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You have probably heard about the classic iron condor to benefit from a relatively stable market, but what if you need a strategy for high volatility? The reverse iron condor strategy, also known...
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It's the end of September, and we are approaching the end of the year. Before we know it, it will be Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas 🎅 The markets have had a good year so far, with ~ a...
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When mixing stocks and options, investors have various ways to shield against market swings. The collar option strategy offers a balanced approach that mixes options and a stock position. What is a...
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If you've only recently begun learning about options, the first step is understanding what puts and calls are. Puts and calls are fundamental in options trading, offering rights to sell or buy...
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If you feel like opening a bearish trade is a good idea but don't want to risk too much (as you would with a naked call, for instance), the bear put spread strategy might be for you. This options...
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You may or may not be a seasoned options trader, but the concept of implied volatility (or "IV") is essential to understand. Implied volatility measures the market's expectations for price...
