Many new traders want one thing: a set of rules they can follow without watching the market, that wins every time. Unfortunately, that’s not how trading works. In this segment from Go Ask A Trader, John Locke explains how professional traders build an options trading strategy, and why it starts with understanding, not with a […]
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Rewrite Your Trading Rules: Impossible Goal
The Impossible Goal trading experiment proves big, repeatable gains are possible when you rethink rules, risk, and mindset. In this post you’ll learn the core principles behind this approach, how we changed risk-reward and planned capital, and practical steps you can test in your own trading. Click here or on the video below to learn […]
From Daily Income to Long Term Growth
One strategy won’t sustain a portfolio long-term. Smart traders design multiple “engines” with distinct roles: steady income, capital growth, long-term stock replacement, and risk reduction. This post breaks down a practical multi-engine approach you can implement now—plus rules for compounding, trade plans, and disciplined backtesting. Click here or on the video below to learn more! […]
How I Trade Options with a Full-Time Job & 3 Kids
Trading options doesn’t require living in front of charts. In this post you’ll learn how experienced traders balance a full-time job, family life, and profitable options trading using simple routines: checkpoint times, pre-market homework, mobile order setups, knowing their trading strategies, and smart backtesting. These are practical, repeatable tactics — not hype. Click here or […]
Optimizing Backtesting; Essential Tips For Better Trading Results
Backtesting is an essential tool that can level up or down grade your trading. It just depends on how the tool is used. The first important step is understanding the purpose behind backtesting. Whether you’re a novice or a professional trader, mastering the art of backtesting can significantly enhance your trading performance. Click here or […]
Trading Risks Hidden in Probability
Trading risks hidden in probability are often misunderstood in the world of trading probabilities and backtesting. We begin by breaking down the difference between theoretical/statistical probability and contextual/situational probability, focusing on what most traders rely on: theoretical probability. John explains how traders use tools like option Delta to estimate probabilities and why these estimates might […]
