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Option Samurai's Year-End Version: Q4 2025 Release
Option Samurai's Q4-2025 version is Live! It includes more data, quality-of-life improvements, a new backtest, and more.
Santa Rally Backtest - What 75 Years of S&P 500 Data Reveal
A complete Santa Rally backtest using 75 years of S&P 500 data. Learn how the market typically behaves during this 7 day window, what influences the rally, and more.
Trade Idea - LEAP Long Call on NFLX
I bought a LEAP call on NFLX following the M&A announcement on Warner Bros. The option expires in June 2027.
Short Term Options Trading - Getting Started with the Main Tips
Learn what short term options trading is, how short dated options work, the top short term options strategies, and key risks every trader must know.
Multi Leg Options Explained - Benefits, Risks, and How to Trade Them
Let’s explore what multi leg options are, how to trade them, and why they are useful for managing risk, lowering costs, and creating flexible payoff structures.
Low Cost Options Trading Explained - Strategies for Small Accounts
Low cost options trading explained with clear strategies for small accounts, from cheap option trades to spreads and the poor man’s covered call.
Options Trading Checklist - What to Review Before Every Trade
Learn how to use an options trading checklist to plan smarter trades, avoid costly mistakes, and stay consistent in any market environment.
Long Call Butterfly on COF
Today I opened a defined-risk, directional trade on Capital One Financial (COF) using a long call butterfly
Can You Sell Covered Calls in an IRA? What Every Retiree Should Know
Can you sell covered calls in an IRA? Find out the answer and start trading options today.
Options Strategy for a Sideways Market - How to Profit When Prices Don’t Move
Discover the best options strategies for a sideways market. Learn how to profit from low volatility phases.