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Know Your Options: Archive
Does "Quadruple Witching" Create Options Trading Opportunity?
by David Borun
The inclusion of Tesla could mean big volatility during the biggest derivative expiration of 2020.
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Do Hot IPOs Equal Hot Options Trading Opportunities?
by David Borun
It's been a great year for offerings, but be careful with these volatile new issues.
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Ten Monts Later, You Should Still Be Wary About Tesla Options...
by David Borun
Huge options premiums mean that trading Tesla calls and puts are like playing at the high-limit table.
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You Don't Need To Fear Option Assignments
by David Borun
The exercise of options you are short can actually be a blessing in disguise.
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Let's Take Another Look at Commodity Options
by David Borun
With demand concerns in Energy and a "flight to safety" in Gold, it's worth considering non-equity derivatives again.
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Dirfferent implied Volatilities on Differnt Strikes. Why?
by David Borun
Modern options pricing models revolutionized speculation and risk-management, but they're also constantly evolving.
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What Does Implied Volatility Really Mean?
by David Borun
How to convert annual volatility figures on short-dated options contracts
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In Uncertain Times, Consider the Protective "Collar"
by David Borun
Protect your gains inexpensively with this spread fairly simple spread trade.
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Trading Options in an October Like We've Never Seen Before
by David Borun
The October baseball analogy is more appropriate now than it has ever been.
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SPACs and Direct Offerings Are Becoming More Common
by David Borun
Traders should adjust their assumptions about volatility in these new issues.
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What's the Correct Time Period for Your Options Trades
by David Borun
Long-term options come with complications you might not expect
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Why You Shouldn't Trade In-The-Money Options
by David Borun
Understanding option pricing mechanics will point you to more cost-effective alternatives
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Rising Volatilities Are an Opportunity
by David Borun
Volatility is uncomfortable, but you can make it work for you.
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The ABCs Of Option Trading & A Couple Simple Trading Tips
by Daniel Laboe
The world of investing & trading has been flipped on its head, and the rise of the pandemic trader has brought with it an idea that could be very dangerous
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Apple Stock Split Prompts Significant Changes in the Dow
by David Borun
The world's most widely referenced stock market index will soon swap out 10% of its holdings
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When Share Prices Rise, So Do Options Premiums
by David Borun
Check the price of the straddle as a litmus test about what options are (or aren't) worth.
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Stock Splits Are Back in Fashion, How Are Options Afffected?
by David Borun
Most contracts are adjusted to minimize the impact of corporate actions
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Have an Options Trade Idea, Backtest It
by David Borun
Examining how a similar trade worked in past periods can tell you if you're on the right track.
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Can a Two-Day Straddle Be Worth $220?
by David Borun
Heading into a crucial earnings report, Tesla options are on fire.
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Mailbag: Huge Hard-To-Borrow Rates Can Cause Huge Trouble
by David Borun
Early call assignment and high short rates turns a can't miss trade into big losses instead.
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As Earnings Season Approaches, Consider Buying a Condor
by David Borun
If you think a stock probably won't move meaningfully, this is the trade you'll want.
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Expiration Can Get Tricky, but Options are Still Very Understandable
by David Borun
As they are about to expire, making sure you know what's happening is one of the most important parts of trading options.
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Options on Bankrupt Hertz Provide Unique Risks and Opportunities
by David Borun
Extremely high volatilities and negative interest rates make trading Hertz options tricky.
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Avoid the Pitfalls of Leveraged ETFs
by David Borun
Futures and options help avoid the built-in disadvantages of leveraged ETFs
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If You Liked the Straddle, You Should also Consider a Strangle.
by David Borun
A less expensive spread that benefits from market movement and a potential rise in volatility might be the right trade for uncertain times.
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