All posts by Daniel Darrow
Options In Play – When To Uncover A Spread
Ever been sitting in a spread and been tempted to uncover it to have just standard calls or puts? I have a specific way I approach uncovering spreads.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Expanding The Watchlist
The crazy action in Tech has captured most traders’ attention but there is plenty of interesting patterns taking shape elsewhere. As stocks get increasingly extended, it’s important to shift focus around to other areas.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Earnings On The Radar Week Of 2/21/20
We are heading into the down-slope of earnings season but there are plenty of volatile names still expected to report. Expect a busy week of Tech and Energy reports.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Why IBM Is Actually More Interesting Now
IBM has been a tough name for years so when it ripped 10% recently, people started to take notice. Now the stock is arguably more interesting as 2 key things are aligning.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Is The Fake Meat About To Repeat?
BYND had a huge move to start the year and it’s been chopping around for a few weeks. One of my favorite patterns is beginning to take shape and it may be signalling another big move soon.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – My 60-90 Minute Trading Rule
Find yourself getting spun around trading too much on a day when the market is choppy and/or consolidating? I have a rule I use to help me gauge when to be more active or less active during the day.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – When Boring Can Be Fun
Utilities, REIT’s and Staples – they aren’t worth trading right?? Well, not exactly – there can be some great option setups on the boring yield sectors.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Earnings On The Radar Week Of 2/14/20
We are through the heart of earnings season but there are still many volatile names scheduled to report. Expect a busy week of Software and Tech prints.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Reviewing PTON
A setup can be great but that doesn’t mean the move will happen according to plan. PTON was one of the more interesting trades this week but the stock is having a smaller than expected reaction to earnings.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – The Correlation Calculator
The correlation calculator is an awesome free tool that is very helpful during earnings season. I use this for specific trade ideas and hedging also.
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