Options Trading

A long strangle is a limited risk/unlimited profit strategy that looks a lot like its trading cousin, the straddle – save for one key detail. Read more

I compare selling options to being the house in a casino, but with significantly better odds. And as we all know, the house always wins over the long term. Read more

The bear straddle strategy is bullish on volatility and needs a big move in the underlying to move beyond the trade’s break-even markers and turn a profit. Read more

A bull straddle is a limited risk/unlimited gain strategy that’s often referred to as a crooked or skewed straddle, because it’s not set right at the money. Read more

The market is showing signs of bullish fatigue, with many of the S&P 500 components nearing bearish territory and the global economy showing telling cracks. Read more

A short strap straddle is the same as a short straddle, but with an extra short call that provides a bundle of upfront cash, but also adds significant risk. Read more

A strap straddle is a strategy geared toward an expectation of volatility, with a slightly bullish bias. Read more

With one of the few seasonal tendencies I follow about to kick in, it’s a good time to revisit my 2016 market outlook. Read more

A short strip straddle is essentially a bet on low volatility, with a slightly bullish bent. Read more