A BetterTrades options strategist needs to take advantage of an assortment of sources to improve their stock market education. In order to develop skills and instincts, both needed in order to make better trades, a student can never put their learning on hold.

One prime instrument that's available is The Dedicated Trader, a tool offered through BetterTrades, which is unmatched in the quality and quantity of education material it offers. The tool has more than 5,000 pages in its education section and covers topics like how to invest in stocks and options, the various options strategies, and technical and fundamental analysis. There an in-depth section on candlestick patterns and drawing support/resistance lines.

Another source to consider is the business section at the local bookstore. This section is typically loaded with material to help you make better trades. You can also order trading books from the BetterTrades book store that will sharpen your focus. Books can bring fresh concepts and could sharpen your trading focus.

Financial magazines like the Wall Street Journal, the Investor's Business Daily and Forbes also offer an assortment of news. Time or Newsweek - general interest periodicals - may also uncover trends that are worth further examination.

The key is to continue along the education path. Marking time isn't a suitable strategy. The old saying remains true: If you aren't going forward, you're going backwards. Learning is a must in order to learn options trading. Education is the tool.