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long call butterfly
Education

Long Call Butterfly Strategy Explained [Trader Insights]

8 min read

The long call butterfly strategy is one of the many ways to employ options to benefit from a sideways market. Coming with capped losses (and, sometimes, even no losses on either the upside or the...

options trading gambling
Education

Is Options Trading Gambling? A Close Look at the Facts

6 min read

Is options trading gambling? We will answer this to explain why it isn’t. Unlike gambling, which relies on luck, options trading requires strategy, research, and risk management. But if you...

naked put
Education

Short Put Explained [Theory, Example, and Things to Know]

9 min read

Selling puts is a popular strategy among traders looking to profit from a security’s price sideways or bullish move. A short put, also known as a naked put, involves selling a put option, offering...

Short Box Spread
Education

The Mechanics of a Short Box Spread [Risks and Rewards]

7 min read

Short box spreads are a way to potentially achieve risk-free profits by capitalizing on price inefficiencies in options markets. This short box option strategy involves opening two selling a bull...

time decay
Education

When Do Options Expire? Understanding Expiration Dates [All Cases Included]

7 min read

A beginner entering the niche of options trading must certainly understand how the concept of expiration works. When do options expire? That depends: options can expire daily, weekly, or monthly,...

DXCM price
Trades

Trade Idea - Bull Put Spread on DXCM

4 min read

Disclaimer: The trades discussed in this blog reflect the author's personal strategies and decisions. These are not financial advice and should not be considered recommendations to buy, sell, or...

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