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Education

Diagonal Spread - Learn About the Hybrid Between Vertical and Calendar Spreads

7 min read

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.

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Education

Strike Price in Options - What It Means and How It Works

7 min read

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

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Education

Options Trading vs Day Trading - What’s the Real Difference and Which Suits You Best?

5 min read

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.

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Education

Option Trading Mistakes to Avoid - Tips on How to Improve Your Trading Approach

6 min read

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.

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Trades

Trade Idea - Long Call ZEBRA on KMI

4 min read

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

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Education

How to Read an Option Chain? All You Should Know about Option Chains [Option Chain Explained]

8 min read

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

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