In this episode of the Modern Stock & Option Trading Show, Russ covers how to put a bear marker year (like 2022) into context and offset taxes through a concept called Tax Loss Harvesting.  The Wash Sale rule is also covered.  In addition, Russ lays out the consensus view for 2023 and covers timing strategies for how to position your portfolio if you are Conservative, Moderate growth or Aggressive.  Don’t forget to subscribe to the show!

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Option Trading Show, Russ lays out the 9 points to the bullish / more constructive case for stocks today.  As everyone seems to bearish.  Virtually all analysts, hedge fund managers and Wall Street firms are tripping over themselves to lay out the ‘bearish’ case.  Russ presents the other side, not to indicate that he is all in here or there is nothing to worry about... but as a contrast to the bear case which seems to be all you hear.  No one is...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Option Trading Show, Russ delves into why the macroeconomic picture matters and how it affects you.  In other words, why should you care about terms such as CPI, PCE, Unemployment levels, Inflation, etc.  Russ breaks down the areas of impact to you when these macro-economic areas change. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show!

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Option Trading Show, Russ describes the strategy to  best recover one’s portfolio.   If you have ever wondered, is there a way to possibly recover your next egg from down 30%-40% fairly quickly while further defining the downside risk, Russ describes how others do that.  Most importantly, you can define any further draw down risk and you can calculate this maximum risk up front before ever entering the trade.  The key is keep the risk level to a very...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Option Trading Show, Russ lays out the bad news and good news elements going on today.  This episode addresses the anxiety about the current 'bear' market and worries about the deterioration of wealth.  In addition, Russ covers what to do about it; specific action steps are illustrated.  Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, Russ takes a look at efficient market theory today.  He explores the three forms of efficient market theory (the Strong, Semi Strong & Weak forms) and covers the implications for tactical stock & options trading.    Don’t forget to subscribe to the show!

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, Russ takes a macro perspective.  He covers how to make your money work harder for you.  Both for the rest of 2022 & in future years.  Four key steps are covered.  1.) Use the right strategies. 2.) Have a risk management process. 3.) Do equal size trades.  4.) Scale into positions and scale out. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show!

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, Russ discusses how inflation expectations seem to have peaked with the August CPI Report and how inflation expectations seem to be driving stock markets, bond markets and other assets.  Russ Discusses what it means for stock markets and whether he thinks the bottom is in for markets for the 2022 correction.  Don’t forget to subscribe to the show!

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, Russ recaps one of the most misunderstood and reliable sentiment indicators – the Put / Call Ratio.   He discusses how this is a ‘contrarian’ market sentiment indicator, how to use it, how it is calculated and where it is found.  Don’t forget to subscribe to the show!

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, Russ recaps the first half of 2022 in the stock market.  He then asks the question, should we invest in stocks & options in the second half of 2022 at all?  Four reasons are given why investing and staying in are the best alternative vs. hiding out in cash. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show!

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, you will learn about a trading strategy that is very popular on social media in 2022.  It is a variation on one of host Russ Mathews favorite trading strategies – and it called the 1:1:1 Trade.  Russ’ teaches a variation of the trade (called the put ratio spread).  Russ will teach you what the 1:1:1trding strategy is, why it is so powerful, and how the mechanics differ from the traditional put ratio spread trade.  Eli Lilly &...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, you will learn about a variation on one of host Russ Mathews favorite trading strategies - the Poor Man’s Covered Call Trade.  Russ will teach you what it is, why it is so powerful and how the mechanics differ from the traditional covered call.  The covered call is one of the bread-and-butter strategies to generate income safely and this variation uses less cash but also adds complexity.  The Poor Man’s Covered Call is...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, Russ teaches the definition of ‘capitulation,’ and provides two ways to measure capitulation and tell if the equity markets are at or near a bottom.  In addition, Russ provides the macro-economic landscape and where we can potentially go from here.  Don’t forget to subscribe to the show!

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, Russ teaches on how to think about quarterly earnings announcements. He teaches his favorite trading strategies for playing quarterly earnings – whether you are ‘bullish,’ ‘bearish,’…. or even what to do when there is a large, bifurcated outcome coming of which you are unsure.  Russ covers how to get positioned before quarterly earnings are known and how to play the implied volatility spike in the run up into earnings and then...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, Russ reflects on the past two years in the markets.  40%-42% of traders started in the past 2 years.  A lot has changed.  Trading mechanics have become deceptively easy.  But it has forced many to skip the ‘homework.’  Russ goes through the 5 steps to what doing the homework means.  This is how you get positioned with the correct mindset for the future. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show!

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, Russ revisits the outlook for the markets and the upcoming Federal Reserve pivot from QE (Quantitative Easing) to QT (Quantitative Tightening).  Russ introduces a new trading strategy – the Put Ratio Backspread and when and how to use it.  He provides context and perspective on how to use this strategy when your outlook is mixed to negative. In addition, he provides his view on how to position your portfolio today in light of...

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, Russ looks at the current volatility in the markets and provides his view.  From Russia invading Ukraine to the Federal Reserve pivot from QE to QT, to the 10-year Treasury Note hitting a 2% yield.  Russ provides context and perspective on it all.  In addition, he provides his view on how to position your portfolio today in light of world events. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show!

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, Russ looks at a topic skipped by most traders – practice.  In trading this means simulated trading or paper trading.  Stories from Michael Jordan, Jerry Rice, & Bruce Lee are shared.  In addition, the top 5 things to look for in a good simulated trading broker-dealer platform are shared. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show!

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, Russ looks at the January market pullback – and provides perspective from both a logical and emotional point of view.  He also covers the 3 key risks to the market and provides his view on where to focus.  The game plan of buying the dip’ but scaling in is shared.    Don’t forget to subscribe to the show!

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, Russ looks into the crystal ball and shares his outlook for 2022.  He covers the key macro factors and what it can mean for stocks, fixed income, crypto’s etc.   He also then shares a game plan and action steps for how to position portfolios for 2022.    Don’t forget to subscribe to the show!

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, you will learn the ‘how-to’ practical steps to make trade adjustments to loosing options trades.  Russ shares his philosophy and rules for making trade adjustments by strategy.  Examples are given to bring the rules to life.  Don’t forget to subscribe to the show!

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, you will learn the psychology and key rules for determining ‘if and when’ to make trade adjustments to loosing options trades.  Russ shares his rules for determining if a trade is worth adjusting.  Two examples are given to bring the rules to life.  Don’t forget to subscribe to the show!

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, you will learn how Russ uses strategic overwriting on expiring covered calls (when the stock will not get called away from you) to capture the extra profits from time decay on expiration weekend.  He will show you the mechanics of how to do the overwriting and how doing so can add 1%-3% to each covered call trade.  Two examples are given.  Don’t forget to subscribe to the show!

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, you will learn how Russ uses long and short Straddles and Strangle trades.  You will learn the differences between straddles and strangles and when to use each strategically.  4 examples are given.   In addition, some macroeconomic commentary is provided.  Don’t forget to subscribe to the show!

In this episode of the Modern Stock & Options Trading Show, you will learn Russ’s trading ‘commandments’ that he has developed over his 25-year investing career.  It is a list of rules, key insights and reminders as you trade.  Each trade should develop their own list, print it out and place it next to the trading workstation.   Don’t forget to subscribe to the show!