WEEKLY MARKET SUMMARY 

After breaking through the key 400 resistance level in the the previous weeks, and a short period of lateral consolidation, last week SPY (S&P500 ETF) broke out also the new critical level of resistance at the 417 mark with an impressive gap up...

 The Jade Lizard is a neutral options strategy (with a slightly bullish bias) built by combining an OTM (out-of-the-money) short put and an OTM credit call spread.

The strategy has limited profit potential and a high downside risk. The Jade Lizard has no upside risk if the total premium...

WEEKLY MARKET SUMMARY 

SPY (S&P500 ETF) spent most of last week consolidating after breaking through the key 400 resistance level the previous week. For the time being, no pullback has occurred to test this level, which has now turned into potential support. Of course, this will be the...

When done correctly, options trading can generate substantial profits. However, it is not the simplest trading method in the world.

If you're new to options trading and the concept of exercising options, you've come to the right place. In this guide, I'll tell you everything you need to know...

If you're new to options trading, it's natural to be overwhelmed by the thought of entering a market that can be so complex and volatile. And while it's true that anyone can get started trading options with a little time and effort, there can be a steep learning curve. This is why there are many...

WEEKLY MARKET OVERVIEW 

SPY (S&P500 ETF) badly lost the key 400 support level at the beginning of June and fell sharply for the next few days to the 2022 lows, just above the 360 level. After that, the market spent a few weeks in consolidation mode between these two...

As a source of income for investors, covered calls are a great strategy, but it is not always easy to choose the most advantageous expiration date for the option that is being sold.

If you’re not sure how far out to sell covered calls, there are ways to determine the right time based on the...

Options have been around for many years, but their popularity has started to grow exponentially only in recent years.

In the past, investors have avoided options as they felt they were tricky to understand. Many people have had negative experiences with options as they weren’t properly...

 If an option hits the strike price, it is said to be "at-the-money." But what does this mean exactly? What happens? Find out more in this guide.

The strike price is the price that is set when setting up a derivatives contract. Once this price is reached, a contracted option may be...

How Do You Lose Money in Options?

Options buyers lose money because they do not understand the risk they are taking and tend to treat the options market in the exact same way they would when trading stocks and futures.

Options trading is simply the act of buying and selling options. These...