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options: Archive
Volatilities are Down, Volumes are Up
by David Borun
Weekly expirations are popular, are they right for your trading strategies?
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Selling Options Responsibly in the "Reddit" Stocks
by David Borun
Sometimes, implied vols are so high, you don't even need all legs of a trade...
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Trading Options on the Reddit/Robinhoood Stocks Requires Discipline
by David Borun
Huge moves and huge implied volatilities can wipe out an uninformed speculator in hurry.
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A Rising VIX Can Be a Buy Signal for Stocks
by David Borun
When traders and investors get nervous and buy options, the worst might already be in the past.
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With Stocks Making New Highs, Traders Should Understand Index Options
by David Borun
Trading options on broad indices can be a more efficient way to buy protection or generate income.
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Cannabis Stocks are Soaring, Options May be Your Best Bet for Profits
by David Borun
Rising implied volatilities can help you time entries and exits for your trades.
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Are You Paying Attention to Pin-Risk?
by David Borun
Understanding contrary exercise can help you find profit and reduce risk around expiration.
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A Deeper Look at GameStop Options
by David Borun
Don't let the Fear of Missing Out encourage you to make dumb trades.
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Reader Question on Negative Short Rates
by David Borun
Why long puts aren't a good alternative in a negative interest rate environment
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Contrary Exercise Brings Risk and Opportunity
by David Borun
The mechanics concerning which options are automatically exercised can mean the difference between profit and loss.
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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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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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