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What Everybody Ought to Know About Option Synthetics
Synthetic options are something all options traders should know about. Learn how they work. It's easier than you think!
Using Options For Swing Trading
Tom modified a trade Steve Spencer did at SMB to reduce risk while still keeping a good profit potential
Consider Sector ETFs as a Portfolio Hedge
Traders may want to consider adding sector ETFs to their portfolio as a method of diversification. They can provide a liquid, relatively low cost instrument for a particular industry.
Option Volume and Open Interest; Why Are They Important for Options Traders?
Joanna talks about open interest and volume, two tools useful to traders to help gauge trade entry, management, and exits
Amy's Alerts Update
Amy Meissner's 14-day, weirdor and nested iron condor trade alert services are being suspended.
How the VVIX can be Used as a Barometer in Trading
Learn about the VVIX index, also known as the “VIX of the VIX.” The VVIX is an additional tool measuring volatility. The movement of the VVIX along with the VIX can be helpful in many trading strategies.
Discover Pairs Trading
Pairs trading often combines a long position with a short position, using a pair of highly correlated assets. A pairs trade can use any two assets. Many times traders use assets such as two stocks, two exchange traded funds, two currencies, two commodities, two options, or two futures.
What is Moneyness in Options Trading…
New traders may find the term “moneyness” confusing at first. Learn about in-the-money, out-of-the-money, and at-the-money options and how to read an option chain.
Credit Spreads; a Review Of The Basics
Learn the basics of credit spreads, a popular strategy used by many options traders.
Chargeback Offenders
We had seven chargebacks in 10-seconds. In an effort to fight fraud, we are publishing a list of chargeback offenders.