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A calendar spread is a popular options trading strategy involving the simultaneous purchase and sale of options with the same strike price but different expiration dates. This strategy profits from

Options trading offers a range of strategies, each suited to different market conditions and objectives. One such strategy, the calendar spread, stands out for its potential to leverage time decay

Despite last week being a shortened trading week due to Thursday’s market closure, it still managed to deliver significant volatility dure to economic news. SPX Below is the SPX daily

I’ve been involved in options trading since 2006. During this time, I’ve uncovered a ton of cognitive biases in myself and in others as well. Below, I’ve compiled the TOP

The U.S. equity options market has been on a five-year hot streak, with 2024’s trading volume shattering last year’s record of just under 10.1 billion contracts, according to the Options

When a year comes to an end, I like to pause for a moment, look back, and see where we stand. I always review the yearly charts during this period.

In this case study, I want to share a recent SPX options trade in which I combined Calendar and Diagonal spreads. The idea behind such a hybrid trade is to

The IBIT Bitcoin ETF has been available since early 2024, and in recent weeks, it has also become optionable. Issued by BlackRock, this exchange-traded fund (ETF) is set to revolutionize

Double Calendar strategies have gained immense popularity among SPX traders due to their flexibility and potential for high profitability. With NinjaSpread, you can now take your trading skills to the

Introduction Gamma Exposure (GEX) has become an increasingly important metric in modern options trading, providing traders with valuable insights into potential market movements and volatility. This article explores how GEX

We’re thrilled to announce a significant new feature in NinjaSpread, one that’s set to elevate how options traders visualize and analyze their strategies. With this update, we’ve integrated TradingView’s robust

Options trading is a sophisticated arena where strategy and timing converge to create profit opportunities. For traders navigating high implied volatility (IV) environments with a neutral to bullish outlook, the