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Author: Gianluca Longinotti

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Cash Settled Options - When and Why They Make Sense

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Cash settled options offer a way to trade without dealing with the hassle of physical delivery.

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Options Market Maker - What It Is and Why the Options Market Needs a Maker

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An options market maker plays a silent but essential role in keeping the options market liquid and efficient. But what does an options market maker do, and why is their presence necessary?

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Risk Management in Options Trading - From Best Practices to Practical Tips

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Find out how risk management in options trading works, with common best practices and our experience-based tips.

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Bull Call Spread: What You Should Know Before Trading Options with This Strategy

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Learn how the bull call spread, a classic debit spread strategy, can help you invest with a bullish sentiment.

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Synthetic Short: An Options Alternative to Short Selling a Stock

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A synthetic short offers traders a flexible way to bet against a stock without short selling. But how does a synthetic short position work, and what makes it different from simply short selling shares?

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What Are Synthetic Options and How Do They Work?

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Synthetic options provide traders with an alternative way to manage risk and capitalize on specific market opportunities.

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GTD Orders Explained: A Guide for Traders

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A GTD order, or Good-Till-Date order, is a straightforward trading tool that can simplify stock or options strategies.

Tastytrade vs. Interactive Brokers: Which Broker Is Right for You?

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Choosing a broker to trade options can be tricky. Is Tastytrade safe and beginner-friendly? Do Interactive Brokers’ advanced features suit professionals better?

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Trade Idea – Bear Put Spread on VXX (Part 2)

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After exiting my previous VXX trade with a quick gain, I didn’t expect to be back in quite so soon—but here we are.

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Simple Synthetic Long Strategies [Synthetic Long Call vs. Synthetic Long Put]

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Synthetic long strategies allow investors to replicate traditional options positions using a combination of stock and options. These trades provide flexibility in managing risk and adjusting market exposure.