The Automated Trading Podcast by Advanced AutoTrades

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A tactical playbook for serious retail traders. Hosted by seasoned options professionals, this podcast delivers institutional-level insights on automated options trading with defined risk strategies and capital precision. Each episode is engineered for clarity and impact, covering everything from trade setup to allocation and risk control. You'll hear the logic behind every move, the rules behind consistent returns, and the mechanics professionals use to sidestep the costly mistakes most retail traders make. Whether you’re scaling your account or starting from scratch, this is your blueprint for disciplined execution, capital preservation, and compounding results—without the emotional noise.

  1. 55M AGO

    Cash vs. Margin Account Basics for Options Trading

    Send us a text This episode provides an educational overview concerning the differences between cash accounts and margin accounts for options trading. A cash account mandates that the customer must possess the full amount of funds for any security purchased, precluding the use of leverage. Conversely, a margin account permits the broker to loan the customer capital, using existing securities and cash as collateral for the loan, which reduces the initial capital requirement for trades but significantly increases the potential for loss through over-leverage. The source uses a practical example involving a Tesla put option to illustrate how a margin account requires significantly less capital up front compared to a cash account like an IRA, which demands the full maximum loss amount be covered initially. Ultimately, while acknowledging the benefits of margin for capital efficiency, the text strongly advises traders to be extremely cautious of the associated risks and to maintain an absolute reserve of cash to cover potential margin expansions. More info at http://advancedautotrades.com We help retail traders set up automated options trading to grow their accounts. This is YOUR automated options trading education! On this podcast you will find tips, tricks, and guides on how to grow your auto trading account with low-risk per-trade option spreads strategies. We will show you what you need to know and what actions you need to take. We'll also show you how to make the right investment decisions for your automated trading account! If this sounds like something that could interest you then make sure to subscribe to the podcast now! DISCLAIMER: The content on this channel is for educational purposes only. Advanced Autotrades IS NOT AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR OR REGISTERED BROKER. Neither Advanced AutoTrades nor any of its owners or employees is registered as a securities broker-dealer, broker, investment advisor (IA), or IA representative with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities regulatory.

    9 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Decoding the VIX: How the "Fear Index" Calculates Market Movements and Prices

    Send us a text The episode provides an educational overview of the VIX, which is the ticker symbol for the CBOE Volatility Index and is frequently called the "Fear Index" by investors. This index functions by measuring the implied volatility of S&P 500 options, which helps in determining if option pricing is relatively expensive or cheap. The VIX reading, quoted in percentage points, roughly translates to the expected annualised change in the S&P 500, with a reading of 15, for example, suggesting an expected 15% move up or down over the year. Notably, the VIX often rises sharply during market volatility and crashes, such as the peak near 80 seen during the last major market downturn, while it tends to remain low during steady market uptrends. The calculation method specifically involves using near-term and next-term S&P 500 options, ensuring the calculation rolls forward to avoid unreliable pricing that occurs close to expiration. More info at http://advancedautotrades.com We help retail traders set up automated options trading to grow their accounts. This is YOUR automated options trading education! On this podcast you will find tips, tricks, and guides on how to grow your auto trading account with low-risk per-trade option spreads strategies. We will show you what you need to know and what actions you need to take. We'll also show you how to make the right investment decisions for your automated trading account! If this sounds like something that could interest you then make sure to subscribe to the podcast now! DISCLAIMER: The content on this channel is for educational purposes only. Advanced Autotrades IS NOT AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR OR REGISTERED BROKER. Neither Advanced AutoTrades nor any of its owners or employees is registered as a securities broker-dealer, broker, investment advisor (IA), or IA representative with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities regulatory.

    9 min

  3. SEP 3

    Optimal Order Entry: 8 Tips for Faster Options Fills

    Send us a text This episode provides eight key tips for options traders aiming to improve trade execution speed and pricing. The advice emphasises the importance of patience, suggesting that forcing trades is rarely beneficial. We also recommend using "odd" lot sizes for orders and "legging into" complex strategies by entering individual components separately. Further tips include leveraging round number pricing, understanding the "Mark" price, strategically "stretching the market" to test different price points, and adjusting order prices slowly when trades aren't filling. Finally, the hosts advise traders to follow volume to identify actively traded strike prices for potentially faster fills. We help retail traders set up automated options trading to grow their accounts. This is YOUR automated options trading education! On this podcast you will find tips, tricks, and guides on how to grow your auto trading account with low-risk per-trade option spreads strategies. We will show you what you need to know and what actions you need to take. We'll also show you how to make the right investment decisions for your automated trading account! If this sounds like something that could interest you then make sure to subscribe to the podcast now! DISCLAIMER: The content on this channel is for educational purposes only. Advanced Autotrades IS NOT AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR OR REGISTERED BROKER. Neither Advanced AutoTrades nor any of its owners or employees is registered as a securities broker-dealer, broker, investment advisor (IA), or IA representative with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities regulatory.

    17 min

  4. AUG 26

    Volatility: Historical vs. Implied

    Send us a text This episode differentiates between historical volatility and implied volatility in options trading. Historical volatility quantifies past price fluctuations of a stock, often expressed as an annualised standard deviation of its movements over a specific timeframe, typically calculated using actual trading days. Conversely, implied volatility is a forward-looking measure, not based on historical data, but rather on the current pricing of options, reflecting market participants' expectations of future price movements. This implied volatility provides an expected range for a stock's future performance and is considered crucial for options traders, as it represents collective market sentiment and speculation. Ultimately, understanding the interplay between these two forms of volatility can help traders assess potential stock ranges and make informed decisions, though it is emphasised that implied volatility remains a theoretical measure and not a guarantee of future movement. We help retail traders set up automated options trading to grow their accounts. This is YOUR automated options trading education! On this podcast you will find tips, tricks, and guides on how to grow your auto trading account with low-risk per-trade option spreads strategies. We will show you what you need to know and what actions you need to take. We'll also show you how to make the right investment decisions for your automated trading account! If this sounds like something that could interest you then make sure to subscribe to the podcast now! DISCLAIMER: The content on this channel is for educational purposes only. Advanced Autotrades IS NOT AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR OR REGISTERED BROKER. Neither Advanced AutoTrades nor any of its owners or employees is registered as a securities broker-dealer, broker, investment advisor (IA), or IA representative with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities regulatory.

    13 min

  5. AUG 20

    Option Moneyness: ITM, OTM, & ATM Explained

    Send us a text This episode primarily explains option moneyness, categorising options as in-the-money (ITM), out-of-the-money (OTM), or at-the-money (ATM) based on the strike price's relationship to the underlying stock price. It clarifies how these classifications apply differently to call options and put options, offering examples to illustrate each type. Furthermore, the source differentiates between intrinsic value and extrinsic value in option pricing, highlighting that only ITM options possess intrinsic value, while extrinsic value encompasses factors like time decay and volatility. The hosts aim to provide a foundational understanding for traders by using practical examples and discussing how trading platforms visually represent these concepts. We help retail traders set up automated options trading to grow their accounts. This is YOUR automated options trading education! On this podcast you will find tips, tricks, and guides on how to grow your auto trading account with low-risk per-trade option spreads strategies. We will show you what you need to know and what actions you need to take. We'll also show you how to make the right investment decisions for your automated trading account! If this sounds like something that could interest you then make sure to subscribe to the podcast now! DISCLAIMER: The content on this channel is for educational purposes only. Advanced Autotrades IS NOT AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR OR REGISTERED BROKER. Neither Advanced AutoTrades nor any of its owners or employees is registered as a securities broker-dealer, broker, investment advisor (IA), or IA representative with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities regulatory.

    16 min

  6. AUG 12

    Options Pricing and the Greeks Explained

    Send us a text This episode explains how "Greeks" measure an option's sensitivity to market variables. These "Greeks" are Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega, and Rho, each representing a specific influence on an option's price. Delta indicates price change based on underlying stock movement, while Gamma measures the rate of change in Delta. Theta quantifies the daily decay of an option's value due to time, and Vega illustrates how implied volatility affects pricing. Lastly, Rho demonstrates the impact of interest rate changes on options, though it is less significant for short-term contracts. Understanding these "Greeks" is presented as crucial for successful options trading, offering insight into an option's potential price fluctuations rather than determining its initial price. We help retail traders set up automated options trading to grow their accounts. This is YOUR automated options trading education! On this podcast you will find tips, tricks, and guides on how to grow your auto trading account with low-risk per-trade option spreads strategies. We will show you what you need to know and what actions you need to take. We'll also show you how to make the right investment decisions for your automated trading account! If this sounds like something that could interest you then make sure to subscribe to the podcast now! DISCLAIMER: The content on this channel is for educational purposes only. Advanced Autotrades IS NOT AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR OR REGISTERED BROKER. Neither Advanced AutoTrades nor any of its owners or employees is registered as a securities broker-dealer, broker, investment advisor (IA), or IA representative with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities regulatory.

    18 min

  7. JUL 31

    Is Automated Options Trading Risky?

    Send us a text This episode explores the concept of automated options trading, addressing common concerns about its safety and efficacy. It identifies key risks such as technical failures, market volatility, and strategy flaws, while also offering methods to mitigate these dangers, emphasising the importance of reliable brokers and defined-risk strategies. The hosts promote their "Weekly Trend system" as a beginner-friendly approach to automated options trading, highlighting its historical performance and capped downside. Ultimately, it concludes that while all trading involves risk, automated trading can reduce exposure when executed with proper tools and strategies, contrasting it with emotional manual trading. Read the full blog article at: https://advancedautotrades.com/is-automated-trading-risky/ We help retail traders set up automated options trading to grow their accounts. This is YOUR automated options trading education! On this podcast you will find tips, tricks, and guides on how to grow your auto trading account with low-risk per-trade option spreads strategies. We will show you what you need to know and what actions you need to take. We'll also show you how to make the right investment decisions for your automated trading account! If this sounds like something that could interest you then make sure to subscribe to the podcast now! DISCLAIMER: The content on this channel is for educational purposes only. Advanced Autotrades IS NOT AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR OR REGISTERED BROKER. Neither Advanced AutoTrades nor any of its owners or employees is registered as a securities broker-dealer, broker, investment advisor (IA), or IA representative with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities regulatory.

    14 min

  8. JUL 22

    Option Profit & Loss Diagrams: P&L Secrets Explained

    Send us a text This episode focuses on understanding option profit and loss (P&L) diagrams. These diagrams are visual representations that illustrate how an options strategy's profitability changes based on the underlying asset's price at expiration. The hosts explain how to interpret these graphs, identifying key elements like break-even points, maximum gain, and maximum loss. It progresses from basic call and put options to more complex strategies like spreads and iron condors, demonstrating how P&L diagrams help traders visualise potential outcomes and assess risk and reward. They also distinguish between P&L at expiration and current P&L, highlighting the impact of time value. More information at advancedautotrades.com. We help retail traders set up automated options trading to grow their accounts. This is YOUR automated options trading education! On this podcast you will find tips, tricks, and guides on how to grow your auto trading account with low-risk per-trade option spreads strategies. We will show you what you need to know and what actions you need to take. We'll also show you how to make the right investment decisions for your automated trading account! If this sounds like something that could interest you then make sure to subscribe to the podcast now! DISCLAIMER: The content on this channel is for educational purposes only. Advanced Autotrades IS NOT AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR OR REGISTERED BROKER. Neither Advanced AutoTrades nor any of its owners or employees is registered as a securities broker-dealer, broker, investment advisor (IA), or IA representative with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities regulatory.

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A tactical playbook for serious retail traders. Hosted by seasoned options professionals, this podcast delivers institutional-level insights on automated options trading with defined risk strategies and capital precision. Each episode is engineered for clarity and impact, covering everything from trade setup to allocation and risk control. You'll hear the logic behind every move, the rules behind consistent returns, and the mechanics professionals use to sidestep the costly mistakes most retail traders make. Whether you’re scaling your account or starting from scratch, this is your blueprint for disciplined execution, capital preservation, and compounding results—without the emotional noise.

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