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Using Options in a Smaller Account to Invest in Amazon

Using Options in a Smaller Account to Invest in Amazon

Getting Paid to Own Amazon: A Smarter Options Strategy From Setup to Management How to use cash-secured puts, long calls, and disciplined call-selling to build an Amazon position when the market overreacts to earnings without committing full capital on day one. A lot of traders approach earnings with a simple

Rolling ITM Calls

Rolling ITM Calls

I’ve had a few traders ask how I’ve been handling the SLV moves lately—especially after an incredible run-up and then some very sharp drops. This post is the written companion to my “SLV Roll Call” video, where I walk through exactly how I managed a covered call

Picking the correct strike is crucial in option profitability

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Strike Price In Options

In the option trading discipline "strike price" refers to the value of an underlying security that the asset can be bought or sold.

Put options increase in value when the price goes down

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How Put Options Work

A trader can either buy or sell put options. Buyers are looking for protection or speculation, and sellers want near-term profits.

Calls Can Provide Protection, Appreciation and Income

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How Call Options Work

A trader can either buy or sell call options, buyers are looking for appreciation and sellers want near term profits.

Basic Option Training

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How Do Calls and Puts Work

There are two types of stock options: calls and puts. A call option gives the holder the right to purchase the stock, puts allows the holder to sell.

How to Make Money on NVIDIA if You Feel like You Missed the Launch

How to Make Money on NVIDIA if You Feel like You Missed the Launch

The following is for illustrative purposes and does not constitute financial advice. Intro Considering the huge price movements of Nvidia recently, it makes sense that some people will be hesitant to invest. No one wants to be the investor that bought at an all-time high. Selling put options on an

What are the Option "Greeks"

What are the Option "Greeks"

When beginner traders (aka "Options Vendors") start their journey into derivatives based capital appreciation they soon start noticing talk about "the Greeks." This article will provide a great jumping off point to start understanding these very important factors. Getting to know the options Greeks is one

Options trading is a great first entrepreneurial adventure

Trading Options as an E-Business

Opening and maintaining an options trading business can be as easy as checking a brokerage account a few times a week to see how your sales are doing. Options scale well with capital and time, so I always recommend starting slow and running it as a side hustle. Running an