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August 6, 2019
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Why Option Premiums Rise Before Binary Events
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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February 6, 2026
The Delta Greek: How To Measure Option Premium
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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January 21, 2026
Could Penny Stocks Be The Big Play In 2026?
Written By: Howard Greenberg As everyday traders put their trading plans into action for 2026, penny stocks might not be on many of their radars. It’s totally understandable why penny stocks may not appeal to the more calculated seasoned traders. Their reputations for susceptibility to manipulation, extreme volatility, and low liquidity make them way too […]
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Volatility Skew: Scott Shares An Intriguing Market Theory
Volatility skew is the difference in Implied Volatility (IV) between out-of-the-money (OTM) calls and puts with the same expiration date. It signals market sentiment by showing whether traders are paying more for downside protection (puts), or upside potential (calls). As a result, this type of trading action creates a “skewed” shape in the volatility surface […]
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March 1, 2026
Six Ways To Put Synthetic Trading Into Action
Have you ever heard of synthetic trading? In a nutshell, it’s a unique trading strategy, where traders use combinations of options contracts—and sometimes the underlying stock—to replicate the risk/reward profile of another position. The type of position a trader might try to replicate could include owning stock, shorting stock, or holding a single call or […]
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March 1, 2026
War, What is it Good For?
Edwin Starr made this song famous back in 1970 and we are about to see how it may impact global markets in the coming weeks. This past week, financial and tech stocks were hit hard by a handful of persistent investor worries on Friday, with U.S. stocks suffering their largest monthly percentage declines in a […]
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