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Backtesting the Parabolic SAR Filter on Any Stock [Free Backtest File]

7 min read

How to read a Parabolic SAR backtest: edge vs. baseline, mean vs. median, and the six checks to run before trading a SAR signal. Free backtest file inside.

Q3 2026 version
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Option Samurai Q3 2026 Version - Watchlists, Technical Indicators and Alerts

6 min read

Our biggest release this year: smart watchlists, scheduled email reports, five new technical indicators, industry filters, and a redesigned blog.

fig1_pypl_three_states adx
Research

Backtesting the ADX Filter on Any Stock [Free Backtest File]

10 min read

See what ADX sideways, bullish and bearish readings actually did on a stock over the next two weeks, and how to spot a false edge. Free backtest file inside.

NOW historical price
Trades

Trade Idea - Bear Call Spread on NOW

3 min read

A bear call spread on NOW: short $172 call, long $182 call to cap the loss at $971. RSI 74, no earnings before expiry, 17% buffer to the short strike.

JPM hist chat
Trades

Trade Idea - Bearish Risk Reversal with Capped Risk on JPM

2 min read

A bearish capped risk reversal on JPM: short $367.5 call, long $380 call to cap losses, long $295 put for downside. Small credit, defined risk, negative delta.

NVDA short put price
Trades

Trade Idea - Short Put on NVDA

2 min read

Selling a naked put on NVDA: $170 strike, Aug 2026 expiry, ~55% IV rank. Breakeven at $168.44, with a plan to close well before expiration.

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