When you hear talk of markets trending, people think of uptrends or downtrends. However, markets often get …
Category: Options Coach
Use Options as Portfolio Insurance in Rocky Times
Since the beginning of September we have seen the main U.S. indices drop. There are a number of possible reasons…
Options Calls vs. Puts: What’s the Difference?
Options are nothing more than a contract with a specified premium, strike price and expiration date. Unlike…
How to Manage Risk Using Options
The consensus on options trading is that it is risky for the average investor. You’ll likely hear stories…
How to Read and Understand an Options Quote
When you begin trading options you’ll spend part of your research scanning for the right options to buy.…
Sell Puts the Smart Way: Get Out Before Expiration Nears
Selling put options can be a great way to help increase the value of your portfolio without taking on too much …
Two Measures of Options Volatility That Matter
Most people often have a notion of what volatility means. They understand, at least conceptually, that it has…
Yes, Options Contracts Are Tradeable. Here’s Why That Matters.
You may have heard it before. When you buy an options contract, you obtain the right to buy (for calls) or sell …
Options Strategy: Get Paid to Buy Stocks You Want to Own Anyway
“I’ll buy it when it’s a little cheaper.”
It’s a common statement made by investors. Unfortunately, …
Intro to Trading: Understanding the Options Greeks
At some point in your options trading experiences, you’re likely to read or hear about “Greeks.”…
