Oil & Gas Update: (XOM & RRC)
The oil and gas sector of the economy is having a bit of a renaissance this year. It took a severe beat-down during the Covid lockdown, and for a good…
In the Money vs. Out of the Money
Choosing the appropriate strike price on an option trade is critical to success. This is true because options traders have to get both timing and direction correct at the same…
AMC: AMC Entertainment Holdings
AMC Entertainment Holdings is one of the Reddit, WallStreetBet stocks that have been in the headlines quite a bit over the last several months, and the stock price has gyrated…
Are long-dated in-the-money calls a good substitute for stock if one wants to sell “covered calls”
A viewer is interested in buying long-dated in-the-money calls and selling short-dated calls against them. What are the pros and cons of this strategy, and when is it more (or…
What is a Contract Multiplier?
In Todays Video, Mike talks about Contract Multipliers.
Freeport McMoRan (FCX)
Freeport McMoRan is a company Mark knows quite well. In his days as a project financial, he worked on deals to finance the company's copper, gold silver, and molybdenum mine…
The First Options Trade
Derivatives perform an important economic function, and I discuss their earliest documented use in Ancient Greece.
Options Expiration (18-June-2021)
Standard monthly options will expire this Friday, June 18. We have fifteen open trade suggestions, with at least one leg of the trade structure coming due at the end of…
KNX: Knight Transportation
Knight Transportation is an "old economy company." They transport imported products from ports to distribution centers and retail outlets where people make their thoughtful purchases. This article is for paid…
Comparing a Bullish Call Spread to a Bullish Put Spread
In today’s video, Mike discusses the difference between a Bullish Call Spread and A Bullish Put Spread.
Super In The Money Vertical Spreads
What happens to a vertical spread when both long and short options are in the money at expiration?
PetroChina (PTR)
After a lengthy bear market, the energy industry seems to have a bit of wind at its back finally. This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe…