Implied Volatility (IV) is the market’s expectation of future price movement. Understanding IV gives you an edge: it reveals when institutions are positioning, when retail is likely to panic, and when price movement is about to reverse. This post breaks down IV behavior, shows how it ties to price action, and gives practical steps you […]
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Risk Management with Bearish Broken Wing Butterflies
If you trade options and want a practical, repeatable approach to bearish broken wing butterflies, this post walks through my scaling and risk management plan. I focus on negative Delta broken wing butterflies, scaling more conservatively than a standard bearish butterfly to preserve capital and create optionality as price moves. Click here or on the […]
When to Adjust, Scale Up, or Exit – Running Out of Time
Mastering risk beats chasing profits. In choppy markets, protecting capital and controlling emotions is the first win. This post breaks down a real-trade example: how to handle drawdowns, recognize failing support, decide when to scale or give yourself more time, and keep discipline when expirations approach. Click here or on the video below to learn […]
How To Make Smarter Options Adjustments
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, […]
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 […]
