May 5, 2020

How Does A Broken Wing Butterfly Work?

A broken wing butterfly sounds like a complicated strategy. From the outside it maybe. But if you look at what this strategy really is, it is not so complicated. Check out the video below to see what I mean.

about the author:

Mike Shorr

Since 1994, Michael has been an on-the-floor market maker, Vice-President of Interest Rate Derivatives for Knight Financial Products and Director of Education and Options Instructor at Trading Advantage. He makes the oftentimes complex world of options and trading accessible to the novice and advanced trader alike. Michael has a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics and Finance from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. He presently is Director, Trader Education at ProsperTradingAcademy.

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June 27, 2024

12 Best Prop Trading Firms (That Actually Work In 2024)

In this article, we’ll dive into the 12 best prop trading firms we observe on the market right now. Many prop trading firms often offer a variety of unique perks and opportunities to prove your trading capabilities in a variety of markets. There are a lot of proprietary trading firms out there, and it’s often […]

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June 18, 2024

T+1 Settlement: What It Means for Traders and Investors

The trading space is about to experience a significant paradigm shift that reportedly promises to enhance market efficiency and liquidity. On Tuesday, May 28th, the United States, Canada, and Mexico all transitioned from the T+2 to T+1 settlement cycle. This change is poised to reshape trading by significantly expediting the time between executing a trade […]

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June 11, 2024

What Traders Need To Know About NVIDIA’s 10-for-1 Stock Split

On May 22, chipmaker company Nvidia Corp (NVDA) announced a massive 10-for-1 stock split, sending shockwaves through the trading space. The split went into effect after market hours on June 7, which is expected to have drastic implications on how Nvidia is perceived and traded. The news is causing traders to ask a lot of […]

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May 8, 2024

What Is Delta In Options Trading?

Understanding the Delta of an option is crucial for both new and seasoned traders. It’s one of five specific calculations called “Greeks,” which help measure specific factors that could influence the price of an options contract. Delta is a metric that helps you gauge how much the value of an option contract is expected to […]

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March 28, 2024

What is Rho in Options Trading? (Option Greeks Explained)

Rho is the rate at which the price of a derivative changes relative to a change in the risk-free rate of interest. Rho measures the sensitivity of an option or options portfolio to a change in interest rate. Rho may also refer to the aggregated risk exposure to interest rate changes that exist for a book of several options positions. For example, […]

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March 25, 2024

You Have A Lot Of Options Out There

There are a number of different types of options expiration types.  In the vast majority of our signals, our options will be categorized as “American”-style options.  There are some, like VIX options, that are “European”-style options.  Here’s a quick explanation of both. The term “American style” in relation to options has nothing to do with […]

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