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

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

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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’t high enough – 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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A surge in implied volatility can offset the risk of selling puts against a stock's downtrend.

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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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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 offers a briefing on options strategies.

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The Options Industry Council offers a briefing on options strategies.

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The Options Industry Council offers a briefing on options strategies.

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The Options Industry Council offers a briefing on options strategies.

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Options Industry Council Strategy Briefs

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The Options Industry Council offers a briefing on options strategies.

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The Options Industry Council offers a briefing on options strategies.

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The Options Industry Council offers a briefing on options strategies.

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The Options Industry Council offers a briefing on options strategies.

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Options Industry Council Strategy Briefs

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Buy these call options on semiconductor stock Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ:ATML) before it reports earnings next week.

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By selling an options straddle, you can profit even if the market is going nowhere.

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Have a hunch that the market is going to make a big move, but not sure in which direction? Here's a low-risk way to make big returns.

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Option traders have the upper hand in buying discounted stocks by selling put options. Here's how it works.

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Play it safe or take a risk? Have the best of both worlds by combining index options with bonds to give your portfolio a profitable boost.

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Learn how long-term investors can increase their profit potential in emerging market stocks.

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If market volatility is making you nervous, try trading option spreads to reduce your risk.

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Learn how a short call gives you the ability to profit if the market falls, remains flat or even rises.

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See how these two bullish option selling strategies compare from a risk and reward perspective.

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Learn three reasons you want to invest in oil now and how to leverage your trade to get the maximum benefit.

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Get the rules of thumb for how and when to adjust an iron condor when the trade moves against you.

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Looking for a strategy that can reduce the ups and downs of your portfolio, but still deliver great returns? Then you're in luck.

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Iron condors can be designed to accommodate your risk tolerance and account objectives. Learn how to size your iron condor trades.

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The mechanics of entering an iron condor are not that complicated when evaluated one component at a time.

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If an underlying stock does not move far enough to make your straddle profitable after an earnings announcement, you have two alternatives for exiting the position.

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Looking for a way to bring in income while protecting yourself against a market downturn? Then here's the strategy for you.

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Covered calls typically require you to buy at least 100 shares of stock to sell a single call contract. Find out how to get the benefits of selling a covered call without a large capital investment.

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Risk-reducing strategy make this unusual type of spread trade worth investigating.

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Trading covered calls on LEAPs affords you the advantages of both strategies, but you need to also be aware of the risks involved. Learn the benefits and risks here.

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