5: Why Technical Studies Are Dying And Charts Should Be Obsolete

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5: Why Technical Studies Are Dying And Charts Should Be Obsolete

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Oct 26, 2014

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In this session of The Option Alpha Podcast I'll start a huge discussion on why I think you don't need charting or technical studies to be successful trading options. Plus I'll use YHOO & INTC as examples.

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Oct 26, 2014

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We are on a mission to help you make smarter investments and trades – it’s just that simple. So if that means pulling back the curtain on everything you know (or thought you knew) about options trading and the stock market then so be it.

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OAP 044 : Do You Know Which Options Greeks Are The Most Important?: Show Notes: http://www.optionalpha.com/show44 Options traders often reference the "Greeks" which include delta, gamma, vega and theta of their underlying positions as a way to measure the sensitivity of an option's price to... by The Option Alpha Podcast
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OAP 014 : Why "Stop-Loss" Orders Could Actually Be Creating More Losing Trades: In this session of The Option Alpha Podcast I'll explain why most traders think stop-loss orders help manage risk and protect them when in fact they end up creating more losing trades. Using the "Lazy Trader" program I'll show you with concrete... by The Option Alpha Podcast
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OAP 031 : What Michael Jordan Can Teach Us About Options Trading: You know the name, and the legacy. But what you don't know about Michael Jordan and his impressive career might actually help you become a more successful options trader. I know what you're thinking already. Kirk, how on earth does basketball relate... by The Option Alpha Podcast
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