Karen Smith | OptionsANIMAL

Karen Smith

Instructor

Karen began her trading career in the early 90’s using mutual funds as her primary trading vehicle. She managed her portfolios while acting as comptroller of her family business. She was successful with her methodology but was always frustrated by the fees that mutual funds charged on top of commissions involved in trading. She knew that options afforded leverage and became very interested in that concept.
It wasn’t until 2007 that Karen began trading options. She endured the crash in the fall of 2008 and was pleased that she didn’t “blow up” her portfolios. She realized the value that an adjustment methodology would provide, particularly in tumultuous market periods. She discovered Options Animal in the spring of 2009 and became a very enthusiastic student. She graduated from the program in February 2010 and has been a very active trader ever since. Learning the art of adjusting “broken trades” into winning trades has made all the difference in her level of success in trading.

Karen feels privileged to have been asked to become part of the coaching team of OptionsANIMAL in May 2011. She is most excited to share the life-changing and empowering trading methodology taught by Options Animal. She currently resides in San Diego, California with her husband Bruce and their two children.

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Education:

B.A. in Psychology, Southern Methodist University - Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Trading Style: Moderate

 

  • Credit spreads
  • Diagonals
  • Covered calls

 

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Robert Cronyn
4 years ago
I was very hesitant to join Options Animal, I guess I'm just a suspicious person. I just never know if I purchase something like this, will be worth the money. I have traded for over 40 years, so I didn't know if they were just going to teach me what I already know. In the end, I went for it, and I'm so happy that I did. I just finished the course and it was more informative that I could have ever dreamed of. They also give you weekly trades and they are incredibly consistent with winning trades. I couldn't be more happy with the classes and the weekly trades. Most of the classes that I took were taught by a woman named Karen. She is one of the best teachers I have ever had and I graduated from UCLA. Her knowledge of trading options is top notch and the way she conveys that knowledge is very easy to understand.

Options Animal was the best investment I have ever made!
R T
4 years ago
How The Animals Play the Game

Options options endless bucks
Sounds so good but now I'm stuck
Terms confusing, where to start
The OA coaches do it smart

Build your option with a plan
Balance risk reward and chance
Then like SEALS on secret missions
Plan your exits with precision

And if by chance you plan goes sour
You exits have a secret power
Adjust it for your profits claim
The only way to play the game

- Bob the budding options guy
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