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I'm also interested in this. Would be great to share some resources.


I also have been learning about options. My goal has been to understand the financial sector better first and foremost, and only secondary is making some money. I am a newb whos only been going for about 6mos at this so fair warning to not listen to me at all.

1. The entire market is a big casino. The main question is what kind of risk you want to assume in your bet. Everything you do in the market is a bet/gamble. Don't fool yourself otherwise.

2. Options are a high risk avenue, but can also have some of the highest returns.

3. Learn the lingo. Traders use it so much you will be lost if you don't. (https://www.investorsunderground.com/acronyms/)

4. Start small to learn the ins and outs of your broker.

5. Understand that stocks are not a reflection of the companies actual value. They are a reflection of the markets perceived value of the company. The difference is enormous.

6. Do your own DD (due diligence). Read the docs the company has and is putting out. Do your own math. Don't rely on analysts, but you can use them as a reference.

7. Learn what IV crush is!!! (theta gang ftw)

8. Learn the most common strategies used. The wheel, put debit spread, cash covered calls, etc. Different situations and risk profiles in the moment are better suited to certain strategies.

9. See what crazy plays turned out good, and which ones bad, and seeing what strategy was used, how was the DD, etc.

10. Lastly, and less commonly talked about, never underestimate the power of powerful people's connections and interests in a company/stock. This is why I tend to focus heavily on ownership analysis and board analysis. Sometimes every normal, quant level algorithmic indicator points one way, but the connections say otherwise... and the connections almost always win out.

Bonus material: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcmZHsuUt_DOzcgIcLd0Qnw


Golden rule from my perspective, regardless of asset - don't follow analysts (it's all about risk management and if strategy/indicator is public it's highly likely ineffective) and price action is king. Playing with automation as supplement to above is smart investment.


Not a Show HN trend I'm liking, seems lazy.


Why is coding something that could easily add functionality to, say, PC Part Picker, a lazy trend?


This one seems to somehow not come up with a lot of options that are out there ... a number of products that I know I found on Amazon aren't on there no matter what I answer on this system.


Lazy and a way to make a quick buck from affiliate commissions promoting the one true shop.


Yep, I'm fairly sure the jury is out on this, see Bill Gates' recent comments, https://www.ft.com/content/21009e1c-d8c9-11e9-8f9b-77216ebe1...

My thinking would be if they divest from Oil and Gas, they will invest this capital somewhere else such as Nuclear, or renewable resources.



> As today’s young become wealthier and more philanthropic

Is this correct? My understanding was today's youth in the U.S are taking on more debt than ever.


I wouldn't interpret comparing one generation to a previous generation but against itself as it grows older. (as in, most people earn more money and become more able to donate money as they get older)


Love the explanation!


Don't think I've ever seen a cockroach in my life living in Europe.

Seems like a U.S exclusive bug.


They are rampart in the Mediterranean area. I don't think I've ever been to a holiday resort there where I didn't see them.


I lived in Italy for two years. At some point I had them in my appartment. It was not too hard to get rid of them using some poison.... Apparently they had come from the appartment next to me or that is what the landlady said....


They are everywhere in Greece


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