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Is Options Trading Gambling? A Close Look at the Facts
Is options trading gambling? We will answer this to explain why it isn’t. Unlike gambling, which relies on luck, options trading requires strategy, research, and risk management. But if you...
Short Put Explained [Theory, Example, and Things to Know]
Selling puts is a popular strategy among traders looking to profit from a security’s price sideways or bullish move. A short put, also known as a naked put, involves selling a put option, offering...
The Mechanics of a Short Box Spread [Risks and Rewards]
Short box spreads are a way to potentially achieve risk-free profits by capitalizing on price inefficiencies in options markets. This short box option strategy involves opening two selling a bull...
When Do Options Expire? Understanding Expiration Dates [All Cases Included]
A beginner entering the niche of options trading must certainly understand how the concept of expiration works. When do options expire? That depends: options can expire daily, weekly, or monthly,...
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...
The Wheel Strategy Hack Every Dividend Investor Needs to Know [Data-Driven Strategy]
Learn the wheel strategy for Dividend Aristocrats. Combine reliable dividends with option income for stronger, more consistent returns.
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...