Happy Fabulous Friday! I teach everyday people (like me) to trade options. I do my best to write in an understandable way as if we are talking over the kitchen table. The market was down, flat, up this week as we come to the Fed Minutes this afternoon. I am...
The covered call is one of the most popular options trading strategies with both novice and veteran traders, due to its simplicity and high probability of success. Here are five reasons you should trade covered calls. New to options trading? Wendy Kirkland explains...
What is a covered call? A covered call is an options strategy with two components: a short call option, and a corresponding number of shares on the same company to cover the short call. It's a versatile strategy that can allow you to collect income each month, and...
Have you ever heard the phrase "time is money"? The same idea applies to options trading. Theta, also known as time value, refers to how much an option will decrease in extrinsic value per day. The amount of time left until expiration has a direct impact on the price...
What is a Cash-Secured Put? A cash-secured put is an options strategy with two components: a short put option, and some cash to set aside as collateral. It's a versatile strategy that can allow you to collect income each month, and also to "name your price" where...
The cash-secured put is a powerful options strategy that is simple to understand and implement. Here are 5 reasons to trade cash-secured puts in 2021. Related: Cash-Secured Puts Explained 1. Generate Weekly or Monthly Income The foremost reason to trade cash-secured...
What is a put debit spread: A put debit spread (also called a bear put spread) is a bearish strategy with limited risk and limited reward. It can allow you to purchase a long put for much cheaper than it would otherwise be. How to create a put debit spread A put debit...
Most beginner traders know that the stock market is open during the normal hours of 9:30am-4:00pm EST. However, there are some ways that you can trade stocks during the pre market or post market. But can you trade options after hours? Unfortunately, in most cases, the...
If you are just entering the trading game, or are interested in trying some new trading strategies, you may want to consider looking into options trading. This type of trading offers the potential to produce large profits and boost your net worth significantly. Let’s...
Trading of stocks and options has been growing in popularity with all types of individuals, not just professional traders. A well planned trading setup at home can make all the difference. It's best to keep a particularly close eye on your options trades, because you...