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.

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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 ...

This analysis explores such tools using Tesla’s stock movement in 2025 as an example. During the selloff, Tesla approached key technical support levels, while options market sentiment appeared to turn ...

In recent years, the financial markets have witnessed a transformative shift with the rise of 0 Day to Expiry (0DTE) options, especially within the S&P 500 index options (SPX) space. This shift is ...

In a bull market, stocks are trending upwards, and investors are often trying to place trades that would benefit from rising prices. Option strategies have defined parameters that allow you to express ...