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Diagonal Spread - Learn About the Hybrid Between Vertical and Calendar Spreads
A diagonal spread mixes strike prices and expirations to trade directionally with limited risk. But when should you use a diagonal call spread vs. a diagonal put spread? This guide breaks it down, simply and clearly.
Strike Price in Options - What It Means and How It Works
If you’re just starting out with options, the strike price in options is one of the first things you’ll need to understand.
Options Trading vs Day Trading - What’s the Real Difference and Which Suits You Best?
Comparing options trading vs day trading is like asking the difference between sugar and a cake: one can be part of the other, but not always. Is options trading day trading? Not always.
Option Trading Mistakes to Avoid - Tips on How to Improve Your Trading Approach
In this article, we’ll go over the most common option trading mistakes that traders make and how you can avoid losses using smart planning and tools like those from Option Samurai.
Trade Idea - Long Call ZEBRA on KMI
Today, I opened a bullish position on Kinder Morgan (KMI) using a long call ZEBRA strategy
How to Read an Option Chain? All You Should Know about Option Chains [Option Chain Explained]
Options charts may look complex at first, but learning how to read them can give you a real edge.
Weekly Options Trading - What You Need to Know Before You Start
Want to trade weekly options for weekly income but not sure where to start? This article breaks down what are weekly options, how to trade them, and what a good weekly options strategy looks like.
Early Exercise in Options - A Basic Operation Every Trader Should Know
Learn what early exercise means in options trading, when it makes sense, and why most traders avoid it unless there's a clear benefit.
Options vs Stocks - What Traders Must Understand Before Choosing
Options vs Stocks is a choice every trader faces. Should you own part of a company, or place a short-term bet on its price?
Vertical Spreads - A Closer Look at Defined-Risk Option Strategies
Vertical spreads are a common way to trade options while keeping both risk and reward in check. But how do they actually work?