Trade idea
Trade idea Apple
the market could go higher
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StrategyApple
Time horizontomorrow
Entry / triggerif it's around here
SpeakerScott Sheridan
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Episode
HERD BEHAVIOR, Market Trends and the SEMI Trade | 8.12 | One Lucky Dog
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Trade idea
Trade idea short-term trades
short-term trades are key for leverage ETFs
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Strategyshort-term trades
Assetleverage ETFs
Time horizonshort-term
Entry / triggershort-term trades
SpeakerTom
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Trade idea
Trade idea
Futures approval is recommended for traders who want to engage in leverage ETF trading.
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Entry / triggerIf you don't have futures approval and you want to trade a leverage ETF, great. I would prefer to get futures approval and look at the futures.
SpeakerTony
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Trade idea
Trade idea naked put
taking profits at 30% rather than waiting for 50%
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Strategynaked put
Time horizonshort-term
Entry / triggerif a stock is lower and the trader is bullish on the market
Target / exit30% profit within 3-4 days
Invalidation / stopif the stock moves against the trader's position
SpeakerConstantine
Risks
- the stock could move against the trader's position
- the trader could lose money if the stock moves against the position
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Trade idea
Trade idea Cover call or naked put
Start with simple strategies and evolve as you gain experience
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StrategyCover call or naked put
Time horizonShort-term to medium-term
Entry / triggerStart with a baseline strategy and evolve as you gain experience
SpeakerUnknown
Risks
- Overtrading
- Overcomplicating strategies
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Trade idea
AAPL put spread
contrarian play
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Strategyput spread
Assetequity
ExpirationSeptember
Time horizonshort-term
Entry / triggerstock price down 235
Target / exit235
Invalidation / stopstock price up
Speakerunknown
Structure / legs
- September 295 put
- September 285 put
Risks
- market volatility
- unexpected stock price movement
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Trade idea
AAPL put spread
Apple's weakness after a downgrade could be exploited with a put spread
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Strategyput spread
Assetequity
ExpirationSeptember
Time horizonshort-term
Entry / triggerApple going lower
Target / exit266
Invalidation / stopmarket going higher
SpeakerScott
Structure / legs
- put
Risks
- market reversal
- volatility changes
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Trade idea
SKHY long call
potential for further gains given the stock's recent performance
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Strategylong call
Assetstock
Time horizonnot specified
Entry / triggerstock up 8%
Target / exitnot specified
Invalidation / stopnot specified
Speakernot specified
Risks
- market correction
- underlying fundamentals
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Trade idea
Trade idea strangle
A wide strangle is the optimal trade in stocks with heavy call skew, as it allows for greater distance on the call side while maintaining the same risk as the put side.
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Strategystrangle
Assetstock
Entry / triggerheavy call skew
Target / exitwide strangle
SpeakerBat
Structure / legs
- call
- put
Risks
- volatility contraction
- delta risk
- overexposure
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Trade idea
Trade idea
A shock to the AI spending narrative can trigger coordinated exits before long-term fundamentals have clearly changed.
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Entry / triggerWhen an uncertainty breaks the social proofing proof holding the trade
SpeakerUnknown
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Trade idea
Trade idea iron condor
if you think it's going to go sideways, you've done your analysis, whatever the case may be, go for it
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Strategyiron condor
Entry / triggerif you think it's going to go sideways
Speakerunknown
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Insights
Insight
Start with simple strategies and evolve
The speaker suggests starting with basic strategies like cover calls or naked puts and gradually building complexity. They emphasize the importance of simplicity and evolving strategies based on what works.
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Applicable when
- beginner traders
- strategy development
Limitations
- Requires personal experimentation and adaptation
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Insight
Herd Mentality in Markets
The transcript discusses how herd mentality can lead to market bubbles, crashes, and persistent mispricing. It highlights that behavioral finance research shows this mentality can create self-reinforcing moves as investors react to the crowd rather than fundamentals.
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Applicable when
- high_volatility
- speculative_assets
Limitations
- not applicable to stable, dividend-paying stocks
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Q&A
Q&A
Does the growing mismatch between the size of the bond market and its ability to absorb large trades represent a slow building risk that could surface suddenly during the next real credit stress event?
The speaker does not see this as a significant problem, stating that they do not trade bonds outside of governments and that there is plenty of liquidity. They reference Amazon's bond issuance as an example of market liquidity supporting large trades.
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Actionable takeawayThe speaker suggests that the bond market has sufficient liquidity to support large trades, as evidenced by Amazon's successful bond issuance.
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What say you?
Max loss and max draw down are the same thing. A spread is a spread, and a $30 spread can only go to $30 regardless of how much the product moves assuming it's SBX. The question is whether they are saying it's the same thing. The answer is yes.
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Actionable takeawayMax loss and max draw down are equivalent terms in trading contexts, and a spread's maximum value is fixed regardless of market movements.
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What is the fundamental difference between a naked put and a put ratio spread?
A naked put is a straightforward strategy where you sell a put option, while a put ratio spread involves buying one put and selling another at a lower strike price. The put ratio spread is similar to a naked put but includes a synthetic short position, providing a cushion against market movements.
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Actionable takeawayThe put ratio spread offers a cushion compared to a naked put, making it suitable for traders seeking a balance between risk and reward.
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Please share your thoughts on theta decay over the weekend. How much of the weekend decay is typically priced in during the week, particularly on Friday versus how much actually occurs at the Monday open? And is Friday to Monday morning decay different when there's a major uncertainty event that could happen over the weekend such as negotiations involving the straight of four moves which we have seen I don't know 10 times already 10 times 10 but sure here the fa
Theta decay over the weekend is unpredictable and varies depending on market conditions. It is not possible to predict exactly when the decay will occur, but it is known that it will happen by expiration. Liquidity providers may adjust volatility to account for potential news or events over the weekend. The decay can occur on Friday, stay bid, or come out on Monday, depending on market sentiment and events. There is no exact guide for when to sell premium, and it is an art rather than a science.
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Actionable takeawayTheta decay over the weekend is unpredictable and influenced by market conditions and potential news events. It is best to approach it with an understanding that it is an art, not a science, and that the decay will occur by expiration, but the timing is uncertain.
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Are there any that you recommend we add to our default roster?
The list was pretty solid. Maybe post it someday.
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Actionable takeawayThe list of strategies was considered solid and could be posted.
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Is XSP a better option than SPY for trading?
XSP is cash-settled and does not have the risk of stock price movements after the close, unlike SPY. However, XSP may involve additional fees and has different tax implications compared to SPY.
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Actionable takeawayXSP is suitable for traders who prefer cash-settled options and are willing to accept potential additional fees and tax implications.
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What's your filtering process for selecting stocks and options to trade?
The filtering process is simple and involves selecting stocks that are lower and bullish on the market, using options with a delta of 15 to 30, and focusing on monthly options with at least 30 days to expiration.
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Actionable takeawayKeep it simple by focusing on stocks that are lower and bullish on the market, using options with a delta of 15 to 30, and focusing on monthly options with at least 30 days to expiration.
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Q&A
Will 2026 corporate bond issuance surpass the 2025 total?
The speaker predicts a positive drift, suggesting that 2026 issuance will surpass 2025, citing increased capital raising for AI and other sectors. They estimate around 85% of the 2025 total, with a standard deviation of 70%.
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Actionable takeawayExpect increased corporate bond issuance in 2026 due to capital needs for AI and other sectors.
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What is the reason for the market's movement?
The market's movement is attributed to the CPI data and the subsequent reaction, with some traders suggesting a 'buy the rumor, sell the news' dynamic.
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Actionable takeawayThe market can react to economic data with a 'buy the rumor, sell the news' dynamic, which traders should be aware of.
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Do you like this trade?
Yes, the speaker likes the trade and provides details on the trade setup.
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Actionable takeawayThe speaker is positive about the trade and provides specific details on the trade setup.
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What is the current price of the stock?
The stock is currently at $138.
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Actionable takeawayThe current stock price is $138.
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What's your favorite trade from the dog pound uh today?
The speaker lists several trades, including an Apple put spread (46%), Intel strangle (28%), Google broken wing butterfly, and a BU short put. The speaker also expresses a dislike for trading B.
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Actionable takeawayThe speaker recommends specific options strategies but also expresses a personal dislike for certain trades.
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What's the theoretical optimal trades in stocks with really heavy call skew?
The optimal trade is a wide strangle, where the same distance is covered on the call side as the put side, allowing for twice the money on the call side.
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Actionable takeawayA wide strangle is recommended for stocks with heavy call skew to maximize potential returns while managing risk.
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What percentage would you use for ESG in this situation? Assuming a $100,000 account.
The speaker prefers BIL over ESG due to lower fees and suggests using about 85-95% of the $100,000 account.
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Actionable takeawayUse BIL for lower fees and allocate 85-95% of the account.
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The broker requires initial margin under $30,000. is how much cash would be safe?
You shouldn't have your entire account wrapped in futures because you could get liquidated. If you have a $30,000 account, you're not trading ES, you're looking to trade me, which is a tenth of the size.
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Actionable takeawayAvoid over-leveraging your account by keeping a portion of your cash safe and not having your entire account exposed to futures trading.
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Does it help predict direction or does it simply tell you volatility, the risk of exaggerated moves are elevated?
It helps predict direction or simply tells you about volatility and the risk of exaggerated moves.
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Actionable takeawayThe discussion highlights the importance of understanding whether a tool or indicator predicts market direction or merely indicates volatility and risk of exaggerated moves.
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Q&A
How important is building a watch list?
Building a watch list is important as it helps identify liquid market leaders and active indices that move the markets. Essentials include leading liquid market leaders, such as NQ, and focusing on commodities and futures that trade 24/5 and move markets.
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Actionable takeawayA watch list should prioritize liquid market leaders and active indices that influence market movements.
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You should always show last net change, bid, and ask price a minimum of four columns. I know you like high and low.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of displaying last net change, bid, and ask price in at least four columns, acknowledging the preference for high and low values.
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Actionable takeawayAlways display last net change, bid, and ask price in at least four columns for better trading visibility.
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