New options traders ask, “what are option Greeks?” Option Greeks are different factors affecting options contract prices. Option Greeks include: Delta (Δ) tells us how much an option price will move for every $1 gain in stock Gamma (Γ) tells us how much the delta can increase every time the stock moves Theta (Θ) is […]
Schwab, TD Ameritrade, or Fidelity Options Trading
If you want to trade options, you might consider using a broker. We’ll take a look at Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Fidelity options trading.
TransMedics is Transforming Transplants
TransMedics (TMDX) is a very interesting company that is reimagining traditional transplant therapy for end-stage organ failure and several diseases. Its Organ Care System (OCS) is a novel concept that works better than current standards as its replicates natural living and functioning of an organ outside of the body. The technology keeps donor organs, such […]
What Is The Option Chain?
If you’re new to options, one of the key things to understand is the option chain. This is where you’ll find available options contracts for calls and puts for most stocks, as well as the strike prices and pricing information. As Robinhood explains it: An option chain is like a restaurant menu. It tells you […]
Using Options To Juice Your Fixed Income Returns
The Federal Reserve’s ultra-low interest rate policy and quantitative easing programs are regularly debated among economists, armchair analysts, and everyone in between. Monetary policy can be pretty complex, with hundreds of variables to consider. So, it’s not a huge surprise that there’s so much disagreement on policy. Most studies have shown that the Fed’s increasingly […]
A Guide to Cash-Secured Puts: Get Income or Buy Stocks Cheap
Cash-secured puts are an advanced options trading strategy. We explain how they work for sellers and buyers, and how you can make a profit.
Flash Crash Fundamentals
Last Monday, a stock market “mini-crash” scared a lot of investors, with many questioning whether this was the start of the next big market drop. Fortunately, it was just a one-day scare, but a day like last Monday helps reinforce some lessons for long-term investors. To start, despite the myriad reasons floated by the financial […]
Trade of the Week: CCL
This past week, there was 3x the Carnival (CCL) normal options volume, the cruise line giant. Cruise line stocks have been very active during the pandemic, but CCL got a big boost last week when it announced that it would be ramping up capacity through the end of the year. What’s more, the company is […]
Which Annuity Is Best for You?
When it comes to guarantees, don’t assume anything! A guarantee is a promise or assurance. While a written contractual guarantee strengthens your legal position, it’s only as solid as the person, government, company, insurer and court system standing behind it. In our article “How Good Is Your Comfortable Retirement Guarantee?”, I assumed some investments were guaranteed, […]
3 Stocks I’m Seeing Breakout While the Market is Choppy
We’re seeing the market drop 700 points, then recover the next day… The very definition of a “choppy market.” And if you’re an active participant in the market, I don’t blame you if it’s a bit frustrating especially as many breakouts aren’t holding. However, I have spotted 3 stocks that look promising… They’ve been setting […]