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Steve Papale
In the handy dandy options traders' tool belt of trades, one of the most versatile and widely used strategies is known as the calendar spread. Steve Papal shows traders how to add value to their portfolio through trading calendars. (more)
 Tom Busby
Options strategies come in many shapes and forms, but they are all intended to do one thing: make money. S&P futures trader Tom Busby shows you how to use the E-mini S&P 500 to trade options. (more)
Richard Miller
A put option acts like an insurance policy for the buyer in much the same way your home insurance protects your home. Richard Miller takes a look at the strategy of buying a put option, as well as, its risks and benefits. (more)
Michael Shulman
Knowing when to exit an options trade is the most difficult part of trading options. TradingMarkets contributor Michael Shulman offers some guidelines to help you put together a sound exit strategy. (more)
Jeff Augen
TradingMarkets contributor Jeff Augen concludes his discussion on implied volatility and offer some trading opportunities in order for traders to take advantage of these high volatility levels. (more)
Jeff Augen
Understanding volatility is a very critical part of options trading. In part 1 of this series, TradingMarkets contributor Jeff Augen helps options traders to understand more about implied volatility. (more)
Ken Trester
Options are an excellent tool to have in your trading arsenal, as they can be used to reduce risk and increase your income in the markets. Options trader Ken Trester discusses how to properly add options to your trading portfolio. (more)
Tristan Yates
Covered call strategies are a favorite with options sellers. But in a volatility crush, this normally successful strategy can cause traders and investors to suffer losses for months in a row. TradingMarkets contributing writer Tristan Yates shares his tips on how to survive a volatility crush. (more)
John Jagerson
Calendar spreads, also known as time spreads, are useful when you are uncertain about the direction of the market but you want to implement an effective option hedge during periods of market volatility. (more)
Jim Woods
In the options market, sometimes options can be priced just right, they can seem cheaper or trade at a steep premium. Options market professional Jim Woods outlines some guidelines to consider when buying options. (more)
Ken Trester
There are certain risks associated with trading uncovered options, but there is also unlimited profit potential. Options trader Ken Trester discusses how to maximize gains and limit risks with a stop loss order. (more)
Bryan Perry
Traders are always looking for tools to help them predict how the market will move. Options trader Bryan Perry discusses, the popular and widely followed, moving average as a great tool to help traders profit in the long run. (more)
Ken Trester
What does volatility mean to us as options traders? Plenty, since it measures risk and investor sentiment. Options trader Ken Trester examines why volatility is an important factor to consider before making an options play. (more)
Ken Trester
The best stocks to buy are those that are undervalued. And when you combine an undervalued stock with an undervalued long-term option contract, or LEAP, your chance of securing a nice profit is much greater. (more)
Ken Trester
Option writing is not as easy as it sounds; it requires some training in order to give you a better chance of succeeding. Options trader Ken Trester's guidelines will shows you how to maximize the flow of income from your covered option writing business. (more)
Ken Trester
Options trader Ken Trester shows you how to profit from options trading in spite of the current market conditions. (more)
Jared Woodard
TradingMarkets contributor Jared Woodard suggest one way of finding profitable mean reversion opportunities, and discuss how to use option spreads to trade those opportunities. (more)
Bryan Perry
One of the main reasons we trade options is for their home run potential. But how do you make sure you keep those home run profits when you hit them? Professional trader Bryan Perry discusses the benefits of setting a stop loss. (more)
Michael Shulman
How can you go about finding spectacular short side plays and, more importantly, profiting from them? TradingMarkets contributor Michael Shulman's four solid rules for shorting stocks will shed some light on how to survive and thrive on the "dark side." (more)
John Jagerson
In this conclusion to our two part series, TradingMarkets contributor John Jagerson walks you through the potential results of applying an options collar on a long stock position. (more)
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