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Gamma; How it Can Affect Your Options Positions
Joanna talks about gamma, one of the option “Greeks”. This may help traders, particularly those with less experience, understand the importance of gamma, how it is affected by time, and how it can affect the profitability of a position.
Momentum, Rate of Change, and Divergence … What They Mean to Traders
This discussion of momentum technical indicators in options trading, including rate of change and divergence, can give traders some insight on a possible trend consolidation, or potentially a reversal.
What Are Intrinsic and Extrinsic Option Values?
This discussion of how intrinsic and extrinsic values are calculated for various option strike prices can be beneficial to newer traders building their foundation of knowledge.
What does the SKEW Index Mean to Options Traders?
The SKEW index may be a helpful tool for traders to manage positions and reduce rsk. It can be indicative of a potential large market move and help make informed decisions to protect their positions and portfolio.
Weekly Options – Be Aware Of The Risks
Kim Klaiman writes about the risks of trading weekly options. Returns can be high, but so can the risk.
Forex 101: Some Basics on Understanding the Foreign Currency Market
If you are not familiar with trading the foreign currency exchange market, this introductory article will start you on your journey to understand, and possible incorporate trading the Forex into your trading plan.
Inverse ETFs; Are They for You? Understanding the Plus's and Minus's
Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for every trader's style, but some may choose to incorporate them into their portfolio as a short-term hedge.
Who thinks Covered Writes Should be Illegal?
Dan Sheridan thinks covered writes should be illegal. Tom explores Dan's ideas.
What is a Bull Call Ratio Backspread Option Strategy?
Joanna White explores a popular options trading strategy; the Bull Call Ratio Backspread. This popular trade can be set up to generate a profit even if the underlying moves against you, and is often used when traders anticipate a large move in the underlying.
Bid/Ask and “Spread” Prices … How They Can Affect Your Options Trading
Joanna White is back. She's writing about bid/ask spreads and how they can affect option prices.