Out of all the Greeks in options trading, Rho is capable of providing uniquely critical insights that others cannot offer. Rho measures an option contract’s susceptibility to changing interest rates. We’ll explain how Rho by defining its specific functions, how interest rates impact options trading, and cover some pertinent scenarios. What is Rho in Options […]
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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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If you are actively trading in the stock market in 2024, chances are you’ve heard a new buzzword flying around: Prop Trading, short for Proprietary Trading. Whether you’ve tried prop trading or not – or have even heard of it at all – its popularity is quickly growing because it provides everyday traders with a […]
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A lot of traders believe that the best month in the stock market is on the horizon, and are turning to major market indices like the S&P 500 for guidance. These expectations come as more and more traders are anticipating how the market could close out 2025: Can the market finish strong…or run out of […]
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After the Fed announced November rate cuts last week, the market seemed to end a lengthy quantitative tightening, shedding light on an apparent Fed squeeze play. While many traders are hoping for lowering rates and have varying expectations on what this could mean for the economy, Scott Bauer is looking at the bigger picture. He […]
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After today’s close, the focus will shift to big names releasing their quarterly reports, with Microsoft earnings being very high on many trader’s lists. After MSFT reported earnings in Q3, the stock hit a new high for 2025—and it nearly reached that price again yesterday. Charlie Moon has high expectations going into Microsoft earnings. He […]
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