5 Effective Strategies for Managing Risk in a Bull Market
Even amid all-time highs, a disciplined approach to portfolio risk management is paramount
5 Effective Strategies for Managing Risk in a Bull Market
Options Trading 101: Using Iron Condors in Rangebound Markets
Iron condors perform optimally when the underlying stock or ETF trades in a specific range, which is why they are often used in rangebound markets
The Earnings Trade: Optimal Timing for Options Sales
Implied volatility tends to get crushed after an earnings event, but research suggests that short premium trades enjoy high win rates both before after the day of earnings.
Legs, Wings and Tactical Risk Management
When an existing stock or options position is risk-adjusted, the new element of the position is often referred to as a “leg” or a “wing.”
Covered Calls Explained
Covered calls are one of the most popular options-based strategies in the stock market because they provide equity holders with valuable flexibility when it comes to managing positional risks and rewards. Although trading options may not fit every investor’s risk profile, the covered call is a straightforward and effective strategy that many market participants utilize … Continued
Bullish? Trade Duration Using Poor Man’s Covered Calls & LEAPS
In the current trading environment, the topic of duration has taken on added gravity. Duration typically refers to the expected timeframe that a trading position will be open, and considering the current coronavirus outbreak, duration in these volatile markets is getting almost as much attention as price. The reason this topic has become so paramount … Continued