A calendar spread is a strategy often referred to as a time spread. A calendar is a method which could benefit from the time decay of an option and changes in implied volatility. For the most part …
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Forex 101: How to Understand Forex Pricing; and the Difference Between Currency Futures and Spot Forex
On July 21, 2018, an introductory article was published about trading the foreign exchange market (Forex, or FX). That article can be found here: Introduction to Forex Today we will continue this …
Diversification; Why it is Important for Traders
Diversifying your portfolio can help reduce some of the risks in trading, as well as help to maximize your returns. Most professional investment advisors will agree that while diversification …
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Marko from OptionSlam is presenting the Double Eagle Trade
Marko, from OptionSlam.com, is presenting the Double Eagle Trade on the Aeromir Round Table on Wednesday, 10 October 2018 at 11:00am Eastern. The Double Eagle Trade is a pre-earnings trading …
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Gamma; How it Can Affect Your Options Positions
Gamma, one of the options "Greeks", is often referred to as the Delta of the Delta. Gamma is the rate of change in the delta of an option per a one-point move in the underlying instrument. It is …
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Momentum, Rate of Change, and Divergence … What They Mean to Traders
Because trends are composed of a series of price swings, momentum can play a key role in determining the strength of the trend. It is important to know when a trend may be slowing down, as it may be …
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What Are Intrinsic and Extrinsic Option Values?
Intrinsic and extrinsic option values are two components of an option chain which can be very important to an options trader. Knowing the intrinsic and extrinsic option values can help you as an …
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What does the SKEW Index Mean to Options Traders?
In February, 2011, CBOE introduced the S & P 500 SKEW Index, as another means for investors to gauge market volatility and the potential risk of a "black swan" type of event. The SKEW Index is an …
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Weekly Options – Be Aware Of The Risks
Options trading becomes more and more popular every year. The options become more liquid and more traders use them for hedging, speculation, income etc. Weekly options (weeklys), introduced by CBOE in …
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Forex 101: Some Basics on Understanding the Foreign Currency Market
Many investors consider the foreign exchange market (also referred to as Forex or FX) to be one of the most intriguing and exciting markets in the world. The foreign currency market is an extensive …
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