Articles Index

Vanna

Description and explanation of the options greek known as vanna, with an example of how vanna is usually used in options and warrants trading.

Gamma (Γ)

Description and explanation of the options greek known as gamma, with an example of how gamma is usually used in options and warrants trading.

Rho (ρ)

Description and explanation of the options greek known as rho, with an example of how rho is usually used in options and warrants trading.

Vega (v)

Description and explanation of the options greek known as vega, with an example of how vega is usually used in options and warrants trading.

Theta (Θ)

Description and explanation of the options greek known as theta, with an example of how theta is usually used in options and warrants trading.

Delta (Δ)

Description and explanation of the options greek known as delta, with an example of how delta is usually used in options and warrants trading.

Introduction to the Options Greeks

Introduction to the options greeks, with a list of the most popular options greeks, and an example of the type of information that the options greeks provide.

Day Trading Tools

List of the tools needed for day trading, with minimum specifications and recommendations. Includes discussions of trading computers, Internet access, direct access brokerages, trading and charting software, and market data.

Trading Computers

Description of day trading computers, including laptops and desktops, with recommendations for the minimum specifications that are suitable for day trading.

Day Trading Brokerage

Description of day trading brokerages, and why direct access brokers are the more suitable than traditional brokers. Includes links to profiles and reviews of some of the most popular day trading brokerages.

Elliott Waves' Analysis Criteria

Description of the criteria that are used in Elliott Waves analysis, such as the relationship between waves, the distance that each wave can move, and the volume that each wave can include.

Elliott Waves

Description and example of Elliott Waves, including their definition, analysis, and their basic use in trading.

How Options are Traded

Discussion of how options markets are traded, including descriptions of options contracts, long and short trades, call and put contracts, and options premiums.

Calculating DAX Daily Range with the VDAX Volatility Index

Explanation of how to use the VDAX volatility index to calculate the expected daily range for the DAX stock index and futures market.

How Market Prices Move

Explanation of how buying and selling moves market prices, with reference to individual trades and how they are displayed on the time and sales.

Why Markets Fall Quicker Than They Rise

Discussion of why markets tend to fall quicker than they rise, with an explanation of how the emotions of fear and greed cause this to happen.

Time and Sales

Description of the time and sales (or tape), with an explanation of the trading information that each element of the time and sales represents.

Introduction to Scalping

Description of the trading style known as scalping, with examples of the type of trades that a scalper would make.

CFTC Approved Futures Markets

List of the non US futures markets that have been approved by the CFTC, and are available for trading by US traders.

Stress and Trading

Discussion of how stress affects your trading, and an explanation of why trading under stress will turn a profitable trader into a losing trader.

Market Profiles

Profiles of many stock indicies and their futures markets, arranged by region and market type. Information provided includes descriptions, contract specifications, constituent companies, and holiday schedules.

Profile of the NZD Futures Market

Profile of the NZD futures market, including the exchange rate that the market is based upon, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.

Profile of the AUD Futures Market

Profile of the AUD futures market, including the exchange rate that the market is based upon, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.

Profile of the GBL Futures Market

Profile of the bund futures market, including the underlying financial instrument, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.

The Best and Worst Ways to Learn Trading

Descriptions of the most popular methods of trading instruction, with my recommendations for which ways are the most effective, and my suggestion for an alternative to learning trading.