Option Samurai Blog

The double diagonal spread is a lesser-known options strategy that combines time decay and defined risk.

Today I opened a long-dated bullish position on Progressive (PGR) using a LEAP call option.

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.

If you’re just starting out with options, the strike price in options is one of the first things you’ll need to understand.

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.

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.

Today, I opened a bullish position on Kinder Morgan (KMI) using a long call ZEBRA strategy

Options charts may look complex at first, but learning how to read them can give you a real edge.

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.

Learn what early exercise means in options trading, when it makes sense, and why most traders avoid it unless there's a clear benefit.