The Smarter Position

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The Pre-Trade Risk Checklist

A repeatable way to examine a stock or options position before committing capital—what must go right, what can go wrong, and when passing may be the smarter position. Start fast, then go deep.

Comprehensive

Use before committing capital

5 pages · 42 checks across 12 sections

The full checklist: purpose, mechanics, maximum loss, sizing, liquidity, events, exits, and plain-English terms.

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New to options? Read the OCC’s “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options” (the ODD) before trading options.