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Know Your Options: Archive
Retired? You Can Still Collect a Weekly Paycheck
by Bryan Hayes
Despite these problematic market conditions, this strategy has produced above-average returns with relatively low risk.
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etfs options semiconductor tech-stocks
A Low-Risk FedEx Options Play into Earnings
by Bryan Hayes
We can't control the direction of the market, but we can control how we react to what the market gives us.
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airlines automation earnings large-cap options retail transportation
Trading Options QQQ for a Near-Term Bounce
by Daniel Laboe
I'm not calling a singular momentous bottom but, I am calling for a bounce here after two failed breakdowns.
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options tech-stocks
Profit Regardless of Market Direction
by Bryan Hayes
The call option spread strategy is an excellent way to profit during periods of high market volatility.
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cloud-computing computers cybersecurity earnings large-cap options tech-stocks
Short-Term Riot Blockchain (RIOT) Call Spread For Bitcoin Breakout
by Daniel Laboe
A call ratio backspread to generate an immediate account credit and limit downside while leveraging the upside to an increase in RIOT's recently abated volatility
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cryptocurrency options tech-stocks
Trading Riot Blockchain (RIOT) To Capitalize On Gold 2.0 (BTC)
by Daniel Laboe
Open interest on RIOT Call options is surging following a bid-driving quarterly report pointing to a leveraged upside if Bitcoin continues to breakout
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cryptocurrency earnings finance options tech-stocks
Trading The Future Of Energy: Nuclear Option Activity In Leading Uranium Producer
by Daniel Laboe
Cameco (CCJ), the world's largest publicly traded uranium company, has stood out on the options board with an unusually large level of short-term call options changing hands over the past few days
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alt-energy energy oil-energy options
SoFi's (SOFI) Bullish Option Activity Reveals Opportunity
by Daniel Laboe
A significant SOFI reversal looks to be forthcoming after a treacherous 3 months of overdone selling, let's trade it!
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fin-tech options tech-stocks
Bullish SoFi (SOFI) Option Spread For Upside Catalysts Ahead
by Daniel Laboe
I'm looking at a bullish SOFI spread that will maximize upside potential and minimize upfront costs
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earnings fin-tech finance options tech-stocks
Take Advantage Of Elevated Volatility With Covered Call Options
by Daniel Laboe
High volume selling since early-November has been driven up volatility premiums on options across the equity market, generating rich Theta-catching opportunities
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cybersecurity earnings options software tech-stocks
SMART Global (SGH): The Next-Gen Options Trade You Don't Want To Miss
by Daniel Laboe
SGH is roaring out of the shadows with an ambitious growth strategy that won't remain under the investors' radars for much longer
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artificial-intelligence cloud-computing earnings semiconductor software
A Rare Options Trade On Rising Rates You Don't Want To Miss
by Daniel Laboe
As the Fed pares back its $80 billion in monthly US Treasury purchases, a rare option trade with massive upside potential is manifesting itself
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etfs finance options
How To Take Advantage Of Market Volatility With Covered Calls
by Daniel Laboe
Indiscriminate selling has been driven up premiums on options across the market, presenting us with a Theta-catching opportunity
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options software tech-stocks
The 2022 Alight (ALIT) Option You Don't Want To Miss
by Daniel Laboe
Now is the time to jump on the ALIT train before the broader markets catch wind of this fantastic opportunity
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artificial-intelligence business-services cloud-computing insurance options smart-health software tech-stocks
Bullish Spread Opportunity For Splunk (SPLK) & Its Enormous Upside Potential
by Daniel Laboe
Splunk just unveiled a tidal wave of innovative cloud-focused products that should catalyze a profitable rally
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automation cloud-computing internet iot options saas software tech-stocks
Take Advantage Of Covered Call Strategy On Market Slide
by Daniel Laboe
It's time to start thinking about covered calls with the recent market selloff spiking in implied volatility on options across the equity market, presenting us with a Theta-catching opportunity
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cloud-computing internet iot large-cap options saas software
Pre-Earnings Option Spread To Profit Off Micron Technology (MU)
by Daniel Laboe
I'm looking at a 3-legged option spread that will allow you to see endless upside gains on a rebound to the upside and still furnish you with a downside lever
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semiconductor
Fade Or Trade Unusual Activity?
by Daniel Laboe
There is another way to take advantage of unusual activity
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finance options
Put Spread Opportunity That You Don't Want To Miss
by Daniel Laboe
Invesco's Nasdaq 100 tracking ETF (QQQ) October monthly options are lining up very nicely for a trading/hedging opportunity
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large-cap options tech-stocks
How To Properly Hedge Your Portfolio Using Put Options
by Daniel Laboe
Market participants are taking on a 'this is as good as it gets' mentality, and it may be time to think about hedging your portfolio against broader market risks
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earnings etfs options
The ABC's Of Options & A Few Simple Strategies
by Daniel Laboe
I don't want any of you taking outsized risk on option trades and losing it all...at least not without understanding some of the basics of an option
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etfs gambling options tech-stocks
What does 250% implied volatility really mean?
by David Borun
When stocks rip higher, often implied options volatilities do as well. Be careful.
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options
"Buy When You Can, Not When You Have To"
by David Borun
The old adage applies to protecting your portfolio before things get rough, instead of after.
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options
What Autonomous Driving Can Teach Us About Risk
by David Borun
A clear understanding of what's really risky and what simply feels risky is important in trading and life.
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auto-tires-trucks
You Have a Theory, Which Options Should You Choose?
by David Borun
Picking the right expiration cycle can be the difference between success and failure in the options markets.
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options