How To Get Paid When You're NOT Trading
Summary
The host discusses strategies for earning interest on uninvested cash during choppy markets, comparing ETFs like SGOV, BOX, and the new SGVA. He also answers viewer questions on backtesting minimums, the risks of stop orders on options, and the benefits of rolling options to reduce risk.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Frustrating sideways market in 2026
Earning interest on uninvested cash and broker rates
Explaining ES Governor (ESGOV) yield and history
Understanding the BOX ETF and box spreads
ESGOV sawtooth pattern and wash sale risks
Comparing ESGOV and BOX for passive income
Introducing SGBA: New treasury bond ETF
Transition to Ask Me Anything Friday segment
Q&A: Sufficient time frame for backtesting
Q&A: Plans for guest interviews
Sponsor reads: LinkedIn and Edward Jones
Q&A: Live data and TradingView integration
Q&A: Relevance of Japanese yields
Q&A: Why to avoid stop orders on options
Q&A: Trailing stops vs stop losses
Q&A: Renaming signals to momentum indicators
Q&A: Joe's vacation and development updates
Q&A: The 'Revenge Brisket' recipe story
Q&A: Holding stocks forever vs trading
Q&A: Rolling options and associated fees
Q&A: Short selling risks and platform updates
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