All posts by Daniel Darrow
Options In Play – Adding Into Strength On Swings
I’m not typically an “all or nothing” trader. I like piecing into positions and piecing out of them, and I often times add when a trade is moving in my favor.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Money Trumps Time
There are going to be plenty of trades when you have long term contracts but the stock moves sharply in the short term. In these instances, money (profit) trumps time to expiration.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Tips For Flys
Call/Put Flys can be tough strategies to execute well consistently. I have a few rules I follow when it comes to flys and how I set targets is one of them.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Earnings On The Radar Week Of 10/02/20
October brings earnings season but we need to wait until things heat up. This week will have a couple big reports and MU may be the highlight.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Strike Prices Matter For Strangles
Figuring out which stocks are going to move on earnings is only 1/3 of the battle. Selecting the right contracts and strategies are equally (if not more) important.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Earnings On The Radar Week of 9/25/20
This coming week will be busier and there are a few larger cap companies scheduled to report. Highlights will be NKE and COST.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – When A Trend Breaks
QQQ are close to breaking a significant monthly uptrend and a decisive move lower could change the complexion of trades for the remainder of the year.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Metals Are Starting To Sparkle
GLD and SLV have been quiet for a few weeks but that may be about to change. Both are showing encouraging action and could be close to turning the corner for a run.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Revisiting Losing Trades
I try hard to respect stops on swing trades and there are instances where that works against me. I don’t mind revisiting a name if it sets up well for a trade again but I have important rules regarding risk.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – WMT And Weekly Options
There are different strategies for different setups and all sorts of different contracts to choose from. When it comes to news-driven intraday trades, I focus on very short term contracts and my style shifts to speed.
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