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The Basics of Index Options: An Overview for Beginners (Trading Indexes and Index-Based ETFs)
Index options represent, by far, one of the most accessible ways for beginners to get broader market exposure. This article clarifies what index options are (meaning stock index options). Discover...
An Essential Guide to the Put Ratio Spread (Example and Things to Know)
We often tell you that one of the main advantages of options trading is that you can benefit from little or no movement in the underlying price. A put ratio spread offers this potential by buying...
Trading Earnings Events with Options - A Backtested Strategy
After an earning event, stocks can experience a sudden price change depending on the way the market interprets the company's performance. This can be an opportunity for traders to capitalize on...
Selecting Day Trading Options Strategies [Create a Trading Plan and Stick to It]
Day trading options strategies represent, perhaps, the riskiest (and yet, most tempting) operations for traders eyeing quick profits. By exploring option day trading strategies and understanding...
How to Use a Spread Option Strategy [Horizontal, Vertical, and Diagonal Spreads]
One of the main advantages of options trading is that it can give you the chance to invest in an underlying asset at a reduced cost or with limited risk. The spread option strategy, including...
Finding Practical Option Ideas for Independent Traders on Option Samurai [Tips & Tricks]
When we started Option Samurai, our goal was to make finding option ideas straightforward for independent traders. This guide will give you examples of what you can do on Option Samurai: see how...
Finding the Most Successful Options Strategy [Different Strategies for Different Outlooks]
If you're on this page, it is because you've probably spent a lot of time searching for the most successful options strategy. Whether you're curious about the most profitable options strategy or...
How Does the Protective Put Strategy Work? [Married Put Example Included]
Before being used for speculative reasons, options were originally designed to hedge your trading risk. Understanding the protective put strategy is essential if you wish to reduce your loss risk...
Learn How to Use a Reverse Iron Condor Strategy (Profiting from High Price Movements with Options)
You have probably heard about the classic iron condor to benefit from a relatively stable market, but what if you need a strategy for high volatility? The reverse iron condor strategy, also known...
New Version for Option Samurai! Q3 2024 🍂
It's the end of September, and we are approaching the end of the year. Before we know it, it will be Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas 🎅
The markets have had a good year so far, with ~ a...