Today’s markets were substantially bearish. The SPY ETF traded as low as 286.22, a decline of nearly 1%, before bouncing back to recoup around 40% of its declines at the time this article was written. This negative bias affected most stocks in the healthcare and biotech sectors, with the XLV healthcare sector ETF and the IBB biotech ETF both declining at least 0.5% at their lows for the session. Here’s a recap of what happened.
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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Options trading offers huge potential rewards—but it also comes with serious risks that can be mitigated. I’ve seen traders time and time again jump in without fully understanding the mechanics, leading to costly mistakes that wipe out their accounts overnight. President Trump’s new tariff policies are shaking up global markets, adding another layer of uncertainty […]
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Options traders employ numerous strategies to achieve their goals in the market, and the broken-wing butterfly is a particularly useful technique to have at your disposal. This guide will explain the strategy in detail and show you how it can potentially be leveraged in various situations to take advantage of the market environment. Want My […]
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Understanding the Delta of an option is crucial for both new and seasoned traders. It’s one of five specific calculations called “Greeks,” which help measure specific factors that could influence the price of an options contract. Delta is a metric that helps you gauge how much the value of an option contract is expected to […]
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