How to use combo options to trade earnings season?

Combo options are option trades constructed from multiple contracts of differing options. Combo options enable more precise risk management techniques, offer the potential for higher returns, and reduce the margin requirement. ---------------- How do combo options work? Will you use combo options to trade upcoming earnings season?

avatarTiger V
11-19 20:09

Investment Reflection: Poor Man’s Covered Call on TLT

Overview of Strategy On November 18, 2024, I executed a poor man’s covered call (PMCC) on the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) $iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF(TLT)$  , employing a diagonal spread strategy. This involved: Buying a long-dated call option with a strike price of $84 and a maturity date of April 17, 2025, at a cost of $745 per contract. Selling a short-term call option with a strike price of $92 and a maturity date of November 29, 2024, earning a premium of $21 per contract. At the time, TLT was trading at $89.80, and the strategy was based on a short-term bullish outlook, leveraging seasonality and technical factors that suggested a potential year-end bounce in Treasury bond prices. Analysis of the Trade The Rationale:
Investment Reflection: Poor Man’s Covered Call on TLT
avatarTiger V
09-12

Investment Reflection: WBA Call Option Roll-Over Strategy

On 11 September 2024, I executed a roll-over of two contracts of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) $Walgreens Boots Alliance(WBA)$  call options, extending the maturity date from 27 September 2024 to 25 October 2024. This move allowed me to collect an option premium of USD 23 per contract. This strategy was based on Walgreens’ current challenges and long-term potential, despite its recent difficulties in the market. Market Environment and Rationale Walgreens Boots Alliance has had a turbulent 2024, with the stock losing nearly 68% of its value since the start of the year. The company's dividend reduction—after nearly five decades of increases—highlighted its struggles in a competitive environment dominated by online
Investment Reflection: WBA Call Option Roll-Over Strategy
avatarBarcode
07-29
$NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ $Amazon.com(AMZN)$ $Apple(AAPL)$ $Alphabet(GOOGL)$ $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$  🌊‼️🌟Tech Tidal Wave: Dive Into Puts Before the Tech Tsunami Hits! 🌊💥‼️ Kia ora Tiger traders, Ready to ride the wild waves of the tech market? 🌪️ As August draws to a close, the tech stocks are about to face a perfect storm, making it prime time for put options! Think of it as preparing your surfboard for the massive swells—there’s no better time to catch the ride of your trading life! 🏄‍♀️🌟 Why is this end-of-August period so special, you ask? Well, imagine the market's re
avatarTiger V
07-08

Investment Reflection on Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) Vertical Put Option Strategy

Overview of the Option Strategy On July 5, 2024, I initiated a vertical put option strategy on Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) $Marathon Digital Holdings Inc(MARA)$  by opening five contracts. This involved selling put options at a strike price of $16 and simultaneously buying put options at a strike price of $15, with a maturity date of August 16, 2024. For this strategy, I collected a premium of $25 per contract. This vertical put spread, often referred to as a credit spread, is a bullish strategy that profits if MARA's stock remains above $16 at expiration. Key Drivers Behind the Strategy 1. Superior Mining Efficiency: Marathon Digital Holdings stands out in the competitive landscape of cryptocurrency mining due to its efficient revenue g
Investment Reflection on Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) Vertical Put Option Strategy
avatarTiger V
07-09

Investment Reflection on GOLD Vertical Put Option Strategy

Overview On 31 May 2024, I engaged in a vertical put spread strategy on GOLD $Barrick Gold Corp(GOLD)$   by opening two contracts. This involved selling put options at a strike price of USD 17 and simultaneously buying put options at a strike price of USD 16, collecting an option premium of USD 33 per contract. The contracts were set to mature on 19 July 2024. Subsequently, I closed the position on 8 July 2024 by paying USD 20 per contract. Strategy Analysis The vertical put spread is a limited-risk, limited-reward strategy that aims to capitalize on stable or slightly bullish market conditions. By selling the higher strike price put and buying the lower strike price put, the maximum potential profit is limited to the net premium collect
Investment Reflection on GOLD Vertical Put Option Strategy
avatarTiger V
07-09

Investment Reflection on Ford Vertical Put Option Strategy

Overview On June 13, 2024, I initiated a vertical put option strategy on Ford (F) $Ford(F)$  by selling a put option at a strike price of $11.82 and buying a put option at a strike price of $10.82, collecting an option premium of $26 per contract. This strategy had a maturity date of July 19, 2024. Recent developments in Ford's EV strategy played a significant role in this investment decision. On July 8, 2024, I decided to close the position by paying $2 per contract. Rationale Behind the Strategy The motivation behind this strategy was primarily driven by Ford's announcement regarding adjustments to its electric vehicle (EV) strategy. Ford decided to discontinue its "EV-certified" program due to declining demand and instead allowed all dealersh
Investment Reflection on Ford Vertical Put Option Strategy
avatarTiger V
06-06

Investment Reflection on F Vertical Put Option Strategy

Overview of the Strategy On June 5, 2024, I initiated a vertical put option strategy on Ford $Ford(F)$  , involving the following transactions: - Sold put options at a strike price of $11.82. - Bought put options at a strike price of $10.82. - Collected an option premium of $26 per contract. This strategy, known as a bear put spread, is typically used when expecting the stock price to decline or remain neutral within a specific range. Ford’s Performance in May Ford recently reported robust vehicle sales for May, which could significantly impact the stock price and, consequently, the outcome of my option strategy: - **Total vehicle sales:** 190,014 (up 11.2% YoY) - **Electric vehicle sales:** 8,966 (up 64.7% YoY) - **Hybrid vehicle sales:** 17,63
Investment Reflection on F Vertical Put Option Strategy
I like to double my profit by selling a put and call vertical with a delta of 0.15. I don't need max profit, I just need max probability of collecting premium. I tends to use a wide spread to collect max credit. So, for Tesla, I will do like 190/200 or 195/210 for 1-2 weeks option And a 140/120 put option. I will go in with 10lots on call and 10 lots on put For 1 week option. This will give me about $1000 per week income. I don't own the shares and will not want to own any share given my profit is $4000 a month with a capital outlay of only $20000-$30000. As long as Tesla don't breach this 140-190 range, I am safe. And doing it on a week option also make this fairly safe. Even if it does breach on side, the other side will still be in profit to minimise the lose. 
avatarJacksNiffler
2023-12-26

How Option Could Help You Buy Game Giants' Dip?

$TENCENT(00700)$ and $NetEase(NTES)$ both experienced a significant decline on Friday, which would have been an opportunity for me in the past. However, given the current overall negative sentiment surrounding Chinese concept stocks, I'm not very inclined to take action without first assessing the severity of the situation.If it were something on the level of NetEase splitting from $Activision Blizzard(ATVI)$ or Tencent imposing restrictions on minors' gaming time, then it wouldn't be a big deal and I would consider buying. But this time:The document will fundamentally affect the company's revenue. Under constant bandwidth and channel costs, the high-profit game
How Option Could Help You Buy Game Giants' Dip?

Unusual Option Talks? Nvidia Towards 540?!

The market saw a Monday rebound, with tech stocks leading, particularly $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ with increased options trading, ranking first despite its higher stock price. Strong bullish sentiment persists, reflected in call options around $540 and put options at $485 for NVDA. While $Boeing(BA)$ ‘s significant decline spurred more active put trades around $220 and $225. Bitcoin awaits Wednesday news, while $Marathon Digital Holdings Inc(MARA)$ and $Coinbase Global, Inc.(COIN)$ exhibit active and rising trading activity and implied volatility (IV). Despite this, there's perceived profit potential in employing a Straddle stra
Unusual Option Talks? Nvidia Towards 540?!
avatarLawrenceSG
2023-12-05
Nike, just do it.  Look at this negative example of me losing money.  If u r doing it the other way, u will be winning! 
avatarJaytan
2023-12-05
Selling option is the best !!