W.S. Trades Stock And Options Trading Podcast.

Moving Averages Mastery: Navigating the Market Trends

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the podcast. Today we delve deep into the world of trading strategies centered around the powerful tool of moving averages. Whether you&#...

The Truth About Penny Stocks

08 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we explore the world of penny stocks. What are they, why are some people attracted to them, and what are the risks involved in trading...

Breakout Trading 101: How to Trade Stocks Like a Pro

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of WS Trades, we explore the topic of breakout trading. We explain what breakout trading is, how to identify breakout patterns on stoc...

Navigating Economic Events for Informed Trading Decisions

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we explore the realm of trading during economic events. Join us as we delve into the impact of central bank announcements, economic d...

Exploring Triangle Patterns: Unveiling Trading Insights

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on the WS Trades podcast as we dive into world of triangle patterns in trading. Whether you're a seasoned trader or just starting out, th...

Single Stock ETFs and trading in an IRA account.

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry discusses single stock etf's and how you can trade them in an IRA account. He also discusses big website news and a special...

Should you change your trading strategy? I DID!

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I go over some of my trades from the last month, talk about how almost blowing up my account made me realize I needed to change my tra...

Open interest vs Volume - Options basics

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry goes over his trades from the past 2 weeks as well as talks about the difference in open interest and volume when it comes to op...

Top down sector analysis

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry discusses using sector ETF's to analyze how certain tickers may move as well as goes over all of his opening and closing trades ...

The right trading mentality.

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry goes over his trades from the past two weeks as well as discuss is two mental pitfalls that traders should avoid. One being fear...

How to spot fake trading gurus.

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry goes over his opening and closing trades and gives you clues on how to spot a fake guru as well as discuss is the new trading fo...

Using volume to validate a trend.

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry explains why we have been MIA for a few weeks and gives examples of how you can use volume to validate a trend in a stock. WST ...

James case study on FB Facebook/Meta adjustments for a profit.

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

James goes over all of the adjustments he made on a recent trade on Facebook / Meta that went against him but he was able to turn it into a profitable...

Dividend risk on short call options

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James talk about the risk of you being on the hook for an underlying's dividend if you sold a short call.

How to trade volatility products like VXX and UVXY - Short Term Futures ETF - VIX Futures - Fear Index

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James go over short term futures volatility products like VXX and UVXY. 1RONYMAN Wall Street Bets Reddit GUH CBOE VIX Option...

What should you be looking at during war times? Or ways to trade the Russian economy.

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James go over ways to trade around war times or times of unrest especially ways to trade the Russian economy.

Options Trading Profit and Loss Swings - Probability In the Money - Probability of Touch - ITM

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James give their trade updates. They also talk about probability in the money, probability of touch, and some of the profit ...

Fundamental analysis. What to look for.

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James go over last weeks trades and talk about a few quick ways to evaluate a company's fundamentals.

New ThinkorSwim indicators from WS Trades and how to back test strategies on ToS.

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James go over our trades from last week and talk about the newest addition  to our ThinkorSwim indicators and how you c...

How to trade a market crash.

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You don't have to sit by and hold the bag until the market recovers. In this episode Larry and James go over options you can take to actually make mon...

Legging into options trades. Ghetto Spread. Options Trading for Beginners

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James go over ways and reasons to leg into options trades. 1RONYMAN Wall Street Bets Reddit GUH CBOE VIX Options Greeks Del...

1RONYMAN, Box Spreads on Robinhood, and ControlTheNarrative GUH Apple Earnings Loss

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James talk about 1RONYMAN and ControlTheNarrative and their massive losses in Robinhood. 1RONYMAN Wall Street Bets Reddit G...

Massive Short Squeeze Episode - Stock Market - Options Trading - Thinkorswim - Robinhood - Gamestop - AMC - MOASS

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James talk about some historic short squeezes that have happened in the stock market. CBOE VIX Options Greeks Delta Options ...

Futures contracts contango and backwardation.

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode James and Larry go over our trades from last week and contango and backwardation on futures contracts. CBOE VIX Options Greeks Delta ...

Pharma stocks and FDA approval stocks

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James discuss the pros and cons of trading around FDA approvals.

The CBOE VIX ticker. What is VIX and how to trade it.

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode James and Larry go over CBOE VIX (the fear gauge or fear index) and go over how to trade it. The ticker Larry couldnt remember was $PC...

The importance of knowing special hours especially when trading options.

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James discus the importance of knowing special hours especially when trading options as well as go over last weeks trades an...

Do's and don'ts of trading. Learn from our mistakes...

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James go over some of the biggest learning do's and don'ts  they have learned through the years.

Sticking to a trading plan and controlling your emotions.

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James discuss the importance of sticking to your trading plan and controlling your emotions when entering a trade.

What can you do if your options position moves against you?

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James go over last weeks trades and discuss ways to mitigate losses in options trades including going inverted, opening a po...

Chasing running stocks

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why getting FOMO and chasing running stocks is dangerous and how to avoid losing it all.

Options Pricing - Why getting "perfect pricing" isn't necessary to being a profitable options trader

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why getting "perfect pricing" isn't necessary to being a profitable options trader

Options Trading For Beginners - Option Greeks: Vega

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

#TLRY #CEI #MRNA #TSLA #AMC #GME #OCGN In this episode we discuss Vega and how it relates to option contracts. We also cover new trades and closing tr...

Options Greeks: Gamma - Options Trading For Beginners - How to trade stock options - CEI Stock - TLRY Stock - VXRT Stock

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Options Greeks - What is Gamma? What does Gamma mean when it comes to options trading. In this episode we explain Gamma and cover new opening and clos...

How to avoid indicator overload. Knowing what an indicator represents. Options Trading for beginners. How to read candlestick charts.

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Don't overwhelm yourself with too many indicators and knowing how an indicator is constructed. Options Trading for Beginners How to read candlestick c...

Options Greeks: Theta explained

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James go over last week's trades and explain how Theta effects options contract value.

Options Greeks: Delta - Options Trading For Beginners - How to trade stock options

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James discuss the importance of and how to use the options Greek Delta. Options trading for beginners Stock Options CEI Stoc...

Strangle and Straddle options strategy

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James discuss two options strategies. The strangle and the straddle.

How to use conditional buy or sell orders

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James discuss how to use conditional orders to make it easy to stick to your trading plan. 

REUPLOAD of Margin account vs cash account episode

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry half of the latest episode got cut off so here is the full version. If you have already listened to the latest episode you can skip to around 25...

What are margin accounts and maintenance requirements?

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James discus the difference in cash and margin trading accounts as well as maintenance requirements and how to calculate it....

Having a trading plan.

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James discus the importance of having a plan before entering a trade. But more importantly sticking to the plan.

Technical analysis vs Fundamental Analysis

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James go over the difference in technical analysis and fundamental analysis as well as go over last weeks trades and what tr...

It's probably not manipulation...

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James discuss why your loss probably wasn't due to market manipulation and go over last weeks trades as well as new trades w...

Making money no matter what the markets are doing

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Larry and James cover their new opening and closing trades. As well as discuss how to make money no matter what the markets are doing.

Selling naked puts strategy.

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James discuss selling cash secured puts as a strategy as well as go over last weeks trades and go over a few tickers we are ...

Trading Diagonal Spreads

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James discuss trading diagonal spreads as well as go over last week's closing trades in new trades we are looking at getting...

Trading when the market is at all time highs

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In ths episode Larry and James discuses safe ways to trade in the market when its at all time highs as well as go over last weeks trades and  new...

Pros and cons to trading around earnings.

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James go over the pros and cons of trading around earnings as well as go over our closing trades from last week and new trad...

HV (historical volatility) vs IV (implied volatility).

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James discuss historic volatility versus implied volatility as well as go over our closing trades of the week and trades we ...

Using scanners to find new trades.

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James go over a great way to use scanners to find new trade opportunities. 

Futures trading basics.

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James discuss the basics of trading futures as well as go over our closing trades from last week and trades we are looking t...

Candlestick Chart Reading - Fake Out Candles and Confirmation Candles

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James go over trading updates and talk about candlestick chart reading techniques related to fake out candles and confirmati...

Iron Butterfly Option Strategy

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the Iron Butterfly Strategy and how to use it as well as updates on our open trades and trades we have closed out.

What are moving averages and how to trade with them.

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode James and Larry discuss what moving averages are and how to trade with them as well as go over last weeks trades and trades we are loo...

Using ETFs and leveraged ETFs.

15 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James go over how you can use ETFs and leveraged ETFs to profit no mater what the market is doing.

What is a short squeeze?

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss our closing and new trades as well as what shorting a stock entails and how that can create a short squeeze.

Implied Volatility and IV percentile

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James discuss implied volatility and implied volatility percentile as well as go over last week's closing trades and new tra...

Vertical Spread options trading.

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James go over last weeks trades and new positions as well as go over trading vertical spread options strategy. A vertical sp...

Finding support levels and trend lines.

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode James and Larry go over the importance of identifying key price levels and trend lines and go over last weeks trades.

Diversification and position sizing.

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James go over position sizing and the importance of having diversified trades.

Technical Analysis - Drawing Trendlines

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this video I show you how to draw basic trendlines and what you can learn from them. In this series we are starting off with the more basic element...

Iron condor option strategy

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode James and Larry go over last weeks trades and talk about things they are looking at getting into next week. We also discus the pros an...

Running the wheel and other option trade adjustments

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry hen James go over last week's trades, talk about trades they are looking to get into, and discuss the wheel strategy and other o...

Ex div date early assignment explained.

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James go over closing trades from last week, what they are looking at moving forward and early assignment risk around ex-div...

WS Trades is offering a FREE trade journal!

20 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are now giving away our trade journal for free. Nothing to sign up for, we don't need your email, completely free. Download the spreadsheet https:/...

Larry's Trade update for 3/16/21. Two new trades today!

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry about the audio! it sounds like it was recorded underwater...I got into #BSX with a put credit spread and a wide call debit spread on #SOS...

The importance of position size

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Larry and James go over our past week, the trades were looking at getting into next week, and the importance of position sizing for yo...

Options Trading For Beginners (Ultimate Guide)

13 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Options Trading for beginners. In this video I discuss a lot of the basics when it comes to trading stock options contracts. There are a lot of key te...

Larry 3/12/2021 update! ALL WINNERS AGAIN!

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Went all green once again on my options trades! I was able to close out of #ACI for a 90% profit after holding the synthetic covered call for only 4 d...

WS Trades weekly podcast. New options trading strategy.

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we go over our current trades, closing trades, and trades we are looking to get into in the future. As well as an options trading stra...

Options trading for beginners - What is a call and put and In the money vs out of the money

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Options trading is the buying or selling of contracts that related to shares of stock. Each options contract controls 100 shares of the underlying sec...

Larry's trade update for 3/1/21 and Robinhood options challenge

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The stock market made huge gains today. #AAPL was up over 5%, #TSLA was up over 6%. We discussed how today would be a make or break day to decide what...

Options trading for beginners on Webull and the best features

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

in this video I show you the best features of the Webull platform and how to buy and sell vertical spreads using Webull for 4 free stocks please sign ...

Straddle and Strangle Option Strategy

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is a long strangle option strategy? A Long Strangle options strategy is when you buy an out of the money put option and an out of the money call ...

Options education. Bullish vertical spreads.

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Two ways to play vertical spreads if you are bullish on a stock. Bull call spread (call debit spread) and bull put spread (put credit spread).

Options Trading For Beginners Defined risk vs undefined risk

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Defined risk vs undefined risk option strategies  Stock options Options contracts Vertical Spread Call Put Naked options Vertical Spread Iron Con...

Options Trading Explained The covered call

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The covered call options strategy is popular among stock market investors.  A covered call is composed of selling or writing a call option agains...

Options trading strategies: High probability of success trades

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How to setup a high probability of success trade with options

WS Trades weekend podcast

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we go over our current trades and the importance of using technical analysis with options trades.

Larrys custom TOS setup

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this video I show you how I have my Thinkorswim trading platform set up to quickly find trades to enter.

WS Trades Podcast And PIN Risk explained

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

James and Larry go over last weeks trades and explain PIN risk trading options.

WS Trades weekend podcast

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode James and Larry go over last week's trades, things we are looking at going into next week, and discuss the importance of liquidity in ...

Larry's end of the week trade update. 2/12/21

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FSR takes off and I was left sitting on the sidelines... KO keeps running.

Larry's mid week options update 2/10/2021

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

KO coca-cola did great on earnings. FSR Fisker did what Fisker does and blasted off locking in a great profit for me

Larry's trade update for 2/8/2021

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I played FSR again as well as a put credit spread on KO

WS Trades podcast

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We go over last weeks stock and options plays as well as upcoming stock options plays.

Larry's end of the week update. All green baby!

06 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Had a great week. No losing plays. AAPL and SNAP ripped so we were able to close out early.

Options Greeks. Delta and Theta Explained

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I explain Delta and Theta when it comes to options trading and how it works.

BLNK blasted off! Mid week trade updates

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hopefully some of you guys were able to get in on the blink call out I did yesterday. they blasted off to over 11% at one point today. Make sure you s...

Options trade adjustments. The simple roll

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Simply rolling your options plays to a later expiration can be a very powerful strategy.

Larry's Trade Update for February 1st 2021

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Got into AAPL and FSR. Trying to get a play in on SNAP and DDOG because of the killer premium.

Stock Options for Beginners: Put Spread Adjustment Strategy

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this video I show you how to adjust a put credit spread that goes against you into an iron condor to reduce max loss and increase max profit

Learning the basics of options and trade updates.

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

James and Larry discuss last week's trades and the importance of learning the basics of options trading before jumping in.

Trade updates!

24 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

James and Larry give updates on trades from week 1/18-1/22. As well as things we are looking into for the upcoming week and give website updates.

Options trade updates as well as next week's plays

16 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode includes option plays that we closed out of last week as well as a few plays we are looking at getting into in the future. We also give w...

Synthetic covered call aka poor man's covered call

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I tell you about a play I got into in FSR. Give a few stocks I'm looking at and explain how to set up a synthetic covered call.

Introductory episode from W.S. Trades

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our first episode we give a brief introduction of ourselves and then get straight into market news, how our trades last week turned out and discuss...