The Automated Trading Podcast by Advanced AutoTrades

Send us Fan Mail This episode explains that an options contract is a legally binding agreement between a buyer and a seller. This contract grants the buyer the right, but not the obligation , to either buy (in the case of a call option ) or sell (in the case of a put option ) an underlying stock at a predetermined price (the strike price) by a specific future date (the expiration date). The hosts...

Send us Fan Mail This episode explores Spreads vs. Naked Options in the context of the inherent difficulties in accurately predicting the direction, magnitude, and speed. The hosts argue that buying or selling individual calls or puts is akin to gambling, exposing traders to excessive and undefined risk, particularly with naked options. Option spreads, such as bull call spreads and credit spreads,...

Send us Fan Mail Calls and Puts Explained for Beginners. This episode explains the fundamental concepts of options trading. Call options grant the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to purchase shares at a specified price within a certain timeframe, profiting when the stock price increases. Conversely, put options provide the right to sell shares at a predetermined price by a specific date,...

Send us Fan Mail This episode discusses selling monthly options for beginners. It highlights a low-risk options strategy that employs one $10-wide bull put spread per month on the SPX, aiming for consistent profitability. The strategy boasts a long-term track record of exceeding market returns with a manageable risk profile, appealing to both novice and cautious investors. Testimonials and perform...

Send us Fan Mail This episode describes an Iron Condor Weekly Income service offering signals for trading SPX weekly options. The service aims to provide consistent income with around four high-probability trades per month, targeting a 5% weekly return by mimicking institutional trading approaches. It highlights a 14-day free trial, showcases auto-trading performance results, and includes testimon...

Send us Fan Mail The episode explains credit spreads as a strategy for profiting from the S&P 500 's expected upward trend. It details how to execute at-the-money credit spreads by selling a put option close to the current price and buying another at a lower strike price. Advantages include defined risk , profiting from time decay, lower margin requirements, and a high probability of prof...

Send us Fan Mail The episode explores the S&P 500 index , detailing its composition and function as a US economic gauge. It explains how the S&P 500 acts as a crucial benchmark for investment performance and exerts global influence. The article identifies key reasons why the S&P 500 generally trends upwards , including US economic expansion, foreign investment driven by trade deficits...

Send us Fan Mail This episode explains SPY Option Assignments , focusing on managing risk. It details the process of assignment on short options positions , including how to handle margin calls and the potential for losses. We differentiate between cash-settled options (like SPX ) and those requiring stock delivery (like SPY ). Strategies for closing assigned positions using covered stock orders a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss whether options trading is permitted within Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). While it is possible , we  emphasize the crucial role of brokerage selection , as not all firms offer this functionality. We advise listeners to check their broker's policies and potentially switch providers for better options trading capabilities within their retire...

Send us Fan Mail This episode describes a Bull Put Credit Spread for Monthly Income , highlighting its suitability for beginners . It explains the strategy's mechanics, involving selling and buying put options at different strike prices to generate income with limited risk . The hosts introduce a trading signal service using this strategy for the SPX index, boasting a historical win rate of 5...

Send us Fan Mail This episode outlines various brokerage options and their associated commission structures for automated and manual trading. Key brokerages highlighted include Tradier, Interactive Brokers, and AutoShares, each offering different commission rates depending on factors such as trade volume and account size. Global AutoTrading is presented as an automation platform compatible with so...

Send us Fan Mail AdvancedAutoTrades.com offers three options trading strategies: Monthly Trend , a low-risk, low-volume approach aiming for around 50% annual returns with low drawdowns; Weekly Trend , a moderate-risk strategy with higher potential returns but also greater drawdowns; and Weekly Premium , a high-risk, high-reward strategy for experienced traders using options with 3 days to expirati...

Send us Fan Mail The Advanced AutoTrades podcast , from advancedautotrades.com, aims to teach listeners how to use automated trading for low-risk options spread strategies. Unlike many trading resources, it focuses on consistent, long-term profitability rather than short-term gains , emphasizing automation to simplify the process. The podcast creators, experienced options traders for decades , sha...

Send us Fan Mail This episode compares and contrasts automated and manual trading. Automated trading , using software to execute trades based on pre-set parameters, offers speed and efficiency but lacks flexibility. Manual trading , involving direct human decision-making, provides greater control and adaptability but demands significant experience and time. The episode explores the advantages and...

Send us Fan Mail This episode discusses common pitfalls in automated options trading , focusing on mistakes beginners make. It highlights the importance of thorough strategy testing , responsible risk management (including limiting risk per trade and establishing clear risk-reward ratios ), and careful selection of brokers and autotrading platforms. The hosts emphasize the need for ongoing monitor...

Send us Fan Mail This episode details a step-by-step approach to setting up an automated options trading system for beginners . It advocates using a reliable brokerage account (like Interactive Brokers or Tradier ), auto trading software (such as Global AutoTrading ), and a signal provider (for example, Advanced AutoTrades ). The author stresses starting small, testing thoroughly, and managing ris...