Frequently Asked Questions
Acronyms used in the Java Pit, what they mean?
ATM – At the Money
ATR – Average True Range
B – Buy / Bought
BLN – Billion
BRB – Be Right Back
BRK – Break
BTW – By the Way
C – Call
Diverg – Divergence
EMA – Exponential Moving Average
ER – Earnings Report
ETF – Exchange Traded Funds
FWIW – For what’s Its Worth
GA – Good Afternoon
GFU – Good for You
GJ – Good or Great Job
GM – Good Morning
GTC – Good Till Cancel
H&S – Head and Shoulder Pattern
HOD – High of Day
ITM – In the Money
IV – Implied Volatility for options
LOD – Low of Day
MA – Moving Average
MK – Market
MM – Market Makers
MOC – Market On Close
MOS – Months
NHOLD – New High of Day
NP – No Problem
NPDR – No Pattern Day Trading Rule
NSFW – Not Safe For Work (Risky)
OA – Out All
OI – Open Interest
OTM – Out of the Money
P – Put
PATT – Pattern
PB – Pull Back
PH – Premarket High
P/L – Profit and Loss
PL – Premarket Low
PLS – Please
POC – Price of Control – high volume node
POSS – possible
R – Resistance
Riding the 4 train – Running Along With 4 EMA
SMA – Simple Moving Average
SH / SS / S – Sell Short
STOP / SL– Stop Loss
STP – Stop
SUPP – Support
SWG – Swing
TG / TGT / TGTS / TGS – Target
UOA – Unusual Options Activity
WKY – Weekly
WTG – Way to Go
WW – Worth Watching
YW – Your Welcome
UOA : Unusual Options Activity :: Ticker Symbol :: Industry :: Monthly or Weekly position :: Strike Price ::
C/P – is it a Call or a Put - if call it is a bullish position; if put it is a bearish position :: Price Paid for this position :: Volume of this position :: Delta – the likelihood that it will expire in the money ::
OI – Open Interest :: Controls – if this was a stock position how much it would move the stock in any direction – a single option controls 100 shares of the underlying stock ::
IV – Implied Volatility for options ::
ER – Earnings Report
Are posts time stamped?
Yes.
Are your classes just for beginners?
No. Besides our introductory classes, we offer courses specifically designed for those with intermediate and advanced levels of market experience.
Are your classes recorded?
Yes all classes are recorded.
Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
Yes you can cancel at any time, by completing the
cancellation form, but please note that there is no proration for the month in which you cancel. To cancel, go to the members chat page and click on "need to cancel your subscription" or you can send us an email with Unsubscribe in the Subject heading to
support@thestockwhisperer.com
Can I change my Java Pit member name?
Do you offer any FREE classes?
Yes, we have
free YouTube tutorials. If you belong to a Traders Meetup group I would be happy to do a free educational presentation in your area as long as it fits in with my traveling schedule.
Do you only teach about trading strategies?
No, we also teach about the psychological aspects of trading.
Do you recommend any trading services?
Yes. From being traders ourselves, we know what matters most in terms of brokerage services. We continually monitor the landscape to keep track of the best prices and tools for our students, and are happy to pass along our findings.
Does the Stock Whisperer website work on all browsers?
Yes it will work on most current browsers. You may have problems when using very old browsers, such as Internet Explorer.
Here’s Our Disclaimer-Please Read Before You Trade
No representation is made that this strategy or any system or trading methodology will generate profits. Past performance is not indicative of future results. There is substantial risk of loss associated with trading securities and options on equities. Only risk capital should be used to trade. Trading securities is not suitable for everyone. Disclaimer: Futures, Options and Currency trading all have large potential rewards, but they also have large potential risk. You must be aware of the risks and be willing to accept them in order to invest in these markets. Don’t trade with money that you can’t afford to lose. This website is neither a solicitation nor an offer to Buy/Sell securities, futures, options or currencies. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those discussed on this website. The past performance of any trading system or methodology is not indicative of future results. CFTC RULE 4.41: HYPOTHETICAL OR SIMULATED TRADING RESULTS HAVE CERTAIN LIMITATIONS. UNLIKE AN ACTUAL PERFORMANCE RECORD, SIMULATED RESULTS DO NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL TRADING. ALSO, SINCE THE ACTUAL TRADES HAVE NOT BEEN EXECUTED THE RESULTS MAY HAVE UNDER-OR-OVER COMPENSATED FOR THE IMPACT, IF ANY, OF CERTAIN MARKET FACTORS, SUCH AS LACK OF LIQUIDITY. SIMULATED TRADING PROGRAMS IN GENERAL ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE DESIGNED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFIT OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN.
How long have you been teaching students?
I have been teaching students how to trade for over 24 years.
How much do your classes cost?
They vary in price which you can find on our website.
How often is your live Boot Camp class?
I try to do a live class 4 times a year. Check our website for the next upcoming class.
What brokers do you recommend?
LightSpeed, Think or Swim, Questrade, Interactive Brokers & Charles Schwab.
What happens if I can’t attend my class?
If you find you cannot attend a live class 2 weeks prior to its starting date, you can reschedule for the next class. If you are already attending the class and have to miss days, the class is recording and you will recieve the recordings.
What if I want to watch a class I just took again?
The boot camp class is our only live workshop and it is recorded. You will recieve the recordings each day and you can watch them as often as you like.
What makes The Stock Whisperer any different from other trading education providers?
We offer a unique trading experience. The Java Pit Trading room is an educational trading room where Stefanie aka The Stock Whisperer is there all day long mentoring her students.
What Platforms and Scanners do you recommend?
DAS Trader Pro, Think or Swim for options, LightSpeed, Street Smart Edge and TC2000, FinViz, DataTraderPro, LivVol Pro for scanners.
What times do you conduct your meetings?
We have a pre market meeting from 9:00- 9:30 est, as well as an afternoon meeting at 2pm est each day. On Tuesdays we have an options meeting at 12:45 Est. on several occasions we do have members that present either during market hours or after market hours.
What types of classes do you offer?
Introduction to day trading and overnight swing trading as well as Advanced swing classes, boot camps, and 1-1 coaching. We also offer Option courses, 1-1 coaching for options trading. 1-1 coaching sessions for help with setting up your platform software.
Where can I find a list of the posting rules?
Just click on terms of service on the bottom of our website.
Who monitors the trading chat room(s)?
The Stock Whisperer, aka Stefanie Kammerman as well her support team.
Who should I talk to if I have any questions?
Simply
contact us, and The Stock Whisperer will speak to you personally.
Why doesn’t your instructor just trade instead of teaching?
The Stock Whisperer trades with her students live all day in The Java Pit our online Educational Trading room while she teaches.