Category: Tutorials

Cash Secured Puts vs. Naked Puts
Reviewing the Benefits and Risks of Cash Secured Puts: What You Need to Know [For Any Investor]
Just like you would do when looking for a bargain, cash secured puts let investors buy stocks at a lower price while earning income….
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How to Become an Options Trader: Essential Tips and Tricks (for Absolute Beginners)
If you’re on this blog, the chances are you have been looking for information on options trading and do not quite know where to…
MRNA example for long put calendar spread
A Look at the Basics of a Long Put Calendar Spread [Beginner Guide]
When you have an idea of a specific market price, a long put calendar spread can be an effective strategy. By buying longer-term puts…
IV ratio
Understanding the Long Calendar Spread – Tips and Insights
The long calendar spread is a relatively advanced strategy for traders aiming to profit from stability. Consisting of buying a longer-term call and selling…
Results of IV backtesting
Implied Volatility vs. Historical Volatility in Options Trading [A New Tool in Your Trading Kit]
Volatility should always be on your mind if you want to become a successful options trader. Understanding implied volatility vs. historical volatility is essential….
short calendar spread puts risks vs profits
Short Put Calendar Spread: Taking Advantage of Volatility [Complete Guide]
If you expect a drop in implied volatility, you might want to consider the short put calendar spread strategy. In order to achieve this,…
pros and cons of naked put
Finding the Best Naked Put Options (with a Great Edge)
Selling puts is one of the favorite strategies for many traders, especially when it comes to naked put options. This strategy lets you earn…
pros cons naked call
Managing Naked Call Options: Risks and Strategies
Selling a call is a common strategy in options trading, and there are many ways to do it. Naked call options involve selling calls…
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Benefits and Risks of the Short Calendar Spread Options Strategy
If you’re looking for advanced options strategy ideas, the short calendar spread might catch your interest. This is a trade that combines selling a…
comparison classic covered call and synthetic covered call
Building a Synthetic Covered Call Strategy – What You Need to Know
Options trading can give investors unique opportunities to manage risk and achieve growth. The synthetic covered call is a strategy that combines the benefits…
upper break backtest result
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…
PMCC vs covered call
Poor Man’s Covered Call – A Smart Choice for Neutral to Bullish Investors
Sometimes trading can require a high capital amount, so it is not surprising that the poor man’s covered call strategy has collected quite some…