Category Archives for Options
Options In Play – Big Gaps And Implied Volatility
Big gaps are fantastic when you are sitting in options. If weren’t in options before the move or if you are looking to adjust, the big gaps can present challenges.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – BROS Is In Business
…for options trading that is. The hot IPO has just listed options, so this will be one on the watchlist now for a rip then dip strategy.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Earnings On The Radar Week Of 9/24/21
This week will feature several high-profile reports during a relatively slow earnings week. FDX, ADBE, NKE, and COST are a few of the big names scheduled.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – The Importance Of The 8day ema
If you focus on momentum stocks and strategies, then you need to focus on the 8day ema. It is the best indicator to use when playing momentum patterns.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Why Trends Matter For Swing Trading
Notice how the action on a day-to-day basis has been less consistent recently (i.e. strong one day, weak the next). It’s because of the state of the uptrend in the market and it is important to take note of.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – What A Technical Stop On An Option Means
I talk about stop losses all the time when it comes to options trading. Sometimes the stops are triggered by a debit loss percentage, other times it is a technical stop.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Using Measured Moves As Targets On Earnings
If a stock is at an all-time high, finding levels to focus on can be tough. I like to use measured moved levels, and it helps me target certain option contracts around earnings.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Sympathy Pop On NET
It’s not always the name that reports that has the best move. Similar to other Cyber Security names last week, NET was the go-to sympathy play this week.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Rolling Out Vs Rolling In
Rolling out is my normal routine if I am sticking with a swing trade. Sometimes I actually roll in, though, and there are a few reasons why.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Earnings On The Radar Week Of 9/03/21
It’s the last week of August and the first week of September. That means more retail results and more Software reports.
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