Speaking Greeks

Speaking Greeks

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Speaking Greeks is a community podcast for retail traders, by retail traders. Visit us online: https://speakinggreeks.com Follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/speakinggreeks

05/03/2025

Excuses vs Execution: The Reason Why Retail Will Always Be "Dumb Money" | $116,000 LOSS

After a trader's six-figure loss from a busted options trade, the community's. response reveals exactly why institutions view retail as easy targets.This isn't about feeling good—it's about why "the market is rigged" is the most expensive belief in trading.

4 min
05/02/2025

Guest Appearance - ThetaProfit - Trading Gave Him a Second Chance - A Full-Time Option Traders Story

Video of my Guest Appearance on ThetaProfits Show:Many options traders dream of going full-time, but could you handle the pressure? After hitting rock bottom, Kirk Durbin made trading his only path forward. In this eye-opening conversation, he reveals the mental battles, financial risks, and strategies that helped him survive as a full-time options trader. Watch now to learn what it really takes to trade for a living!Read a text summary of the interview on Theta Profits: https://www.thetaprofits.com/what-it-takes-to-trade-options-full-time/

34 min
05/01/2025

When Your Broker Calls... -- This Trader was Assigned $117,000 on a CLOSED Position!

Imagine closing a trade, seeing it confirmed in your account, only to receive a shocking broker call the next morning: "That position? It's back—with a $117,000 liability." In this video, we discuss trade busts, the CBOE Rules, and chat with Dale Perryman about his ongoing nightmare with an overnight trade bust.This isn't fear-mongering—it's happening to real traders in our community. Could your account handle a six-figure surprise?======================Get 50% Off Option Omega's Option Backtesting Software https://optionomega.com/register/kirkdurbin

1h 5m
05/01/2025

Are Stops to Blame for this Trader's Bankruptcy? The Truth About Stop Losses and Slippage

In the most volatile week we've seen in YEARS, one trader lost EVERYTHING when his stop orders failed during that insane 400+-point SPX god candle. I've been chatting with fellow traders and listening to their experiences.Let's review the different types of stops and open Pandora's box of "Algo Stops vs Broker-Resting"Real examplesReal lossesReal solutions======================Get 50% Off Option Omega's Option Backtesting Software https://optionomega.com/register/kirkdurbin

9 min
04/29/2025

The Probability Edge - How to Know if Your Trading Strategy Actually Works w/ Justin Kay

In this (essential) video, special guest, Justin Kay break down how simple statistics can reveal whether your trading strategy has a genuine edge or is just producing random results. 🔍 What you'll learn:• The fundamental statistical concepts every trader needs to know• How to determine if your trading results are skill or just luck• Simple tests to validate your backtesting results• Real examples of statistical analysis applied to options strategies• Common statistical traps that fool retail tradersJustin has a couple of courses going deeper into these topics and how they apply to 1dte trades. To learn more visit:https://academy.optionomega.com/course/1dte-options-crashcoursehttps://academy.optionomega.com/course/advanced-1dte-options-crash-courseSlides: https://speakinggreeks.com/resources/2025_03_22_SpecialKayme_TheProbabilityEdge.pdf============================Get 50% Off Option Omega's Option Backtesting Software https://optionomega.com/register/kirkdurbin

50 min
04/28/2025

Were 0DTE Traders Just SAVED by CBOE?

CBOE is implementing Wide Market Protection (WMP) in April 2025. So, what does this mean for retail traders?I break down what this means for retail traders selling options. Will this new feature protect us from extreme slippage or potentially cause more problems?In this video, I analyze: ✅ What Wide Market Protection actually does ✅ The specific thresholds that trigger WMP ✅ How this affects stop losses and market orders ✅ Real-world examples with SPX options ✅ Potential benefits and concerns for retail tradersAfter the implementation of Drill-Through Protection last year, many retail traders saw reduced slippage despite initial concerns. Will WMP have the same positive effect? Share your experiences with significant slippage in the comments below!More Info: https://www.cboe.com/notices/content/?id=53759======================Get 50% Off Option Omega's Option Backtesting Software https://optionomega.com/register/kirkdurbin

11 min
03/08/2025

Backtesting Q&A w/ Mark Anderson

Does your trading strategy actually work, or are you just getting lucky? In this Q&A session, we're joined by Mark Anderson, a retail trader turned hedge fund manager Mark breaks down the backtesting process in plain English – from choosing the right parameters, making sure your test isn't lying to you, and avoiding the common pitfalls that make most retail backtests completely worthless. --------- Mark's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zerodaymark Mastro's X: https://x.com/routinetrader --------- Join us at https://speakinggreeks.com

1h 1m
03/01/2025

Feb 2025 - End of Month Jam Session

February is in the books and the Speaking Greeks Jam Session is here! A solid month with a tough final week and a wild end-of-month trade! Want to join us next time? Hop into the community at SpeakingGreeks.com. ☕ https://ko-fi.com/speakinggreeks

1h 3m
02/01/2025

Jan 2025 - End of Month Jam Session

Our first Speaking Greeks Jam Session is here! It was a hectic day, so it's a bit of a rough start—but trust me, this was a blast. I’m stoked to do it again in February! Want to join us next time? Hop into the community at SpeakingGreeks.com. ☕ https://ko-fi.com/speakinggreeks

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Speaking Greeks is a community podcast for retail traders, by retail traders. Visit us online: https://speakinggreeks.com Follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/speakinggreeks

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