Every day, traders around the world ask themselves the same question: “How can I boost my chances of earning a profit while reducing my risks?” 

The answer to this lies in one word: edge. 

As a trader, it’s essential to establish a unique edge — a special part of your trading strategy that provides a clear advantage over others.

“Your trading edge isn’t just your strategy; it’s your psychology, discipline, and risk management, all combined.” — Brett Steenbarger

If you don’t have an edge, achieving long-term success in trading isn’t just unlikely … it’s impossible. 

This lack of a distinct advantage is why 90% of traders lose money. They expect extraordinary results with ordinary strategies. 

If your approach is just following the crowd or using common trading techniques, there’s nothing unique about your approach.

You’ll end up making similar moves to thousands of other traders — and paying the price.

That’s why I’ve spent over 20 years developing a unique edge in the stock market. 

By focusing on parts of the market that many ignore, I’ve carved out a special niche that’s nearly impossible for others to copy.

So, if you’re curious about how I found my edge (and how to discover your own), it’s time to pay attention…

Skill Leads to Edge

First, it’s important to understand that skill leads to edge. 

You might have heard the saying, “It’s better to be lucky than good,” but this isn’t true in the stock market. 

You need to be really good at what you do, and incredibly well-informed.

Sure, even the most skilled traders can be caught off guard by random events, but their overall positive results come from their skill.

This is how I’ve managed to not just survive, but thrive, over my 20+ years in trading. I’ve honed my skills to a significant edge, ignoring those who doubted me.

That said, it wasn’t a cakewalk. It took years for me to learn how to trade with confidence.

Remember, any skill worth mastering takes hard work. If it were easy, everyone on earth would be a multi-millionaire options trader.

However, it’s not impossible. While many traders fail, success isn’t out of reach. But you need an edge. 

To prove this to you, let me show you how I found my edge…

How I Found My Edge

Finding your edge is about using a strategy that others are sleeping on. 

Consider this: Most people jump into the stock market without any real advantage. They use the same tools, software, and information as nearly every other retail trader. 

If you’re using the same information as everyone else, how will you outperform the competition?

The answer is: you won’t. 

You need to develop an edge in your trading style to consistently beat the market. 

This could be a specific technical indicator you use or a certain type of trade setup that consistently works well for you. 

Take it from me. Years ago, I realized something crucial…

The ‘smart money’ (i.e. institutions, hedge funds, politicians, etc.) has an undeniable advantage over retail traders like you and me. 

Their advantage comes from access to data — many of these ‘smart money’ players possess material, non-public information.

I knew if I could see their trades, I could piggyback on their moves and carve out a unique edge for myself — without having the illegal info these people trade with. 

That’s when I started building my Spyder Scanner, which has been the single biggest edge I’ve ever had in the options market.

The scanner lets me see what the ‘smart money’ is doing, and then choose which sweeps I want to trade — Click here to see what I’m talking about!

And while I think my scanner is a great place to start for any aspiring options trader, there’s no guarantee that my edge will work for you.

It’s time to discover your personal edge…

How to Find Your Edge

The first step is understanding that there are no shortcuts or magic bullets. Long-term trading success requires effort, commitment, and thinking for yourself.

Begin by analyzing your strengths and weaknesses as a trader. 

What are you good at, and where do you struggle? 

For example: I know my trading personality really well. I know that I prefer to trade calls over puts, that I generally trade worse when the VIX is above $15, and that I have more success in day trading than swing trading. 

These are the kinds of things you need to determine about your own trading mindset…

Maybe you have a talent for spotting undervalued stocks, or you’re excellent at predicting market trends. Use your strengths and improve your weaknesses.

Focus on Market Preference:

• Determine which markets or assets (stocks, ETFs, options) you feel most comfortable trading.
• Meanwhile, avoid trading sectors (or market conditions) that don’t play into your strengths. 

Define a Trading Style:

• Choose a trading style that suits your personality and goals, such as day trading, momentum trading, or position trading.
• Experiment with different timeframes, strike prices, and expiration dates to see which delivers you the best results. 

Analyze Risk Tolerance:

• Know your risk tolerance. How much money are you willing to lose on any given trade? Tailor your strategy to fit those parameters. 
• Develop a clear risk management plan, including stop-loss levels and a scaling-out plan. 

The secret to finding your edge in trading is knowing yourself, identifying your strengths and weaknesses, and searching for the plays others are ignoring.

With dedication and persistence, you can develop a unique advantage in the market that no one else is using.

Before we go, let’s look at:

💰The Biggest Smart-Money Bets of the Day💰

• $17.7 million bullish bet on AAPL 10/18/2024 $230 calls @ $5.92 avg. (seen on 9/20)

• $7.1 million bullish bet on COIN 09/27/2024 $172.50 calls @ $3.55 avg. (seen on 9/20)

• $3.7 million bullish bet on PLTR 11/15/2024 $32 calls @ $5.25 avg. (seen on 9/20)

Happy trading,

Ben Sturgill

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