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Key Reasons to Prefer QQQ Picks:


  1. Outstanding performance: Average 15.3% gain per trade (52 days long) since 2004.
  2. Continuous improvement: average gain per trade rose to 21% in 2011.
  3. Absolute transparency: we publish broker statements for our own dedicated account linked to the auto-trading service.
  4. In-depth analysis of market behaviour to avoid being manipulated by large traders
  5. State-of-the-art option trading technique previously available only to large traders
  6. Rationale behind the trades
  7. Adjustability to fit almost any risk profile
  8. Access to auto-trading atmajor brokerages
  9. No margin requirements (only debit spreads used)
  10. 24 x 7 customer support
TRACK RECORD

Review the comprehensive list of market activities, that make up these trades, as well as the positions that are currently open.

ABSOLUTE TRANSPARENCY: Our control account year-to-date gain - 110.4%.
Click on the cells in the table below to open our Control Account monthly brokerage statements (in PDF format) for more details about the track record above and all activities. The account has been completely dedicated and linked to this service.

DOWNLOADABLE CONTROL ACCOUNT STATEMENTS
2011
+110.4%
Jan
3.8%
Feb
0.2%
Mar
11.5%
Apr
2.3%
May
9.4%
Jun
7.4%
Jul
0.0%
Aug
17.9%
Sep
1.5%
Oct
11.2%
Nov
6.7%
Dec
6.4%
2010
           
Jul
1.9%
Aug
-27.7%
Sep
53.4%
Oct
-9.9%
Nov
-6.6%
Dec
18.8%

QQQ Control Account: $5,000 to $11,862 (137.3%) in 18 Months

Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.


AVERAGE GAIN PER TRADE 2004-2011
(Frequency Histogram)

DISCLAIMER ABOUT OUR PUBLISHED TRACK RECORD

It is important that you fully understand how Optionsmart autotrading service works.

The service INCLUDES:
1. Optionsmart sends email alerts to your broker.
2. Optionsmart allows your broker to link their auto-trading mechanism to your brokerage account.
3. Optionsmart provides you with monthly statements and analysis from our Control Accounts at e-Option.

The service DOES NOT INCLUDE:
1. Actual execution of our alerts (this is a service provided by your broker).
2. Any activities within your brokerage account (they are performed by you and your broker, we have no access to your account).
3. Any guarantees that the entry and exit prices on your account statement will be similar to the prices from our Control Accounts. (The execution of our alerts is done by your broker, we have no control over it. Even if your account is also with eOption, the actual execution prices may vary).

A trade, in relation to spreads, is a total of spreads and related roll over operations. Trade entry date: date when an initial position was opened. Trade exit date: date when all open positions were finally closed. Trade profitability is calculated as ratio of the trade’s total credits over total debits. An up-to-date list of open positions is available to all subscribers on the product pages.

Brokers often execute same auto-trading signals differently. We reserve a right to create a separate trade in our trade record in cases like these. It is also quite possible that the same broker executes the same signal differently for two different subscribers. Therefore your performance will inadvertently vary from Site’s official track record and any model portfolio that may be derived from this track record. Additionally, the performance of your individual trades will vary from site’s official track record in case you set allocations other then recommended by site; if you link site’s autotrading signals to an account that holds other securities; conduct trading activity with the account other than through site’s autotrading signals; or cancel the service before trades are closed.

How do we maintain such performance?

As you might know, a half of QQQ trading volume is generated by computer programs run by large traders. We trace these algorithms by exploring technical charts, digging into fundamentals, "NASDAQ Level 2" data and news tapes. It makes easier to identify market plays being performed. Such reverse-engineering really helps to pinpoint patterns of program trading algorithms. We ride these short-term trends. Early in. Early out. One can just buy and hold, but this is not for us.

Why options?

  • Require less capital at risk and deliver higher returns
  • Work in any market environment
  • Fit any investment style

We will design efficient trading vehicles for you and send trading alerts via email. Our Alerts do not require your involvement in decision making.

What is included?

  1. Trading Alerts with entry/exit signals 3-4 times a month.
  2. Daily QQQ Morning Updates
  3. Auto-trading with optionsXpress, eOption and other major brokerages (more).

You'll know exactly when to enter and exit every trade. Switch from waiting for long-term waves and trade for quick profits on QQQ!

How does it work?

  1. You obtain a brokerage account with one of brokerages: (A) review the relevant terms and conditions, and make sure you fully understand all advantages and limitations offered by this particular brokerage, (B) make sure that the broker can accept orders to buy, roll, and sell option spreads, (C) sign up for an account.
  2. You subscribe to our QQQ Picks below.
  3. We send email alerts and Morning Updates.
  4. You configure your auto-trading settings. We have, on average, four open positions. You will find our current allocation recommendation and open positions on the member page.
  5. We aprove your auto-trading and start sending trading alerts to you and your broker.
  6. Your broker executes our trading alerts on a best-effort basis.
 
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TOP FIVE REASONS TO PREFER DEBIT SPREADS AS A TRADING VEHICLE
  • You can lower your risk and reduce your capital outlay by paying a small upfront premium instead of purchasing an option or an underlying stock
  • You can manage the risk and reward characteristics by choosing between many strikes and expiration dates.
  • You do not need a quick move in the underlying stock with this strategy, as you would with the straight purchase of a call or put option. The reason for this is that you are off-setting the time premium in the option you purchased with the time premium you sold, thereby avoiding a situation in which time decay is a major risk.
  • You benefit because falling commission costs make spreads more attractive for small investors.
  • No margin requirements ever. We use debit spreads. It automatically provides for "IRA eligible" trades.



Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Click here to review the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options brochure before you begin trading options. Options investors may lose the entire amount of their investment in a relatively short period of time.

Online trading has inherent risk due to system response and access times that may vary due to market conditions, system performance, and other factors. An investor should understand these and additional risks before trading.

Performance numbers shown are based on actual trades executed by brokerages: eOption, optionsXpress and thinkorswim, etc.

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Multiple leg options strategies involve additional risks and multiple commissions, and may result in complex tax treatments. Please consult a tax professional prior to implementing these strategies.

Brokers often execute same auto-trading signals differently. We reserve a right to create a separate trade in our trade record in cases like these. It is also quite possible that the same broker executes the same signal differently for two different subscribers. Therefore your performance will inadvertently vary from OptionSmart’s official track record and any model portfolio that may be derived from this track record. Additionally, the performance of your individual trades will vary from Optionsmart’s official track record in case you set allocations other then recommended by OptionSmart; if you link Optionsmart’s autotrading signals to an account that holds other securities; conduct trading activity with the account other than through Optionsmart’s autotrading signals; or cancel the service before trades are closed. SMI shall be indemnified and held harmless from any actions, claims, proceedings, or liabilities with respect to the information and its use.

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