The Modern Stock & Options Trading Show

SEASON #2:  In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , host, Russ Mathews kicks off Season #2 unpacking the age-old question – are you a trader or an investor?  It is a distinction with many implications:  The timeframe of holdings, the instruments you trade, the risk management techniques used, taxes, and many other factors.   In addition, the context of 2020 and Covid-19, make...

The last episode of Season #1:  In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , you will learn how to use 'in the money' covered call trades to generate enough cash to get the stock market to pay for your long-term stock core holdings.  It uses one of host Russ Mathews favorite trading strategies, the ITM ('In the Money') Covered Call.  This is the strategy used in the BOOST portion o...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , you will hear Portfolio Manager Russ Mathews' view of the US economic re-opening and his outlook on the stock market for the remainder of 2020.  You will learn the types of economic factors to focus on and gain insights in how to trade both the short term pullback and some of the themes and sectors to focus on for the rest of 2020.   Don...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , host Russ Mathews will continue his introduction to the credit spread trading strategy, by covering the IRON CONDOR variation.  Risk management rules and the primary trade adjustment strategy (the buy back and roll out) are also covered. The trade and adjustments are illustrated with an example.    Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , you will learn how to use one of host Russ Mathews' favorite trading strategies, the CREDIT SPREAD (also known as vertical credit spreads, bull put spreads, etc).  Russ will teach you his rules and ways to maximize this trade for success. You will learn why it is so powerful and the proper mechanics to frame the trade.  Credit Spread bas...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , you will learn the message the stock market is sending to traders and investors in the middle of the COVID -19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.  Host Russ Mathews' will cover the current state of play and the key lesson for our investment portfolios going into Q3 and Q4, 2020.  Three trade examples of how to take advantage are presented.     Don'...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , you will hear host Russ Mathews's view on the current market and where the bottom will likely be.  In addition, he covers how to position your portfolio for playing the rebound after the current worldwide health crisis.  Using 'In the money' call options on the SPY or QQQ exchange traded funds, could be a powerful way to play the market...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , we will build on the last show covering how to trade volatility.  We now find markets in a season of ' extreme volatility, ' with market indexes rising and crashing 1,000-2,000 points every day (on the Dow Jones Industrial Average).  Host Russ Mathews will illustrate how to take advantage of extreme volatility with his six-point playbook...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , you will learn about Volatility.  Volatility in market indexes and individual securities – what is it and how to use it to your advantage to make money.  Volatility is the option seller's best friend while it is the long term buy and hold investor's worst enemy.  Host Russ Mathews will illustrate how to take advantage of volatility with...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , you will hear Portfolio Manager Russ Mathews' view and outlook on the stock market for 2020.  In addition you will learn the top three rules to trade markets as volatility returns. Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , you will learn a four point game plan for how to position your portfolio and trade markets that are at all-time highs.  One of the best strategies for this time period is selling cash backed puts.  The options trade is explained in this episode and is illustrated with two examples.    Don't forget to subscribe to the show! Mathews Capita...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , you will learn how to use one of host Russ Mathews favorite trading strategies, the Collar Trade, to attempt to get 10% annualized returns.  Russ will teach you the quarterly version and the 3 times a year version of the strategy, why it is so powerful and the proper mechanics to frame the trade.  This is one of the strategies to generat...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , you will learn about how to generate double digit returns by combining the collar trade strategy with REITs (Real Estate Investment Trust) securities.  REITs trade on stock exchanges just like stocks and they have options just like stocks – yet they are a non-correlated asset class.  With the stock market breaking out to all-time highs,...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , you will learn through a case study on one covered call trade. The trade is on CRM (Salesforce.com) and it was introduced back at the end of July 2019. It uses the Large Unprotected Covered Call strategy. As the stock has fallen in price, the buy back & rollout trade adjustment was used. Russ uses this example to illustrate how to make m...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , you will learn that the brokerages have all known commissions would eventually go to zero.  They have been planning for it.  You will learn the four other ways brokerage firms make money and what this means to your accounts.  In addition, you will learn what actions you can take to reduce the charges on the other items in addition to com...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , you will learn about the various ways to generate income in today's market.  Russ will teach you the different investment instruments available at brokerages: from Bonds, CD's REITS, dividend paying stocks, MLP's, Money Market Funds, Step Up CD's etc… and a better way.  A way to consistently generate 10% - 25%+ annual 'synthetic dividend...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , you will be introduced to the first in a series of trade management or trade adjustment strategies.  Trade adjustments are ways to manage existing trades that are in place and working – to get extra income or improve your situation in the trade. Managing trades is one of the key ways professional traders and successful home traders incre...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , you will be introduced to an overview of trade strategy progression.  In other words, how to sequence (or progress) through the various trade strategies learned so far.  By executing trade progressions properly, you will learn how to maximize your cash on cash returns while minimizing risk.      Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , you will learn about one of host Russ Mathews favorite trading strategies  - selling (cash backed) puts.  Russ will teach you what it is, why it is so powerful and the proper mechanics to frame the trade.  This is one of the bread and butter strategies to generate income safely and buy stocks you like at a discount.  Options basics are e...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, host Russ Mathews shares his insights and key take aways from the three-day Money Show in San Francisco. He shares where the top traders see the market headed;, he explains how the case for active investing was made. Russ provides insights on REITS, options, leverage & risk management and reinforces why it is so powerful to trade with the...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , host Russ Mathews puts the sharp market volatility of the past week into context.  He explains how market pullbacks affect and provide the ideal backdrop for teaching the trading strategies taught so far  - the Collar Trade and the Large Unprotected Covered Call Trade.  In this episode, Russ will answer the top questions asked from liste...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , you will be introduced to one of host Russ Mathews favorite trading strategies  - the Large Unprotected Covered Call Trade.  Russ will teach you what it is, why it is so powerful and the proper mechanics to frame the trade.  This is one of the bread and butter strategies for a TAXABLE account, where you can leverage the power of margin t...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , you will learn about one of host Russ Mathews favorite trading strategies  - the Collar Trade.  Russ will teach you what it is, why it is so powerful and the proper mechanics to execute the trade.  This is one of the bread and butter strategies to generate income safely.  Options basics are explained in this episode and the Collar trade...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show , you will learn how to properly frame your portfolio before you start trading and investing.  Russ will teach you to divide your investing capital (and accounts) into short term, medium term and long term timeframes and then to further divide the portfolio into the BASE portion of the portfolio and the BOOST portion of the portfolio.  Thi...

In this episode of the Modern Stock and Options Trading Show , you will be introduced to an overview of the show and learn why this show is different from all other investing shows.  In addition, you will learn the value you will get out of the show.  You will also hear the origin story of your host, Russ Mathews, and why his expertise and background is unique in the world of investing today.    D...