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Trade Idea - Naked Put on MCD
2 min read
McDonald's (MCD) has sold off sharply from the $340+ highs it printed in February and is now trading around $307, with the RSI deep in oversold territory and the IV rank above 85%. That's a setup I like for selling premium.

Trade Idea - Naked Put on LLY
2 min read
Eli Lilly (LLY) has pulled back hard from its highs and is now sitting right on the 200-day moving average, with an IV rank above 85%. That combination was enough for me to sell a put on it.

Fiduciary Call - A Clear Explanation for Options Investors
6 min read
Learn what a fiduciary call is, how it works, and how the fiduciary call formula links options and risk free assets.

Asian Options - Understanding Average-Based Options
3 min read
This guide explains Asian options in simple terms, covering definition, pricing logic, comparisons with standard options, and practical use cases

Trade Idea - Naked Put on GE
1 min read
GE Aerospace (GE) is looking super oversold right now, with an IV rank above 95%, so I sold a put on it.

Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Value in Options - Understanding Value Beyond the Strike Price
7 min read
Understand intrinsic vs extrinsic value in options, including definitions, examples, and how time and volatility impact option prices.

Option Samurai Q1 2026 Version
3 min read
We've added advanced trade chart controls, resizable table columns, and major mobile improvements. Plus, a rebuilt blog and education hub, a free options cheat sheet, and ongoing bug fixes make Option Samurai smoother than ever.

Put Option Payoff Diagram - Learn the Shape of a Put Option Trade
7 min read
Learn how a put option payoff diagram works, how profits and losses are calculated, and how long and short put positions behave at expiration.

Trade Idea - Naked Put on PM
1 min read
I noticed that Philip Morris (PM) may be entering a slightly bullish phase. IV rank is high (above 75%) so I sold a put

Options Cheat Sheet: 15 Strategies at a Glance
1 min read
Download our free options cheat sheet with 15 strategies explained visually - including P&L tables, Greeks, and breakeven formulas. Your go-to quick reference.