
Helping Retail Traders Gain an Edge in Today’s Fast-Moving Markets.
Led by former hedge fund manager Larry Benedict, The Opportunistic Trader’s mission is to help self-directed traders succeed in navigating the complex world of trading.
Larry has over 40 years of experience as a professional trader, rising from the pits of the Chicago Board Options Exchange to run his own $900 million hedge fund. Now he turns his decades of trading knowledge to help self-directed traders gain their footing amid today’s fast-moving markets.
Larry and his team of dedicated analysts provide timely market commentary, insights into popular trading strategies, and other trading wisdom derived from real-world experience. With Larry by your side, you’ll have a market edge you won’t find anywhere else.
We Put Trading Success Within Your Reach…
Many traders flounder in the markets, wondering what to do next or whether they should exit a trade now. Larry offers the tools to cut through the noise and find the best opportunities… all while carefully managing your risk.
The Opportunistic Trader Product Suite
Get expert guidance direct from trading legend Larry Benedict.
Core Investment Services
One Ticker Trader
Summary
One Ticker Trader is Larry Benedict’s trading service where he picks his top trading themes to focus on each month, including the single ticker that best represents each theme. Larry sends out a monthly issue delving into the macro trends he sees in the market that are creating opportunities.
Editor & Analysts
Larry Benedict, Editor
Specialized Investment Services
The Opportunistic Trader
Summary
The Opportunistic Trader is the flagship options advisory of 40-year trading veteran Larry Benedict. Alongside specific options trade recommendations, Larry provides invaluable market commentary and weekly updates.
Editor & Analysts
Larry Benedict, Editor
The S&P Trader
Summary
The S&P Trader is one of Larry Benedict’s most active trading advisories, focusing on trading just one ticker – the S&P 500 (SPX). In this service, Larry recommends vertical spread options that help bring in regular income on a near-daily basis.
Editor & Analysts
Larry Benedict, Editor
The Currency Wizard
Summary
In Currency Wizard, Market Wizard Larry Benedict turns his expertise to the largest market in the world. Larry has traded currencies during his Wall Street career since the ’80s. And now he’s prepared to show regular people how to profit from foreign exchange (forex) trading.
Editor & Analysts
Larry Benedict, Editor
Premium Memberships
Larry Benedict 360
Summary
Larry Benedict 360 is the highest level of membership to The Opportunistic Trader. With it, subscribers receive elite access to all of Larry Benedict’s current research services – as well as any he may release in the future.
Trading with Larry Benedict
Five days a week in this free e-letter, trading legend, Larry Benedict helps you make sense of today’s markets. He shares timely market insights as well as hard-won trading wisdom from his decades of experience. Sign up today.
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