Category: Research

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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Trading Earnings Events with Options – A Backtested Strategy
After an earning event, stocks can experience a sudden price change depending on the way the market interprets the company’s performance. This can be…
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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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A Backtested Approach to Using Bollinger Bands in Options Trading – Part 1
All traders know that, in general, a few rules will hold true no matter what the market climate is (especially when using the Bollinger…
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A Backtested Approach to Using Bollinger Bands in Options Trading – Part 2
Following the results we showed in the first part of our series on Bollinger bands, let us show you through real-life examples how you…
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What Is a Good Implied Volatility for Options?
Understanding what is a good implied volatility for options is crucial in options trading. This article will delve into the importance of determining a…
The edge of trading with ATR
One of Option Samurai’s unique features is the ability to scan the Average True Range vs. BreakEven point (ATR vs. BE). Average True Range…