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Consider Option Collars in Earnings Season

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The market has been moving higher and implied volatility levels have continued to drop. These are tough times for premium sellers. Adding to the potential frustration is another round of quarterly earnings. Selling a call to help finance a long protective is always a good idea, in my opinion. Generally, collars are used by investors […]

Gamma in a Nutshell

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Vega in a Nutshell

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Theta in a Nutshell

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Delta in a Nutshell

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Bear Call Trades on SPY

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I have this saying when it comes to technical analysis that goes like this: “What has a better chance of happening”? What I mean is, based on support and/or resistance, what does the underlying have a better chance of doing? Now let’s be clear, there is not always a definitive answer to that question. But […]

How to Read the CBOE Scanners

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Does Size Matter?

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Implied Volatility Can Be a Bull Put’s Friend

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Implied volatility has been predominantly low up until this recent sell-off in the market toward the end of September. With this sudden drop, IV levels and option prices have surged higher to levels not seen since late May This increase gives an edge to option sellers, and the potential decrease, can help them as well. […]

Why I Need a Coach

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SPY vs XSP

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Are You Guessing Too Much as an Option Trader?

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If we are being honest, there is a lot of guessing when it comes to trading. As technical traders, our goal is to put the odds on our side. We know that if we do, we have a better chance of being successful. That said, there is still some luck involved pertaining to how the […]