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Mailbag: Huge Hard-To-Borrow Rates Can Cause Huge Trouble
by David Borun
Early call assignment and high short rates turns a can't miss trade into big losses instead.
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As Earnings Season Approaches, Consider Buying a Condor
by David Borun
If you think a stock probably won't move meaningfully, this is the trade you'll want.
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Expiration Can Get Tricky, but Options are Still Very Understandable
by David Borun
As they are about to expire, making sure you know what's happening is one of the most important parts of trading options.
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Options on Bankrupt Hertz Provide Unique Risks and Opportunities
by David Borun
Extremely high volatilities and negative interest rates make trading Hertz options tricky.
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Avoid the Pitfalls of Leveraged ETFs
by David Borun
Futures and options help avoid the built-in disadvantages of leveraged ETFs
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If You Liked the Straddle, You Should also Consider a Strangle.
by David Borun
A less expensive spread that benefits from market movement and a potential rise in volatility might be the right trade for uncertain times.
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The VIX is not really a "Fear Gauge"
by David Borun
Though fear is one component of options prices, there's much more to it.
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With Precious Metals, Make Sure You're Not the "Greater Fool"
by David Borun
Some assets have true intrinsic value and some don't. Knowing the difference is important.
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As the VIX Falls, It's Time To Consider Buying Options
by David Borun
With the VIX back at 30% even as uncertainty lurks, the Straddle is looking like a good bet.
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The Oil Price Plunge is an Opportunity to Learn About Options
by David Borun
Extreme situations like negative futures prices are an interesting way to learn about the mechanics of derivatives.
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With Energy and Metals on the Move, Consider Commodity Options
by David Borun
Investors with and opinion on the direction of commodity prices should know all the facts before trading those options.
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Put Protection is Too Expensive for Your Portfolio
by David Borun
High implied volatilities make buying option protection a poor idea right now.
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Equities Rally, but the VIX Remains High
by David Borun
Factors other than fear can often keep implied volatilities higher than you might guess.
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Know Your Options, Personal Story Edition
by David Borun
Two events, one today and one from 20 years ago help shed some light on recent market behavior.
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Coronavirus Causes a Volatility Spike. Time to Sell Options?
by David Borun
When traders scramble for protective options, your decision comes down to "trade or fade."
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Trading Options on Takeover Deals
by David Borun
Contracts are adjusted to minimize the impact, but corporate deals still present an opportunity.
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Should You Consider Trading Weekly Options Expirations?
by David Borun
More frequent expiration cycles allow traders to customize their positions, but also involve unique risks
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Why You Should NOT Be Trading Options on Tesla Right Now
by David Borun
Big moves, high volatilities and high "vol of vol" make Tesla options a real widowmaker lately
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Call-Put Parity Reprise
by David Borun
The principle of call-put parity means calls can act like puts and vice versa.
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Call-Selling Terminology (Plus a Bit More on Call-Put Parity)
by David Borun
Selling calls can be a very effective strategy, but you might want to avoid in-the-money options.
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Don't Let Low Volatilities Lull You into a False Sense of Security
by David Borun
Unpredictable events are perpetually on the horizon, smart traders know how to survive them
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A Big Rally and High Volatilities Make Tesla a Candidate for Cash-Covered Puts
by David Borun
Those who missed the recent rally aren't totally out of the game
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Back to Fundamentals to Start 2020
by David Borun
At the start of a new trading year, let's examine a basic topic that's important for understanding our trades to come this year.
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Tesla Collar Update
by David Borun
As the shares continue to rally, how can a trader make the right decision about what to keep and what to sell?
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Using Options to Lock in Tesla Gains
by David Borun
With a big winner on your hands, a collar can protect profits while still preserving potential
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