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What are Puts and Calls in Options Trading? (Learn the Basics)
If you’ve only recently begun learning about options, the first step is understanding what puts and calls are. Puts and calls are fundamental in…
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The Wheel Strategy on Dividend Aristocrats [Aim for Options Income and a Sure Dividend]
Dividends have attracted investors for decades, and trading options on dividend aristocrats offers a smart way to benefit from their stability. By examining historical…
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Trading with the Bear Put Spread Strategy [Essentials and Real-Market Example]
If you feel like opening a bearish trade is a good idea but don’t want to risk too much (as you would with a…
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Using a Backtest on New Stocks’ 52-Week Highs and Lows to Trade Options [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,…
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A 101 Beginner’s Guide to Implied Volatility (IV) [Implications for Options Traders]
You may or may not be a seasoned options trader, but the concept of implied volatility (or “IV”) is essential to understand. Implied volatility…
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The Bull Put Spread Strategy: What You Should Know Before Trading (Practical Considerations)
The bull put spread strategy is one of the most popular ways to trade when expecting a moderate increase in an asset’s price. By…
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Backtesting Beta to Trade High-Volatility Stocks with Debit Options Spreads
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…
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Overview of the Bull Call Spread Strategy [Strategies for Moderately Bullish Markets]
When you expect a moderate increase in a stock or ETF price, perhaps options trading is the right approach for you. The bull call…
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The Basics of the Covered Put Strategy: What You Need to Know (and How to Handle Risk)
When you have a short position on a stock, a covered put strategy can help you generate income and manage risk. By selling covered…

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