So far in this series we’ve introduced option fundamentals along with a speculative bullish call trade, explored protective put options as a way to hedge portfolio positions, and saw how writing ...

I have strapped on quite a few of these vertical bull call spreads across many asset classes this year, and they are a major reason why I am up 12%, twice the return of the S&P 500 and three times the ...

Experienced options traders know that there are more ways to profit from options than just purchasing them and hoping they land in the money. There are ways to mitigate risk and maximize the potential ...

A bear call spread is a type of vertical spread, meaning that two options within the same expiry month are being traded. One call option is being sold, which generates a credit for the trader. Another ...

If you feel like the market is due for a pause here, then you’re in luck, as there is still a way to profit using options. In ...

As the Nasdaq-100 index rallies investors both rejoice and worry. Those who do more worrying than rejoicing are wondering if there’s a way to use NDX options to take advantage of the rally while ...

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Twitter set its IPO price at 26 and pre-opening the market is 45-46. Amazing. The company doesn't make money, has never made money and so what? Buy!! I don't get it... probably why I'm not a ...

The CBOE Volatility Index dropped below 15 for the first time since February 2020, indicating a normalization of financial market volatility. Despite this drop, the US economy still faces elevated ...