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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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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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Covered Call Strategy: From Theory to Practice [When to Use It and When to Avoid It]
A covered call strategy is a popular options trading technique used by investors to generate additional income from their stock holdings. This article will…
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How are Options Priced? A Clear Explanation [Beginner-Friendly]
While it may be relatively straightforward to understand how stock prices work, options pricing can be a bit more complex. Options pricing is determined…
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Real-Life Examples of the Strangle Option Strategy [Practical application]
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…
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How to Use the Straddle Option Strategy (In-Depth Analysis)
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…
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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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The Top Earnings Option Strategies for Any Market
Throughout every quarter, a good earnings option strategy can help you making sense out of the increased price volatility in the stock market. Today,…
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A Comparison of Cash Secured Put vs Covered Call [P&L and Examples]
When looking at a company you like, there are different ways to invest in it other than simply buying shares. This article explores cash…
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Understanding the Iron Butterfly Option Strategy
This article outlines how the Iron Butterfly Option Strategy works, including the short iron butterfly and long iron butterfly variations, provides tips for successful…