April 30, 2020

What Is the Optimal Trade For An Earnings Play?

There are many types of option strategies available to us for an earnings report. But which one makes the most sense?

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about the author:

Mike Shorr

Since 1994, Michael has been an on-the-floor market maker, Vice-President of Interest Rate Derivatives for Knight Financial Products and Director of Education and Options Instructor at Trading Advantage. He makes the oftentimes complex world of options and trading accessible to the novice and advanced trader alike. Michael has a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics and Finance from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. He presently is Director, Trader Education at ProsperTradingAcademy.

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Why Option Premiums Rise Before Binary Events

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The Delta Greek: How To Measure Option Premium

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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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3 Clean Energy Stocks To Consider Watching

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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The Week Ahead: How Does the Market Correct the Correction?

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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The “Sideways” Strategy Scott Would Consider For The SMH ETF

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) is among the most useful proxies for gauging broader market conditions and risk appetite. It’s been trading in a tight range so far in 2026—separated by roughly $40—leaving many traders uncertain over what the next big move could look like. Will it continue its uptrend…? Or is there an anticipated […]

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