We unpack the complexities of Gamma, so you can use it to better understand the stock market's gyrations and improve your returns. Read More

Robinhood is a brokerage with bare-bones services that can help you generate a positive return on your options trading. We examine the pros and cons of using Robinhood. Read More

We explain the concept of intrinsic value, so you'll know how to use it when looking for options that can generate positive returns. Read More

Rho is a gauge that helps you evaluate options contracts and their exposure to the risk of interest rate fluctuations. Here's how it works. Read More

If you’re just getting started with options, you might have learned the hard way about the different levels of trading. That could happen, for example, if you tried to place a spread order only to be informed by your trading platform that you’re not approved for Level 3 options trading. Read More

How would you like to earn a healthy return from a stock that you think will rise modestly in the near future? If so, then you should check out the long broken butterfly strategy. As the name implies, a long broken butterfly (or long skip-strike butterfly) is based on the… Read More

How would you like to profit from a stock that you think will rise significantly in the short term while limiting your loss if it tanks? If so, then you should check out the short broken butterfly options strategy. As the name implies, a short broken butterfly (or short skip-strike… Read More

If you’re an active options trader (or planning to become one), you’ll want to choose an affordable online trading platform that offers outstanding service. For many options traders, that choice comes down to Interactive Brokers Group (IEX: IBKR) versus Tastyworks. But which one is best? The answer to that question… Read More

So you’d like to start day-trading options for income? That’s great, but first you need to know about the nature of options and the risks involved. Otherwise, you could end up losing a lot of money. Beyond that, you need to develop the self-confidence necessary to become a profitable day-trader. Read More

How would you like to earn a healthy return from a stock that you think will drop moderately in the near future? You can do that without even shorting the stock if you trade a bear put spread. A bear put spread is similar to a long put except that… Read More