Aug 16, 2023
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss:
- Call Ladders - what are they and when should you use them?
- Can you get options certificates the way you used to get stock certificates?
- Forgotten options strategies that you should know about
- What happens when you issue contra-exercise orders on your options?
- and much more...
May 25, 2022
On this second episode of our OBC Double Header - Mark and Dan answer your questions about:
- The right level to start buying stocks in this selloff.
- Dan's thoughts on the crypto market.
- Why do people call options trades "paper?"
- The best platform for consuming Options Boot Camp
- The requirements for a good "raiding"...
May 30, 2018
Basic Training: The Return of Volatility!
- VIX is not dead.
- VIX jumped from 13.99 on 2/2 to 38.30 on 2/5, and 46.34 on 2/6.
- What are you thought on the recent resurgence of volatility in the marketplace?
- Do you think this is a temporary aberration or have we transitioned into a new volatility regime?
- What is the impact...
Jan 31, 2014
Options Drills: Options as an investment tool.
Stock replacement strategy, Covered calls, Short puts, Collars, Covered strangles, Covered straddles and LEAPs
Mail Call:
Question from Charles Binder - Can you guys explain 60/40 tax treatment? What do I need to trade to qualify for this special consideration? Thanks...
Jan 24, 2014
Basic Training: The Wheel Trade
A great trade for novice options traders. Our friends at RCM call this the "triple income trade" or "the wheel of fun."
What is it? Write a put to get long equity, then immediately write a call to sell equity. When should you use it? When should you not use it?
This is a great way to add...