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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...
Box Spread Strategy Explained [Focus on Key Elements]
If you're looking for an arbitrage opportunity in the options market, the box spread strategy may be what you need. This approach combines a bull call spread with a bear put spread, aiming to...
Use a Backtest to Build a 52-Week High or Low Options Trading Strategy [Free Backtest File]
When the trend is strong, there could be either trend-following or trend-reversal opportunities at a stock's 52-week highs and lows. Using our backtest file, you can measure the effectiveness of...
The Role of Bid vs Ask in Options [From Theory to Practice]
One of the very first concepts a financial trader will encounter is that of the bid and ask price. Bid vs ask in options (as in any asset trading) highlights the prices buyers and sellers agree...
Low Risk Options Strategies for Steady Income and Defined Risk
Learn the safest low risk options strategies to generate income, including collars and selling spreads.
Protective Call - A Way to Safeguard Your Short Position with Options
One of the main cons of going short on a stock is the risk of unlimited loss if prices rise unexpectedly. A protective call offers a solution to this issue by hedging your short position with a...
The Basics of Max Pain in Options [Essential Knowledge]
The concept of "max pain" is a recurring one for traders. Max pain in options refers to a theory where stock option prices gravitate towards a point where most options expire worthless....