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How to Start Trading Options? What You Need Before Risking Real Money
This guide explains how to start trading options with confidence, even if you're a complete beginner.
Long Straddle Breakout Strategy: Using Low IV and Bollinger Bands to Spot Setups
Learn how to spot long straddle breakout opportunities with our advanced options screener.
Trade Idea - Long Call ZEBRA on RF
Today I entered a bullish position on Regions Financial (RF) using a long call ZEBRA.
LEAP Options Trading - How to Scan, Select, and Profit from Long-Dated Calls
Learn how you can use Option Samurai to find the best LEAP trading options idea to add to your portfolio.
Open Interest Report: How Can You Trade It? Here’s What the Backtest Shows
Many traders focus on charts or news, but options positioning tells a different story. We’ve backtested our open interest report to see if it can help predict stock price moves.
Breakeven Price in Options - Understand the Key to Profitable Trades
Knowing where a trade moves from loss to profit can change how you manage risk. What is the break even price in options, and what does break even mean in options across different strategies?
Double Diagonal Spread - An Advanced Time Decay Strategy Explained
The double diagonal spread is a lesser-known options strategy that combines time decay and defined risk.
Trade Idea – LEAP Long Call on PGR
Today I opened a long-dated bullish position on Progressive (PGR) using a LEAP call option.
Diagonal Spread - Learn About the Hybrid Between Vertical and Calendar Spreads
A diagonal spread mixes strike prices and expirations to trade directionally with limited risk. But when should you use a diagonal call spread vs. a diagonal put spread? This guide breaks it down, simply and clearly.
Strike Price in Options - What It Means and How It Works
If you’re just starting out with options, the strike price in options is one of the first things you’ll need to understand.