Let’s talk about something that frustrates almost every trader I know…
You nail the direction…
You get the stock right…
You even time the move — mostly…
Yet you still lose money.
What gives?
It’s because knowing the direction isn’t enough.
You also need the right structure.
The Classic Mistake
Retail traders love buying calls when they think the market is going up.
And I get it — it seems simple enough.
But what happens?
The market moves higher…but not fast enough
Or it moves…but not far enough
Or it spikes in the morning…then fades all day
…and you end up with a red trade.
That’s why I teach my traders to shift from being directional to being structured.
The Better Way: Debit Spreads With a Purpose
Instead of buying a naked call and hoping the market behaves…
I prefer bull call spreads with three key ingredients:
- A line in the sand— “If the price closes below X, I’m out.”
- A clear target— “If we hit Y, I take profits.”
- A defined time window— “This trade has 2–4 days to work.”
That way, you’re trading a setup — not just a hunch.
This kind of structure lets you manage risk, scale your position, and stay out of emotional quicksand when a trade starts to go sideways.
Want to See This in Action?
This is exactly the kind of approach I’m teaching inside Automated Options, and I just walked through it in my free class.
I break down how to find trades with an edge… and how to control the outcome with structure — not guesswork.
— Nate Tucci
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