by Jeff Bishop | Aug 18, 2020 | Total Alpha
We’re in one of the best trading markets I’ve seen in my lifetime. Investors may fear volatility, but I thrive in this environment. What I really love is the renewed interest in options trading. And I want to welcome new traders to the fold, because there’s so much to...
by Jeff Bishop | Jun 9, 2020 | Total Alpha
There are times when being a buyer of options makes the most sense… And others…where being a premium seller is the right play. However, most traders, even some experienced ones, have a time deciphering when that time is. Today, I’m going to share how you can be...
by Jeff Bishop | May 16, 2020 | Editorial, Total Alpha
Forgive me, but I’m going to get a little technical with you today. We’re going to be talking about an essential concept in options trading… And while you don’t have to master it to make money in the options market… But if you can, you’ll be nearly unstoppable,...
by Jeff Bishop | Apr 28, 2020 | Editorial, Options Trading, Total Alpha
Has this ever happened to you? You have high conviction on a trade so you decide to trade options because they give you more bang for your buck. You place the trade, the stock does exactly what you thought it would do, but you end up losing money anyway. Nothing is...
by Jeff Bishop | Apr 25, 2020 | Editorial, Total Alpha
The market has experienced unprecedented over the last two months. Who could have predicted the economic shutdown, 26M people unemployed, and the collapse of the crude oil market? However, despite it all, there’s one thing that’s remained consistent. My...