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Options: The Diagonal Call Spread
The diagonal call spread takes some patience, but it offers decent rewards for very little risk. Get familiar with the options strategy with this Priceline trade idea.
5 Rules for Selling Options for Profits
Generating income from options strategies takes time and knowledge, and here are five plus-one rules to help you find your way through.
Conquering the Notoriously Difficult Straddle Play
Straddles don't win if the stock moves higher or lower - they profit if the stock moves higher or lower than anticipated.
The Secret to Making Your Biggest Earnings Season Gains
Learn how to gain 100% per year on your money every year during 30 stress-free days on the calendar.
Protect a Losing Short Position with a Collar
Cut your losses and your exposure to further upside moves in a shorted stock with the collar strategy.
The Right Way to Buy Rising Stocks
Don't let the fear of being late to the party keep you on the sidelines. Here's a win-win strategy for buying stocks that are on the rise.
A Volatility View of Netflix Earnings
While NFLX volatility was elevated heading into earnings, it wasn’t high enough – not even close -- to predict the stock's steep descent.
Why it Pays to Enter an Option in 2 Trades
You can hedge against being too early on an options trade by cutting your allotment in half and making two trades instead of one.
Learn to Embrace Volatility’s Tipping Point
A surge in implied volatility can offset the risk of selling puts against a stock's downtrend.
Covered Calls: A High-Volatility Crutch?
This options strategy isn't automatically the best in fearful markets.
Options Volatility Not Leaving Anytime Soon
It's clear that investor fear won't subside quickly.
Selling Puts vs. Covered Calls – Which Is Better?
Many investors are surprised to learn that the benefits of covered calls can be had without increasing risk by selling short or naked puts.
Covered Calls: 5 Things You Need to Know About Covered Calls
There are a few things you need to keep in mind when selling covered calls, including ways to keep your commission and transaction costs down.
Options Strategies: Long Straddle
Options Industry Council Strategy Briefs
The Advantages of Covered Calls
Covered calls are a great way to limit your liability as an option writer and hedge risk on your stock holdings.
Options Strategies: Bear Put Spread
The Options Industry Council offers a briefing on options strategies.
Options Strategies: Cash Secured Put
The Options Industry Council offers a briefing on options strategies.
Options Strategies: Covered Call
The Options Industry Council offers a briefing on options strategies.
