I have been asked this question quite a number of times so I thought it will be good to address this question in this post. The platform that I am currently using is Interactive Brokers, also in short, known as ibkr. What I Like About ibkr? Easy SignupIbkr is easy to sign up and the … Continue reading Which Platform Do I Use For Buying US Shares & Options Trading?
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AMD Stock Analysis
Fundamental analysis is important in picking the right stock for investment and trading. A stock without sound fundamentals is at a high risk of collapse and bankruptcy, which can wipe off your entire investment. However, if you do not have any financial background to study the financial statement of the company, it would be helpful … Continue reading AMD Stock Analysis
The Power Of LEAPS: Tesla LEAPS Is Up 340% In Just 18 Days
On 15 Oct 21, I bought a Tesla LEAP Contract and the details are as follow:Type of Option: LEAPS CallDate of Expiration: 20 Jan 2023 (461 days to expiration)Delta: 0.194Strike price: $1500Premium Price: $37.50Share price of Tesla on 15 Oct 21: $839.70 Based on Monday (1 Nov) Tesla's closing price of $1208.59, the premium has increased … Continue reading The Power Of LEAPS: Tesla LEAPS Is Up 340% In Just 18 Days
I Sold An AMD PUT Contract And Collected 4.36% Returns In 18 Days (1 Nov 21)
I sold an AMD PUT contract today, with the expiration date on 19 Nov 21 (18 days from now). The IV is high at 39% and thus I collected a premium of 4.36% in just 18 days. Read about why IV is important to options traders here:What Is Implied Volatility (IV) And Why It Matters … Continue reading I Sold An AMD PUT Contract And Collected 4.36% Returns In 18 Days (1 Nov 21)
If You Are Thinking Of Buying Tesla Shares Now, Then You Should Watch This Video First
If you are experiencing some kind of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) because Tesla's stock sudden rise caught you off guard and you wish you should have bought when Tesla was in the 500 ~ 800 zone just weeks/ months ago, and now you are frantically trying to enter the market to catch Tesla before … Continue reading If You Are Thinking Of Buying Tesla Shares Now, Then You Should Watch This Video First
My Pinterest Stock Dropped Almost 50% But I Am Still Earning Money From It
I first enter options trading for Pinterest stock in March 2021 where I sold a PUT contract and received 7.81% returns in just 16 days. Subsequently, I sold more PUT contracts on Pinterest but the share price started going down and my PUT contract was exercised. Since then, I have been selling covered calls on … Continue reading My Pinterest Stock Dropped Almost 50% But I Am Still Earning Money From It
Facebook Stock Analysis
Fundamental analysis is important in picking the right stock for investment and trading. A stock without sound fundamentals is at a high risk of collapse and bankruptcy, which can wipe off your entire investment. However, if you do not have any financial background to study the financial statement of the company, it would be helpful … Continue reading Facebook Stock Analysis
I Bought Tesla LEAPS At 3.75k 15 Days Ago (15 Oct 21) And Now It Is Worth $12.6k (236% Profits)
I bought a low delta Tesla LEAPS on 15 Oct 21, with a strike price of $1500, expiration date on 20 Jan 23 with a delta of 0.194. I pay at a premium of $3750 ($37.50 x 100) and Tesla's price was $839.70 at the time of purchase. It was before Tesla's earnings announcement on … Continue reading I Bought Tesla LEAPS At 3.75k 15 Days Ago (15 Oct 21) And Now It Is Worth $12.6k (236% Profits)
I Sold A Put Option Contract For Nvidia (Again) On 28 Oct 21. Why?
On 28 Oct 21, I sold a PUT contract on Nvidia, with details as follow: Strike Price: $260Date of Expiration: 3 Dec 21 (35 days contract)Premium Collected: $19.50 (7.5% returns) I previously close a PUT contract in 12 days because I thought Nvidia's share price is going up too high and may have a chance … Continue reading I Sold A Put Option Contract For Nvidia (Again) On 28 Oct 21. Why?
What Is Implied Volatility (IV) And Why It Matters In Options Trading?
Implied Volatility (IV) refers to the probability of the fluctuation in the market price of a stock, in short, it is a prediction of how volatile the stock can be at a certain point. The higher the IV, the more volatile in price movement the stock is expected to be. A stock can have a … Continue reading What Is Implied Volatility (IV) And Why It Matters In Options Trading?