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New to options
Build the Foundation
You need a clear sequence, realistic expectations, and a process-first introduction before risking meaningful capital.
- Beginner trader roadmap
- Options foundations
- Risk and process first
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The ultimate home for real options traders
Options education · Market context · Real feedback
Build a trading process you can trust.
Outlier Trading helps serious options traders turn scattered information into a repeatable process—with structured education, live market context, practical tools, and honest feedback.
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- 30%CAGR · 2007 to present
- Since 2007Investing and trading
- 35,000+Hours in the markets
- 50,000+Outliers in the community
Featured by Business Insider
How Erik Smolinski built a verified record of outperforming the S&P 500
Business Insider examined Erik’s trading record, process, and approach to active markets.
Read the FeatureErik rewired how I think. For the first time, I understand volatility, risk, and why trades work. I’m finally trading with confidence instead of guessing.
James K., Outlier Pro member
Personal performance figures are provided for context only and are not a guarantee of future results. Trading and investing involve risk.
Find your fit
Start where you are. Build toward where you want to go.
Outlier Trading is not one-size-fits-all. Choose the path that matches your current needs, experience, and level of commitment.
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Self-directed trader
Use the Free Ecosystem
You want practical education, research, tools, market commentary, and a place to explore the Outlier approach at your own pace.
- YouTube and Substack
- Trading tools and guides
- Free community resources
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Serious about improvement
Build with the Community
You want structure, live reps, honest feedback, and a community designed to help you sharpen your process over time.
- Weekly market prep and internals
- Skill development and trade reviews
- Private Discord, tools, and feedback
Inside Outlier Pro
The structure serious traders need to keep progressing.
Market Prep
Get ready for each trading week alongside Erik.
Market Internals
Over-the-shoulder analysis with Erik.
Skill Development
Improve research, planning, execution, and review.
Tools & Templates
Use practical systems instead of starting from scratch.
Direct Feedback
Pressure-test your process with serious traders.
Ready when you are
Stop piecing it together alone.
Join a community built around disciplined process, continuous development, and honest feedback—not alerts, hype, or shortcuts.
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