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    May 27, 2020

    What Does the “Reopening” of the US Mean for Energy?

    Even if you don’t watch financial news, you have to know that gas prices are probably somewhere around when you were let’s just say quite a bit younger. Click the video below to see how Scott explains his take on the energy market Follow him on Twitter  @CboeSib    

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    May 26, 2020

    How Do Dividend Payments And Option Prices Work?

    Cash dividends affect option prices through their effect on the underlying stock price. Because the stock price is expected to drop by the amount of the dividend on the ex-dividend date, high cash dividends imply lower call premiums and higher put premiums. Click the video below to see how I break this down for the class. Follow me at on Twitter  @CboeSib  

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    April 2, 2020

    A Real-Life Example Of How Dividends Effect Option Prices

    Qualcomm, Inc. (Ticker: QCOM) pays a $0.62 dividend tomorrow.  In the video below, we discuss how this dividend will affect the underlying price of QCOM stock and what the net effect is on options pricing. Follow me on Twitter @CboeSib

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    January 20, 2020

    Can A Dividend Affect the Price Of My Option Position?

    Cash dividends affect option prices through their effect on the underlying stock price. Because the stock price is expected to drop by the amount of the dividend on the ex-dividend date, high cash dividends imply lower call premiums and higher put premiums. Click the video below to see the full analysis. Grab a free day […]

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    October 22, 2019

    Options and Dividends

    Most investors understand the concept of dividends.  Many options traders do not understand how dividends and options are related.  Today we have a great example of how these asset classes work together.  Click the video below to find out how. Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter @cboesib

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    September 30, 2019

    Options and Dividends

    Most investors understand the concept of stock dividends.  A stock dividend is a dividend payment made in the form of additional shares rather than a cash payout. Companies may decide to distribute this type of dividend to shareholders of record if the company’s availability of liquid cash is in short supply.  A cash dividend is […]

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    August 28, 2019

    Can A Dividend Affect the Price Of My Option Position?

    Cash dividends affect option prices through their effect on the underlying stock price. Because the stock price is expected to drop by the amount of the dividend on the ex-dividend date, high cash dividends imply lower call premiums and higher put premiums. Click the video below to see the full analysis. Follow me on Twitter […]

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    August 19, 2019

    A Real-Life Example Of How Dividends Effect Option Prices

    Qualcomm, Inc. (Ticker: QCOM) pays a $0.62 dividend tomorrow.  In the video below, we discuss how this dividend will affect the underlying price of QCOM stock and what the net effect is on options pricing. Follow me on Twitter @CboeSib

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    July 15, 2019

    Options and Dividends

    Most investors understand the concept of stock dividends.  A stock dividend is a dividend payment made in the form of additional shares rather than a cash payout. Companies may decide to distribute this type of dividend to shareholders of record if the company’s availability of liquid cash is in short supply.  A cash dividend is […]

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    June 4, 2019

    A Real-Life Example Of How Dividends Effect Option Prices

    Qualcomm, Inc. (Ticker: QCOM) pays a $0.62 dividend tomorrow.  In the video below, we discuss how this dividend will affect the underlying price of QCOM stock and what the net effect is on options pricing. Follow me on Twitter @CboeSib

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