this episode, the 'DITM' Call trade is described & illustrated with two examples.

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SEASON #2:  In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, host, Russ Mathews kicks off Season #2 unpacking the age-old question – are you a trader or an investor?  It is a distinction with many implications:  The timeframe of holdings, the instruments you trade, the risk management techniques used, taxes, and many other factors.   In addition, the context of 2020 and Covid-19, make the differences especially important. 

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The last episode of Season #1:  In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, you will learn how to use ‘in the money’ covered call trades to generate enough cash to get the stock market to pay for your long-term stock core holdings.  It uses one of host Russ Mathews favorite trading strategies, the ITM (‘In the Money’) Covered Call.  This is the strategy used in the BOOST portion of your portfolio to earn significant, double digit  cash on cash returns every 5-6 months with 10%-25% downside protection.         

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In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, you will hear Portfolio Manager Russ Mathews’ view of the US economic re-opening and his outlook on the stock market for the remainder of 2020.  You will learn the types of economic factors to focus on and gain insights in how to trade both the short term pullback and some of the themes and sectors to focus on for the rest of 2020.  

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In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, host Russ Mathews will continue his introduction to the credit spread trading strategy, by covering the IRON CONDOR variation.  Risk management rules and the primary trade adjustment strategy (the buy back and roll out) are also covered. The trade and adjustments are illustrated with an example.   

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In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, you will learn how to use one of host Russ Mathews’ favorite trading strategies, the CREDIT SPREAD (also known as vertical credit spreads, bull put spreads, etc).  Russ will teach you his rules and ways to maximize this trade for success. You will learn why it is so powerful and the proper mechanics to frame the trade.  Credit Spread basics are explained and the trade is illustrated with two examples.   

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