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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.
The Adjusted Risk Reversal - Selling Two Puts and Buying One Call
Naked puts are a popular strategy because they offer a high probability of profit, as long as the stock stays above your strike, you collect the premium. But here's a better trade idea for you: the adjusted risk reversal.
Trade Strong Stocks with Defined Risk - The ZEBRA Strategy
The ZEBRA (Zero Extrinsic Back Ratio) gives you stock-like upside, limited risk, and, if opened in the right way, a relatively close breakeven point.
Buying the Dip with the Custom Scan - Long Risk Reversal on Good Oversold Companies
Most traders buy the dip using long calls or naked puts. But with our Custom Strategy Scanner, you can take a more advanced approach: sell a put and buy a call to build a long risk reversal.
Delta-Zero Income Strangle with Shares
The short strangle is a common strategy for collecting premium in neutral markets. What’s less common, but effective, is combining that same short strangle with shares.
Earnings Play on Stocks You Own with the Custom Scan - Shares and Long Straddle
You can combine a straddle with stock ownership. With our custom scan, you can screen the market for a trade setup holding a portion of the underlying (say, for instance, 75 shares) and add a straddle
Condor Spreads - Using Calls or Puts to Define Risk and Target Volatility
Learn how condor spreads work using calls or puts, with clear examples of long and short strategies to trade market volatility with defined risk and reward.
Option Samurai Q2 -2025 - Custom Option Strategy Scanner
Option Samurai Q2 2025 version adds a custom strategy scanner, dark mode, and platform upgrades to help you find trades you can't find anywhere else. Try it now.
Strap Options - Two Different Ways to Trade Directional Volatility
Strap options are designed for traders who expect a big move but aren’t sure which direction it will go.