Indicators and Trading Tools

Trading indicators are tools that traders use to help predict the direction that price might go. Henry lists the basic functions of indicators.

The Nuts and Bolts of Technical Analysis

Henry introduces how traders use technical elements such as tools, indicators, and patterns to help understand why price is moving a certain way and predict where price will move next.

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Interactive Tech Q&A with Eric Purdy

All About the Options Chain

Selecting which option to buy or sell is done in what’s known as the Options Chain. Henry Gambell introduces the Options Chain and key terms to know.

Conclusion

Henry reiterates the importance of understanding the options chain and gives 5 key facts to know about how we like to trade options at Simpler Trading.

Theta Decay

Theta decay, or time decay, affects the option’s price as it approaches expiration. Henry reviews the concept of theta decay and how it affects an option’s intrinsic and extrinsic value.

Gamma

Learn how Gamma affects Delta and the underlying stock’s price.

Delta + Strike Price

Dive deeper into one of the most important Greeks in trading, Delta, and how this can impact which strike you select.

The Greeks

The Greeks are important factors that determine and help influence options pricing. Henry defines Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega, and Rho.

Moneyness: ITM, ATM, and OTM Options

Henry breaks down the importance of choosing your strikes when configuring your option spreads and the concepts of in-the-money, at-the-money, and out-of-the-money.