Option Traders & Investing

Any investment options that can get around 10% ROI ?

What's the best app to get started for beginners

Moved from the EU. What’s a good trading platform in the US for a self directed account if balance > $10M? Looking for a platform with great UX, decent margin interest, derivatives and high interes… more

Planning to DCA around 3K - 4K a month and looking to see how best to spread on the following:

1. JEPQ (50%)
2. TQQQ (25%)
3. BTC (25%)

I understand I’m going heavy on NASDAQ with a couple of those but I already have… more

Tesla a good buy? Call option candidate?

I’m an idiot. Bought a few shares of NVDA this AM when the market opened after seeing the after hours trading volume only for it to f-in nose dive. What’s your take on the stock? It’s impossible to ti… more

The waiting game after entering a trade is torture. How do you manage the anxiety of not knowing what's going to happen?

I used to think analyzing my mistakes was enough to avoid repeating them. Clearly not working. How do you actually change your trading behavior after a loss?

I sold a covered call (June 2024 1000 strike) on NVDA when it was $700. Now the stock is at 960. I don’t want my shares to be called so I dont need to pay the capital gains tax. What’s the best approa… more

LEAP question - is my understanding correct that if I have a gain on a call option that I can get LTCG treatment if I hold it for over 365 days but sell it prior to exercise?

If you could make one change that would make you happier at work, what would it be?

Anyone have exposure to Indian markets? Or any plays where you have strong conviction? I see firms looking to outsource EVERYTHING to cut costs so expect India’s GDP will ⬆️ and US GDP will ⬇️ as a re… more

They were super vague about compensation structure. Promised "uncapped earning potential," but it felt shady. How do you spot hidden traps in commission plans?

Had a conversation with a non-trader friend who asked, "Does what you do actually make the world a better place?" Honestly, I struggled to answer... Are we helping society at all?

Prediction: Rates will be higher 1 year from now and inflation by year end will be the topic du jour as it greatly outpaces the 2% goal.

Once the reverse repo is drained, watch out in the markets as w… more

After a massive win, I feel empty instead of excited. Anyone else struggle with the emotional whiplash of big gains?

What a week for trading. Time to sit back and enjoy the weekend

Got asked "how comfortable are you with aggressive sales tactics?" during an interview. It wasn't even a sales role! Possible red flag? Is pushing risky trades on clients the norm here?

Made a rookie error and it cost me big time. I'm spiraling on self-doubt. How do you keep going without completely losing confidence?

Market volatility = stress eating. Need to find healthy ways to cope with the ups and downs without destroying my diet. Any tips?

Never thought I would see the day but anyone buying MGNI again post ER?

Seeing wealth inequality grow makes me question my role. Am I helping create a fairer system, or just profiting from it at the expense of others?

Expecting a run up at the open this morning. Will evaluate put opportunities between 10-11 if the initial surge happens. META could push to 300 quickly. I did reopen 100 SNOW in extended AM trade a… more

In my experience, YouTube options channels are 95% hot garbage. Who are the exceptions that have helped you?I

Honestly, does anyone here make enough to retire early? I guess I thought I'd be in a way better place financially at this point, instead, I'm just slogging through long hours and stressful da… more

Thoughts/strategy on rivian at this price?

Has anyone used AlphaPicks? I know stock picking services are hit or miss, but their track record seems to be strong.

Ever think about what else you'd do if you gave up trading? Sometimes I dream of opening a food truck. Way less stress, and I could actually see the results of my work.

What, if any, AIs are you using in your strategies?

What's the coolest thing you bought with your options winnings?

What big4 is missing out on this SMCI fun?!

Implications of BTC halving on MARA leaps?