The Automated Trading Podcast by Advanced AutoTrades

Advanced AutoTrades Team•www.advancedautotrades.com

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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Episodes

How To Trade Weekly Credit Spreads?

Send a text The episode explains credit spreads as a strategy for profiting from the S&P 500 's expected upward trend. It details how to execute at-the-money credit spreads by selling a put option close to the current price and buying another at a lower strike price. Advantages include defined risk , profiting from time decay, lower margin requirements, and a high probability of profit due to the S&P 500's historical performance. The hosts emphasise compounding returns through multiple w...

Mar 10, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 11

SP500 What It Is And Why It Is Going Up

Send a text The episode explores the S&P 500 index , detailing its composition and function as a US economic gauge. It explains how the S&P 500 acts as a crucial benchmark for investment performance and exerts global influence. The article identifies key reasons why the S&P 500 generally trends upwards , including US economic expansion, foreign investment driven by trade deficits , continuous corporate innovation, reinvestment of profits, and survivorship bias. Wall Street's practice...

Feb 18, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 10

How to Manage SPY Options Assignments?

Send a text This episode explains SPY Option Assignments , focusing on managing risk. It details the process of assignment on short options positions , including how to handle margin calls and the potential for losses. We differentiate between cash-settled options (like SPX ) and those requiring stock delivery (like SPY ). Strategies for closing assigned positions using covered stock orders are described, emphasizing the importance of closing both legs simultaneously to maintain defined risk. Fi...

Jan 31, 2025•6 min•Ep. 9

IRA Options Trading EXPLAINED!

Send a text In this episode, we discuss whether options trading is permitted within Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). While it is possible , we emphasize the crucial role of brokerage selection , as not all firms offer this functionality. We advise listeners to check their broker's policies and potentially switch providers for better options trading capabilities within their retirement accounts. We also mention navigating approval levels for options trading, suggesting that higher levels ma...

Jan 30, 2025•7 min•Ep. 8

How to Trade Credit Spreads for Monthly Income

Send a text This episode describes a Bull Put Credit Spread for Monthly Income , highlighting its suitability for beginners . It explains the strategy's mechanics, involving selling and buying put options at different strike prices to generate income with limited risk . The hosts introduce a trading signal service using this strategy for the SPX index, boasting a historical win rate of 55% and a 1:2 risk-to-reward ratio . Key components like short and long puts, strike prices, and expiration dat...

Jan 22, 2025•9 min•Ep. 7

Select the Perfect Brokerage for Automated Options Trading!

Send a text This episode outlines various brokerage options and their associated commission structures for automated and manual trading. Key brokerages highlighted include Tradier, Interactive Brokers, and AutoShares, each offering different commission rates depending on factors such as trade volume and account size. Global AutoTrading is presented as an automation platform compatible with some of these brokers. Finally, options for manual traders are detailed, with a breakdown of commissions fo...

Jan 20, 2025•6 min•Ep. 6

How to Pick the Right Strategy?

Send a text AdvancedAutoTrades.com offers three options trading strategies: Monthly Trend , a low-risk, low-volume approach aiming for around 50% annual returns with low drawdowns; Weekly Trend , a moderate-risk strategy with higher potential returns but also greater drawdowns; and Weekly Premium , a high-risk, high-reward strategy for experienced traders using options with 3 days to expiration and aiming for substantial monthly gains. All strategies use credit spreads , provide trade signals vi...

Jan 15, 2025•12 min•Ep. 5

How to Set Up your first Automated Options Trading System

Send a text This episode details a step-by-step approach to setting up an automated options trading system for beginners . It advocates using a reliable brokerage account (like Interactive Brokers or Tradier ), auto trading software (such as Global AutoTrading ), and a signal provider (for example, Advanced AutoTrades ). The author stresses starting small, testing thoroughly, and managing risk effectively to avoid common pitfalls such as misconfiguration and overconfidence. Ultimately, the aim i...

Jan 10, 2025•11 min•Ep. 4

Common Mistakes Traders Make with Automated Options Trading

Send a text This episode discusses common pitfalls in automated options trading , focusing on mistakes beginners make. It highlights the importance of thorough strategy testing , responsible risk management (including limiting risk per trade and establishing clear risk-reward ratios ), and careful selection of brokers and autotrading platforms. The hosts emphasize the need for ongoing monitoring , stressing that success relies on combining automation with informed human oversight. We help retail...

Jan 10, 2025•10 min•Ep. 3

Automated vs. Manual Trading: Which Is Right for You?

Send a text This episode compares and contrasts automated and manual trading. Automated trading , using software to execute trades based on pre-set parameters, offers speed and efficiency but lacks flexibility. Manual trading , involving direct human decision-making, provides greater control and adaptability but demands significant experience and time. The episode explores the advantages and challenges of each approach for different trader profiles , from beginners to experienced professionals. ...

Jan 10, 2025•17 min•Ep. 2

What this Podcast is About and Who We Are

Send a text The Advanced AutoTrades podcast , from advancedautotrades.com, aims to teach listeners how to use automated trading for low-risk options spread strategies. Unlike many trading resources, it focuses on consistent, long-term profitability rather than short-term gains , emphasizing automation to simplify the process. The podcast creators, experienced options traders for decades , share their proven strategies designed for automated trading and stress risk management. Their goal is to di...

Jan 10, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1

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