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How to Calculate Expected Value: Simple EV, Simple-Partial EV, and Real EV
We share the three EV calculations you can use with the information available in any brokerage platform and compare the methods to determine their accuracy.
Robert Cernera
Sep 5, 2023
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6 min read
Research Insights
Trade Ideas Probability & Performance: Expected Value vs. Realized P/L
We analyzed 130k Trade Ideas positions to visually compare each trade's realized P/L to its Expected Value at trade entry.
Robert Cernera
Aug 17, 2023
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6 min read
12:02
Poker vs Options Trading + using Reward/Risk to trade with an edge
Discover how to find an edge in options trading using probabilities and how to calculate the minimum reward/risk when evaluating trading opportunities.
Jack Slocum
October 17, 2024
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12 min video
10:18
SPX vs. SPY Partial ITM Assignments for 0DTE Traders
A detailed case study of what happens with partial ITM assignments for index and ETF options, and how it impacts 0DTE options traders.
Kirk Du Plessis
October 17, 2024
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10 min video
14:58
0DTE Options Time Decay Research + How to Take Advantage of It
A detailed look at option time decay, with a focus on 0DTE options trading and the impact of theta on zero days to expiration positions.
Kirk Du Plessis
October 17, 2024
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15 min video
14:51
7 Step Option Trade Entry Checklist
Use Option Alpha's 7 step option trade entry checklist to filter and scan for new trading opportunities.
Kirk Du Plessis
Intermediate Track
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15 min video
37:00
How to Generate Consistent Income Trading Options
Here is a straightforward, 5-step process teaching you how to consistently generate income trading options.
Kirk Du Plessis
Beginner Track
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37 min video
4:55
Number of Trades You Need to Make
What is the number of trades you ned to make to be successful trading options? The key to long-term consistency is placing many high probability trades as often as possible. The more trades you make, the closer you'll get to your expected target.
Kirk Du Plessis
Professional Trading
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5 min video
5:07
Single Options Trade vs. Overall Portfolio?
What comes first: Managing a single options trade or the overall portfolio? Find out in this lesson.
Kirk Du Plessis
Trade Adjustments
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5 min video
10:38
Fatal Pricing Errors
Traders can make high probability trades month after month and still lose money because of this fatal pricing error.
Kirk Du Plessis
Pricing & Volatility
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11 min video
2:34
Economic Calendar
Some economic reports are more significant and have a greater affect on the stock market, which is why it is important to be aware of the economic calendar.
Kirk Du Plessis
Portfolio Management
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3 min video
9:58
Efficient Portfolio Frontier
The basics of risk and reward are essential to portfolio management. The efficient portfolio frontier combines different securities for the best return relative to risk.
Kirk Du Plessis
Portfolio Management
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10 min video
5:10
Systematic vs Unsystematic Risk
Risk is broken down into systematic risk and unsystematic risk. Learn the difference between the two types of risk and how they impact your portfolio.
Kirk Du Plessis
Portfolio Management
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5 min video
8:43
Beta Weighting Your Portfolio
Beta weighting your portfolio gives you a sense of how bullish or bearish your portfolio is positioned. By balancing your portfolio with beta, you can know what types of positions to add to stay neutral.
Kirk Du Plessis
Portfolio Management
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9 min video
3:17
Consider Future Events
Having an understanding of possible future events that could affect your position, either favorably or unfavorably, is a key distinction between beginner and advanced trader.
Kirk Du Plessis
Entries & Exits
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3 min video
14:36
Advanced Contingent Orders
Advanced contingent orders enable you to trade without having to monitor your positions all the time. Learn to master these orders to simplify opening and closing trades.
Kirk Du Plessis
Entries & Exits
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15 min video
4:11
Market on Close Orders
Market on close orders enable you to exit trades at the fair market price when the market is closing. There are pros and cons to using market on close orders.
Kirk Du Plessis
Entries & Exits
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4 min video
Show #229
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Jul 12, 2023
15 Options Trading Questions from ChatGPT
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1 hour 52 mins
Show #208
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Sep 13, 2021
The Importance of Deep Work for Traders
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33 mins
Show #207
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Aug 16, 2021
The Option Alpha "Handbook"
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47 mins
Show #76
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Dec 26, 2016
Options Trading Education β The Importance of Setting Deadlines & Goals
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25 mins
Show #15
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Jan 15, 2015
How Often Does the Stock Market Really βCrashβ?
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