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If I trade with 10k, how much can I earn per month?

How Much Can I Earn Per Month With Options Trading?I get this question a lot. In my own trading, I target short standardized equity options positions that would return at least 2% per month. (Note that I’m speaking on stock options, NOT binary options. If we were to discuss binary options, the question would rather be “How […]

What is the role of Greeks in option trading, is it really helpful?

Are Options Greeks Helpful at All?The Options Greeks are more than helpful, they are essential to evaluate and understand the behavior and potential future behavior of the option contract or spread. We also see it as the most added parameters to the Brutus Options Ranker. The most important Greek is likely Delta. It tells you how closely the option or option […]

Mutual Funds Lag, While Proven, Responsible Options Strategies Take The Lead

The managed mutual funds in your 401k have and continue to underperform the overall market. Proven, responsible options trading strategies continue to shine.

What are the lowest cost options to trade?

What Are The Lowest Cost Options to Trade?Options are highly levered and generally low cost. There are a few that are very low cost that I can highlight namely Out of the Money (OTM) Calendar spread. In these trades you will sell either a near term put or call to offset the premium paid for buying […]

What is a call option?

Calls are a type of option that are used to take advantage of a general rise in the market. The buyer or holder of a call has a bullish outlook, believing that the market is rising. [click to read more]

Are Indians allowed to do options trading in united states and with which brokers?

Sure! There is no U.S. law that forbids foreign nationals from trading securities in the U.S., including options. [click to read more]

What are the pros and cons of options trading vs. equity trading?

The advantage that investing in equities has to options is the fact that with an equity share, you have ownership in a corporation and all of the rights of ownership. [click to read more]

Implied Volatility In Options Trading De-mystified

This is another dimension in options trading which makes options more powerful…and complex. This is a big shift from stock trading…

How Do I Treat My Option Trading Like a “Real Business”?

If you’re serious about options trading (or serious to get started), you’ve likely heard the advice “Treat your option trading like a business”…