What Is a Trend Line?
What is a Trend Line? A trend line is an upward or downward sloping line on a chart indicating movements of prices over a period of time, generally...
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Know Your Limits: Day Trading Limits Explained
There are some pretty significant differences between the futures markets and the equities markets. The first big difference is the trading hours:...
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Futures Options Spreads: Why Should You Use Debit or Credit Spreads?
One of the main questions I receive as a broker after presenting a futures option spread to a client is, “Why?” Traders want to know why they should...
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Is Option Selling the "Write" Strategy for You?
Selling Option Premium About Options Options, by definition, are a wasting asset. Many first-time option investors learn this fact the hard way by...
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Long Option Strangles: Another Play on Potential Volatility
All too often we hear about traders missing “The Big Move” because they fear losing money in a volatile market. This is a very real fear and one to...
Read MoreSpread Your Wings with a Butterfly Call Spread
A butterfly option spread is a multiple option position that involves the simultaneous purchase of calls or puts with the sale of calls or puts. The...
Read MoreUsing Spreads to Sell Option Premium
With the majority of options expiring worthless, many traders are interested in selling options. Options are a wasting asset. With no change in any...
Read MoreWhy Trade Spread Options?
Many traders are attracted to options on commodities. They typically prefer the limited risk–premium paid plus commission and fees–and unlimited...
Read MorePrice Pattern Basics: Triangle Formations
Over the last century, traders and technicians have studied the markets looking for patterns that will help them better forecast the market’s next...
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