Option Samurai Blog

This is a quick post on how I find dividend capture opportunities in the stock market. As part of my weekly process, I like to look for dividend stocks that distribute dividends in the next month...

One of Option Samurai's unique features is the ability to scan the Average True Range vs. BreakEven point (ATR vs. BE).

Average True Range is the average movement a stock makes each day,...

Option Samurai has two predefined scans that help you find unusual options volume across the entire market. These scans help you see what the 'smart money' in Wall St. is trading. There are many...

'Values on strikes' are unique measures we created to help you find trades that take into account the underlying fundamental or technical situation at different strikes. Since options are contracts...

Options players are considered a sophisticated group of market participants. Every day, millions of different options are traded on thousands of stocks. The nominal value of those options exceeds...

Options traders, from beginners to seasoned veterans, seek a methodical approach that delivers consistent income while managing risk. This is where the Wheel Strategy, which involves selling puts against stocks, truly shines.

Many of the trades we take here at Option Samurai involve using dividends (And also buybacks, but this will be covered in a future post).

Option Samurai has always been committed to providing traders the best tools to succeed in the market. As we enter the fourth year of ongoing development, we are thrilled to introduce the Q2 2023...

In the realm of trading strategies, Expected Value (EV) is a statistical measure that seeks to predict the potential profitability of a particular strategy, given certain market conditions. By...

Update: We've written a step-by-step guide on how to trade unusual options activity. Check it out after you've read this post.

On Jan 7th, I noted that a trader had traded an unusually large...