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David Borun

Netlix Options are Too Inexpensive to Sell

Successful "cash-covered" puts depend on collecting a juicy premium, and this stock doesn't offer any.

David Borun

When Can You Trade Options on the New Coinbase Offering?

The crypto exchange earned an $80B market cap in its first day of trading, and options are coming soon.

David Borun

With Unusual Activity, Don't Trade It...Fade It

Changes in implied volatility after unusual volume are an opportunity to trade like the pros.

David Borun

Your Covered Calls Worked Well...Maybe Too Well. Now What?

Selling a diagonal call spread keeps you in the game when your shares are in rally mode.

David Borun

Learn to Design a Trade for Shifting Implied Volatilities

Simply buying options may not be the best way to profit from an expected move in a stock.

David Borun

Volatilities are Down, Volumes are Up

Weekly expirations are popular, are they right for your trading strategies?

David Borun

Selling Options Responsibly in the "Reddit" Stocks

Sometimes, implied vols are so high, you don't even need all legs of a trade...

David Borun

Trading Options on the Reddit/Robinhoood Stocks Requires Discipline

Huge moves and huge implied volatilities can wipe out an uninformed speculator in hurry.

David Borun

A Rising VIX Can Be a Buy Signal for Stocks

When traders and investors get nervous and buy options, the worst might already be in the past.

David Borun

With Stocks Making New Highs, Traders Should Understand Index Options

Trading options on broad indices can be a more efficient way to buy protection or generate income.