If a Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words, Why Can’t I Paint Options?
Russ Allen offers a way to visualize the concepts of extrinsic and intrinsic value as well as strike price when trading options.
The Difference Between Intrinsic Value & Extrinsic Value
Russ Allen explains the concepts of "intrinsic" and "extrinsic" value when trading options.
Options Trading Strategies For Beginners
Elvin Mirzayev covers strategies that can be used for trading options by beginners.
Bargain-Hunting with Options
Russ Allen shows how the use of "Options" can generate good profits when the price of a stock is deemed to be below true market value.
Five Advantages of Futures Over Options
Elvis Picardo runs through five key benefits when trading futures as opposed to options.
The Rules for Exercising Options
Russ Allen explains why exercising options is rarely of benefit and suggests an approach for how best to trade them.
Options: The Level One Blues
Russ Allen discusses the different options account trading "approval" levels and how to trade at a higher level than traders may be approved at.
Pencil in Profits in any Market with a Calendar Spread
Jeff Kohler shows how to use a "Calendar Spread" options strategy to reduce risk in volatile markets.
Implied Volatility: – Buying Low and Selling High
Jeff Kohler explains the importance of "Implied Volatility" when trading options and how to make use of it when developing a trading strategy.
Bonds in a Rising Interest Rate Environment
Russ Allen explains the mechanics behind trading bonds and whether traders should consider them when interest rates are expected to rise.