Option Samurai Blog
Learn. Trade. Profit.
Trade Idea - Short Put on RDDT
2 min read
I've had Reddit (RDDT) on my watchlist for a while, mostly because the volatility never seems to fully calm down. It looks like a good moment to sell a put on this underlying

What Is Rho in Options?
6 min read
Learn what rho means in options trading, how interest rates affect option prices, and when rho matters most. Explained with clear examples for calls and puts.

What Is Vega in Options?
7 min read
Learn what vega means in options trading, how implied volatility affects option prices, and how to use vega for long and short strategies.

What Is Theta in Options?
6 min read
Learn what theta means in options trading, how time decay works for buyers and sellers, and how to use theta to measure portfolio risk.

Trade Idea - Naked Put on AEM
3 min read
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) has recently reported earnings and the print was solid, but for some reason the implied volatility did not crush the way you'd typically expect after a scheduled event.

What Is Gamma in Options?
5 min read
Learn what gamma means in options, how it measures changes in delta, and why it matters for both long and short positions. Explained with clear examples.

What Is Delta in Options?
6 min read
Learn what delta means in options trading, how it works for calls and puts, and how to use it to estimate price moves and probability. Clear examples included.

Trade Idea - Naked Put on DGX
3 min read
Quest Diagnostics (DGX) just reported earnings and the print was solid, but for some reason the implied volatility did not crush. So, I sold a put here.

Options Greeks - What Are the Greeks in Options and Why They Matter
7 min read
Learn what options greeks are and how delta, gamma, theta, vega, and rho help you measure risk and make smarter options trades

Trade Idea - Naked Put on MCD
2 min read
McDonald's (MCD) has sold off sharply from the $340+ highs it printed in February and is now trading around $307, with the RSI deep in oversold territory and the IV rank above 85%. That's a setup I like for selling premium.