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Long Call Butterfly on COF
3 min read
Today I opened a defined-risk, directional trade on Capital One Financial (COF) using a long call butterfly

Can You Sell Covered Calls in an IRA? What Every Retiree Should Know
3 min read
Can you sell covered calls in an IRA? Find out the answer and start trading options today.

Options Strategy for a Sideways Market - How to Profit When Prices Don’t Move
8 min read
Discover the best options strategies for a sideways market. Learn how to profit from low volatility phases.

Covered Calls on Dividend Stocks - Monthly Income from Quality Companies
7 min read
How do you find the best dividend stocks for covered calls, and when should you sell for a covered call dividend?

Options Assignment - When It Happens and What to Expect
7 min read
Options assignment is a key concept in options trading, especially for those who sell options who may incur into the so-called assignment risk.

High Probability Options Strategies with Low Risk and Strong Edge
6 min read
Discover high probability options strategies like put selling, iron condors, and ratio spreads. Low risk, high edge trades with defined probabilities.

Covered Call ETFs - A Guide for Income-Focused Investors
7 min read
Learn more about covered call ETFs, what they are, how they work, and the main risk and benefits involved in them.

Options Premium - What It Is and Why It Matters for Traders
3 min read
This article looks at how call option premium and put option premium are priced, what moves them, and why understanding options premium can improve your decisions as a trader.

New Version for Option Samurai – Q3 2025
2 min read
We’ve enhanced the Custom Option Strategy Scanner and added powerful new features: saved scan lists, predefined scans, Excel templates, and a backtest on our exclusive OI Report showing a measurable edge. Plus, site upgrades and bug fixes make Option Samurai smoother than ever.

How to Choose the Right Strike Price for Options? Understand Risk vs Reward in Seconds
6 min read
Learn how to choose the right strike price for options based on your strategy, risk tolerance, and market outlook.