5 Ways to Handle a Draw Down
Question How should I handle a decline in the value of my trading account? Answer Let's say you are doing...
Questions
Creating a Trading System: Steps to Success
Question How can I be a successful options trader? Answer Those who are successful in options trading have a system...
5 Options Trading Tips for Beginners
Question Do you have any tips for beginner traders? Answer When you are first getting started in options trading, it's...
Learn Options Trading Through Online Video
Question What are some of the better methods to learn about options trading? Answer One of the biggest advantages to...
Is Options Trading Still a Good Idea?
Question Is Options Trading Still a Good Idea? Answer With the economy in the dumps, many people are wondering if...
How to Find High Probability Trading Set Ups
Question How can I find high probability trading set ups? Answer In options trading, whether you are experienced or not,...
Choosing a Trading Strategy
Question How should I choose a trading strategy? Answer Options trading tends to work best when you have a specific...
3 Tips for Successful Options Trading
Question I Want To Trade Options - Where Do I Start? Answer Most people want to start off successfully with...
Covered Calls – Should I Roll Up and Out?
Question My question is about the appropriate exit strategy at expiration of a covered call I've written. When is it...
In The Money Or Out Of The Money?
Question Susan R. asks, “I struggle with which option to buy once I find a trade. The In The Money...
How Do Market Makers Pin A Stock Right At The Strike Price During Option Expiration?
Question Can you explain how Market Makers manage to keep a stock flat lined right at a strike price on...
Exercise, Assignment and Spreads
Question Today Rick W. asks, “I don’t understand what I’m supposed to do when I have a spread and I...
Why Aren’t Index Options Listed On This Popular ETF?
Question This question was posted in October of 2007, but the answer still applies to future option listings. The QID...
Where Should I Turn For Option Education?
Question Today Kanu B. states, "I am interested in options and I have attended some free seminars. I paid for...
How Should I Hedge This ETF Option?
Question I have some USO calls of Feb 30. I need to hedge this position since the underlying stock price...
Hedge Or Bail?
Question Many experts advise cutting losses at 7-8% below the purchase price of a stock - no matter what. Is...
How Can I Use Options To Capitalize On A Pre-Open Move?
Question Yesterday a stock dropped 21% during premarket trading due to an earnings "miss". I wanted to buy a put...
Front Month or Back Month Options?
Question Today Dan W. asks, "Your last couple of recommendations have been for near month put options with very little...
How Does Assignment Work?
Question Robert states, "My question regards the assignment of options. I'm not exactly sure how the dynamics work and how...
Do You Ever Pivot From Long Put Options To Long Call Options?
Question Do you ever consider moving a stock from a bullish watchlist to a bearish watchlist without waiting for your...
Option Trading and Risk Management – What Approach Do You Use?
Question "I noticed you haven't written much about Money Management as a critical element to trading effectiveness. Do you personally...
“I’m Reading A Course By Bernie Schaeffer. Is it a Waste of Time?”
Question I am reading Bernie Schaeffers course on 10 Days to Succesful Options Trading. Am on the right path? Is...
How Do I Handle A Losing Out Of The Money Option Trade That Has Lots Of Time?
Question Please indulge a beginner. I have limited myself to buying calls and puts until I got more familiar with...
What is The Best Approach To Option Trading If You Only Have $5000?
Question Money management with low balances. I read a lot about managing accounts by limiting the percentage of your balance...
How Can I Exit This Option Trade Without Getting Whipsawed?
Question I'm playing a stock that I believe will increase quickly so I bought simple calls on it. The problem...