Category Archives for Options
Options in Play – Earnings on the Radar Week of 12/13
This coming week will feature a lighter lineup of earnings but several of those names of heavy hitters. Expect more action in Retail and Tech.
Continue Reading -->Options in Play – The Tale of Two Strangles
WORK and RH were 2 stocks we targeted with strangles into their reports this week and they are having different reactions to the numbers. Neither move is ideal and that means we need to approach them differently.
Continue Reading -->Options in Play – Breaking My Rules for Bios
Typically, I like to wait until the day before or the day of the catalyst to open straddles/strangles but we have broken that rule on a few recent Bio trades. Part of it has to do with the lack of a firm date for data releases, but it also has to do with the overall environment (which is important).
Continue Reading -->Options in Play – Revisiting the Timing of Our Entrances
It never hurts to go over principle ideas every now and then. The timing of our entrances for swing trades and event/volatility trades are different, and it is an important point to discuss again.
Continue Reading -->Options in Play – Earnings on the Radar Week of 12/6
December is going to kick off with a bang for Software stocks. This coming week will be packed with big reports from a bunch of high profile names in the sector.
Continue Reading -->Options in Play – Earnings on the Radar Week of 12/6
December is going to kick off with a bang for Software stocks. This coming week will be packed with big reports from a bunch of high profile names in the sector.
Continue Reading -->Options in Play – Crushed/Bounce Developing Pattern
A pattern has been playing out over and over again on stocks that have been crushed on news. It’s impacting my exits, entrances and how I approach new setups so it’s worth mentioning here.
Continue Reading -->Options in Play – Option Info I Use on a Daily Basis
There is a ton of information and statistics and indicators when it comes to options trading and it can be tough figuring out what is important and what isn’t. This video will show you what I use on a day to day basis for my trades.
Continue Reading -->Options in Play – Earnings on the Radar Week of 11/29
Gobble gobble… it’s Thanksgiving week and a ton of traders take vacation but the first few days actually feature a busy lineup of earnings. Big reports in Retail and Tech will be in focus.
Continue Reading -->Options in Play – Why I Don’t Like to Sell Worthless Options
When options get hammered and are trading at only 1-5% of the original net debit, it becomes a risk to reward game. Most of the time, I prefer to hold to see if the contract recovers value and view the strategy as a lotto.
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