Vertical spreads are fairly versatile when taking a directional stance. But what if you're stuck in a range-bound market? Learn about iron condor strategies.
Can you use call options as a substitute for long stock? If you’re a qualified account owner, yes. Learn about buying stocks versus buying calls with the stock replacement strategy.
The next time you find yourself in a winning trade and think you can squeeze a little more, consider a few strategies to reduce your risks without giving up on more.
Selling naked strangles can be a risky options strategy no matter what strikes you choose. But there may be ways to choose your short strikes without chasing probabilities.
Consider option delta as one way to narrow the mathematical range when choosing an iron condor strike price.
The protective collar can help diversify an investor’s portfolio by combining two basic options strategies, covered calls and married puts.
The covered call is one of the most widely-used portfolio diversification tools, but it’s important to understand how it works.
Options aren’t always for speculation. They can be used for portfolio protection.
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