by Joanna White | Jun 17, 2016 | Options trading, Trading
American and European Options: An Overview There are two types or styles of equity options. One is an American style option and the other is a European style option. What are some of the similarities and differences in the two styles of options? If you buy a European...
by Tom Nunamaker | Jun 9, 2016 | General
Did you know that certain options have special tax treatment? The IRS has favorable tax treatment for anything termed a “IRS Section 1256 Contract.” These are: Regulated futures contracts Foreign currency contracts Non-equity options (broad-based stock...
by Joanna White | Apr 25, 2016 | General, Trading
You insure your house. You insure your car. Do you insure your portfolio and/or your positions? There are many differences of opinion among traders as to the benefit of insurance on your positions, or your overall portfolio. This article will touch on some of the...
by Joanna White | Feb 28, 2016 | General, Options trading, Trading
What is the Best Type of Trade for You? There are many types of traders, and no single trade method or strategy will work for everyone. The vast range of objectives, styles, experience levels, and capital levels makes this outcome virtually impossible. In order to...
by Tom Nunamaker | Nov 14, 2015 | Options trading
Dan Harvey is a well known options trader who specialized in Iron Condor trading for many years. Dan had an article published about him in SFO magazine in 2008. Over time, Dan noticed several problems with Iron Condors so he modified them to address their...
