The Rational Trader: I Played Earnings Volatility Without Guessing Direction
JD shows how a low-cost, high-reward volatility play on Talen Energy could deliver $800 profit — even without guessing direction.
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The market’s in a weird mood again
Good news, bad news — the market’s faking traders out either way, making short-term, tight-risk plays the name of the game.
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Triple witching Friday
Friday’s triple witching could trigger record volatility — here’s what traders need to know.
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Why Bullish Sentiment Is Back (Even on Red Days)
Even on red days, traders are leaning bullish — and that shift creates new opportunities for nimble setups.
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The Rational Trader: The VIX Spikes Again — Why I Traded on a Tight Leash
JD walks through how he managed a fast-moving QQQ trade — and why giving a volatile market too much leash almost cost him the win.
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The Rational Trader: Trading Like a Poker Player: Know When to Fold
JD shares how a weekend poker tournament reminded him of a timeless trading truth popularized by Kenny Rogers: Sometimes the smartest move is knowing when to fold.
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The Rational Trader: Why I Closed This Trade Right Before Earnings
When an open trade runs into a big news event, do you risk it or take the win? Here’s what JD did with BJ’s — and the rule he follows to protect profits.
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The Rational Trader: How JD Spotted — and Exploited — a Perfect Arbitrage Setup This Morning
JD explains why the economic calendar is key, how he managed risk on a tough trading day, and what traders can learn from thinking like a poker player.
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The Rational Trader: “Just That Fast” — This Arbitrage Trade Only Lasted 30 Minutes
JD explains why he believes volatility is likely to fall further — plus he shares a lightning-fast trade in SVXY — and how to spot these setups before they vanish!
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Does anything work when the market is like this?
In a market ruled by chaos, Graham shares the sectors, setups, and tools that are actually delivering wins — even when nothing else seems to work.
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Trade setting up on popular $36 stock
Stephen Ground shares an actionable trade idea on HIMS, powered by Alex Reid’s Wave Indicator — and this one’s calling for a move toward $42. Learn how to play it.
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