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Straddle Option Strategy - Two Option Strategies for Handling Market Volatility
Once you learn how a simple long call and long put trades work, there's a good chance you will become more interested in advanced strategies. This guide will focus on the straddle option strategy,...
The Importance of Keeping an Options Trading Journal [Excel Template]
Successful traders have strategies and systems in place to consistently make profitable trades, but they also have something else that is often overlooked - a trading journal. A trading journal is...
The Trader's Lifestyle: Selling Cash Secured Puts for Income [Calculator included]
One of the many benefits of options trading is that, while perhaps less easy than it seems, it is not unrealistic to make a living by selling cash secured puts for income. This strategy involves...
A Backtested Approach to Using Bollinger Bands in Options Trading - Part 1
All traders know that, in general, a few rules will hold true no matter what the market climate is (especially when using the Bollinger Band indicator or similar tools). For instance, stocks move...
The Top Earnings Option Strategies for Any Market
Throughout every quarter, a good earnings option strategy can help you making sense out of the increased price volatility in the stock market. Today, we will look into four main strategies that,...
Understanding What Is an IV Crush and Its Implications for Options Traders
There are few certainties in the life of an option trader, but the fact that the implied volatility of an option will regularly crush after a major event linked to the company is among these. If...
A Comparison of Cash Secured Put vs Covered Call [P&L and Examples]
When looking at a company you like, there are different ways to invest in it other than simply buying shares. This article explores cash secured puts vs. covered calls, highlighting how the...
Understanding the Iron Butterfly Option Strategy
This article outlines how the Iron Butterfly Option Strategy works, including the short iron butterfly and long iron butterfly variations, provides tips for successful trading with it, and explores...
Reviewing the Benefits and Risks of Cash Secured Puts: What You Need to Know [For Any Investor]
Just like you would do when looking for a bargain, cash secured puts let investors buy stocks at a lower price while earning income. This article will answer the question "what is a cash secured...
How to Become an Options Trader: Essential Tips and Tricks (for Absolute Beginners)
If you're on this blog, the chances are you have been looking for information on options trading and do not quite know where to start. This guide will introduce you to how to become an options...