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options: Archive
Let's Take Another Look at Commodity Options
by David Borun
With demand concerns in Energy and a "flight to safety" in Gold, it's worth considering non-equity derivatives again.
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Dirfferent implied Volatilities on Differnt Strikes. Why?
by David Borun
Modern options pricing models revolutionized speculation and risk-management, but they're also constantly evolving.
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What Does Implied Volatility Really Mean?
by David Borun
How to convert annual volatility figures on short-dated options contracts
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In Uncertain Times, Consider the Protective "Collar"
by David Borun
Protect your gains inexpensively with this spread fairly simple spread trade.
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Trading Options in an October Like We've Never Seen Before
by David Borun
The October baseball analogy is more appropriate now than it has ever been.
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SPACs and Direct Offerings Are Becoming More Common
by David Borun
Traders should adjust their assumptions about volatility in these new issues.
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What's the Correct Time Period for Your Options Trades
by David Borun
Long-term options come with complications you might not expect
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Why You Shouldn't Trade In-The-Money Options
by David Borun
Understanding option pricing mechanics will point you to more cost-effective alternatives
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Rising Volatilities Are an Opportunity
by David Borun
Volatility is uncomfortable, but you can make it work for you.
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Apple Stock Split Prompts Significant Changes in the Dow
by David Borun
The world's most widely referenced stock market index will soon swap out 10% of its holdings
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When Share Prices Rise, So Do Options Premiums
by David Borun
Check the price of the straddle as a litmus test about what options are (or aren't) worth.
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Stock Splits Are Back in Fashion, How Are Options Afffected?
by David Borun
Most contracts are adjusted to minimize the impact of corporate actions
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Have an Options Trade Idea, Backtest It
by David Borun
Examining how a similar trade worked in past periods can tell you if you're on the right track.
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Can a Two-Day Straddle Be Worth $220?
by David Borun
Heading into a crucial earnings report, Tesla options are on fire.
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Mailbag: Huge Hard-To-Borrow Rates Can Cause Huge Trouble
by David Borun
Early call assignment and high short rates turns a can't miss trade into big losses instead.
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As Earnings Season Approaches, Consider Buying a Condor
by David Borun
If you think a stock probably won't move meaningfully, this is the trade you'll want.
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Expiration Can Get Tricky, but Options are Still Very Understandable
by David Borun
As they are about to expire, making sure you know what's happening is one of the most important parts of trading options.
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Options on Bankrupt Hertz Provide Unique Risks and Opportunities
by David Borun
Extremely high volatilities and negative interest rates make trading Hertz options tricky.
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Avoid the Pitfalls of Leveraged ETFs
by David Borun
Futures and options help avoid the built-in disadvantages of leveraged ETFs
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If You Liked the Straddle, You Should also Consider a Strangle.
by David Borun
A less expensive spread that benefits from market movement and a potential rise in volatility might be the right trade for uncertain times.
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The VIX is not really a "Fear Gauge"
by David Borun
Though fear is one component of options prices, there's much more to it.
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With Precious Metals, Make Sure You're Not the "Greater Fool"
by David Borun
Some assets have true intrinsic value and some don't. Knowing the difference is important.
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As the VIX Falls, It's Time To Consider Buying Options
by David Borun
With the VIX back at 30% even as uncertainty lurks, the Straddle is looking like a good bet.
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The Oil Price Plunge is an Opportunity to Learn About Options
by David Borun
Extreme situations like negative futures prices are an interesting way to learn about the mechanics of derivatives.
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With Energy and Metals on the Move, Consider Commodity Options
by David Borun
Investors with and opinion on the direction of commodity prices should know all the facts before trading those options.
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