Bull Call Spread vs. Purchasing a Call on AAPL

Bull Call Spread vs. Purchasing a Call Let’s say that you have a moderately bullish bias toward a stock and the overall market is slightly bullish. Is there a way that you can take advantage of this investing scenario while limiting risk? Certainly, there are a few. One that is often superior to the rest […]

Trading Google Earnings

Google’s earnings announcement has caused high volatility in the stock. What should traders expect this time? Watch this video as Dan Passarelli of MartketTaker.com explains what to expect when Google announces earnings.

How to Trade JPM Into Earnings

Dan Passarelli of Market Taker Mentoring explains how he uses implied volatility to craft his strategy in JPM before earnings.

Possible Bullish Option Play

Is there a possible bullish option play in Home Depot? Dan Passarelli of MarketTaker.com discusses a potential option play on this pullback in the stock today.

Forecasting the Market with Implied Volatility

Many futures traders and equity traders believe implied volatility can provide a market forecast. Watch Dan Passarelli from https://markettaker.com discuss implied volatility from the floor of the CME.

Triple Witching Expiration

Triple Witching Expiration can be one of the most actively traded days in the stock market. This video with Dan Passarelli of MarketTaker.com explains triple witching.

Monster Beverage Options Play

Learn what is happening in Monster Beverage options this week. This options strategy is for options traders who use implied volatility and other options indicators. Visit MarketTaker.com

A Penny Here, A Penny There on AAPL

One of the more difficult problems with which to deal for an options trader has historically been the broad bid-ask spreads quoted for options. Experienced traders have routinely negotiated the bid-ask spreads downward with varying success when trading individual positions, but the non-economic price has been the significant effort and time required to achieve these […]

Analyzing Options With Volume and Open Interest

Volume and open interest are two very important options data that can help traders understand what is going on in the options market. it is an important part of any trader’s options education. Volume and open interest helps traders make better decisions, and can make them more profitable traders. But to be able to use […]

A Penny Here, A Penny There

One of the more difficult problems with which to deal for an options trader has historically been the broad bid-ask spreads quoted for options. Experienced traders have routinely negotiated the bid-ask spreads downward with varying success when trading individual positions, but the non-economic price has been the significant effort and time required to achieve these […]