Now that the markets are experiencing higher levels of volatility, premiums on options have increased quite a bit. Many, in fact, most retail traders cannot simply sell option premium. So, what to do? In the video below, I explain how a smaller trader can take advantage of this higher implied volatility and how we are able to manage this risk.
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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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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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What if there was a “Wishlist Strategy” that can help trade options for your favorite stocks at a discount? On today’s MarketMinds episode, Scott Bauer revealed a way to consider putting a strategy just like this into action. He explains how it works, the ways this strategy can potentially avoid adding risk, and the huge […]
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On February 28, 2026, the energy world changed overnight when U.S. and Israeli forces launched coordinated strikes on Iran. Strait Of Hormuz (Circled Red) – Google Maps The conflict triggered an immediate crisis in the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow Persian Gulf chokepoint, where roughly 20% of the world’s daily crude oil flows. The […]
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Financial markets remain locked in a rolling correction, defined by a volatile reassessment of the “higher-for-longer” interest rate environment, as investors continue to navigate shifting geopolitical headlines, elevated bond yields, and mixed economic data. At the center of market unease remains the evolving situation in the Middle East. While tensions involving Iran continue to disrupt […]
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