About
Danielle Shay
Vice President of Options Trading, Simpler Trading
Danielle Shay is the Vice President of Options Trading at Simpler Trading and a sought-after stock market expert on media outlets such as Fox Business, CNBC, StockCharts, Yahoo Finance, Schwab Network, and more. She specializes in directional options trading, utilizing top-ranked market opportunities selected through her signature Five Star System.
A former elementary school teacher, Danielle discovered directional options trading as a single mom determined to change careers and create a stable, flexible future for her and her son. What started as a way to work from home and be fully present for her child evolved into a thriving career empowering traders worldwide with her passion for the markets; today, as a mom of three, she balances family life with teaching thousands how to master chart patterns, the Squeeze indicator, and momentum strategies.
Through her approachable, teacher-trained style, Danielle breaks down complex concepts into actionable steps, helping beginners and pros alike stack the odds in their favor and pursue financial independence. Her mission is to show that with the right process and mindset, anyone can transform their life through stock market education—just as she did.
Options Earnings Calendar
Danielle created Options Earnings Calendar for options traders who want to improve their earnings edge. Earnings season can be one of the most profitable—and most dangerous—times to trade options, and having the right data at your fingertips makes all the difference.
This free tool gives you everything you need to prepare for earnings plays in one place: expected moves, implied volatility, ATM straddle pricing, historical earnings performance, and more—all updated daily and organized by week. Whether you’re selling premium into elevated IV or looking for directional setups after a beat-or-miss, the calendar helps you quickly identify the highest-opportunity names each week and plan your trades with confidence.