Learn about gamma scalping, a profitable options trading strategy that can help you make up for lost premium due to the passage of time.Options trading can be intimidating, especially when…
Category: Options
Protective Put: An Umbrella Against Future Storms
The so-called “protective put” strategy is a common method of protecting one portfolio from downturns. To accomplish this, investors purchase put options on companies they already own in order to…
Marijuana ETFs: Gaining Exposure to A Controversial Yet Coveted Asset Class
A decade ago, cannabis could never be seen as a profitable venture. And yet, in less than a decade, almost half of U.S. states have legalized marijuana. Thus, for many…
Put Options - An Effective Hedge Against Downward Movements
A put or put option is a financial market derivative instrument that grants the holder the right to sell an asset to the writer of the put at a defined…
Earnings Announcements: A Turning Point for Market Participants
In general, the price of an equity eventually reflects the pattern, or projected trend, of the underlying company's earnings. In other words, the stocks of firms with steady earnings growth…
How to Scan for Volatility Breakouts with Volatility Visualizer
Volatility Visualizer is a charting tool for Thinkorswim with advanced scanning capabilities to narrow down a subset of trades we believe have the highest probability of breaking out from their…
