
There are so many options trading tips and tricks that there is a never ending supply. However overwhelming it may seem, sometimes you never know if there’s one tip out there that could change the trajectory of your entire career….
There are so many options trading tips and tricks that there is a never ending supply. However overwhelming it may seem, sometimes you never know if there’s one tip out there that could change the trajectory of your entire career….
Admit it. Sometimes trades get away from us, right? That’s why controlling risk should be the primary focus when trading options. Thankfully, when buying options, the contracts have money management built in with the maximum loss limited to the premium…
The ratio spread is a neutral to slightly bullish strategy that traders use when the market outlook is flat to slightly higher. A ratio spread may also be utilized if a trader believes implied volatility levels may decline. A ratio spread…
The bull call spread is a long options position with a bullish bias. It may have several advantages over the purchase of outright long calls including less sensitivity to time decay (theta) as well as implied volatility (vega). Whether it’s used…
It’s no secret that options can be an extremely versatile and useful tool when used by themselves or in conjunction with an existing stock position. The cash-secured put writing strategy uses put options as a vehicle for potentially generating income…
Your favorite stock just dropped 8% and you want in, but you’re nervous it could dip even lower over the next few days. What do you do? Sell a cash secured put. It’s a way to own a stock you…
The iron condor is one of the most popular options strategies among retail investors. This four legged option spread got its name from the condor bird and is symbolic of the position’s wings. An iron condor can help you profit…
The backspread is one of the more mysterious option strategies you can use to give you your desired exposure. While this strategy may seem confusing at first, once broken down, it’s simply the sale of a call spread with the…