Resources

IRS: A Trader’s Friend or Foe?
Taxes are due for most people today here in the U.S. April 15th has become one of those days that a lot of people have come to abhor. I have especially noticed that in circles of traders. More times than not, traders don’t seem to be a fan of April 15th. But, does it have to be that way? (…)

Level the ETF “Playing Field” Once & For All
Here’s what’s up -
In the past 2 weeks, over 50,000 traders have bombarded a special "insiders" trading website all about a new way to supercharge your portfolio. (…)

Complimentary Access to ETF Members Website
Do you like to test drive first? Would you like to give a new ETF member website a test drive? And, then would you comment below this blog post with your thoughts? (…)

A Blueprint On Exchange-Traded Funds
I just read a consumer guide on exchange-traded funds that had me captivated…
Exchange-traded funds have had me excited for quite some time (especially for my mid and long term portfolios). In case you don’t know, Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are securities that closely resemble index or sector funds, but can be bought and sold during the day on an exchange just like common stocks. (…)

The Option Trader’s Toolbox
To get started trading stock options, you must have a few tools at your disposal. Without these basic tools, you will not be well equipped to accomplish your task. And what is your task? (…)

New Alert System Goes Live Monday!
If you are an active trader, you already know how valuable automatic alerts are to your profitability. (…)

Are You Still on the Fence?
Have you considered joining the Trading Trainer community? Are you still on the fence? If so, I encourage you to consider joining for a few reasons.
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Got Questions? Get Answers This Monday
A lot of options traders live in relative isolation. It’s easy to get lost among the charts and computer monitors. Hours can pass without you ever realizing it. (…)

How Quickly Life Slips By…
How quickly life slips by…
You may think this is a little off topic for a blog entry from a very successful trader like myself, but it’s not. You may not believe me now, but the sooner you do, if you ever do, the sooner you’ll start seeing more success with your trading plan as well as in other aspects of your life. (…)

Here Is Where I Get Money for My Covered Call Writing Practice…
You took an important first step becoming a member of the Trading Trainer community of like minded investors. (…)

Curious About How I Stay So Razor Focused When Markets Are Choppy?
It is time once again for me to pull back the curtain for you. Till now what I’m about to share with you has been my little secret.
Let me explain. I’m constantly being asked, "A.J., how do you stay so calm, cool and collected when the markets are so choppy? I know you’ must have something up your sleeve… When all of us are going back and forth between fear and greed, you seem to execute the most perfect trades. What’s your secret?"
What’s my secret? I look at my trading practice as a business. It’s a whole different perspective. And, who did I model to set this ‘trading business’ up correctly? My mentor Melanie Benson Strick. (…)