When a new trader hears the term “broken wing butterfly” it tends to send shivers down his or her spine. The term sounds really complicated.
It does not have to be. If you break down the components of a bwf, you will see that it is simply buying one vertical spread and selling a narrower vertical spread against it.
Click the video below to see how we break down the profit and loss effects in our position in PayPal (Ticker: PYPL).
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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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Make no mistake…day trading options can be very profitable, but it can also be very risky. If you don’t know what you’re doing—you will get burned. When I first started day trading options, I learned that lesson the hard way quite a few times, but those experiences made me a better trader and coach. I’ll […]
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In the dynamic world of options trading, volatility is pivotal in determining the pricing and risk associated with option contracts. A deep understanding of volatility is crucial for traders to make informed decisions and manage risk effectively. In this blog, we will tackle the concept of vega and how it relates to implied volatility and […]
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There’s been a huge chip stock rally in the market that’s turning a lot of heads. Here are just a few examples: Chip stocks were among the big names that dominated at CES this year in Las Vegas. In addition to the growing demand for chips, AI, and data storage, it’s understandable why there’s so […]
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Traders started planning ahead for 2026 well in advance, with tech stocks being a major focus.It’s no secret that tech stocks have a huge influence on the market—in addition to the huge trading opportunities they can offer. Factors like high volume, volatility, and liquidity make tech stocks very attractive assets for traders to consider following. […]
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With a full day of New Year’s Eve trading ahead of us, a lot of traders are wondering if any surprises might await them on the last trading day of 2025. Today will close out what has been an eventful year in the market. Trading was affected by significant events—from Liberation Day and a lengthy […]
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