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gamma

What Is Gamma in Options?

5 min read

Education

Learn what gamma means in options, how it measures changes in delta, and why it matters for both long and short positions. Explained with clear examples.

delta

What Is Delta in Options?

6 min read

Education

Learn what delta means in options trading, how it works for calls and puts, and how to use it to estimate price moves and probability. Clear examples included.

DGX short put

Trade Idea - Naked Put on DGX

3 min read

Trades

Quest Diagnostics (DGX) just reported earnings and the print was solid, but for some reason the implied volatility did not crush. So, I sold a put here.

options greeks

Options Greeks - What Are the Greeks in Options and Why They Matter

7 min read

Education

Learn what options greeks are and how delta, gamma, theta, vega, and rho help you measure risk and make smarter options trades

MCD short put chart

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.

LLY historical chart

Trade Idea - Naked Put on LLY

2 min read

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.

fiduciary call

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.

asian options

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

GE price chart

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.

intrinsic vs extrinsic value

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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