Options Education

The calendar call spread is an options play that allows you to profit -- even if a stock goes nowhere. More 

If you think your stock will tank, protect yourself with this complex option strategy. Here's an example using the upcoming Green Mountain earnings. More 

Covered calls theoretically are the riskier of the two strategies, but they're still a better option in certain situations. More 

This powerful tool gives the average investor the ability to deploy lucrative options strategies with minimal capital outlay. More 

Set your parameters wisely. But in all cases, you must be careful which stocks to use covered calls on. Don't get tempted by large, risky premiums. More 

Gamma grows as expiration approaches, so exiting a bit early may appeal to those with a lower risk appetite. More