Ever wonder why option premiums rise before binary events in the stock market? It’s not uncommon for option prices to spike ahead of major announcements like: For context, I like to describe option premium as the difference between the contract’s price and intrinsic value. It’s essentially what buyers pay for the “hope” that an option […]
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When the markets move, the Delta Greek can be one of the most valuable metrics to options traders. There’s a particular correlation between the Delta Greek and options premium that can help traders find out how much the price of an option is expected to change. From my personal experience, I believe this pattern can […]
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A high-profile policy debate has re-entered the financial spotlight surrounding credit card interest rate caps. Last week, President Donald Trump called for a temporary national cap on credit card interest rates. He proposed a maximum annual rate of 10% over a one-year period, starting January 20, 2026. President Trump’s proposal would aim to combat the […]
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All eyes are on Venezuela, as it attempts to navigate an unfolding crisis, following the capture of its president by U.S. military forces. The situation is being closely monitored both domestically and abroad, whose effects are being felt worldwide—including the stock market. Crisis Impact On The Stock Market In the immediate aftermath of Saturday’s U.S. […]
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For years, the phenomenon known as the Santa Claus Rally has mystified traders. It’s a recurring pattern at the end of each year, where the stock market tends to rise, for reasons still largely unknown. With the next anticipated Santa Claus Rally fast approaching, I believe right now is an ideal time to understand what […]
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The $4.5 Million Apple Trade That Was Just a Bit Too Perfect (Opinion) On a quiet Friday afternoon in April, someone placed a bold bet: A $4.5 million short-dated call spread on Apple. No earnings on deck. No major news expected. Just a sudden push higher—or nothing. Then, Sunday night, the Trump team announced a […]
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Now, you may be looking at the title of this article and think it’s a bit outdated. I’d also agree. Back in March, I wrote this article to help traders better navigate mixed macro environments. But now? It definitely seems we’re on track for a recession. Today (April 7th) was looking to be a historically […]
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Congress Trades in Review Call me Sherlock Holmes (or Scott Bauer), but I love checking out what members of Congress have been trading. I’m not here to poke and prod what Congress does in their personal lives, but I do think it’s a great way of seeing the landscape with those who are a bit […]
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