Explore 10 essential options strategies every investor should know, from basic calls and puts to advanced spreads, risks, rewards, and real-world use cases explained.

How to profit from a big move in either direction With earnings season right around the corner, options players might want to look into employing a long straddle strategy. A long straddle is typically ...

The risk with options straddles and options strangles is limited Options straddles and options strangles are two advanced options strategies that can be used to capitalize on changes in implied ...

When traders first start using options, they often employ them either as a way to take a directional view on an asset (buying a call if they expect it to rise or a put if they expect it to fall) or as ...

The combination of greater accessibility, better education and highly unpredictable markets makes options an essential part ...

Explore the benefits of strip options: a market-neutral, bearish strategy with profit potential in both upward and downward price movements in volatile markets.

Rick Orford walks through an example trade on Nvidia to show how traders can match their preferred outcome with the best ...

In 2025, the markets have been a roller coaster. With recession fears, US tariff policies, interest rate changes, and various geopolitical events and wars, it’s no surprise that investors are feeling ...