Category: Education
The Role of Bid vs Ask in Options [From Theory to Practice]
4 min read
One of the very first concepts a financial trader will encounter is that of the bid and ask price. Bid vs ask in options (as in any asset trading) highlights the prices buyers and sellers agree...
Low Risk Options Strategies for Steady Income and Defined Risk
9 min read
Learn the safest low risk options strategies to generate income, including collars and selling spreads.
Protective Call - A Way to Safeguard Your Short Position with Options
9 min read
One of the main cons of going short on a stock is the risk of unlimited loss if prices rise unexpectedly. A protective call offers a solution to this issue by hedging your short position with a...
The Basics of Max Pain in Options [Essential Knowledge]
5 min read
The concept of "max pain" is a recurring one for traders. Max pain in options refers to a theory where stock option prices gravitate towards a point where most options expire worthless....
Long Straddle Strategy Explained: Tips for Options Traders [with Real-Life Example]
7 min read
The long straddle strategy is certainly among the most popular choices of options traders. The idea behind this approach is straightforward: buy both a call and a put option on the same asset to...
Understanding 0DTE Options [The Basics You Need to Know]
5 min read
One of the many ways to include options in your portfolio is to select those contracts that are very close to expiration. 0DTE options, meaning "zero days to expiration," offer quick trading...
How to Use the Put-Call Parity Formula in Options Trading (Practical Insights)
11 min read
Put-call parity is a concept that, every now and then, grows in popularity on online forums among traders seeking to link the prices of puts and calls. This article offers practical insights into...
Gain a Market Edge with Leap Options: Long-Term Strategies and Stock Comparisons [Using LEAPS for Optimized Returns]
15 min read
If you’re an options trader, you are familiar with the typical leverage offered by buying a LEAPS call option. This longer-term options strategy involves lower capital requirements compared to...
Profiting with Advanced Options Strategies [Real-Market Examples and Tips]
7 min read
If you think that basic options strategies may sometimes limit you, advanced options strategies offer a way to give you a more dynamic approach. Let's look into complex options strategies, such as...
Picking the Bollinger Bands Strategy That Works for You [Examples Included]
7 min read
Bollinger Bands represent a very popular indicator of price volatility, offering traders a way to quickly understand how much an asset price is moving at a given time. There are ways to trade...