How would you like to earn a nice return by doing nothing more than letting time increase the value of your position? If so, then you should consider a horizontal spread. A horizontal spread, or calendar spread, involves buying and selling two options for the same underlying stock… Read More

How would you like to make a very healthy return from a stock that drops in value over the short term? If so, then consider the short call strategy. As the name implies, when you short a call you’re selling it up-front. That not only means that you get a… Read More

If you’d like to buy a stock at a lower price than it’s currently offered on the market while getting paid to wait until it drops, then you should consider a short put strategy. A short put can be confusing because you’re short an option that people… Read More

The idea behind the strategy is to let time decay (or theta) work in your favor. If the price of the stock doesn't move much, you'll make money at the expiration date of the near-term option. In the guide, I'll go over the calendar spread in detail and explain how you can profit from it. Read More

If you think a stock is going down in the near future and you’d like to make some money without shorting it, consider using a bear call spread strategy. A bear call spread (or short call spread) is often better than shorting a stock because you don’t need nearly the… Read More

How would you like to make a very nice return on a stock that you think will go up moderately in the short term? If so, then consider a bull call spread strategy. Read More

How would you like to profit from a stock when you think its price won’t change much in the short term? If so, then check out the iron condor option strategy. Read More

If you have an upside price target on a stock for the near future and you’re an options veteran, consider opening a long call spread. A long call spread, or bull call spread, helps you generate some quick, high-percentage profits. It also limits your risk. At the same time, though,… Read More

If you’re bullish on a stock you own but also concerned that it’s price could drop in the near term, you should consider a collar option. That’s because a collar option offers outstanding protection against market volatility with very limited risk. The downside: you could also limit your return. However,… Read More

How would you like to protect yourself against a possible downturn in a stock that you own? If so, then you should consider a protective put. In a nutshell, a protective put is an insurance policy. It gives you the opportunity for unlimited gain while limiting your loss. The only downside to a protective put is that you’ll have to spend money when you purchase it. Read More