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How to Use the Rolling Options Template
Learn how to use the Rolling Options Template to adjust option trades. Step-by-step guide with P&L visuals, breakeven analysis, and best practices.

Collar Payoff Calculator Template - Visualize P&L, Fees, and Dividend Impact
Use Option Samurai’s collar calculator template to test bullish or bearish collars, include dividends, check risk-free trades, and log them fast.

The Wheel Strategy Hack Every Dividend Investor Needs to Know [Data-Driven Strategy]
Learn the wheel strategy for Dividend Aristocrats. Combine reliable dividends with option income for stronger, more consistent returns.

Use a Backtest to Build a 52-Week High or Low Options Trading Strategy [Free Backtest File]
When the trend is strong, there could be either trend-following or trend-reversal opportunities at a stock's 52-week highs and lows. Using our backtest file, you can measure the effectiveness of...

Backtesting Beta for Volatility Insights: Build Smarter Options Trading Strategies and Portfolio Ideas
As an investor, it is likely you have already come across high-beta stocks. These stocks can significantly overperform in bull markets and underperform in bear scenarios. While we would not advise...

Gain a Market Edge with Leap Options: Long-Term Strategies and Stock Comparisons [Using LEAPS for Optimized Returns]
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...

Run Your Own Bull Put Spreads Backtest [Data-Driven Option Strategy]
If the large potential loss of selling a naked put scares you, a bull put spread might be an alternative to consider. This strategy offers a risk-limited way to bet on a stock rising, even with a...

Options Trading Strategy Guide: Using ADX to Backtest Iron Condors
As an options trader, don’t you think it would be nice to have a way to know when a stock price is most likely to move sideways for a while? This guide shows how the ADX indicator can help you set...

Use the ATR Indicator to Refine Your Options Trading Strategy [Backtest Results]
When you trade options and want to understand how likely you are to profit, running ATR backtests is essential. This article will show you how ATR helps measure market volatility and how Option...

Finding Practical Option Ideas for Independent Traders on Option Samurai [Tips & Tricks]
When we started Option Samurai, our goal was to make finding option ideas straightforward for independent traders. This guide will give you examples of what you can do on Option Samurai: see how...