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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Positional Analysis: How I Moved the Tent to Fix a Risky Trade
Learn how positional analysis helped John Locke spot hidden risk near expiration and move the tent so a big market move no longer threatened a large loss.
Dead Cat Bounce or Trend Reversal?
The Russell 2000 or RUT has dropped hard, and now it is bouncing. Is this the bottom, or just a dead cat bounce before the next leg down? That is the question every trader is asking right now, and in this lesson from Market Outlook, John Locke answers it the way a professional does: by […]
Trading Pullbacks: How to Scale Into the “Messy Zone”
The market just pulled back hard. Is this the dip to buy, or the start of something worse? For most traders, this is where the confusion starts. Trading pullbacks well comes down to one skill: knowing where you are in the pattern before you decide how much risk to take. In this lesson from Trading […]
Trading Gut Instinct: Why Most Traders Never Develop It
Every time the market drops, financial news scrambles to explain why. Headlines cite economic data, geopolitical events, or corporate earnings. Those stories often miss the real picture entirely — and chasing them is one of the biggest reasons traders never develop a genuine trading gut instinct. Click here or on the video below to learn […]
Trading Through A Market Sell-Off: Patience, Timing, and the Relief
Trading during a market selloff can be challenging, especially when prices fall sharply over several consecutive sessions. Fear increases, volatility expands, and traders often feel pressured to make quick decisions. However, a major decline can also create opportunities for traders who remain patient, manage risk, and read the market structure as it develops. In this […]
