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Trade Idea - Long Call ZEBRA on KMI
Today, I opened a bullish position on Kinder Morgan (KMI) using a long call ZEBRA strategy

How to Read an Option Chain? All You Should Know about Option Chains [Option Chain Explained]
Options charts may look complex at first, but learning how to read them can give you a real edge.

Weekly Options Trading - What You Need to Know Before You Start
Want to trade weekly options for weekly income but not sure where to start? This article breaks down what are weekly options, how to trade them, and what a good weekly options strategy looks like.

Early Exercise in Options - A Basic Operation Every Trader Should Know
Learn what early exercise means in options trading, when it makes sense, and why most traders avoid it unless there's a clear benefit.

Options vs Stocks - What Traders Must Understand Before Choosing
Options vs Stocks is a choice every trader faces. Should you own part of a company, or place a short-term bet on its price?

Vertical Spreads - A Closer Look at Defined-Risk Option Strategies
Vertical spreads are a common way to trade options while keeping both risk and reward in check. But how do they actually work?

Trade Idea – Long Call ZEBRA on BAC
I have just opened a bullish position on Bank of America (BAC) using a long call ZEBRA, a “Zero Extrinsic Back Ratio” strategy.

Iron Condor with Stock Position on Dividend-Paying Stocks (Premium + Upside + Dividend)
An iron condor is typically used as a neutral income strategy, ideal when you expect a stock to stay within a range. But what if you could take this income strategy and enhance it, not just with upside exposure, but also with dividend income?

Trade Idea - Long Call Financed with Put Spreads on BBY
I used our custom strategy screener feature to find a non-conventional trade idea to go long on BBY.

Iron Albatross Spread - A Condor Alternative with More Flexibility
Looking for a flexible way to trade neutral markets without relying on tight price ranges? The iron albatross spread might be what you need.