The Greeks (which include delta, gamma, theta, vega, and rho) provide a way to measure the sensitivity of an option's price ...

IV spikes hint at traders to anticipate an IV crush With the new year approaching, many traders are reassessing their strategies and preparing for market conditions ahead. While implied volatility (IV ...

Energy equities have pulled back, but the macro setup still argues for a durable floor under oil prices. The Middle East conflict remains unresolved, the Strait of Hormuz disruption continues to limit ...

Investor attention remains focused on the Iranian conflict. Crude oil futures surging over 100% in recent weeks trading up to $119 has pushed the S & P 500 lower. I want to use SPY put options to ...

Options trading has evolved dramatically since the days when brokers stood shoulder to shoulder in trading pits. The adrenaline of open outcry trading, whether in commodities, Treasury futures or ...

Beware of self-proclaimed investing experts. A reader reminded us of this when he shared that his closest friend had recently died. The two relished markets and discussing investing. The reader ...

Learning how to trade options on stocks opens up a dimension of the market that most retail traders never fully access. Options give you the ability to profit from directional moves, hedge existing ...

The modern trading landscape has changed. Retail traders concentrated in broad indices are more vulnerable than ever as performance benchmarks are increasingly driven by a relatively small cadre of ...