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I like option trading, at least theoretically. Is it possible to make money to sustain yourself doing option trading? Or is it just too risky? I am just trying to find ways to learn and see if I can h… more

If you have to subscribe an investment/ trading app, ( not a brokerage app) what are top 5 features you will look for?

Hello Options Traders,
New to attempting at covered calls, which I plan try out first with Nvidia.

Any sage advice I should know beforehand? Words of wisdom?

Hi everyone,
I’m currently a graduate student specializing in Financial Markets and actively looking for an internship in investment banking or within a commodities trading firm.

If you’re hiring interns / know som… more

Anyone with a premium subscription to “Seeking Alpha” that feels they are getting full value from the subscription? Or if you use a competing service…which one and why?

Thoughts on $UNH? It’s dropped almost 50% from its peak and seems very undervalued. Anyone buying or seeing something troubling I’m not

Does anyone know how pay is structured at Shell Trading when you reach General Manager level? Are you paid based on book performance or on performance of the Group more widely?

Thoughts on $URA ETF? A lot of future power demand anticipated for AI infrastructure / data centers. Interesting deals (Microsoft / 3 Mile Island) to pave the way for more nuclear investment and poten… more

What’s a great business idea to start now?

During times like this, do you guys hedge your long positions or just go to cash? I’ve been buying puts on SPY to cover my tech exposure, but the cost of protection is getting crazy. I’m wondering if … more

I’ve been thinking about switching from weekly options to longer-dated contracts just to avoid getting chewed up in all this noise. But then again, that means tying up more capital. Have any of you ma… more

Got some cash now.. should I invest in anything now?

This market feels like it’s being run by headlines, not fundamentals. One tweet and we’re up 3%. Next hour, a press release drops and we tank 2%. Anyone else feeling like options strategies that worke… more

When volatility’s this high, do you prefer to play it safe with spreads or go directional with long options? I’ve been leaning on iron condors lately, but it’s still nerve-wracking watching the ranges… more

Lately, I've been second-guessing every move I make, and it's really messing with my strategy. I used to be confident, but a few losses in a row have thrown me off. Any advice on how to rebuil… more

Made a rookie move this week... I let fear talk me out of a trade setup I’ve used for months. Watched it hit my exact target without me, and now I’m spiraling in “what ifs.” Volatile markets are messi… more

How are we feeling about the market today?

These markets have been nuts lately. I had two trades go up 40% and back to red within the same session—zero-DTEs are feeling more like zero-chance lately. I’m trying to stay patient and pick my spots… more

This feels like the kind of market where one bad trade can erase a month’s worth of gains. I’ve been trading smaller and focusing on A+ setups only, but it’s hard to be that patient every day. What’s … more

Is it just me, or does trading feel way more exhausting lately? I used to enjoy the challenge, but now I’m mentally drained by 11am most days. How do you all avoid burnout when markets are this unpred… more

I’ve noticed a lot of traders are moving to cash lately and honestly, I get it. I’ve trimmed most of my positions and am only doing small credit spreads on range-bound names. Still, part of me wonders… more

Finally able to trade unrestricted again (JPM policy). Question(s): how do you capitalize on high vol environments? Do you sell calls and/or puts? Thinking of the wheel strategy here, let me know any … more

What are the signs/numbers/indicators we need to watch that will show market is stabilizing. In COVID time government immediately came out with support so market recovery was quick. Since government i… more

I invested $10K in series I savings bond on 12/1/23. Good idea to redeem right now and invest in equities? Or keep it in series I? Thoughts? What would you do?

Is it just me, or does it seem like everyone is suddenly an “expert” in options trading? I keep seeing these social media gurus pushing aggressive strategies that are clearly high risk. Does anyone el… more

Buy when there’s blood on the streets? Is this enough blood?

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Is mar a lago the end game for trump..? Thoughts? Long TLT?

With tariffs, global tensions, and now Liberation Day, etc impacting markets, I’m honestly feeling overwhelmed. I haven’t been trading that long—just a few months in—and I don’t know whether to sit on the… more

What’s to buy (invest or trade) now..?