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Trade Idea - Naked Put on MCD

2 min read

Trades

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.

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Trade Idea - Naked Put on LLY

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Trades

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.

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Fiduciary Call - A Clear Explanation for Options Investors

6 min read

Education

Learn what a fiduciary call is, how it works, and how the fiduciary call formula links options and risk free assets.

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Asian Options - Understanding Average-Based Options

3 min read

Education

This guide explains Asian options in simple terms, covering definition, pricing logic, comparisons with standard options, and practical use cases

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Trade Idea - Naked Put on GE

1 min read

Trades

GE Aerospace (GE) is looking super oversold right now, with an IV rank above 95%, so I sold a put on it.

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Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Value in Options - Understanding Value Beyond the Strike Price

7 min read

Education

Understand intrinsic vs extrinsic value in options, including definitions, examples, and how time and volatility impact option prices.

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Option Samurai Q1 2026 Version

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Company News

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.

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Put Option Payoff Diagram - Learn the Shape of a Put Option Trade

7 min read

Education

Learn how a put option payoff diagram works, how profits and losses are calculated, and how long and short put positions behave at expiration.

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Trade Idea - Naked Put on PM

1 min read

Trades

I noticed that Philip Morris (PM) may be entering a slightly bullish phase. IV rank is high (above 75%) so I sold a put

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Options Cheat Sheet: 15 Strategies at a Glance

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Guides

Download our free options cheat sheet with 15 strategies explained visually - including P&L tables, Greeks, and breakeven formulas. Your go-to quick reference.

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