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Writing puts is probably the strangest of the four single options positions. First, it’s hard enough for most people to understand what a [...]
May 2, 2012
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Spreads can stretch the brain in directions it doesn’t really want to go for many Series 7 candidates. Of course, we’ve already [...]
April 25, 2012
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Multiple options include the spreads we just discussed and also the straddles we’re about to discuss. While I’ll allow that spreads [...]
April 10, 2012
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Series 7 candidates frequently ask me what the difference is between a so-called “covered call” and a “naked call.” The [...]
February 28, 2012
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Series 7 candidates often say curious things about options being “hard.” Options are not “hard.” Options are just [...]
February 27, 2012
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Sammy Bonami buys a MSFT May 55 call @3. When MSFT rises to $62 a share, Sammy sells 100 shares short, then covers the short position by [...]
February 21, 2012
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Have you ever seen a college basketball game in which the opposing fans try to haze the free-throw shooter by waving colorful distractions and [...]
February 21, 2012