Category: Options

A Beginner’s Guide To Stock Collar Options Trading

A collar option strategy is an options strategy that involves buying stock, stock futures, or options to create a position that has downside protection and the potential for profit if the price of the underlying asset rises. A stock collar strategy is a combination of covered call and long put options designed to limit losses […]

The Long Put

The Long Put The Long Put is another of the most basic of options strategies you can use when trading options. It is easy to understand and you know your risk when you enter the position. Most people do however, forget about the effect of Delta on the position. When purchasing an option, I like […]

The Long Call

The Long Call The long call is one of the most basic option strategies you can use when trading options. It is relatively simple and easy to understand, however most people forget about the effect of Delta on the position. When purchasing an option, I like to have AT LEAST 30 days before expiration. Preferably, […]

Spreads

Spreads are another favorite of mine. There are two types of spreads I trade using either Calls or Puts. They are Credit and Debit Spreads. A credit spread means that you receive money when you place the trade and hope that the position expires worthless. A debit spread means that you pay money when you […]

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