Learning path
Four topics, in the order that makes sense
Latest lessons
Fresh from the blog
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Volatility Skew: Why OTM Puts Cost More
Why implied volatility differs by strike, and what the skew tells you.
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What India VIX Tells Options Traders
How to read the volatility index and use it to set expectations.
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Bear Put Spreads: Profiting From a Fall With Limited Risk
The mirror image of the bull call spread, for a moderately bearish view.
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Delta as a Hedge Ratio
Using delta to size hedges and to compare option positions with shares.
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Rolling Options: Extending a Trade Without Starting Over
What rolling means, when it helps and when it only delays a loss.
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Position Sizing and Risk Management for Options Traders
Simple rules that keep one bad trade from wiping out your account.
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Ten Common Mistakes New Options Traders Make
The errors that cost beginners the most, and how to avoid each one.
Learn first. Size small. Respect risk. Every article here is education, not a recommendation to trade.