(We have similar post on the opposite trade: Buy To Open vs Buy To Close) What Is Sell to Open In Options Trading? An
The answer is the Synthetic Covered Call. What Is A Synthetic Option Strategy? A synthetic covered call is an options position equivalent to the covered call strategy
In this case, what is being mimicked is a long position on a stock by selling a put and buying a call
This article was written by Chris Young and was first published on Epsilon Options (now part of SteadyOptions). The Options: Greek Vega Explained Investing
This article was written by Chris Young and was first published on Epsilon Options (now part of SteadyOptions). Below we’ll build up this payoff
We’ll also provide some tips on how to pick the right strategy for your trading goals and risk tolerance. So whether you’re looking to
Here’s our guide to this phenomenon and its uses in options trading… Implied Volatility Skewness Background Implied volatility (IV) describes the market’s expected volatility ‘implied’
Why to prevent drawdowns? Here are some of the key reasons: Preserving Capital: When a portfolio experiences a drawdown, the value of the portfolio
For the option buyer, the opposite is true. By owning an option, the trader has the potential to score a big profit—if
For example: You see a credit spread with a market of $1.00 bid and $1.60 ask. There is little chance of selling
