Tag Archives: options

Going Long Volatility – Puts Vs Calls

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Erik Calco

As anyone who knows me knows, I’m a premium collector.  I primarily sell options short to collect their premium.  I also try to place directional plays when I do it.  Together, this means that the majority of my profits are … Continue reading →

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Contrasting Selling Naked Puts to Limit Orders

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Erik S

To contrast selling a put option with placing a limit order, let’s say you want to buy 100 shares of for $140 ($14,000), which is now trading at 140.08.  You could place a limit order for 140 and hope it … Continue reading →

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