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You probably know you should have a trade plan in place before entering an options trade. But what does that really mean? Here are a few […]
Many investors and traders venturing into the world of options begin with single-leg options strategies. These basic strategies—buying and selling calls and puts—can help new options […]
Key Takeaways An option’s delta and gamma reflect its sensitivity to changes in the price of the underlying An option’s theta measures how its price changes […]
Key Takeaways Option volatility skew illustrates which direction the implied risk lies in an underlying security The rule of 16 can help investors determine whether market […]
Key Takeaways Options market makers are professional traders, paid to provide liquidity to the market The competing objectives of different market players, such as market makers […]
Key Takeaways Consider limiting option trade candidates to those with defined-risk Learn how to assess the probability of a trade being in-the-money or out-of-the-money at expiration […]
Key Takeaways Buying calls and selling puts are bullish-biased strategies; buying puts and selling calls are bearish-biased strategies Buying options limits your risk of loss to […]
Key Takeaways Consider “high-probability” options strategies in liquid products Making smaller but perhaps more frequent trades might make your overall risk less concentrated Remember that more […]
Key Takeaways Covered calls can be part of a trade exit strategy, but know the risks Understand how dividends affect options prices and options strategy There […]
Key Takeaways Learn how comparing historical and implied volatility can help you choose an options strategy Check the Sizzle Index to see any unusual options activity […]