What Is Implied Volatility? The Complete Guide for Options Traders
Pick any two stocks with active, liquid options markets and similar prices. Same expiration, same delta. The at-the-money call on one costs $3. On the other, $8. The difference has nothing to…
April 19, 2026
Buy the Guts, Sell the Wings: How to Roll a Short Straddle Like a Pro
“Buy the guts, sell the wings” is a key phrase for every short premium trader. If you’ve traded short strangles for some time, you know how a normal position can become…
April 17, 2026
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The Black Swan Hedge: How to Protect Your Portfolio from Market Crashes
In investing, most strategies assume the market behaves in a “normal” way. Volatility stays within historical ranges, correlations hold, diversification works. Most of the time,…
February 1, 2025
How Howard Marks Changed My Approach to Risk in Options Trading
As someone deeply involved in options trading, I recently came across Howard Marks, the co-chairman of Oaktree Capital. His views on risk, laid out in his new video course, were incredibly…
October 10, 2024
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1-1-2 Options Strategy: The Bear Trap Trade with 95% Win Rate
I’ve been trading options for a long time, and the 1-1-2 is still the structure I find myself coming back to more than any other. Not because it wins every time (it doesn’t) but…
January 14, 2024
The Wheel (Triple Income): The Best Options Trading Strategy for Beginners
Options trading can be a complex and risky endeavor, especially for beginners. Finally, there is a strategy that stands out as the best choice for newcomers: the wheel strategy, also known as…
June 5, 2023
Is Options Trading a Zero-Sum Game? Where the Edge Really Comes From
The phrase gets thrown at options traders constantly, usually by someone who doesn’t trade them. “Options trading is a zero sum game. For every winner there’s a loser.…
May 28, 2023
Clean Surplus ROE: Understanding and Calculating this Key Financial Metric
We all know that figuring out a company’s financial health is crucial before jumping into any investment. Return on Equity (ROE) is a popular metric that gives us a glimpse into a…
May 11, 2023
How to Invest in US-Listed ETFs from Europe: My Ultimate Solution
If you’re an EU resident looking to invest in US-domiciled ETFs, you’ve probably hit that frustrating wall. Since 2018, EU regulations (specifically UCITS) have made it challenging…
April 29, 2023
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Trade Idea: Synthetic Long Bonds using TLT Options
Bonds are generally thought to be the boring, relatively safe part of an investment portfolio. They’ve acted as a safety net, providing a sense of security to investors during turbulent…
April 9, 2023
Pair Trade Idea: Russell 2000/Nasdaq
Have you ever heard of pairs trading? It’s a clever and fascinating investment strategy used by many hedge funds. It involves buying and selling two assets that are highly correlated, with the…
April 7, 2023
The Most Consistently Profitable Options Trading Strategies
Options trading presents an exciting avenue for traders seeking profits in the financial markets. However, success in this dynamic field hinges on employing effective strategies and…
January 25, 2023