In the previous episode, we covered the first—and most important—way to deal with drawdowns: cutting exposure. As a quick recap, what are the advantages of proactively trimming positions when markets start to fall?
In this episode, we move on to the second line of defense: hedging with options.
1. When to Hedge?
Before we dive deep into hedging strategies, it helps to identify differences between two types of drawdowns:
A tech...

[Live Options Webinar] Midweek 0DTE: A New Era for Mag 7 & IBIT Trading! 🚀
📅 Date: 3rd February 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Malaysia Time)
🎙️ Speaker: Alwin (@Options Playbook)
The options game just changed. Starting January 26, 2026, the Magnificent 7 and IBIT have shifted to a Monday/Wednesday/Friday expiration cycle. This means more flexibility, lower premiums, and new risks you need to master.
Are you ready to trad...

Hello mooers 👋
Last week, U.S. stocks turned choppy and slightly weaker: the Dow/S&P 500/Nasdaq fell about 0.53% / 0.36% / 0.06% on the week. Geopolitical risk heated up as Trump ramped pressure on the EU over Greenland and took a tougher stance toward Iran, lifting risk-off sentiment. Meanwhile in Japan, sharp moves in bonds and FX — plus political uncertainty ahead of the ...