2/8/2026
What Strategy is the Best Reward to Risk Ratio?
Comparing our approach to Credit and Debit Spreads, why that reward to risk ratio works with managem... [more]
Comparing our approach to Credit and Debit Spreads, why that reward to risk ratio works with management and why Butterflies with a better Reward to Risk ratio do not always work out. [less]
1/5/2025
Low Maintenance Trading: Are There 'Fire & Forget' Trades to Earn 20-30% Per Year? (Part 1)
We received an email prior to our first Open Discussion - Q&A Session for 2025. Stephen K. asked: ... [more]
We received an email prior to our first Open Discussion - Q&A Session for 2025. Stephen K. asked: "I was wondering if you could touch on some low maintenance (longer term) strategies - ones that possibly involve LEAPS? Anualized returns in the 10-30% range (just throwing that number out there, don't know if that's being over zealous)."
We tackled Stephen's question live with our thoughts on Low Maintenance, LEAPs strategies that might suit his needs:
Married Puts
Simulated CD's - Deep ITM Covered Calls 1 Year Out in Time
1 Year Out LEAPs Standard Collars - popular among Broker's and Advisor's
We had the recording set and ready to go...then we realized there was an issue with our comparison!
Using the patented Historical Tools on PowerOptions we showed how the default Married Put results, with no income methods, would have met or exceeded his results.
However, the Simulated CD and LEAPs Collars did not come close to meeting expectations or matching the Buy and Hold of SPY or QQQ.
So we spent the time this weekend to make a fair comparison:
Would the Simulated CDs approach - High Return, High Downside Protection and High Probability Covered Calls meet the returns on the same stocks of the Married Put?
Would balancing the two with a 1-Year Out LEAPs Collar meet the same goals on the same stock?
Instead of posting the live webinar results (and if you want to see that, let us know in the comments) we make a fair comparison...
8 stocks. 3 Bullish Strategies. 3 'Fire & Forget' Low Maintenance Trades. Same Time Period of a Bullish Market.
Which Strategy Comes Out Ahead...? [less]
12/3/2022
Rolling Part of a Covered Call for a Credit
While keeping the other part open for short term income...An idea from YouTube comment: When having... [more]
While keeping the other part open for short term income...An idea from YouTube comment: When having a Covered Call go ITM roll part of the contracts far out in time to roll for a credit, while keeping the other part open for shorter term income as initially started. [less]
7/23/2022
More 'What Strategies Are You Trading in this Market?'
Following up our discussion from July 15th, we had a few other investors let us know what they are t... [more]
Following up our discussion from July 15th, we had a few other investors let us know what they are trading in the current market. First, we recap the ideas discussed last week...Then we share Troy's thoughts on using Covered Calls against a volatility ETF while hedging the losses using a Married Put on its inverse. Pretty interesting approach (0:00 to 7:15) Then we delve into Jim's current strategies where he looks for certain trends and breakout patterns on stocks for bullish or bearish plays (7:16 to 12:50) [less]
7/16/2022
What Strategies are Options Investors Trading in This Market?
Chuck had commented that it might be a good idea to hear what other Options Investors are trading. W... [more]
Chuck had commented that it might be a good idea to hear what other Options Investors are trading. We review our recent discussions on strategies discussed and used in 2022, share some ideas from Chuck and other PowerOptions members regarding current strategies they are using. Enjoy, and post your preferred, current strategy in the Comments! [less]
5/21/2022
Best Set Up for a Married Put Position
Jerry is looking to open a position on USO, but wants protection in the form of a Married Put trade.... [more]
Jerry is looking to open a position on USO, but wants protection in the form of a Married Put trade. (0:00 to 18:50) Henry asked a similar question regarding NEM - how to set up a Married Put on that stock. (18:55 to 23:00)A review of the positions currently in the Married Put Search on PowerOptions and final thoughts. (23:00 to End) [less]
5/17/2022
Stock Selection Criteria for Naked (Cash Secured) Puts & Covered Calls
John had asked 'How do you select Stocks for Naked (Cash Secured) Puts?- We look at Search Criteria,... [more]
John had asked 'How do you select Stocks for Naked (Cash Secured) Puts?- We look at Search Criteria, Sentiment and Review Stocks that appear in the Naked Put Search on PowerOptions (0:00 to 3:50) - Review on using the Monthly and Weekly Picks of the Day on PowerOptions (3:55 to 6:05) - Compare the default Search Criteria and Review other Criteria one can use (6:10 to 8:55) - How to do further Research and Stock Chart Discussion (9:00 to 12:02) - Brief discussion on setting stops and a look at Bull Put criteria (12:05 to 14:30) Then Sudhanshu asked are the Weekly Covered Calls Picks of the Day direct recommendations or should more research be done? - We review the concepts from John's discussion as it relates to the Covered Call Picks of the Day (14:35 to 18:30) - Then a quick discussion on protection for these strategies (18:31 to End) [less]
4/23/2022
Rolling a Deep In the Money Cash Secured Put
David is concerned about a Cash Secured Put that is far out in time (LEAPs) and is now Deep In the M... [more]
David is concerned about a Cash Secured Put that is far out in time (LEAPs) and is now Deep In the Money. We take a look at the position and show David why the situation is not as bad as he thinks, and show some adjustments that could be made by rolling the sold put. We then take a look at evaluating the position in the PowerOptions Portfolio, evaluating the Position Analysis and Roll Out features in the tool, and how to setup a Portfolio and enter in new positions. [less]
3/5/2022
Topics on Calendar Call - Poor Man's Covered Call - Diagonal
Examine a Roll Out for a Poor Man's Covered Call on PowerOptions? (0:00 to 21:05)A look at the Calen... [more]
Examine a Roll Out for a Poor Man's Covered Call on PowerOptions? (0:00 to 21:05)A look at the Calendar Spread default Criteria on PowerOptions, and changes one might consider to look for certain stocks in Calendars and other strategies (21:10 to 25:05) Do you ever Buy the LEAPs Option and then Sell the near option after the stock moves up (Legging In) (25:05 to End) [less]
1/15/2022
7 Ways to Manage a Bear Put Debit Spread
A review of the preferred 7 Ways one might consider to adjust or manage a Bear Put Debit Spread... [more]
A review of the preferred 7 Ways one might consider to adjust or manage a Bear Put Debit Spread [less]
11/20/2021
What Option Trades are Used in a Bearish Market?
A review and brief comparison of Bearish Options StrategiesCovered Puts, Short Collars, Married Call... [more]
A review and brief comparison of Bearish Options StrategiesCovered Puts, Short Collars, Married Calls...Naked Call and Long PutBear Call Credit, Bear Put Debit, Calendar Put [less]
11/6/2021
Review of Default Criteria (Naked Puts, Bull Puts and Others) and Research
Review of Naked Put Weekly and Monthly Picks of the Day, preferred Bull Put Credit defaults and Marr... [more]
Review of Naked Put Weekly and Monthly Picks of the Day, preferred Bull Put Credit defaults and Married Put defaults and review of Search tool capability. PLUS: How to access the research links for further option data on the Profit and Loss Chart. [less]
10/30/2021
A Look at Collar Structures (Expectancy, Profit Potential and More)
The Collar Structure, Expectancy of Profit, Different forms of Collar (default searches and why ther... [more]
The Collar Structure, Expectancy of Profit, Different forms of Collar (default searches and why there are so many), alternatives to a limited risk approach. [less]
9/21/2021
ETFs and Optionable Stocks for Tracking Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency
A brief review of the more popular ETFs and Standard stocks for trading options investment strategie... [more]
A brief review of the more popular ETFs and Standard stocks for trading options investment strategies that track Bitcoin and the Cryptocurrency market. [less]
9/18/2021
When to Roll or Let Expire an OTM Covered Call (and Best Time To Roll)
General Rules of Thumb for Rolling, Best Time to Roll a Covered Call evaluating Time Decay from Thur... [more]
General Rules of Thumb for Rolling, Best Time to Roll a Covered Call evaluating Time Decay from Thursday or Friday to the Following Monday, Setting Alerts in PowerOptions to follow the Rules for Rolling [less]
9/15/2021
Criteria for Diagonal Spreads and Bull Put Credits
1. We introduce the general criteria for Diagonal Calendar Spreads (0-4:40)2. Discuss the importan... [more]
1. We introduce the general criteria for Diagonal Calendar Spreads (0-4:40)2. Discuss the importance of the Debit to Strike Difference Ratio and the effect of Reverse Delta at short term expiration (4:40 to 10:12) 3. Discuss our preferred Bull Put Credit criteria (10:15 to 11:10)4. Then show how to access full webinars on Calendar Spreads and Vertical Spreads (11:10 to 13:30) [less]
9/15/2021
Is There a Proper Delta to Buy a Call?
We take a look at the expectations of which Call options would give the most profit if a Stock moved... [more]
We take a look at the expectations of which Call options would give the most profit if a Stock moved up 3%, 5% or 10% to evaluate which Call you should consider. [less]
9/12/2021
When to Stop Managing a Naked Put (When is Enough...Enough)?
Setting Exits as part of a Trading Plan, potential or Whipsaw effect, quick interlude on Naked Calls... [more]
Setting Exits as part of a Trading Plan, potential or Whipsaw effect, quick interlude on Naked Calls, Review of Guidelines to Manage, Evaluating Trading Plan, and Other Strategies. [less]
8/28/2021
Rolling a Successful Bull Call Debit Spread
Taking a look at a far out Bull Call Debit Spread that is near 50% profit: Is it best to roll just ... [more]
Taking a look at a far out Bull Call Debit Spread that is near 50% profit: Is it best to roll just the short leg, just the long leg, roll the entire spread or liquidate. [less]
8/28/2021
Covered Combinations: What is It? When to Use It? Pros and Cons...
A quick look at the strategy, structure, when to use it and the Pros and Cons of this options tradin... [more]
A quick look at the strategy, structure, when to use it and the Pros and Cons of this options trading approach. [less]
6/12/2021
A Look at ITM Bull Call Debits (Risks, P&L, Criteria)
Structure, Profit and Loss Chart Analysis, Review of a Real World Trade, Stock and Spread Criteria!... [more]
Structure, Profit and Loss Chart Analysis, Review of a Real World Trade, Stock and Spread Criteria! [less]
5/29/2021
Options Strategies for Steady Monthly Income
'What is the best income method to generate steady monthly income? I'm doing CSP and CC right now b... [more]
'What is the best income method to generate steady monthly income? I'm doing CSP and CC right now but have been getting assigned on the puts and on the CC's with market volatility...?' We look at Pierre's approach, compare against Monthly Picks of the Day and Bull Puts. [less]
5/8/2021
Covered Call: Take Assignment or Roll (and Strategies for 2-3 percent per month)
A look at a Covered Call on CSCO: evaluating taking assignment, rolling and other ideas (10 mins)Can... [more]
A look at a Covered Call on CSCO: evaluating taking assignment, rolling and other ideas (10 mins)Can Covered Calls make 2-3%? A look at recent back testing of Covered Call Monthly and Weekly Picks of the Day. [less]
4/17/2021
8 Ways to Manage a Profitable Long Call
8 ways to manage a profitable bought call option: Rolling, Create a Calendar, Butterfly, Sell Half,... [more]
8 ways to manage a profitable bought call option: Rolling, Create a Calendar, Butterfly, Sell Half, combinations of each. [less]
4/11/2021
Bull Call Debit or Bull Put Credit?
Evaluating the Pros and Cons of the Parity Vertical Bull Spreads, showcasing the Spread Chain tool f... [more]
Evaluating the Pros and Cons of the Parity Vertical Bull Spreads, showcasing the Spread Chain tool for Parity and More! [less]
3/27/2021
Setting Up an In the Money Debit Spread
(Structure, Criteria, Evaluating Parity). We break down the Debit Spread Structure (focusing on Bul... [more]
(Structure, Criteria, Evaluating Parity). We break down the Debit Spread Structure (focusing on Bull Call Debit Spreads), discuss the criteria we would consider for an In The Money Debit Spread, tools to evaluate the Parity Trade and a preferred approach to Bull Call Debit Spreads [less]
3/6/2021
Pros and Cons of Buying Deep ITM LEAP Calls
Butch wanted to know our thoughts on buying LEAP calls that are deep In The Money. We discuss the p... [more]
Butch wanted to know our thoughts on buying LEAP calls that are deep In The Money. We discuss the pros and cons of the trade, the difficulty with going too deep In the Money and the benefits of LEAP options. [less]
2/27/2021
No Cost Collar (Inverse Collar) vs. Married Put
Comparing the RadioActive Married Put against buying a short term ATM Put, and Selling a farther out... [more]
Comparing the RadioActive Married Put against buying a short term ATM Put, and Selling a farther out call to cover the cost the insurance directly. [less]
2/7/2021
Rolling a Sold Put: Thoughts on Strike Selection when Rolling Down a Naked Put
Creating a Naked Put - Cash Secured Put Search, a quick look at a single Back Test of those results,... [more]
Creating a Naked Put - Cash Secured Put Search, a quick look at a single Back Test of those results, using the Portfolio tool to evaluate Roll Outs and Adjustments, thoughts on strike selection. [less]
2/6/2021
Setting Up a Search For a Specific Criteria - Naked Puts
'How do I set up my search in Naked Puts that will only show me companies with a Minimum Profit of m... [more]
'How do I set up my search in Naked Puts that will only show me companies with a Minimum Profit of more than 8 dollars?'We break down how to set up a Search on PowerOptions for Naked Puts that are Out of the Money and offer a minimum premium of $8.00 per contract. This discussion also applies to setting minimum option bid requirements, net credit requirements or other requirements you might have for your specific needs in a given strategy. [less]
2/6/2021
Delta Criteria for Credit Spreads, Iron Condors, ITM Covered Calls and Naked Calls
We take a look at each situation using the patented PowerOptions Search Tools, describe why we use o... [more]
We take a look at each situation using the patented PowerOptions Search Tools, describe why we use our % Probability Above, % Probability Below and % Probability Between instead of Delta...and how you can also filter by Delta and how the two criteria relate to one another in these strategies. [less]
1/23/2021
Closing a Credit Spread Early to Avoid Fear of After-Hours Move
In this video we discuss the large losses investors took on Bull Put Spreads on NKLA and BIIB After ... [more]
In this video we discuss the large losses investors took on Bull Put Spreads on NKLA and BIIB After Hours. We discuss the scenarios of these two trades Then we discuss closing the spreads before expiration - and how these two trades would have been avoided following our trade entry rules for Bull Put Credit Spreads. [less]
12/27/2020
Is Now the Right Time to Enter Covered Calls?
12/21/2020
The Risk-Rewards of Weekly Covered Calls
Obligations and Annualized Returns of Weekly vs. Monthly, evaluating Roll Outs with the Portfolio To... [more]
Obligations and Annualized Returns of Weekly vs. Monthly, evaluating Roll Outs with the Portfolio Tools, Topics on Rolling Weekly Options. [less]
11/3/2020
Bull Call Debits with Wide Bid-Ask and Setting Up Bear Call Credits
A look at what to expect when trading Bull Call Debits with Wide Bid-Ask Spreads and Setting up a Se... [more]
A look at what to expect when trading Bull Call Debits with Wide Bid-Ask Spreads and Setting up a Search for Bear Call Spreads on PowerOptions. [less]
10/31/2020
Trading UVXY or VIX for Portfolio Insurance
In this video we spend about 30 minutes discussing how an investor might trade the Volatility ETF UV... [more]
In this video we spend about 30 minutes discussing how an investor might trade the Volatility ETF UVXY to act as a market hedge for unexpected events... [less]
10/24/2020
Managing a Bought Put that is Going Against You
Different ways to adjust a Purchased Put that is declining in value as the stock rises (Roll, conver... [more]
Different ways to adjust a Purchased Put that is declining in value as the stock rises (Roll, convert to credit or debit, Condor or Butterfly) [less]
9/15/2020
Selling Naked Puts to Own The Underlying and Criteria for Covered Calls
Using ATM or just OTM put options to get into the stock, what is the Best Time to Sell a Covered Cal... [more]
Using ATM or just OTM put options to get into the stock, what is the Best Time to Sell a Covered Call and how to select the Stock using PowerOptions. [less]
9/13/2020
Guidelines on Trading Diagonal Calendars (Poor Man's Covered Call)
Could you please provide some guidelines as to how you trade calendars/diagonals? How far out in tim... [more]
Could you please provide some guidelines as to how you trade calendars/diagonals? How far out in time do you usually go for the long strike? How far out in time do you usually go for the short strike? What are you exit plans re: profit target and maximum loss you are willing to take? Also, do you have any rules/guidelines about how you handle earnings while you are in a calendar/diagonal [less]
8/24/2020
Strategies for Earnings, Protecting Stock for Earnings and More!
Direct Answers to: What is the Best Strategy for Earnings? What is the Best Way to Protect Stocks ... [more]
Direct Answers to: What is the Best Strategy for Earnings? What is the Best Way to Protect Stocks Before Earnings? What is the Most Reliable and Safest Options Strategy. [less]
8/5/2020
Criteria for Bull Put Spreads (Plus: Vega and Implied Volatility effect on options)
A 12 minute discussion on the Weekly Bull Put Credit Spread default criteria and how to find only st... [more]
A 12 minute discussion on the Weekly Bull Put Credit Spread default criteria and how to find only stocks that offer weekly options, an 8 min. discussion on Vega and IV - showcasing using the Custom Spread tool to gauge volatility shift and effect of Vega [less]
6/4/2020
Collar or Married Put? Plus Protecting Synthetic Long, Bid Ask Spread and More!
A look at when to use a Long Collar or Short Term Married Put, concepts on rolling the Collar or clo... [more]
A look at when to use a Long Collar or Short Term Married Put, concepts on rolling the Collar or closing the Married Put. Also: Protecting Synthetic with OTM Put, How to set up filters on PO to control Bid-Ask Spread, and IV Calcs. [less]
4/27/2020
Managing Naked Put Positions
In this video we take a look at potential adjustments on a Naked Put / Cash Secured Put that is movi... [more]
In this video we take a look at potential adjustments on a Naked Put / Cash Secured Put that is moving against you. This is related to Eileen's question on 2 different sold puts she has open on a single stock. [less]
4/22/2020
Rolling Out a Long Put that is Now Out of the Money
Plus, using IV on the Profit and Loss Chart. A look at Using the Long Option Finder to gauge which o... [more]
Plus, using IV on the Profit and Loss Chart. A look at Using the Long Option Finder to gauge which option might be the best to roll to, now that the original bought option is at a loss. [less]
2/10/2020
Concepts on Credit and Debit Spreads
Can you use PO to hedge credit spreads, How can you protect the profits of a credit or debit spread,... [more]
Can you use PO to hedge credit spreads, How can you protect the profits of a credit or debit spread, What is the best way to see only 1 result per stock, and how to search for OTM Bull Call Debit spreads and More! [less]
2/5/2020
Should I Close My Spread at 50% Profit?
A look at the Management Idea of closing spreads when 50 percent of the expected profit is made. ... [more]
A look at the Management Idea of closing spreads when 50 percent of the expected profit is made. [less]
12/10/2019
Good Candidates for Poor Mans Covered Call
In this video we take on the stock and option criteria for finding a good 'Poor Man's Covered Call' ... [more]
In this video we take on the stock and option criteria for finding a good 'Poor Man's Covered Call' - i.e. - A diagonal call spread. What is a Calendar Spread, What Criteria to use, Profit and Loss and Outcomes [less]
11/10/2019
4 Questions on Iron Condors
1. Do you attempt to select strikes that will result in approximately delta neutral for the iron con... [more]
1. Do you attempt to select strikes that will result in approximately delta neutral for the iron condor?2. What is a good way to decide the total width of the iron condor (largest strike - smallest strike)?3. Do you consider implied volatilities in deciding the expiration dates?4. How do you decide when it is better not to use the iron condor? [less]
11/6/2019
Legging into an Iron Condor PLUS Parity Trades
We look at why, or why wouldn't, one open an iron condor trade as 2 separate spreads, and compare th... [more]
We look at why, or why wouldn't, one open an iron condor trade as 2 separate spreads, and compare the parity view of Iron Condors vs. All Call Condors vs. All Put Condors vs. Debit Condors. [less]
10/24/2019
A Historical Look at Performance of SPY Straddles (April to OCT 2019)
Using the Historical Tools to see the performance of Straddles (Long Straddles) on SPY over a 6-mont... [more]
Using the Historical Tools to see the performance of Straddles (Long Straddles) on SPY over a 6-month period, and analyzing when they would have been closed for a targeted profit [less]
9/30/2019
Bull Put Credit Management Idea
We evaluate a customers potential roll out idea on a Bull Put spread that has become slightly ITM (b... [more]
We evaluate a customers potential roll out idea on a Bull Put spread that has become slightly ITM (between the strikes). You will also see the Portfolio tool in action and Roll Out Opportunities. [less]
9/16/2019
Married Put Liquidity, Structure and Risk
In this excerpt from an Open Discussion, we take Todd and Charlie's questions on: Open Interest and... [more]
In this excerpt from an Open Discussion, we take Todd and Charlie's questions on: Open Interest and Liquidity of far out puts, What price is too high for a put option, Is this a good market for Married Puts and comparing Put Strikes for protection [less]
9/10/2019
Buying Out of the Money Calls and Exit Strategies
Portion from an Open Discussion, we look at why investors would buy OTM calls with a low probability... [more]
Portion from an Open Discussion, we look at why investors would buy OTM calls with a low probability and how investors are likely managing or exiting those trades. [less]
8/27/2019
To Leg in? or Not to Leg in...that is the Question
the pros and cons of opening a Bull Call Debit or Calendar Spread right away vs. Legging into the s... [more]
the pros and cons of opening a Bull Call Debit or Calendar Spread right away vs. Legging into the spread. Expectations, Criteria and Trading Plan Needs. [less]
8/27/2019
Synthetic Collars, Credit Spreads vs. Debits and the Spread Chain
We look at 3 Parity trades to the standard Collar (synthetic and vertical spreads) and compare the r... [more]
We look at 3 Parity trades to the standard Collar (synthetic and vertical spreads) and compare the risk vs. reward, 4 reasons for Credit over Debit and the Spread Chain tool. [less]
7/30/2019
Iron Condor Triggers and Management
In this excerpt from our Open Discussion sessions, we answer Duane's question of: ... [more]
In this excerpt from our Open Discussion sessions, we answer Duane's question of: [less]
7/23/2019
Maximizing Returns on Iron Condors Plus Rolling Bull Put Spreads
A look at the criteria and settings for Iron Condor trades, how the highest return might not be the ... [more]
A look at the criteria and settings for Iron Condor trades, how the highest return might not be the best approach long term, use of Historical Tools to evaluate and managing a Bull Put Credit. [less]
7/17/2019
Conservative Strategy Comparison
Married Puts (RadioActive Setup) vs. Long Collars vs. Deep ITM Covered Calls...which is best, and be... [more]
Married Puts (RadioActive Setup) vs. Long Collars vs. Deep ITM Covered Calls...which is best, and best for you? [less]
7/8/2019
Rolling Up a Covered Call
When should you consider rolling up a covered call vs. just liquidating or waiting for assignment, P... [more]
When should you consider rolling up a covered call vs. just liquidating or waiting for assignment, PLUS, we look at buying a call to leave the upside open and the effect it would have on the current trade. [less]
7/8/2019
Selling Weekly Calls on a Long Term Married Put (RadioActive Trade)
We look at selling continuous weekly calls against a long term Married Put structure. Why it might ... [more]
We look at selling continuous weekly calls against a long term Married Put structure. Why it might be, or might not be, a good idea. [less]
1/31/2019
Ratio Call Spreads, Butterflies and Beyond
What is a Ratio Call Spread, How to Manage if it goes against you, Call Back Spreads, Butterfly trad... [more]
What is a Ratio Call Spread, How to Manage if it goes against you, Call Back Spreads, Butterfly trades, unbalanced butterflies and more! [less]
1/24/2019
Credit Spreads - Beyond the Basics, Part 2
Answers to questions asked in Part 1, a look at how Bear Call Credits fared over 2018, discussions o... [more]
Answers to questions asked in Part 1, a look at how Bear Call Credits fared over 2018, discussions on Iron Condors vs. Credit Spreads, Parity trades and more [less]
1/21/2019
Credit Spreads - Beyond the Basics, Part 1
A look at expectations, structure, criteria, trading plans, position sizing and more to help you be ... [more]
A look at expectations, structure, criteria, trading plans, position sizing and more to help you be more successful at spread trading. [less]
1/9/2019
Credit Spreads - The Basics
The basics: Structure, effects of strike difference, spread and underlying criteria for Bull Put Cr... [more]
The basics: Structure, effects of strike difference, spread and underlying criteria for Bull Put Credits and Bear Call Credits [less]
9/19/2018
8 Ways to Manage a Bull Put Credit Spread
Our preferred 8 ways to manage a Bull Put, Trigger Points to know when to consider managing, Pros an... [more]
Our preferred 8 ways to manage a Bull Put, Trigger Points to know when to consider managing, Pros and Cons of each adjustment all shown on a current trade. [less]
8/24/2017
Managing Your Spread Positions
Our preferred 7 ways to manage credit or debit spreads, pros and cons of each, when to use them, wit... [more]
Our preferred 7 ways to manage credit or debit spreads, pros and cons of each, when to use them, with current market positions. [less]
8/23/2017
How to be Successful with Spread Trades
We discuss Expectations, Structure, Criteria, and Historical Results for Bull and Bear Spreads. Thi... [more]
We discuss Expectations, Structure, Criteria, and Historical Results for Bull and Bear Spreads. This webinar is to help you set realistic expectations for spread trading and give you confidence moving forward. [less]
8/22/2017
Debit Spreads vs. Credit Spreads
Actions, Goals, Expectations, Risks and Structure of the 4 Vertical Spreads: Bull Put Credit, Bull ... [more]
Actions, Goals, Expectations, Risks and Structure of the 4 Vertical Spreads: Bull Put Credit, Bull Call Debit, Bear Call Credit, Bear Put Debit [less]
3/15/2017
Calendar Spread Criteria
Underlying stock criteria for Diagonal and Horizontal Calendar Spreads, Criteria setup for the prope... [more]
Underlying stock criteria for Diagonal and Horizontal Calendar Spreads, Criteria setup for the proper structure in a weekly or monthly Diagonal or Horizontal Spread. [less]
3/1/2017
Calendar Spread Basics
Defining Horizontal vs. Diagonal spreads, proper structure, specific terms of the strategy, what to ... [more]
Defining Horizontal vs. Diagonal spreads, proper structure, specific terms of the strategy, what to look out for, what to avoid, goals and expectations for each structure. [less]
12/16/2016
Managing Covered Call Positions
Thoughts on Trigger Point, When to Roll your Covered Calls, How to Roll Your Covered Calls based on ... [more]
Thoughts on Trigger Point, When to Roll your Covered Calls, How to Roll Your Covered Calls based on your Trading Plan [less]
10/14/2016
Straddles and Strangles for Earnings
The difference between a long straddle and long strangle for earnings, comparisons of selecting expi... [more]
The difference between a long straddle and long strangle for earnings, comparisons of selecting expiration dates around earnings, expectations and needs for the stock to profit, what to do if there is no profit, effects of implied volatility and how to use PowerOptions to find Strangles and Straddles [less]
7/30/2016
Managing Your Bear Call Credit Spread
7 ways to manage and adjust your Bear Call Credit Spreads that move against you. ... [more]
7 ways to manage and adjust your Bear Call Credit Spreads that move against you. [less]
8/5/2015
Selection Criteria for Long Options
The ins and outs of buying a call option or buying a put option. In this presentation you will see ... [more]
The ins and outs of buying a call option or buying a put option. In this presentation you will see our thoughts on: 1. Stock technical and fundamental criteria for call or put buying. 2. Criteria for selecting the strike price of the option you are buying. 3. Caveats to look out for when selecting or searching for the strike price that matches your goals and risk tolerance. 4. Setting up the PowerOptions Long Call or Long Put screen to identify only those positions that meet your requirements. 5. Links to articles and other help videos for long option buying, Greeks, technical indicators and more! [less]
7/21/2015
Managing Your Long Options Positions
Management techniques for long calls and long puts when the underlying security moves against you, m... [more]
Management techniques for long calls and long puts when the underlying security moves against you, managing the position if the option position is profitable or if the underlying has stagnated and you are losing time value. [less]
7/9/2015
PowerOptions for RadioActive Trades
1. Identify a RadioActive Married Put using the Search tool - 2. Make adjustments based on your pe... [more]
1. Identify a RadioActive Married Put using the Search tool - 2. Make adjustments based on your personal risk-reward tolerance - 3. Create your own stock list to screen against - 4. Tips on use of Technical and Fundamental criteria - 5. Researching and Analyzing different RPM combinations to find just the right one - 6. How to track and manage the position - 7. Decision making process on evaluating - income methods of adjustments. [less]
1/28/2015
Introduction to Naked Puts
Learn the Naked Put strategy (selling put options). This webinar covers:1. Why this strategy is used... [more]
Learn the Naked Put strategy (selling put options). This webinar covers:1. Why this strategy is used by investors2. Basic actions and setup of the position3. Discuss terms used by Naked Put investors4. Tips on Researching and Analyzing a potential Naked Put trade5. Stock and Option criteria to look for6. Differences in Standard Expiration vs. Weekly expiration7. Review of management techniques [less]
2/4/2015
Managing Your Naked Put Positions
Management techniques and adjustments for Naked Put positions to help maximize gains or minimize los... [more]
Management techniques and adjustments for Naked Put positions to help maximize gains or minimize losses. Whether the Naked Put performed as you wanted, dropped just below your short put strike price or dropped significantly, we show you various ways to turn a loser into a winner or maximize the profits on a winning trade. [less]
10/22/2014
What is a Vertical Spread?
Basic setup, configuration and parity view of the 4 vertical spreads: Bull Put Credit, Bear Call Cr... [more]
Basic setup, configuration and parity view of the 4 vertical spreads: Bull Put Credit, Bear Call Credit, Bull Call Debit and Bear Put Debit. [less]
3/13/2015
Vertical Spreads: A Hands on Look
Evaluating the Risk and Return of a Bull Put Credit Spread, Tradeoffs of higher probability vs. high... [more]
Evaluating the Risk and Return of a Bull Put Credit Spread, Tradeoffs of higher probability vs. higher return, Selecting the strike difference: 1 point? 2 points? 5 point spreads? Analyzing the profit and loss graph of a Vertical Spread, The outcomes at expiration of a Vertical Spread, Discussion on Probability of Success for a Vertical Spread, Ideas on potential adjustments and Evaluating Parity Trades before entering a spread. [less]
10/8/2009
Protective Options Strategies (Part 1)
An introduction to Collar spreads and Married Put positions, discussing the benefits and 'Gotchyas' ... [more]
An introduction to Collar spreads and Married Put positions, discussing the benefits and 'Gotchyas' when opening a protective options strategy. [less]
10/15/2009
Protective Options Strategies (Part 2)
Learn management techniques, adjustments, and trading plans for your Collar and Married Put position... [more]
Learn management techniques, adjustments, and trading plans for your Collar and Married Put positions. [less]
11/9/2009
Parity Trades - Covered Call vs. Naked Put
A discussion on the risk-reward profiles of Covered Calls and Naked Puts, and the parity aspect betw... [more]
A discussion on the risk-reward profiles of Covered Calls and Naked Puts, and the parity aspect between the two strategies. [less]
