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Education

How are Options Priced? A Clear Explanation [Beginner-Friendly]

8 min read

While it may be relatively straightforward to understand how stock prices work, options pricing can be a bit more complex. Options pricing is determined by intrinsic and extrinsic values. So, how...

Comparison of Long and Short Strangle
Education

Real-Life Examples of the Strangle Option Strategy [Practical application]

12 min read

If you are open to trying multi-leg strategies in options trading, then you'll likely find yourself dealing with the strangle option strategy. This involves buying or selling a call and put option...

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Education

Straddle Option Strategy - Two Option Strategies for Handling Market Volatility

14 min read

Once you learn how a simple long call and long put trades work, there's a good chance you will become more interested in advanced strategies. This guide will focus on the straddle option strategy,...

Education

The Importance of Keeping an Options Trading Journal [Excel Template]

6 min read

Successful traders have strategies and systems in place to consistently make profitable trades, but they also have something else that is often overlooked - a trading journal. A trading journal is...

Mistakes to Avoid when Selling Cash Secured Puts for a Living
Education

The Trader's Lifestyle: Selling Cash Secured Puts for Income [Calculator included]

4 min read

One of the many benefits of options trading is that, while perhaps less easy than it seems, it is not unrealistic to make a living by selling cash secured puts for income. This strategy involves...

Research

A Backtested Approach to Using Bollinger Bands in Options Trading - Part 1

14 min read

All traders know that, in general, a few rules will hold true no matter what the market climate is (especially when using the Bollinger Band indicator or similar tools). For instance, stocks move...

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