Options traders said options are addictive because it can gain 2000% but only lose 100%.
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Do you agree with them?
Do you find options trading addictive?
What's your attitude towards options?
After making mistake for previous option, now waiting to close for taking profit[Miser] $DJT 20240503 70.0 CALL$ I will not be as greedy as before. Once gain between 50 to 100% will take profit. Unless otherwise[Chuckle]
I agreed with the topic that options are addictive as partly we do have chance to own a business at a cheaper price between the filled date till expiry date. But lesson to me is that although options do earned us premium and profit income. But before confirming any option (buy / sell) placing, have to do more research on chart trenching as well as price manipulation first before confirm an option trading. With this reasult, i learned my lesson😊 and will not anyhow confirming an option blindly. $ANF 20240426 130.0 CALL$
$AI 20240621 37.5 CALL$ have been selling covered calls off my AI shares. Managed to lower my cost at $44 now to $31 over a year period. Stocks is still underwater but it will rebound. Keep selling covered calls.
I am down on my cash. So selling covered calls and selling spreads (currently mostly bull put spreads. Trade with the trend). Fantastic way to build up cash.
🎁Surge in Option Trading: A Systemic Risk or Price Stability Tool?
Since March, the market enthusiasm brought about by artificial intelligence is expected to usher in a new milestone. The scale of individual stock options trading will once again exceed the stock trading volume after nearly three years.In recent years, trading including ultra-short-term options has continued to be hot and has become the main driver of violent fluctuations in the stock prices of many companies.As the fever in the derivatives market persists, will the Fed's next policy stance pose a risk of market disruption?Data compiled by Goldman Sachs last week showed that U.S. stock options trading volume in March was on track to exceed equity trading volume for the first time since late 2021, raising the possibility of significant market volatility.At that time, turning points came one
$Grab Holdings(GRAB)$ Grab, the leading super app in Southeast Asia, is making strategic moves in 2024 to solidify its position and propel future growth. The company is prioritizing affordability and reliability in its core ride-hailing service, while also exploring innovative features and catering to specific user segments. Keeping Users in Mind Understanding the need for budget-conscious passengers, Grab is implementing measures to maintain competitive fares. This includes piloting a feature that allows users to compare and choose from multiple ride-hailing options at once, potentially leading to more affordable selections. Additionally, they're addressing user concerns by focusing on improving the success r
Options: Are options better than stocks? The gains from options can be more than what we get back from stocks. But the losses can also add up. Please read up and keep asking others who are more experienced before you start. I took a long time before making my first purchase of options. I keep watching videos, chatting with friends and reading books to get the general idea. Next. Buy 1 lot of option as a start. Dun be greedy.
Let's explore an Options Strategy known as a Bullish Synthetic spread, which allows an options trader to control 100 shares for less capital compared to buying 100 shares of a stock. Options chain for AAPL expiring on Apr 19 Suppose one is bullish on Apple, and Apple is currently trading at $181 (as of the time of this writing). If you want to buy 100 shares, the capital required (not including commissions) is $181 x 100 = $18,100. For every $1 rise in the stock of Apple, the gain on the position is $100, and vice versa. Let's explore a strategy that allows you to control 100 shares of Apple for less capital, and that is done by a Bullish Synthetic spread, by entering a Call option on a buy leg, and a Put option on a sell leg. First select an options expiration, in which I have selected Ap
Option Witch | Tesla Stock Is Facing Obstacles - Sell Covered Calls for Protection
$Tesla(TSLA)$ recently reported weaker-than-expected Q4 earnings, sending shares tumbling more than 12% the following day. Lackluster growth, margin headwinds, and the lack of a clear outlook were the driving forces for the selloff.Despite already being down 23% in 2024, it seems that the path of least resistance is not upside. Elon Musk's $55 billion pack package at electric vehicle maker Tesla was voided by a Delaware judge after a shareholder lawsuit claimed his hefty pay package was unduly approved. Tesla shares fell 2.94% to $184.96 in premarket trading on Wednesday.Since Tesla stock is facing some obstacles. This is good for near-term expiring covered call option plays. Investors can make extra income with these trades.Selling covered call o
Addictive because majority want to earn quick money by using this tool. Majority human behavior want to see quick returns, quick result, and quick rich. if we looks at the option as per stated like the topic's title, high chance we are just use it in weong way or treat that as a leverage tool to gamble and expect to see a quick return. It also mean we might see the option tool not in depth enough. [Happy] Small chip to buy lottery?[Miser] [Miser] [Miser]
Amazon's potential acquisition of $iRobot(IRBT)$ faces uncertainty in Europe, with reports suggesting $Amazon.com(AMZN)$ may not offer concessions to appease antitrust regulators. The deadline for submitting plans to the European Commission regarding acquisition remedies is January 10.Facts🛑 Amazon spokesperson declined to comment on specific remedies for the EU, stating cooperation with regulatory agencies in reviewing the merger.💼 IRBT faces a crucial decision, having taken a high-interest loan for cash flow and acquisition-related matters in anticipation of the acquisition by Amazon.💰 Amazon previously lowered its offer for IRBT, indicating concerns about IRBT's valuation.🤔 Possible scenarios include A
Unusual Option Talks? Options hint COIN/MARA's key price level
Crypto trading is quite interesting, regarding the previous statement by the SEC chairman that the Bitcoin ETF was approved, the SEC clarified that their official account was hacked and an unauthorized post was made, and in fact, the Bitcoin spot ETF has not been approved. Bitcoin also surged and then fell below 46,000 in the short term.However, the trading activity of related stocks in the currency circle has not decreased. Stocks such as $Coinbase Global, Inc.(COIN)$ , $Marathon Digital Holdings Inc(MARA)$$Riot Blockchain, Inc.(RIOT)$ etc., are among the top options trading rankings. Among them, COIN's options trading is more cost-effective due to its stock pr
I agreed with the topic that options are addictive as partly we do have chance to own a business at a cheaper price between the filled date till expiry date. But lesson to me is that although options do earned us premium and profit income. But before confirming any option (buy / sell) placing, have to do more research on chart trenching as well as price manipulation first before confirm an option trading. With this reasult, i learned my lesson😊 and will not anyhow confirming an option blindly. $ANF 20240426 130.0 CALL$
After making mistake for previous option, now waiting to close for taking profit[Miser] $DJT 20240503 70.0 CALL$ I will not be as greedy as before. Once gain between 50 to 100% will take profit. Unless otherwise[Chuckle]
🎁Surge in Option Trading: A Systemic Risk or Price Stability Tool?
Since March, the market enthusiasm brought about by artificial intelligence is expected to usher in a new milestone. The scale of individual stock options trading will once again exceed the stock trading volume after nearly three years.In recent years, trading including ultra-short-term options has continued to be hot and has become the main driver of violent fluctuations in the stock prices of many companies.As the fever in the derivatives market persists, will the Fed's next policy stance pose a risk of market disruption?Data compiled by Goldman Sachs last week showed that U.S. stock options trading volume in March was on track to exceed equity trading volume for the first time since late 2021, raising the possibility of significant market volatility.At that time, turning points came one
$Grab Holdings(GRAB)$ Grab, the leading super app in Southeast Asia, is making strategic moves in 2024 to solidify its position and propel future growth. The company is prioritizing affordability and reliability in its core ride-hailing service, while also exploring innovative features and catering to specific user segments. Keeping Users in Mind Understanding the need for budget-conscious passengers, Grab is implementing measures to maintain competitive fares. This includes piloting a feature that allows users to compare and choose from multiple ride-hailing options at once, potentially leading to more affordable selections. Additionally, they're addressing user concerns by focusing on improving the success r
$AI 20240621 37.5 CALL$ have been selling covered calls off my AI shares. Managed to lower my cost at $44 now to $31 over a year period. Stocks is still underwater but it will rebound. Keep selling covered calls.
I am down on my cash. So selling covered calls and selling spreads (currently mostly bull put spreads. Trade with the trend). Fantastic way to build up cash.
Let's explore an Options Strategy known as a Bullish Synthetic spread, which allows an options trader to control 100 shares for less capital compared to buying 100 shares of a stock. Options chain for AAPL expiring on Apr 19 Suppose one is bullish on Apple, and Apple is currently trading at $181 (as of the time of this writing). If you want to buy 100 shares, the capital required (not including commissions) is $181 x 100 = $18,100. For every $1 rise in the stock of Apple, the gain on the position is $100, and vice versa. Let's explore a strategy that allows you to control 100 shares of Apple for less capital, and that is done by a Bullish Synthetic spread, by entering a Call option on a buy leg, and a Put option on a sell leg. First select an options expiration, in which I have selected Ap
Option Witch | Tesla Stock Is Facing Obstacles - Sell Covered Calls for Protection
$Tesla(TSLA)$ recently reported weaker-than-expected Q4 earnings, sending shares tumbling more than 12% the following day. Lackluster growth, margin headwinds, and the lack of a clear outlook were the driving forces for the selloff.Despite already being down 23% in 2024, it seems that the path of least resistance is not upside. Elon Musk's $55 billion pack package at electric vehicle maker Tesla was voided by a Delaware judge after a shareholder lawsuit claimed his hefty pay package was unduly approved. Tesla shares fell 2.94% to $184.96 in premarket trading on Wednesday.Since Tesla stock is facing some obstacles. This is good for near-term expiring covered call option plays. Investors can make extra income with these trades.Selling covered call o
Options: Are options better than stocks? The gains from options can be more than what we get back from stocks. But the losses can also add up. Please read up and keep asking others who are more experienced before you start. I took a long time before making my first purchase of options. I keep watching videos, chatting with friends and reading books to get the general idea. Next. Buy 1 lot of option as a start. Dun be greedy.
Options Spy | Bank stocks rebounded sharply after the FOMC hinted at a rate cut
The Fed pigeon triggered panic buying, US Treasury prices continued to rise, Apple to a new record. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept its benchmark interest rate in a range of 5.25 percent to 5.5 percent, in line with market expectations, signaling at least three rate cuts next year, and Fed Chairman Jerome Powell spoke out loudly that interest rates have entered restrictive territory and believe policy rates have reached or are near their peak.U.S. bank stocks rebounded strongly on Thursday after the Federal Reserve signaled it could cut interest rates in 2024, rallying to their highest levels since early March after a first-quarter U.S. banking crisis led to some bank failures. The S&P 500 banks index rose 4.4 per cent, climbing for a second straight session to its highest level
Options newsAccording to Asym500 MRA, a derivatives strategy and execution firm from Macro Risk Advisors, about $5 trillion in options tied to U.S. stocks will expire on Friday, 80% of which are in contracts directly linked to the S&P 500. That would be the largest contract expirations in at least 20 years.It is worth noting that before the expiration of this option of up to $5 trillion, CPI and PPI, as well as retail sales data known as "terror data", will be released in full, and central banks such as the Federal Reserve will announce the latest interest rate resolution before the option scale expires.Some market analysts say that if traders in the options market rush to balance Gamma ahead of the expiration of options on S&P 500 derivatives, it could significantly dampen volatil
Options Spy | Institutions sold a lot of put options to buy Google
Market artificial intelligence (AI) optimism resurfaces, Google launches artificial intelligence model Gemini, parent company Alphabet's share price is strong, Nvidia and AMD also increased by more than 2% and 9%, respectively. The Fei-half index closed up nearly 2.8 percent.The labor market has been in focus for investors this week amid a slew of mixed data. In a sign the pace of layoffs is not picking up, new data from the Labor Department on Thursday showed the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week was lower than market expectations, while the number of people continuing to collect jobless benefits fell far less than expected, the biggest drop since July. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield edged up to 4.129 percent on Thursday, reflecting concerns about the strengt
$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
Unusual Option Talks? Options hint COIN/MARA's key price level
Crypto trading is quite interesting, regarding the previous statement by the SEC chairman that the Bitcoin ETF was approved, the SEC clarified that their official account was hacked and an unauthorized post was made, and in fact, the Bitcoin spot ETF has not been approved. Bitcoin also surged and then fell below 46,000 in the short term.However, the trading activity of related stocks in the currency circle has not decreased. Stocks such as $Coinbase Global, Inc.(COIN)$ , $Marathon Digital Holdings Inc(MARA)$$Riot Blockchain, Inc.(RIOT)$ etc., are among the top options trading rankings. Among them, COIN's options trading is more cost-effective due to its stock pr
Everyone’s investment journey contains stories of successes and failures. Just as what Brendawg324 did when he would have made 140k but finally lost 30k in just 2 days. However, he remained optimistic about the future.This guy bought $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ 322.50 calls expiring this friday worth all of his life savings (roughly 35k), the next day META opened in the green and he was 50% up but as a true wsb legend he diamond-handed his way to a 10k loss in the afternoon selling every contract. To make everything better, he then proceeded to buy with the remaining money 218 contracts of 15.50 calls of the company that shouldn’t be named, only to lose 60% today (at the time of this post) on those same contracts.If you think this is the wor