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 […]

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Key Takeaways LEAPS options contracts have long terms, offering expiration dates as far out as three years  The risk components of LEAPS—as measured by options greeks—have […]

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Key Takeaways Selling covered calls could help generate income from stocks you already own Selecting strikes and expiration dates depends on the desired risk and reward […]

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Key Takeaways Volatility levels shouldn’t be the only consideration when deciding which options strategy to trade High volatility levels can mean higher options prices, but know […]

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Key Takeaways Picking good stocks to trade requires an information-driven strategy and an understanding of what moves markets Liquidity and bid/ask spreads are critical considerations in […]

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Key Takeaways American-style options can be exercised at any time before expiration Addressing dividend risk involves comparing the amount of a dividend against an options position’s […]

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Key Takeaways Relative to other options risks such as delta and theta, changes in interest rates (rho) tend to be less dynamic, so they may get […]

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Key Takeaways Learn the basics of options exercise and assignment Understand the difference between in-the-money and out-of-the-money options The surest way to avoid exercise or assignment […]

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Key Takeaways Selling covered calls is a neutral to bullish strategy that involves selling calls, collecting premium, and rolling the options out  Covered calls can be […]

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Key Takeaways A swing trade may last days or weeks Some swing-trading strategies offer more than one price target Learn how to structure a combination trade […]

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