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Synthetic Short Straddle – A Closer Look at Short Call and Short Put Variants
A synthetic short straddle gives you the same payoff using either a short call or a short put setup—each with a different position in the underlying.
Synthetic Straddle – How to Create One Using Long Calls or Long Puts
A synthetic straddle is a way to mimic a classic long straddle without using both a call and a put.
Back Ratio Spread - A Lesser-Known Strategy for Advanced Options Traders
The back ratio spread is an options strategy that traders use when they expect a strong move in a stock’s price. It involves buying more options than selling, creating a position with limited risk and potentially unlimited profit.
Trade Idea - Short Put Ladder on GRPN
After a volatile earnings reaction, Groupon (GRPN) caught my attention this week. Following a surprisingly strong earnings report, the stock surged over 45% in a single day and is now trading above $26.
Covered Straddle - How It Works and When to Use It
The covered straddle strategy combines long stock, a short call, and a short put to generate premium income
Cash Settled Options - When and Why They Make Sense
Cash settled options offer a way to trade without dealing with the hassle of physical delivery.
Options Market Maker - What It Is and Why the Options Market Needs a Maker
An options market maker plays a silent but essential role in keeping the options market liquid and efficient. But what does an options market maker do, and why is their presence necessary?
Risk Management in Options Trading - From Best Practices to Practical Tips
Find out how risk management in options trading works, with common best practices and our experience-based tips.
Bull Call Spread: What You Should Know Before Trading Options with This Strategy
Learn how the bull call spread, a classic debit spread strategy, can help you invest with a bullish sentiment.
Synthetic Short: An Options Alternative to Short Selling a Stock
A synthetic short offers traders a flexible way to bet against a stock without short selling. But how does a synthetic short position work, and what makes it different from simply short selling shares?