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Trade Idea - Bull Put Spread on DXCM
Disclaimer: The trades discussed in this blog reflect the author's personal strategies and decisions. These are not financial advice and should not be considered recommendations to buy, sell, or...
Dividend Aristocrats and ETFs: The Ultimate Wheel Strategy for Options on Stocks
Dividends have attracted investors for decades, and trading options on dividend aristocrats offers a smart way to benefit from their stability. By examining historical dividend yields, you can...
Short Strangle: A Strategy for Stable Markets [Theory, Example, and Things to Know]
One of the features traders enjoy the most about options trading is likely the possibility to earn even in a sideways market. The short strangle option strategy allows this by selling a call and a...
How Much Money Do You Need to Trade Options? [Learn & Trade]
If you are new to options trading, the question "How much money do you need to trade options?" must have certainly crossed your mind. The answer depends on your goals. Start by learning the basics,...
Long Strangle - Profit from Market Movements with Options Trading [Expert Tips]
There are moments in which you know that a given stock is going to move significantly, but the direction in which this may happen is not clear. As you may not like to join a guessing game, the long...
Looking Back: Option Samurai in 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on what has been an exciting and rewarding year. Despite the fear and uncertainty throughout the year - from an election cycle to an...
Options Settlement: How It Works [Must-Know Facts]
Options settlement is a basic concept to understand if you plan to enter the derivative market. Knowing about options settlement time and its mechanics is crucial. When do options settle? And what...
How Does the Short Straddle Work? A Beginner-Friendly Breakdown [Guide]
One of the most appealing aspects of options trading is that you don't necessarily need the underlying asset to move significantly to profit. The short straddle strategy, involving selling both a...
Option Samurai's Year-End Version: Q4 2024 Release ❄️
As we wrap up 2024 and look ahead to the new year, we hope you've had a prosperous trading year! The holiday spirit is here with Christmas around the corner 🎄, but we're still hard at work...
Long Put - A Strategy Profiting from Bearish Phases [Example Included]
One of the very first strategies anyone generally meets when learning about options trading is the long put. However, its popularity does not mean that it is simple to understand and to use in...