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David Borun

Do Hot IPOs Equal Hot Options Trading Opportunities?

It's been a great year for offerings, but be careful with these volatile new issues.

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David Borun

Ten Monts Later, You Should Still Be Wary About Tesla Options...

Huge options premiums mean that trading Tesla calls and puts are like playing at the high-limit table.

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David Borun

You Don't Need To Fear Option Assignments

The exercise of options you are short can actually be a blessing in disguise.

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David Borun

Let's Take Another Look at Commodity Options

With demand concerns in Energy and a "flight to safety" in Gold, it's worth considering non-equity derivatives again.

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David Borun

Dirfferent implied Volatilities on Differnt Strikes. Why?

Modern options pricing models revolutionized speculation and risk-management, but they're also constantly evolving.

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David Borun

What Does Implied Volatility Really Mean?

How to convert annual volatility figures on short-dated options contracts

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David Borun

In Uncertain Times, Consider the Protective "Collar"

Protect your gains inexpensively with this spread fairly simple spread trade.

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David Borun

Trading Options in an October Like We've Never Seen Before

The October baseball analogy is more appropriate now than it has ever been.

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David Borun

SPACs and Direct Offerings Are Becoming More Common

Traders should adjust their assumptions about volatility in these new issues.

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David Borun

What's the Correct Time Period for Your Options Trades

Long-term options come with complications you might not expect

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