You may have heard of these few terms being mentioned when people discussed options, so what exactly are In-The-Money (ITM), At-The-Money (ATM) and Out(of)-The-Money (OTM) referring to? The concept is very simple. It basically means how the strike price (agreed price in an option contract) correlates to the market price of the stock and vice-versa. … Continue reading What Is In-The-Money (ITM), At-The-Money (ATM) And Out(of)-The-Money (OTM)?
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Trading Activity On 19 Nov 21: Sold Off Alphabet & Apple LEAPS, Bought New LEAPS in Microsoft, Apple & FB
With Apple and Alphabet (Google) shares trading near their all-time high prices, I took the opportunity to take profits on the LEAPS contracts that have the shortest expiration date, at June 2022. I bought these 2 LEAPS contracts 3 months ago in Aug 2022 and the expiration dates of June 2022, which is 7 months … Continue reading Trading Activity On 19 Nov 21: Sold Off Alphabet & Apple LEAPS, Bought New LEAPS in Microsoft, Apple & FB
Goodbye Tesla, Hello AMD, Nvidia & Microsoft
It was another day of selloff for Tesla as the stock continues to be hit by negative news, Elon Musk's impending selling of shares, his brother's sale of Tesla shares, Hertz's deal yet to be signed, and poorer China-made vehicle sales in October. Tesla's phenomenal run seems to be ending sooner than I have expected … Continue reading Goodbye Tesla, Hello AMD, Nvidia & Microsoft
How To Buy Options on Interactive Brokers (Step-By-Step)
If you are getting started on trading options on Interactive Brokers (ibkr) platform, this article will be useful to guide you through. I use ibkr for my US shares investing and trading and I explained the reasons here:Which Platform Do I Use For Options Trading? ibkr has 3 separate interfaces that you can use and they … Continue reading How To Buy Options on Interactive Brokers (Step-By-Step)
Goodbye AMD, Nvidia PUTS, Hello Meta PUT
On 5 November, I closed my AMD and Nvidia PUT contracts that I sold just one week ago, bagging a 3.4% gain in 4 days for AMD and 5.37% gain in 8 days for Nvidia. Details of these 2 PUT contracts are as follow: I Sold An AMD PUT Contract And Collected 4.36% Returns In … Continue reading Goodbye AMD, Nvidia PUTS, Hello Meta PUT
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?
How Does The WHEEL Strategy Works?
I have mentioned the Wheel Strategy a few times in my previous articles and together with the LEAPS strategy, it is one of the two favourite strategies in options trading. In this article, I will share with you how this strategy works. The Wheel Strategy is very easy to understand, it is basically made up … Continue reading How Does The WHEEL Strategy Works?
Understanding How CALL Option Works (Featuring Helen & Ivan)
Helen and Ivan are planning to celebrate their wedding anniversary next month in USA when Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) opens on 19 October. However, they are unable to purchase the tickets until 2 weeks later, because their vacation leaves have not been approved yet and their paychecks will only come in by month's end. However, … Continue reading Understanding How CALL Option Works (Featuring Helen & Ivan)
I Made 8.6% Returns In 35 Days By Buying Nvidia Share Option Contract (15 Oct 21)
Nvidia is a semiconductor company that designs and produces Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) chips that are essentials for PCs, gaming as well as chip systems for AI, autonomous vehicle and data centers. I sold a Nvidia PUT option contract, with strike price of $235 and expiration date on 19 Nov 21, 35 days from now. … Continue reading I Made 8.6% Returns In 35 Days By Buying Nvidia Share Option Contract (15 Oct 21)
How Options Trading Works (Using Travel Insurance Plan As Analogy) | How does PUT Option Works?
While getting ready for our holiday, we would usually buy a travel insurance for a peace of mind. In doing so, we pay a premium (fees) to the insurance company to cover us for the period of our holiday. Whether there is a claim or not, the insurance gets to keep the premium that is … Continue reading How Options Trading Works (Using Travel Insurance Plan As Analogy) | How does PUT Option Works?
