Trading with Stephen
Get access to Stephen's research driven platform with real strategies, live portfolio updates, and downloadable resources. Options-focused with valuable day trading content. No guru claims – just real trading.
About the Creator
👋 Hi, I'm Stephen, a trader with over 10 years of experience trading equities, options, Forex, and futures. I found my success in short-term equities trading, and that experience led me to build this platform. With limited time for day trading, I've recently transitioned to trading an options portfolio focused on generating consistent monthly income - and that's what this platform shares.
I'm not a trading educator or guru – I'm just someone who decided to share my trading journey with the world. You'll see my real trades, both winners and losers, along with the strategies and thought processes behind each position.
What you'll find here is complete transparency into my actual trading journey. Follow my options portfolio in real-time. Gain access to my portfolio, watchlists, trade writeups, playbooks, strategies, and much more. Real trades, real results, real learning – together.
Join My Trading Journey
Support my journey while I share everything I learn along the way
Why I Built This Platform
I built this platform for busy professionals who want to generate consistent income through options trading. Unlike fast-paced day trading that requires constant attention and larger capital, options spreads offer a more manageable approach - perfect for those with limited time and capital who want to generate consistent monthly income.
Live Portfolio Access
Complete transparency into my live options portfolio with real-time access.
1Live Portfolio Access
Access my complete options-focused portfolio in real-time with full P&L tracking and position management
My Story
“I believe in complete transparency when it comes to trading. You'll have full access to my live portfolio - every position, every decision, every outcome. No hiding behind screenshots or selective reporting. This is my real money, my real trades, and my real results.”
What You'll Get:
- Real-time access to my complete options portfolio with live P&L tracking
- See every position I hold, including entry prices, current values, and profit/loss
- Watch my portfolio management decisions in real-time as I make them
- Full transparency on position sizing, risk management, and portfolio allocation
- Daily portfolio updates showing performance across all positions
- Behind-the-scenes access to my actual trading decisions and thought process
The Reality:
You'll see my losing trades and bad decisions too. This is real money with real risk. Options can expire worthless, spreads can hit max loss, and I make mistakes just like everyone else. What you get is complete transparency, not guaranteed profits.
Full Access to My Watchlist
Behind-the-scenes access to my watchlist research and analysis process.
2Full Access to My Watchlist
Get complete access to my research and analysis on stocks and ETFs. See my evolving thoughts and historical notes that grow over time
My Story
“My watchlist is where everything starts - it's the foundation of my trading process. You'll see exactly what stocks and ETFs I'm monitoring, my analysis on each one, and why they caught my attention. The notes grow over time, so you can see how my thinking evolves and go back to see my historical perspectives on any position.”
What You'll Get:
- Access to my complete watchlist with detailed analysis for each stock and ETF
- See my research notes, price targets, and reasoning behind each watchlist addition
- Historical notes that grow over time - go back and see how my analysis evolved
- Sector rotation insights and analysis on how I'm positioning across different market segments
- Real-time updates on what I'm monitoring and why specific opportunities caught my attention
- Early access to new additions and removals with my complete thought process
The Reality:
My watchlist doesn't guarantee these stocks and ETFs will move. Many watchlist items never turn into trades, and some I completely miss or get wrong. Market conditions change, and what looks promising today might not work out tomorrow. This is just my analysis and research, not trading advice.
Playbook & Strategies
Complete access to all my playbooks and strategies for options and day trading.
3Playbook & Strategies
Get full access to my playbook and strategies - options trading setups, day trading strategies, entry/exit rules, trade management, and risk management frameworks
My Story
“I've developed comprehensive playbooks and strategies for trading both options spreads and equities intraday over the years. Playbooks focus on setups and market conditions, while strategies cover entry/exit rules, trade, and risk management. You'll get full access to everything - from options spread setups to day trading strategies with complete frameworks for managing positions.”
What You'll Get:
- Options trading playbooks with spread setups and market condition strategies
- Day trading playbooks like Gap and go, Gap and fade, breaking news, second day plays, ext.
- Entry strategies for both options spreads and intraday equities trading
- Exit strategies and trade management frameworks for all position types
- Risk management strategies covering position sizing, stop losses, and portfolio protection
- Full access to all my playbooks, strategies, and frameworks for managing any type of trade
The Reality:
These playbooks and strategies work for me, but trading is risky regardless of timeframe. Options can expire worthless, day trades can gap against you, and spreads can hit max loss. What you'll get is full access to my complete approach, not guarantees of success.
Access My Chart Library
Visual library of annotated chart screenshots with downloadable examples.
4Access My Chart Library
Get access to my growing chartbook collection of annotated screenshots, strategies, and playbooks with complete write-ups designed to build pattern recognition
My Story
“My chartbook is a visual library I'm constantly building for pattern recognition. When I see interesting patterns, setups, or market behavior, I screenshot it, annotate it, tag it, and categorize it. If I see the same pattern again, I add it again. This helps build a database of visual examples that you can filter through and download to develop your own pattern recognition skills.”
What You'll Get:
- Growing collection of annotated chart screenshots tagged and categorized for pattern recognition
- Complete chart write-ups with detailed entry, exit, and risk management points
- Visual examples of Gap and go, Gap and fade, breaking news plays, and options setups
- Filtering and search capabilities to find specific patterns or market conditions
- Downloadable chart images and annotations for offline viewing and study
- Real market examples showing both successful setups and failed attempts for learning
The Reality:
Not every chart example shows a winner. You'll see failed setups, missed entries, and strategies that didn't work out as planned. These are educational screenshots, not cherry-picked success stories. Learning from what doesn't work is just as important as seeing successful trades.
Trade Write-ups
Complete trade write-ups showing full lifecycle analysis from entry to exit.
5Trade Write-ups
Access detailed trade write-ups covering the full lifecycle of each trade - from entry reasoning to trade management and final outcome
My Story
“My trade write-ups are complete stories of each trade from start to finish. You'll see what made me pull the trigger to enter, how I managed the position over time, what playbook and strategies I used, and the final outcome. These are comprehensive analyses showing the full lifecycle of real trades with honest outcomes.”
What You'll Get:
- Complete trade write-ups showing the full lifecycle from entry to final outcome
- Detailed analysis of why trades were entered, including reasoning and trigger points
- Trade management techniques used throughout each position, including adjustments and decisions
- Full breakdown of playbook and strategies applied to each specific trade
- Honest outcome analysis showing both successful trades and failed attempts
- Comprehensive post-trade analysis with lessons learned and what could have been done differently
The Reality:
Not every trade write-up shows a winner. You'll see detailed breakdowns of trades that didn't work out, bad management decisions, and missed opportunities. These comprehensive analyses are educational tools showing real trading with honest outcomes, not cherry-picked success stories.
Templates & Resources
Downloadable resources for offline viewing and possible integration into your own trading system.
6Templates & Resources
Downloadable templates, my watchlists, chart writeups, and the frameworks I use for analysis and planning
My Story
“Everything on this platform is downloadable for offline viewing and analysis. You can export my watchlists, chart writeups, company research, and templates to view offline and get ideas for how to structure your own trading systems. These aren't just templates - they're real examples of how I organize and analyze everything.”
What You'll Get:
- Download my watchlists to view offline and get ideas for your own organization
- Export chart writeups and annotations for offline analysis and reference
- Download company research and financial data for your own analysis
- Get templates and frameworks to see how I structure my trading approach
- Export everything to view offline and adapt for your own trading systems
- Real examples of how I organize research, not just generic templates
The Reality:
These are real examples of how I organize my trading research and analysis. You can download everything to view offline and get ideas for structuring your own systems. They're not generic templates - they're actual examples of how I track and analyze everything.
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