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Understand risk reversal options, how they provide low cost directional exposure, and how to trade them in bullish or bearish markets.

Learn how no loss option strategies actually work using put call parity, synthetic pricing, and true zero risk structures like collars, box spreads, and butterflies.

As 2025 comes to a close, it's a good moment to step back and look at what has been one of the most transformative years in Option Samurai's history

Option Samurai's Q4-2025 version is Live! It includes more data, quality-of-life improvements, a new backtest, and more.

A complete Santa Rally backtest using 75 years of S&P 500 data. Learn how the market typically behaves during this 7 day window, what influences the rally, and more.

I bought a LEAP call on NFLX following the M&A announcement on Warner Bros. The option expires in June 2027.

Learn what short term options trading is, how short dated options work, the top short term options strategies, and key risks every trader must know.

Let’s explore what multi leg options are, how to trade them, and why they are useful for managing risk, lowering costs, and creating flexible payoff structures.

Low cost options trading explained with clear strategies for small accounts, from cheap option trades to spreads and the poor man’s covered call.

Learn how to use an options trading checklist to plan smarter trades, avoid costly mistakes, and stay consistent in any market environment.