Tag: options trading
SPX Offers Potential 39% Return For Bearish Traders
The S&P 500 (SPX) has taken a bit of a beating recently and (so far at least) Santa Claus has not come to town....
Is Netflix Stock (NFLX) Ready To Explode Again?
Netflix stock has long been a favorite with option traders due to its high stock price, high implied volatility and explosive stock moves. But following...
Market Masters: How To Manage An Iron Condor Trade
For many professional option traders, iron condors form the basis of how they generate monthly income. Iron condors are a strategy that allows you...
Why October OpEx Could Bring A Bounce For Stocks
After the first three week losing streak for the $&P 500 (SPX) since January and the first six week losing streak for the Russell...
Why Tesla’s Stock (TSLA) May Be Headed In Reverse
Tesla Motors has been dominating news headlines lately and has become a darling of the stock market. Recent news included a software update for...
Recognizing When You Are In Trading Tilt
Tilt is a poker term for a state of mental or emotional confusion or frustration in which a player adopts a less than optimal...
Why September OpEx Could Be Very Bullish For Stocks
Next week is options expiration week. From here on out, I’ll just call it September OpEx. Last month, I took a closer look at...
Trading Tips: 10 Things A Trader Needs To Give Up
We are so focused on adding to our trading arsenal with knowledge, books, chart patterns, indicators, moving averages, gurus, things for our watch list...
Why August Options Expiration Could Bring Some Fireworks
This week is options expiration week, better known as OPEX. Over the years, I’ve noticed this week tends to go the way of the...
Options Trading In Motion: The 1 by 2 Vertical Options Spread
Looks like a bit of a bounce this morning. I wouldn't make too much of that, though, as Tuesday is often a counter trend...