{"id":16465,"date":"2024-09-03T12:13:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T16:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mtatradeoftheday.com\/?p=16465"},"modified":"2024-09-03T12:12:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T16:12:27","slug":"the-shocking-truth-about-retail-options-trading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mtatradeoftheday.com\/the-shocking-truth-about-retail-options-trading\/","title":{"rendered":"“The Shocking Truth About Retail Options Trading.”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey gang,<\/p>\n

A whopping 45% of all options trading volume comes from retail traders like you and me.<\/p>\n

So why has the percentage of traders who turn a profit not changed in decades?<\/p>\n

Because most of these traders are using options ALL WRONG<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

I know this for a fact, not just as someone who turned $37K into $2.7 million in 4 years, but because, as folks will see in my next OPEN HOUSE<\/a><\/u><\/strong>, I coach hundreds of traders every day.<\/p>\n

I see and hear from them directly, so I know what\u2019s missing. And I know how to fix it.<\/p>\n

Today, I\u2019m going to show you exactly how the pros use options to reduce risk using:<\/p>\n

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  1. Different options strategies<\/li>\n
  2. Holding positions to hedge others<\/li>\n
  3. Sizing your positions correctly<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    By the end of this article, you’ll understand why options are the secret weapon of savvy traders. And I’ll even show you how to get a full week of options trading education without having to pay a penny.<\/p>\n

    The Power of Diverse Options Strategies<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Let’s start with the backbone of smart options trading: using different strategies.<\/p>\n

    Most retail traders stick to buying short-term, out-of-the-money calls or puts, hoping for a big move because they\u2019re cheap.<\/p>\n

    But that’s like trying to hit a home run every time you’re at bat \u2013 you’re setting yourself up for strikeouts.<\/p>\n

    Professional traders diversify their approach:<\/p>\n