The Trading Pit – With Mike Pisani

03/23/2020| By Brad Ritter

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THE TRADING PIT: A Weekly Show about Technical Analysis and Charting hosted by Jake Wujastyk.

The Trading Pit with Mike Pisani "Options Mike"

Show Notes

This week we have first-time guest Options Mike, founder of Smart Option Trading, on to talk about how he is dealing with continued high volatility in the markets. Mike will also be diving into the Trendspider Market Scanner with a few simple scans that could help you find an edge when navigating the current climate.

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