Beginning options traders often are confused about the organization of option chains. This paper covers the basic concepts surrounding which options are available at any given point in time, and how that may affect the options you trade.Equity options always have options available for the current month and the following month. In addition, two more months will be available; but those two months will vary, depending upon which of three option...more
It is common to see web site banners or other advertisements similar to the title of this article, touting the benefits of options trades with probabilities of success of 85-90%. Technically, these trades indeed have a high probability of success, i.e., if you placed a trade with the same parameters every month of the year, you should see about 10 or 11 trades per year be successful and one or two be losers. And the longer you traded in this way,...more
Perhaps the most critical characteristic shared by successful investors and traders is their psychological approach to the market. All forms of financial investments have foundational knowledge that is essential to success in that market. I am not suggesting that you can simply think the right way and trade stocks, commodities or any other market successfully. But you could be the worlds foremost expert on the commodities market and still not be able to translate that knowledge into monetary success.Two emotions, fear and greed, can be lethal to your financial success. Developing an unemotional, systematic approach to your trading and investments is crucial for success. The following ideas will help you control your emotions and improve your trading results.Develop a Trading SystemMany people approach the market in a very unsystematic fashion. One day they are buying blue chip stocks that pay dividends; the next day they are playing tips from their nephews on biotechnology start-ups. Develop a system that suits your personal style, risk tolerance, knowledge level, and time available to devote to this activity. Decide what market you will trade and exactly how you will trade....more
Many people think of options trading as very risky and suitable only for the high rollers. This article briefly surveys how options can be used in conservative financial portfolios to boost the income from your stocks.For the purposes of this article, lets assume we have a stock portfolio of conservative stocks, e.g., IBM, GE, etc. We may be...more
You have probably heard people refer to options as a risky enterprise, akin to gambling. And it is true that options trading can be very risky, especially when engaged in with minimal knowledge and preparation. The average stockbroker or financial planner does not have sufficient options knowledge to guide you in the use of options in your...more
One of the most misunderstood topics in real estate is Seller Financing. This is probably because the topic of seller financing is usually discussed from the perspective of the buyer. And in most cases the buyer is a beginning investor who is trying to get a good deal or they are starting to buy property with no money down. But all too frequently the deal falls apart and the stories explode about the problems of seller financing. It is time to unfold the power of seller financing and the simple secrets and techniques to keeping the transaction a positive experience for everyone. While most people can explain the benefits of seller financing for a buyer what most people dont understand is that seller financing is actually better for the seller than it is for the buyer. Here are several ways that the seller can benefit from offering seller financing on their property:1. Timing The seller has complete control over the timing of the sale when they are offering the financing. The seller can determine just how long it will be before the sale closes. The seller can determine how long they can stay in the house after the sale closes. The seller can determine exactly how...more
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