Editorial

Every week, I receive analyses of currency pairs and spreads via email, asking for my opinion. Some of them are really valuable and well done, so I have decided, given the limited time I have available

OPTIONS TRADING BOOKS – A PRACTICAL APPROACH FOR BEGINNERS Many options trading books promise quick wins and advanced strategies, but very few truly help beginners build a solid foundation. On this page, we introduce a new kind of options book: structured, realistic, and designed to reduce stress while maximising clarity. Written by David Carli, a trader with over 25 years of market experience, Options Relaxing Trading – From Theory to Practice offers a step-by-step approach to options, tailored for those who want consistency without being glued to their screen all day. WHY THIS BOOK STANDS OUT AMONG OPTIONS TRADING BOOKS Most beginners face the same problems: information overload, overcomplicated strategies, and unrealistic expectations. This book avoids these pitfalls by focusing on: Realistic, rule-based strategies Clear language without jargon Psychological discipline and proper money management A lifestyle-compatible trading approach Rather than replicating what’s already in most options trading books, David Carli introduces a methodology based on practicality and long-term sustainability. WHAT THIS BOOK TEACHES – FROM BASICS TO ADVANCED SETUPS The book starts from the fundamentals: what options are, how they differ from stocks, and how they can be used for income, hedging, and speculation. CORE CONCEPTS COVERED IN THE BOOK Selling options with low risk The vertical spread strategy The short iron condor and covered call The role of the VIX index in assessing volatility Money management techniques Position sizing and backtesting The importance of risk control over prediction Each chapter is structured to help readers develop critical thinking, not mechanical repetition. A PRACTICAL GUIDE DESIGNED FOR MODERN TRADERS This book is part of a broader educational project available on Trading with David, where the author shares free videos, articles, and in-depth market analysis. Unlike many options trading books focused purely on theory or complex maths, this guide emphasises ease of use and real application. 📘 If you are a complete beginner, this book helps you start with the right mindset and structure. 📚 If you’re an experienced trader struggling with stress and inconsistency, it offers a new perspective. You can explore more about this approach in the dedicated page: Options Relaxing Trading – Full Book Page. You may also find useful: My collection of trading books and this additional article: Options book for beginners – article. To buy the book directly, visit Options Relaxing Trading on Amazon. For further education on options strategies and concepts, a great external reference […]

This is the newsletter that I had prepared for yesterday to send to all subscribers. Unfortunately, due to issues with the plugin, I could not send it. I am providing it in this article

This is the letter received a few days ago, expressing gratitude from the A.T.I.S.B. association, to which I have decided to donate the proceeds generated at the end of December 2023 from the affiliation

The year 2023 has come to an end, and it is time to review the results of the MEXEM affiliation. Well, not much. As you can see in the summary chart below, there were 12 accounts created (in pink), and out of

It’s now available on Amazon the new edition of the book “Commodity Spread Trading – The Best Seasonal Spreads for 2024/25“. Expanded, improved and with seasonality explained to better