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Running Out the Shot-Clock with Credit Spreads
By Mark Wolfinger, for Veterans
How close to expiration should you get when selling credit spreads - before you run the risk of getting burned?
Gamma, Graphically Speaking: Part 1
By Gary Fletcher, for Veterans
I find it much more intuitive to think of the Greeks as pictures versus numbers. I believe that if you think of your option positions graphically you will better understand all of the risks associated with the position.
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How Can You Trade the Plunging VIX?
By Brian Overby, for Veterans
When the Volatility Index (VIX) plunges, what's an options trader to do? TradeKing's Options Guy discusses views on what a falling VIX means and trades suitable for a low-volatility market environment.
Why Do Options Strategies Have Such Funny Names?
By Brian Overby, for Rookies
Why do options strategies have such funny names like "iron condor" or "naked strangle"? Today's post discusses the origins of options' very colorful terminology.
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