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January Seasonal 2025
A high-probability late-January pattern with a strong long-term win rate
Jan 30
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Lawrence G. McMillan
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The Importance of December Lows
A breakdown can produce a swift decline and set the tone for a difficult year ahead.
Jan 23
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Lawrence G. McMillan
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January Indicators vs. the January Defect
Long-Term Statistics Are Bullish, but a Short-Term Seasonal Trade Remains
Jan 16
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Lawrence G. McMillan
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A Tragic Tale of Too Much Risk
How flawed risk management — not options — led to catastrophic losses
Jan 12
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Lawrence G. McMillan
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Seasonal Trades 2025-2026
A Recap and A Look Forward to the Next Seasonal
Jan 9
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Lawrence G. McMillan
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What Is a Call Stupid? An Options Trading Term Explained
Understanding the structure behind a little-known options term.
Jan 7
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Lawrence G. McMillan
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Condors and Credit Spreads: “Trouble?” or “Worth The Trouble?”
What long-term testing reveals about condors, drawdowns, and portfolio risk
Dec 26, 2025
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Lawrence G. McMillan
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Santa Claus Rally 2025
A seasonal pattern worth watching as the market heads into year-end
Dec 19, 2025
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Lawrence G. McMillan
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Thanksgiving Seasonal Trading 2025 (Part 3)
A deeper look at how the Thanksgiving seasonal patterns have begun to play out this year — including some newly updated stats on the pre- and…
Dec 8, 2025
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Lawrence G. McMillan
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The Wheel Strategy: A Lesson in What Not To Do
A systematic framework means nothing without risk controls. Here’s why blindly selling puts and waiting for expiration can turn a mild loser into a…
Dec 5, 2025
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Lawrence G. McMillan
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Thanksgiving Seasonal Trading 2025 (Continued)
A long-standing post-Thanksgiving pattern with a remarkably resilient track record— even through some of the market’s toughest Decembers.
Nov 28, 2025
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Lawrence G. McMillan
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Thanksgiving Seasonal Trading 2025
Preparing for a seasonal window that has historically delivered a reliable edge.
Nov 25, 2025
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Lawrence G. McMillan
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