Macro Overview

Sam Shames defines what macro is, explains how macro influences what and how we trade, and lays out the overall macro checklist.

Market Indexes

Traders must follow the major four U.S. indexes. Sam breaks down what each index entails and its common characteristics.

Basic Options Strategies

Danielle introduces basic options strategies including long calls, puts, debit spreads, credit spreads, and butterflies.

Premium selling strategies

Danielle defines what premium selling in the options market is and how it can be a profitable trading strategy to use, especially during earnings season!

Directional Strategies

Learn Danielle’s favorite directional options strategies and why she prefers to use them.

Intermediate Options Strategies

Bruce Marshall introduces the different levels of intermediate options strategies, starting with Level 1 and building on that to Level 2 and Level 3.

Implied vs. Historical Volatility

Volatility, also known as the fear index, is a critical element of trading. Bruce explains the two types of volatility and the practical uses of volatility.

SPX End of Day Trades

Allison breaks down one of her favorite ways to trade the SPX using same-day expiration into the close.