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Alternative Options LLC is a registered Commodity Trading Advisor and NFA Member

09/23/2025

In the commodities world, longevity comes from stacking steady, smaller wins that compound over time, while recognizing that risk is always part of the trade, not just the jackpot.

09/17/2025

Experience matters.

With over four decades in trading, the right advisor doesn’t just help you avoid costly mistakes, they provide proven strategies, expert guidance, and disciplined risk management.

In the world of trading commodities, the fastest way to grow isn’t through trial and error, it’s learning from someone who has navigated the markets through decades of real-world experience.

09/14/2025

"The purpose of this book is to introduce the concept of option selling… to demystify option selling for the individual investor.” 📖✨

Options can feel intimidating but they don’t have to be. This book breaks down the strategies, risks, and rewards of option selling in plain language, giving individual investors the tools to understand what professionals have known for decades.

Because the more you know, the more confident you can be in navigating the markets. Knowledge isn’t just power it’s protection.

09/08/2025

If you wouldn’t trust a discount doctor with your heart, why trust a discount strategy with your wealth? 🩺💰

Keep in mind however, hiring a professional does not eliminate the risk of loss in trading.

09/04/2025

Every trade should start with two answers:
✔️ Where will I take profits?
✔️ Where will I cut losses?

If you’re making these decisions after you’re already in the trade, emotions can take over, and emotions can be one of the fastest way to lose money. The discipline is in the plan, and the edge is in sticking to it.

08/29/2025

🎲 Or 📊? The difference might be bigger than you think.

Gamblers chase quick wins and trade on luck. Traders? They focus on discipline, risk management, and the long game.

One burns out fast. The other builds lasting success.

👉 So ask yourself, are you trading… or gambling?

Options trading involves the risk of loss. Only risk capital should be used.

08/25/2025

Every loss has value, if you let it teach you. 📉➡️📈

Unsuccessful trades aren’t failures, they’re feedback. Each one sharpens your discipline, improves your decision-making, and sets you up for stronger results next time.

The only true bad trade? The one you don’t learn from.

08/21/2025

Meet James Cordier, the expert behind the curtain and the voice of AO.

With a career that spans over four decades, James Cordier is a pioneer in the world of option selling. In our opinion, a name synonymous with strategy, precision, and leadership in the commodities space. Since becoming a licensed commodity broker in 1983, James has built a legacy rooted in expertise and transparency.

He authored the industry-defining Complete Guide to Option Selling, now in its third edition and translated globally, and has served as a trusted voice on CNBC, Bloomberg, and Fox Business, where major networks turned to him for insight on everything from oil spikes to hurricane season’s impact on orange crops.

As the founder of a trading firm and publisher of the Cordier Commodity Report, he’s long been known for providing professional-grade insights to traders seeking more than headlines.

After stepping out of the spotlight in 2018, James is returning, not just to teach options, but to lead a movement.

08/18/2025

Ever wondered how commodity futures like oil, corn, or gold are actually traded?

It happens through futures and options contracts. These are agreements made on global exchanges that let investors buy or sell a commodity at a specific price on a future date. It allows people to manage risk and speculate on prices without ever touching the physical product.

08/14/2025

James Cordier has authored three books with McGraw-Hill and released a fourth with Forbes Books in October 2024. His fifth book, Why Commodities, is set to hit shelves in the near future, offering readers a deep dive into the power and potential of commodity investing.

08/12/2025

In addition to to his work as an investor, James Cordier has special interest in philanthropic causes. Notably one being Operation Healing Forces. A non-profit organization with a mission to help both veterans and gold-star families in the pursuit of quality time spent in the re-acclimation to civilian life.

Another exceptional cause in the Tampa Bay Area is Think Big For Kids. An organization changing young lives by providing them with career opportunities, mentorship and more to prepare them for the life.

07/23/2025

You can’t trade commodities on headlines alone.

Housing is slumping. EV sales are quiet. China hasn’t bounced back.

But the media wants you to believe the Copper bull is charging.

We give high-net-worth investors the full picture.

Address

401 E Jackson Street 2310
Tampa, FL
33602

Telephone

+18139990026

Website

http://www.aocta.com/

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