The Noisy Reality of Unusual Options Activity
UOA revolves around the trading of option contracts at volumes significantly higher than their daily averages. The allure of UOA lies in its potential to uncover market insights and potentially ride the coattails of informed traders -It is data that we tracked and traded with for a number of years in the Trader’s Thinktank. However, as we'll explore, this approach has lost some of its luster.
The Perils of 0DTE Options Trading: Why Day Traders Should Think Twice
0DTE (Zero Days to Expiry) options have gained popularity as a high-risk, high-reward trading instrument in recent years, especially with the advent of daily expirations in SPX. These ultra-short-term options promise quick profits, but as we'll explore in this article, they come with significant dangers that can leave even seasoned day traders with a blown portfolio.
Difference Between Options, Futures, and Stock Trading: A Comprehensive Guide
New traders often ask: What is the difference between options, futures, and stock trading? In this article, learn the differences between options, futures, and stock trading, and discover why new traders should consider futures for index trading.
5 Tips for Picking the Right Strike Price for Day Trading and Swing Trading Options
Picking the right strike price is crucial to options trading success. Follow these 5 tips for day trading and swing trading options. Learn more with the Options Mastery Course.
Max Pain & Option Pinning at an Option's Expiration
Market makers have an incentive to pin the stock price at a certain strike for maximum pain.
Options Implied Move - What Is It?
During each earnings season, traders and investors often focus their attention on a crucial metric: the "options implied move" or "expected move" of a stock's earnings report (ER). This metric is vital for making informed decisions in the world of trading. In this article, we will delve into the concept of the options implied move, explaining how it's calculated and why it matters.