Jeff Clark Trader's Latest Posts
How To Make Rational Decisions With Your Money
As investors, we’re often our own worst enemies. We like to believe that we make rational decisions with our money. Unfortunately, research shows we often fall victim to common, subconscious errors in thinking known as “cognitive biases.” There are literally dozens of cognitive biases that can trick us into making less-than-ideal choices with our money. […]
An Especially Good Rule For Options Traders
Don’t do stupid things. That’s a good rule for life in general. But, it’s an especially good rule for option traders. Like most good rules, though, we don’t really understand their importance until we break them. And when it comes to trading options, doing stupid things can be an expensive lesson. The options market was […]
My Biggest Trading Lesson
I was only 19 years old when I made my first trade. I had a gut feeling the market was going to go higher… so I invested $600 into the S&P 100. A few hours later, my money had more than doubled. I sold my position and took the $1,200 profit – a 200% gain. […]
Here’s What Makes A Good Trade
What exactly is a good trade? If you ask most people, they’d probably say that a good trade is one that makes money. Obviously, there’s a lot of truth to that. If you’re losing money trading, then things clearly aren’t going well. But it’s not always quite that simple… Here’s another truth – not all […]
The Green Triangle Cheat Code
When it comes to finding those perfect entry and exit points in trading, I’ve got a strategy I call the “green triangle.” Imagine it as the ultimate trading cheat code, where each side of the triangle needs to light up green before you make your move. The key to unlocking this? The 2-line crossover method […]
Don’t Forget – Options Are Meant To Reduce Risk
I have a good general rule for life… “Don’t be stupid.” And this rule is especially good for option traders. Like most good rules, though, we don’t really understand their importance until we break them. And when it comes to trading options, doing stupid things can be an expensive lesson… This post originally appeared at […]
