If you’ve been trading options using Greeks like Delta and strategies like iron condors or broken wing butterflies, there’s something critically important you should understand about where these tools came from — and what they were originally designed to do. In this breakdown, options educator John Locke explains the real history behind the Black-Scholes model, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Bull Trade Blueprint; Entries, Exits & Discipline
Learning a repeatable Bull trade exit strategy is essential for maximizing income. In this post, John Locke breaks down a rules-based approach that prioritizes defined risk limits, trade discipline, and then adds practical entry/exit mechanics so you can protect capital and build confidence. Click here or on the video below to learn more! Subscribe: YouTube Locke […]
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 […]
Solid Return on the S&P 500!
A solid return on the S&P 500 from this option trading demonstration by John Locke where he uses put options to create a broken wing butterfly for a great trade win! This high probability income strategy is traded on the SPX and is called the X4V17. Learn how to trade it! Click here or in […]
