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David Borun

Cannabis Stocks are Soaring, Options May be Your Best Bet for Profits

Rising implied volatilities can help you time entries and exits for your trades.

David Borun

Are You Paying Attention to Pin-Risk?

Understanding contrary exercise can help you find profit and reduce risk around expiration.

David Borun

A Deeper Look at GameStop Options

Don't let the Fear of Missing Out encourage you to make dumb trades.

David Borun

Reader Question on Negative Short Rates

Why long puts aren't a good alternative in a negative interest rate environment

David Borun

Contrary Exercise Brings Risk and Opportunity

The mechanics concerning which options are automatically exercised can mean the difference between profit and loss.

David Borun

Does "Quadruple Witching" Create Options Trading Opportunity?

The inclusion of Tesla could mean big volatility during the biggest derivative expiration of 2020.

David Borun

Do Hot IPOs Equal Hot Options Trading Opportunities?

It's been a great year for offerings, but be careful with these volatile new issues.

David Borun

Ten Monts Later, You Should Still Be Wary About Tesla Options...

Huge options premiums mean that trading Tesla calls and puts are like playing at the high-limit table.

David Borun

You Don't Need To Fear Option Assignments

The exercise of options you are short can actually be a blessing in disguise.

David Borun

Let's Take Another Look at Commodity Options

With demand concerns in Energy and a "flight to safety" in Gold, it's worth considering non-equity derivatives again.