The SPX options market is not merely a reflection of price speculation but a complex ecosystem driven by hedging mechanics, dealer positioning, and risk management imperatives. Two of the most
In this post, I want to walk you through an XLV position I opened a little while ago. I’ll show you each step I took — from the initial entry
In this article, I’ll walk you through a recent trade I executed using the Jade Lizard options strategy on Advanced Micro Devices ($AMD) via the TastyTrade platform. This strategy is
A calendar spread is a popular options trading strategy involving the simultaneous purchase and sale of options with the same strike price but different expiration dates. This strategy profits from
Options trading offers a range of strategies, each suited to different market conditions and objectives. One such strategy, the calendar spread, stands out for its potential to leverage time decay
Despite last week being a shortened trading week due to Thursday’s market closure, it still managed to deliver significant volatility dure to economic news. SPX Below is the SPX daily
I’ve been involved in options trading since 2006. During this time, I’ve uncovered a ton of cognitive biases in myself and in others as well. Below, I’ve compiled the TOP
The U.S. equity options market has been on a five-year hot streak, with 2024’s trading volume shattering last year’s record of just under 10.1 billion contracts, according to the Options
When a year comes to an end, I like to pause for a moment, look back, and see where we stand. I always review the yearly charts during this period.
In this case study, I want to share a recent SPX options trade in which I combined Calendar and Diagonal spreads. The idea behind such a hybrid trade is to
The IBIT Bitcoin ETF has been available since early 2024, and in recent weeks, it has also become optionable. Issued by BlackRock, this exchange-traded fund (ETF) is set to revolutionize
Double Calendar strategies have gained immense popularity among SPX traders due to their flexibility and potential for high profitability. With NinjaSpread, you can now take your trading skills to the
