Explore small-cap stocks with growth potential, ready to outperform in 2024, and fueled by a robust economic backdrop.

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The calendar call spread is an options play that allows you to profit -- even if a stock goes nowhere.

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If you think your stock will tank, protect yourself with this complex option strategy. Here's an example using the upcoming Green Mountain earnings.

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The diagonal call spread takes some patience, but it offers decent rewards for very little risk. Get familiar with the options strategy with this Priceline trade idea.

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Covered calls theoretically are the riskier of the two strategies, but they're still a better option in certain situations.

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This powerful tool gives the average investor the ability to deploy lucrative options strategies with minimal capital outlay.

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Set your parameters wisely. But in all cases, you must be careful which stocks to use covered calls on. Don't get tempted by large, risky premiums.

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Generating income from options strategies takes time and knowledge, and here are five plus-one rules to help you find your way through.

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Whether or not you believe in "Sell in May and Go Away," there are options strategies to take note of during the summer doldrums.

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Our review of the Greeks comes to a conclusion with gamma.

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Vega measures how much an options position will shift with each move in implied volatility, helping traders avoid being blindsided.

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An expert's look at covered call trading, including strategies, inherent difficulties and some of the best stocks to trade.

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Theta becomes more bold as expiration approaches, benefiting the options seller and robbing the options buyer.

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For premium sellers, one simple equation can help you predict your profit potential.

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Straddles don't win if the stock moves higher or lower - they profit if the stock moves higher or lower than anticipated.

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Covered calls: a neutral-to-bullish options strategy for all levels of investors.

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Does investor pessimism amid a strong uptrend mean the bullish ride should continue?

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Month-over-month options volume indicates traders are becoming more engaged.

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How to trade a conservative hedge on an existing stock holding.

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In my recent article 5 Steps to Protect Your Portfolio, the final step I discussed was utilizing put options as insurance that any unrealized gains you have don’t turn into losses. Most investors have heard of options but often think they are just for rich folks or hedge-fund managers, who employ them for speculative purposes.…

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Writing covered put options offers you a way to make gains when the market as a whole isn't returning any.

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Learn how to gain 100% per year on your money every year during 30 stress-free days on the calendar.

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This is one very clear trend that, if we follow it closely, can lead to great profits and much more clarity.

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Cut your losses and your exposure to further upside moves in a shorted stock with the collar strategy.

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Don't let the fear of being late to the party keep you on the sidelines. Here's a win-win strategy for buying stocks that are on the rise.

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While NFLX volatility was elevated heading into earnings, it wasn鈥檛 high enough 鈥� not even close -- to predict the stock's steep descent.

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You can hedge against being too early on an options trade by cutting your allotment in half and making two trades instead of one.

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Here's a way to book part of a successful trade but stay in for more upside.

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Here's a strategy to avoid giving away too much profit.

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A surge in implied volatility can offset the risk of selling puts against a stock's downtrend.

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Option premiums are at levels not seen in a year, and as a result, selling options in today鈥檚 market is an excellent strategy.

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This options strategy isn't automatically the best in fearful markets.

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It's clear that investor fear won't subside quickly.

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Option traders must learn and study the role that volatility has in the pricing of options.

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Options traders use volatility charts to help determine the value of an option premium.

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Options spread trades are less risky than a straight call or put purchase

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Selling covered calls and put options are bullish strategies that generate income.

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Many investors are surprised to learn that the benefits of covered calls can be had without increasing risk by selling short or naked puts.

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There are a few things you need to keep in mind when selling covered calls, including ways to keep your commission and transaction costs down.

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Options Industry Council Strategy Briefs

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Covered calls are a great way to limit your liability as an option writer and hedge risk on your stock holdings.

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The Options Industry Council answers common questions on options investing

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The Options Industry Council answers common questions on options investing

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The Options Industry Council answers common questions on options investing

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The Options Industry Council answers common questions on options investing

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The Options Industry Council answers common questions on options investing.

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The Options Industry Council answers common questions on options investing.

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