Tag: Options trading

Index Options – Explained and Simplified

An index option is a contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy...

Option trading

The Collar Option Strategy – What is it?

The collar option strategy involves holding shares of the underlying stock while simultaneously buying an “out-of-the-money” put option...

Intrinsic and Extrinsic Value – Options Trading

The intrinsic and extrinsic value of an option make up the total value of the option, or the...

How to Deal with Noise and Distractions in the Market – Bob Lang

Bob Lang is the Founder and Chief Options Analyst at Explosive Options, as well as the President and...

Broken Wing Butterfly and Butterfly Spread – Option Trading Strategies

The broken wing butterfly and the butterfly spread are two different types of option trading strategies that involve...

Bear Call Spread and Bear Put Spread – Option Trading Strategies

The bear call spread and the bear put spread are option strategies used when an investor expects the...

Interview with John Dobosz – Investment Expert and Writer

John Dobosz is the editor for two widely-read investment newsletters: Forbes Dividend Investor and Forbes Premium Income Report....

The Definition of the Greek Letter Theta – Options Trading

In relation to options, the Greek letter, Theta, represents how much an option’s price will decline due to...

What does the Greek letter Gamma mean in Options Trading?

In regards to options, the Greek letter, Gamma, indicates how much the Delta will change given a $1...

What does the Greek Letter Delta mean – Options Trading

In terms of options, the Greek letter, Delta, is a theoretical estimate of how much an option’s price...