Category: Tutorials

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The Basics of Index Options: An Overview for Beginners (Trading Indexes and Index-Based ETFs)
Index options represent, by far, one of the most accessible ways for beginners to get broader market exposure. This article clarifies what index options…
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An Essential Guide to the Put Ratio Spread (Example and Things to Know)
We often tell you that one of the main advantages of options trading is that you can benefit from little or no movement in…
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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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Selecting Day Trading Options Strategies [Create a Trading Plan and Stick to It]
Day trading options strategies represent, perhaps, the riskiest (and yet, most tempting) operations for traders eyeing quick profits. By exploring option day trading strategies…
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How to Use a Spread Option Strategy [Horizontal, Vertical, and Diagonal Spreads]
One of the main advantages of options trading is that it can give you the chance to invest in an underlying asset at a…
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Finding the Most Successful Options Strategy [Different Strategies for Different Outlooks]
If you’re on this page, it is because you’ve probably spent a lot of time searching for the most successful options strategy. Whether you’re…
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How Does the Protective Put Strategy Work? [Married Put Example Included]
Before being used for speculative reasons, options were originally designed to hedge your trading risk. Understanding the protective put strategy is essential if you…
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Learn How to Use a Reverse Iron Condor Strategy (Profiting from High Price Movements with Options)
You have probably heard about the classic iron condor to benefit from a relatively stable market, but what if you need a strategy for…
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Simplifying the Collar Option Strategy – [Core Concepts for Every Trader]
When mixing stocks and options, investors have various ways to shield against market swings. The collar option strategy offers a balanced approach that mixes…
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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…