Are your options trades stuck in follow the rules and hope-mode? In this lesson from John Locke, discover how to move beyond rigid entry/exit rules and develop Stage 4 options adjustments grounded in market context, volatility, and positional reaction. Learn practical steps to manage trades better, avoid overfitting, and build the skills to make precise, […]
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How Top Traders Adjust Entries During High Implied Volatility
Discover practical, rules-based trade management guidance from John Locke on making smarter entry decisions, managing Implied Volatility (IV), and executing adjustment procedures. This post distills the video into actionable steps for options traders who want to improve risk-reward and trade execution. Click here or on the video below to learn more! Subscribe: YouTube Locke In Your […]
Reading Horizontal & Vertical Skew To Spot Major Market Moves
Traders: learn a practical, real-time method to interpret Implied Volatility, horizontal skew and vertical skew so you can spot potential market breakdowns or bounce failures before most people. This post breaks down what to watch, quick checks you can run in your software, and how to interpret skew shifts across indexes (NDX, Russell, Dow). Click […]
How To Create A Broken Wing Butterfly Trade
A robust options strategy isn’t about chasing wins — it’s about controlling what you can lose. In this guide, based on a practical SPX walkthrough, you’ll learn how to design a broken wing butterfly with clear maximum-risk limits, entry and exit rules, adjustment triggers, Greeks management, and when volatility gives you a pricing edge. Click […]
Russell 2000 Journey to 3000
The Russell was on FIRE! Check out this RUT breakout analysis is from a recent weekly Market Outlook webinar (click here to attend a FREE live session soon!), showing where the market is likely to stall, key support/resistance areas, IV dynamics, and actionable trade concepts you can apply now. If you trade indices, options, or […]
Understanding Delta in Options Trading
In the fast-paced world of trading, understanding the nuances of key concepts can significantly enhance your trading strategy. One such critical element is Delta, which plays a vital role when trading options. In this video and blog post, we will unravel what Delta truly means, its impact on your trades, and how market dynamics influence […]
