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OPTIONS, TOOLS, TRADING

Danielle Shay

VP of Options,

Simpler Trading

  • Market Analyst, Trader, and Expert Commentator
  • Contributing Author: John Carter's Mastering the Trade
  • Frequent CNBC Guest on Trading Nation

About Danielle

Danielle Shay is a market analyst, trader, and the VP of options at Simpler Trading. She is an expert commentator on CNBC's Trading Nation, Fox News, Fox Business, Yahoo! Finance, Cheddar, Stockcharts.com and more. Ms. Shay is also a contributing author in John Carter's 3rd edition of Mastering the Trade. Her focus is on trend-following and directional strategies via options trading, though she covers stocks and ETFs as well. As a former teacher, Ms. Shay's goal is to help traders grasp the basics that make trading simpler-no matter their skill level. Her motto is, "If I can do it, you can do it!."

Danielle's Articles

Earlier this year, I sent out a request for video topics. I was surprised to hear that the most requested topic was how to manage butterflies, states Danielle Shay of Fivestartrader.com.
Netflix (NFLX) has been at the top of my radar for the past few months due to its trend and relative strength, states Danielle Shay of Fivestartrader.com.
September is here, and its entrance is dashing hopes that September seasonality came early, states Danielle Shay of Fivestartrader.com.
Sometimes, the indexes are chopping around and seem to be doing a whole lot of nothing, states Danielle Shay of Fivestartrader.com.

Danielle's Videos

Earnings season has many opportunities if you know where to look. I use a statistically backed, strategic approach to identify trading setups surrounding earnings season. And right now, is precisely the moment in time you want to be on the lookout. Why? We are in the Hot Zone: the distinct moment pre-earnings when you must jump on these moves. Options traders take note and join me to learn how to find stocks in the Hot Zone.

Danielle Shay explains how to trade options in volatile markets. She typically trades using momentum indicators, but has pulled back from that as volatility soared.
Danielle Shay reveals the best yearend stock plays. Why equity markets will not have another December like last year.
Trading the consumer discretionary sector in an era of high debt levels. What will be the impact of trade wars and tariffs on the retail and consumer

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