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Triple Witching Dates 2026/2027 - What Is Triple Witching? (and How Can You Trade It?)

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Among the recurring events in options trading, triple witching dates are something you cannot afford to ignore. But what is triple witching?

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

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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

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

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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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Straddle Option Strategy - Two Option Strategies for Handling Market Volatility

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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,...

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

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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

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

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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...

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The Top Earnings Option Strategies for Any Market

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Throughout every quarter, a good earnings option strategy can help you making sense out of the increased price volatility in the stock market. Today, we will look into four main strategies that,...

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Understanding What Is an IV Crush and Its Implications for Options Traders

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There are few certainties in the life of an option trader, but the fact that the implied volatility of an option will regularly crush after a major event linked to the company is among these. If...

Cash Secured Put vs Covered Call

A Comparison of Cash Secured Put vs Covered Call [P&L and Examples]

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When looking at a company you like, there are different ways to invest in it other than simply buying shares. This article explores cash secured puts vs. covered calls, highlighting how the...

Iron Butterfly Shape

Understanding the Iron Butterfly Option Strategy

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This article outlines how the Iron Butterfly Option Strategy works, including the short iron butterfly and long iron butterfly variations, provides tips for successful trading with it, and explores...

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