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Stop Chasing High IV: Why Your Options Strategy is Failing
I’ve analyzed enough order flow to know you’re likely misinterpreting implied volatility. You chase rich premiums, ignoring the statistical reality of mean reversion. It’s not just about selling high; it’s about contextualizing that data against historical ranges. Without this, you’re simply overtrading unstable assets and risking a total drawdown. I’ll identify the specific analytical error that silently drains your […]
Unlocking Hidden Income With Cash-Secured Puts
I view cash-secured puts as a mechanism to extract yield from distinct support zones. By selling options against cash reserves, I capture premiums that immediately reduce my cost basis. It’s a calculated method for monetizing volatility without margin exposure. Yet, this strategy’s true potential fails if you ignore the specific mathematical criteria required for ideal strike selection. The Executive Summary […]
Why I Closed a Winning Micron Options Trade Before the Big Move
I’ll walk you through a trade that tests discipline—a Micron call credit spread I closed at my 25% profit target, only to watch the stock drop $50 the next day. The technical setup was showing reversal, my strikes were positioned for a counter-trend collapse, and overnight theta and vol contraction were doing the heavy lifting. TLDR Closed Micron call […]
Mastering Long Puts for Strategic Shorting
When I consider strategic shorting, mastering long puts becomes essential. It’s not just about picking a bearish direction but understanding timing, market signals, and managing risk precisely. The key lies in identifying specific conditions where a long put ideally balances potential gain against exposure. But knowing when and how to enter these trades requires a disciplined framework—one that many traders […]
Unlocking Profits With Long Call Options
When I approach long call options, I focus on a clear, data-driven strategy that balances potential gains against inevitable risks. Choosing the right strike price and timing my entries isn’t guesswork—it’s about analyzing patterns and understanding market behavior. But managing time decay and deciding when to exit can make or break the trade. Getting these factors right is […]
