Options Cafe blog - options trading education and strategies

We like to explore, educate, and share ideas involving options trading. Come along with us on
our journey to demystify the complex yet rewarding world of options trading.

  1. What is IV Crush?
    What is IV Crush?
    I explain what IV crush is, why implied volatility collapses after earnings, and how to avoid it or even profit from it by selling options.
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  2. The Best Options Trading Strategies
    The Best Options Trading Strategies

    Options trading can be a great way to generate income, reduce risk, or speculate on the future direction of the market. However, it is important to understand the risks involved before you start trading options.

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  3. Put/Call Ratio: How to Use It in Options Trading
    Put/Call Ratio: How to Use It in Options Trading
    I explain the put/call ratio, how it is calculated, and how to use this sentiment indicator to gauge whether the options market is bullish or bearish.
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  4. Options Strategies for Short-Term Stock Moves
    Options Strategies for Short-Term Stock Moves
    I break down options market metrics like implied volatility and open interest, plus strategies to profit from short-term stock movements while managing risk.
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  5. LEAP Options: A Smart Buy-and-Hold Alternative
    LEAP Options: A Smart Buy-and-Hold Alternative
    LEAP options are a smart alternative to buy-and-hold, letting you control a stock for a year or more to capture long-term growth at a lower cost.
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  6. Backtesting Options Strategies: Why Data Wins
    Backtesting Options Strategies: Why Data Wins
    I walk through how I build, backtest, and refine options trading strategies using data analysis, because guessing without the numbers rarely holds up long term.
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  7. Our Shift to Smaller, More Focused Products
    Our Shift to Smaller, More Focused Products

    TL;DR: Today I am announcing we are no longer accepting new customers on our trading platform. Current customers, don't worry nothing is changing for you.

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  8. My SPY Put Credit Spread Trades For May 2020
    My SPY Put Credit Spread Trades For May 2020

    Now we are talking! Lots of winning trades in May. Reclaiming past losses!

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  9. My SPY Put Credit Spread Trades For April 2020
    My SPY Put Credit Spread Trades For April 2020

    This felt better. Got some winning trades to make up for the March losses. Still got a bit to go to be back to even.

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  10. My SPY Put Credit Spread Trades For March 2020
    My SPY Put Credit Spread Trades For March 2020

    Well, March turned for the worst. As you all know covid-19 is making its mark on the world. Everyone be safe!

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