In last week’s blog, which you can read here if you like, we took an in-depth look at step 1 of the ultimate dividend, which covered finding a dividend-paying stock that you want to own. Today we will be reviewing step 2 which covers owning a dividend-paying stock and using it to your advantage.Step #2: […]
Read MoreIn last week’s blog, which you can read here if you like, we laid out the three steps to utilizing the Ultimate Dividend strategy in your options trading. Today, we are taking a more in-depth look at step 1, which is finding a dividend-paying stock that you want to own.Step #1: Find a Dividend-Paying Stock […]
Read MoreA Multi-Step Strategy That Can Maximize the Value of Your StockPeople often compare trading options to real estate investing, and like real estate investing, options trading can be an incredible money-making opportunity. The trick is to have the right cash flow strategy in place, and my favorite options strategies of all time is the Ultimate […]
Read MoreA couple of years ago, my across the street neighbor bought another house on our street. He pays to have the grass cut, he keeps the utilities on, and the property appreciates; but that is it. For money-minded people like you and me, that seems crazy. He could easily be renting the house and earning […]
Read MoreSome people believe options should be traded, and some believe they should not. Option traders are convinced options provide the best opportunity to make a large profit quickly, and for the most part, those who stay away from trading options tend to think of options as too risky. Even in the realm of options traders, […]
Read MoreHave you ever bought an option, watched the stock move in your direction, up for a call option and down for a put option, and then noticed your option went down in price? You wonder to yourself how this could be. While no one likes to feel confused about their account balance, there are a […]
Read MoreMost traders have heard stories of how someone used stock options to make 300% or more in a concise amount of time. These stories are common among option traders. However, just as common are the stories about people who bought a stock option and lost everything. The end result is a divided set of opinions […]
Read MoreLast week’s blog covered the concept of Time Decay and how it affects your options trades. If you wish to review that blog or any other blogs in this series, please click on the Foundations of Trading blog category on the right-hand side of the page, which will instantly bring up all the blogs from […]
Read MoreWelcome back to our current Foundations of Trading Options blog series. Today we will focus on a topic that has been mentioned in more than a few of Chris’ option classes but has yet to be covered in my blogs: Time Decay. However, before we do, as a reminder, if you wish to review any […]
Read MoreWe are back with our Foundations of Trading Options blog series, and today we will focus on the content Chris presented in class 5. However, before we jump in, please take a look at Chris’ Long Calls Strategy, which he presented in FoT Options Class 3 for when you are bullish on a trade, and […]
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