Long Put Spread
A long put (or long vertical) spread gives you the right to sell stock at strike price B and obligates you to buy stock at strike price A if assigned. This strategy is an alternative to buying a long put . Selling a cheaper put with strike A helps to offset the cost of the […]
Synthetic Long Stock
Also known as a long combination strategy, buying the call gives you the right to buy the stock at strike price A. Selling the put obligates you to buy the stock at strike price A if the option is assigned. This strategy is referred to as synthetic long stock because the risk/reward profile is nearly […]
Long Call Strategies
A long call gives you the right to buy the underlying stock at strike price A. Calls may be used as an alternative to buying stock outright. You can profit if the stock rises, without taking on all of the downside risk that would result from owning the stock. It is also possible to gain […]
What is Implied Volatility?
Implied volatility (IV) is one of the most important concepts for options traders to understand for two reasons. First, it shows how volatile the market might be in the future. Second, implied volatility can help you calculate probability. This is a critical component of options trading which may be helpful when trying to determine the […]
Tax Implications of Trading
Manage your trading taxes more efficiently If you dread unraveling the tax implications of your trading activities each year, it’s time to take hold of these issues. With a few basics under your belt, you can partner with your tax preparer to manage your trading taxes more proactively, resulting in less aggravation and, hopefully, a […]
Stock Basics: An Investor’s Guide
Everybody knows the old maxim buy low, sell high, and we all hear rumors around the water cooler about stocks that are poised to take off. Some people think that's all you need to know to make a killing in the stock market. Those people are wrong. Before you begin to invest in stocks or […]
Put Options Explained
It’s strange but true: many investors who are perfectly comfortable trading call options get a little squeamish around put options. Puts are certainly nothing to be afraid of. When used properly, they can add a whole new dimension to your trading. What are puts, exactly? Put options are basically the reverse of calls: a call […]
Protective Put Strategies
About the Security Options are contracts which control underlying assets, oftentimes stock. It is possible to buy (own or long) or sell (write or short) an option to initiate a position. Options are traded through a broker like Credence Global Bank Invest. Before trading options carefully consider your objectives, the risks, transaction costs, and fees. The Strategy […]
Long Common Stock on Margin
The Strategy This strategy is similar to long common stock , but on steroids. That’s because when buying stock on margin you normally put up only half of the money to purchase the stock and borrow the other half from your broker. Although the benefit of trading on margin is a boost to your available […]
Investing in Growth Mutual Funds
Growth mutual funds, as the name implies, invest in growth stocks. A growth stock is typically a younger, burgeoning company with earnings or revenue that’s growing faster than the average firm. Instead of paying out dividends to investors, growth firms usually choose to reinvest their earnings to support rapidly expanding operations or develop new products […]
