Core Building Blocks & Rules (Pre-200 Bridge)
Bridge the gap from basics to intermediate trading. Master essential spreads, learn IADSS entry timing, and understand margin rules and assignment strategies — everything you need before stepping into the 200-series.
Course Overview
Finished the 100-series and wondering what's next? This bridge course connects foundational knowledge to intermediate income strategies.
You'll learn essential spread types — credit and debit spreads on both calls and puts — get a preview of synthetics, and understand the key differences between IRA and margin accounts.
The course also builds your entry timing skills using IADSS mean reversion signals, trend band cues, and risk/reward ratios, while instilling buy-to-close discipline. By the end, you'll have a clear framework for defined-risk trades and know when to favor expiration vs assignment — fully prepared for the 200-series.
What You’ll Learn
Essential Spreads: Credit & Debit Calls
Essential Spreads: Credit & Debit Puts
Synthetics Previews & How They Work
Margin Rules: IRA vs Margin Accounts
IADSS Mean Reversion Signals & Band Cues
Risk/Reward Ratios & Entry Timing
Buy-to-Close Discipline & Exit Rules
Defined-Risk vs Expiration vs Assignment Strategies
Course Curriculum
Lesson 1
Core Rules & Entry Timing
- Intro to IADSS Mean Reversion Signals (4-HR +/- 2 ETH, 15-Min +/- 1 RTH)
- Optimized Trend Band Rules (Narrowing Blue & Orange)
- Rules to Follow — If Trading for Income, Exit Prior to Earnings (Chart Review Shows Why)
Meet Laura
Twenty Eight Years of Real Trading.
Zero Interest in Hype.
Laura has trained beginners, active traders and experienced professionals. Her methods work because they are grounded in experience, not theory. Her rule has never changed. If the numbers do not support the trade, you walk away. No exceptions. But behind the intensity is someone driven by purpose.
Laura is a lifelong animal lover and a founding benefactor to many animal charities. She continues to support shelters and sanctuaries every month and still rescues anything with fur or feathers that crosses her path.
This mission fuels her trading. The better she trades, the more she can give. She could retire, but she chooses not to. She wants to pass on what she has learned so others can succeed with integrity and clarity.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
I am not a financial advisor or registered investment professional. This course is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. All trade examples are illustrative only and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. You are solely responsible for your own research and decisions. By accessing this course, you agree that I and my company bear no liability for any financial losses or damages you may incur.