While the past cannot guarantee future outcomes, it remains our most reliable resource for understanding market behavior. Previously, I outlined how Monte Carlo simulations can be used to estimate these…
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Performance Dissected Check out the Performance page to see the full results. Please note that those results are based on real fills, not hypothetical performance, and exclude commissions, so your actual results…
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1. Bitcoin (BTC) Bitcoin was the first ever cryptocurrency (established in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto) and it is currently the world’s most valuable. It is the coin most people think…
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In this article, I’ll introduce Monte Carlo simulations, explain their relevance in trading, and describe a specific options trading strategy I’ve developed using these simulations. I’ll also share backtested results to illustrate…
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As is always the case, though, there is some flipside to that risk. When they go well, crypto trades enjoy benefits including the potential for highly profitable market swings and…
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Figure 1 TLRY iron fly on 13 September 2018 Options have infinite combinations but the classic hypothetical risk free trade is the credit spread with a wing width that is…
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Covered calls are popular among investors looking for a conservative way to generate additional income from their stock holdings. However, it’s essential to understand both the benefits and risks before…
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What’s the Difference Between SPX and SPY Options? What Is SPX? SPX is the S&P 500 index, which is a stock market index that measures the performance of 500 large cap…
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A few weeks ago we introduced a new strategy to our members. While a double diagonal spread is a well known strategy, we are trading it with a tweak. The…
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This article will shows how this works, and how IV can affect your decision on what type of trade to open. Directional Spreads Let’s start with the simplest of…