Posts Tagged ‘Earnings Option Strategy’
Monday, October 19th, 2020
This week we are looking at another of the Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 List companies. We use this list in one of our options portfolios to spot outperforming stocks and place option spreads that take advantage of the momentum.
ADBE has doubled from its March low and the following two articles lay out reasons why the stock may continue to gain. One of them even makes a case that the stock is undervalued at current levels, despite to impressive rally as of late – Adobe’s Stock To Continue Growing? and Adobe (ADBE) Up 6.4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Technicals
After correcting lower last month, ADBE is starting to once again show signs of upward momentum. The stock has posted a series of higher highs and higher lows over the last four weeks as it oscillates higher in a rising trend channel. Buyers have defended the lower line of the channel as well as dips towards the 20-Day moving average. Further, a break above the $500 level earlier this month is a sign of strength. Strong near-term support is seen in the $492-$500 area.
ADBE Chart October 2020
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for ADBE, consider this trade which relies on the stock remaining above the $500 level through the expiration in five weeks.
Buy To Open ADBE 20NOV20 495 Puts (ADBE201120P495)
Sell To Open ADBE 20NOV20 500 Puts (ADBE201120P500) for a credit of $2.08 (selling a vertical)
This credit is $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when ADBE was trading near $503. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will be only $1.30 per spread. Each spread would then yield $206.70. This reduces your buying power by $500 and makes your investment $293.30 ($500 – $206.70). If ADBE closes at any price above $500 on November 20, both options will expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 70% ($206.70 / $293.30), or 798% annualized.
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates October 17, 2020
We have found that the Investor’s Business Daily Top 50 List has been a reliable source of stocks that are likely to move higher in the short run. Recent additions to the list might be particularly good choices for this strategy, and deletions might be good indicators for exiting a position that you might already have on that stock.
As with all investments, you should only make option trades with money that you can truly afford to lose.
Happy trading,
Terry
Tags: ADBE, Adobe, Auto-Trade, Bullish Options strategies, Credit Spreads, Earnings Option Strategy, implied volatility, Monthly Options, Portfolio, Profit, profits, Puts, Risk, SPY, Stocks vs. Stock Options, Terry's Tips, thinkorswim, Vertical Put Spread, Volatility, Weekly Options
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Monday, August 10th, 2020
This week we are looking at another of the Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 List companies. We use this list in one of our options portfolios to spot outperforming stocks and place option spreads that take advantage of the momentum.
Amazon had a strong quarter and the following two articles outline the earnings report and why the stock may head higher from here – Amazon (AMZN) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates and Why Amazon Stock Climbed 14% Last Month.
Technicals
From a technical perspective, AMZN was held lower by a horizontal resistance level near $3250 on the rally that followed the recent earnings report. However, from a broader perspective, the stock has been firmly bid from a rising trendline that originates back to a low posted in March. Considering how long this trendline has been in place, and the long-term trend, the resistance at $3250 does not appear to be a big hurdle and it may only be a matter of time before this stock is trading at fresh all-time highs.
AMZN Chart August 2020
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for AMZN, consider this trade which is a bet that the stock will continue to advance over the next five weeks, or at least not decline very much.
Buy To Open AMZN 11SEP20 3160 Puts (AMZN200811P3160)
Sell To Open AMZN 11SEP20 3165 Puts (AMZN200811P3165) for a credit of $2.40 (selling a vertical)
This price was $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when AMZN was trading near $3165. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will only be $1.30 per spread. Each contract would then yield $238.70 and your broker would charge a $500 maintenance fee, making your investment $261.30 ($500 – $238.70). If AMZN closes at any price above $3165 on September 11, both options would expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 91% (1038% annualized).
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates August 8, 2020
We have found that the Investor’s Business Daily Top 50 List has been a reliable source of stocks that are likely to move higher in the short run. Recent additions to the list might be particularly good choices for this strategy, and deletions might be good indicators for exiting a position that you might already have on that stock.
As with all investments, you should only make option trades with money that you can truly afford to lose.
Happy trading,
Terry
Tags: Amazon, AMZN, Auto-Trade, Bearish Options Strategies, Bullish Options strategies, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Earnings Announcement, Earnings Option Strategy, implied volatility, Monthly Options, Options Tutorial Program, Portfolio, Profit, profits, Puts, Risk, SPY, Terry's Tips, thinkorswim, Vertical Put Spread, Volatility, Weekly Options
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Monday, July 20th, 2020
This week we are looking at another of the Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 List companies. We use this list in one of our options portfolios to spot outperforming stocks and place option spreads that take advantage of the momentum.
Adobe has been a long-term outperformer and the recent dips could offer an attractive entry point for buyers. Check out what the following two analysts have to say about the stock – Here’s Why Adobe (ADBE) Stock Could be a Solid ‘Buy’ in Today’s Market and Is Adobe Stock A Buy Right Now? Here’s What Earnings, ADBE Chart Show.
Technicals
Adobe has corrected lower in the past week and is seen testing a confluence of support. The support area consists of a horizontal level at $423 that previously acted as support in late June as well as the lower bound of a trend channel that has encompassed price action since April. The earlier downside momentum has already subsided which signals that buyers are defending this area. While above $423, the stock has the potential to continue higher, in line with the trend from the low in March.
ADBE Chart July 2020
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for ADBE, consider this trade which is a bet that the stock will continue to advance over the next five weeks, or at least not decline very much.
Buy To Open ADBE 21AUG20 425 Puts (ADBE200821P425)
Sell To Open ADBE 21AUG20 430 Puts (ADBE200821P430) for a credit of $2.15 (selling a vertical)
This price was $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when ADBE was trading near $432. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will only be $1.30 per spread. Each contract would then yield $213.70 and your broker would charge a $500 maintenance fee, making your investment $286.30 ($500 – $213.70). If ADBE closes at any price above $430 on August 21, both options would expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 75% (855% annualized).
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates July 18, 2020
We have found that the Investor’s Business Daily Top 50 List has been a reliable source of stocks that are likely to move higher in the short run. Recent additions to the list might be particularly good choices for this strategy, and deletions might be good indicators for exiting a position that you might already have on that stock.
As with all investments, you should only make option trades with money that you can truly afford to lose.
Happy trading,
Terry
Tags: ADBE, Adobe, Auto-Trade, Bearish Options Strategies, Bullish Options strategies, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Credit Spreads, diagonal spreads, Earnings Announcement, Earnings Option Strategy, implied volatility, Monthly Options, Options Tutorial Program, Portfolio, Profit, profits, Puts, Risk, Stocks vs. Stock Options, Terry's Tips, thinkorswim, Vertical Put Spread, Volatility, Weekly Options
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Monday, July 6th, 2020
This week we are looking at another of the Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 List companies. We use this list in one of our options portfolios to spot outperforming stocks and place option spreads that take advantage of the momentum.
Several analysts have positive things to say about Kroger, here are two of them – Kroger: How The COVID-19 Crisis Could Provide Long-Term Tailwinds and Are Investors Undervaluing Kroger (KR) Right Now?
Technicals
Kroger corrected lower in June but the decline was shallow which signals underlying strength. Further, the dip that followed their recent earnings report was promptly bought up and the upward momentum has picked up notably since then. Strong support for the stock is seen at $32.70 as the 20 and 50-day moving averages have converged towards each other at that price point. Kroger has not traded below it’s 50-day moving average on a sustained basis for nearly a year as buyers continue to accumulate this stock near that particular indicator. To the upside, the $34.50 price point might be a near-term hurdle as it was in May, but a break above it would clear the path for a retest of the March high near $37.
KR Chart July 2020
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for KR, consider this trade which is a bet that the stock will continue to advance over the next five weeks, or at least not decline very much.
Buy To Open KR 7AUG20 30.5 Puts (KR20087P30.5)
Sell To Open KR 7AUG20 33.5 Puts (KR20087P33.5) for a credit of $0.87 (selling a vertical)
This price was $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when KR was trading at$33.50. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will only be $1.30 per spread. Each contract would then yield $85.70 and your broker would charge a $300 maintenance fee, making your investment $214.30 ($300 – $85.70). If KR closes at any price above $33.50 on August 7, both options would expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 40% (456% annualized).
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates July 4, 2020
We have found that the Investor’s Business Daily Top 50 List has been a reliable source of stocks that are likely to move higher in the short run. Recent additions to the list might be particularly good choices for this strategy, and deletions might be good indicators for exiting a position that you might already have on that stock.
As with all investments, you should only make option trades with money that you can truly afford to lose.
Happy trading,
Terry
Tags: Auto-Trade, Bearish Options Strategies, Bull Put Credit Spread, Bullish Options strategies, Calendar Spreads, Calls, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Credit Spreads, diagonal spreads, Earnings Option Strategy, implied volatility, KR, Kroger, Monthly Options, Options Tutorial Program, Portfolio, Profit, profits, Puts, Risk, Stocks vs. Stock Options, Terry's Tips, thinkorswim, Vertical Put Spread, Volatility, Weekly Options
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Monday, January 13th, 2020
Copart is a momentum stock that has caught the eyes of many analysts, here are two of them – Why Copart (CPRT) Stock Might be a Great Pick and Why Do 123 A+ Funds Have A Stake In This Breakout IBD 50 Stock?
Technicals
The main appeal to CPRT from a technical perspective is its upward momentum on the larger time frames. Over the last year, the stock has only posted one monthly loss and that loss was a small one compared to typical monthly ranges. Pullbacks have been shallow and buyers are quick to pick this stock up on dips. A horizontal level is in play at $91 that acted as resistance from mid-November until the break higher two weeks ago. The upward break suggests bullish a continuation and the psychological $100 price point may act as a magnet for this stock.
CPRT Chart January 2020
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for CPRT, consider this trade which is a bet that the stock will continue to advance over the next six weeks, or at least not decline very much.
Buy To Open CPRT 21FEB20 90 Puts (CPRT200221P90)
Sell To Open CPRT 21FEB20 95 Puts (CPRT200221P95) for a credit of $1.63 (selling a vertical)
This price was $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when CPRT was trading near $95. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will only be $1.30 per spread. Each contract would then yield $161.70 and your broker would charge a $500 maintenance fee, making your investment $338.30 ($500 – $161.70). If CPRT closes at any price above $95 on February 21, both options would expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 48% (449% annualized).
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates January 11, 2020
We have found that the Investor’s Business Daily Top 50 List has been a reliable source of stocks that are likely to move higher in the short run. Recent additions to the list might be particularly good choices for this strategy, and deletions might be good indicators for exiting a position that you might already have on that stock.
As with all investments, you should only make option trades with money that you can truly afford to lose.
Happy trading,
Terry
Tags: Auto-Trade, Calendar Spreads, CPRT, Earnings Option Strategy, Monthly Options, Options Tutorial Program, Portfolio, Profit, profits, Puts, Risk, Stocks vs. Stock Options, Terry's Tips, thinkorswim, Volatility, Weekly Options
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Monday, October 28th, 2019
Visa’s earnings report in the past week has boosted sentiment among analysts. The following two articles include two upward price target revisions and a case for why the stock can continue to strengthen from here – Visa Analysts Encouraged By Q4 Results, 2020 Guidance and Visa stock gains after forecast paints a picture of continued strength in 2020.
The rally that followed the earnings report has lifted Visa’s stock back above all of the commonly looked at moving averages (20, 50 & 100-day). What’s appealing about V is the long-term trend and that dips have been shallow over the year which points to strong demand. There was a correction lower since early September, but the post-earnings upward momentum suggests the stock may have resumed within its broader uptrend.
Visa Chart October 2019
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for V, consider this trade which is a bet that the stock will continue to advance over the next five weeks, or at least not decline very much.
Buy To Open V 29NOV19 175 Puts (V191129P175)
Sell To Open V 29NOV19 177.5 Puts (V191129P177.5) for a credit of $0.99 (selling a vertical)
This price was $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when V was trading near $178. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will only be $1.30 per spread. Each contract would then yield $97.05 and your broker would charge a $250 maintenance fee, making your investment $152.30 ($250 – $97.05). If V closes at any price above $177.5 on November 29, both options would expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 63% (730% annualized).
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates October 26, 2019
We have found that the Investor’s Business Daily Top 50 List has been a reliable source of stocks that are likely to move higher in the short run. Recent additions to the list might be particularly good choices for this strategy, and deletions might be good indicators for exiting a position that you might already have on that stock.
As with all investments, you should only make option trades with money that you can truly afford to lose.
Happy trading,
Terry
Tags: Auto-Trade, Calendar Spreads, Calls, Credit Spreads, diagonal spreads, Earnings Announcement, Earnings Option Strategy, Earnings Play, implied volatility, Monthly Options, Options Tutorial Program, Portfolio, Profit, profits, Puts, Risk, SPY, Stocks vs. Stock Options, Terry's Tips, thinkorswim, V, Visa, Volatility, Weekly Options
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Monday, October 21st, 2019
Synchrony Financial rallied to a two-month high in the past week and several analysts think it can continue higher. Here is what the IBD had to say about the stock – This GE Spinoff Nears Buy Point On Strong Earnings. Also take a look at the following article which discusses Warren Buffett’s stake in the company – Here is What Hedge Funds Think About Synchrony Financial (SYF).
SYF recently regained both its 50 and 100 day moving averages which signals the broader bullish trend has potentially restarted. Of the two, the 100-day moving average was particularly strong resistance throughout September. For this reason, the indicator is now seen as strong support on near-term dips. The break above the 100-day moving average also means a break above the September high which in turn has set a successions of higher highs and higher lows. Another way to look at it is as a range breakout since the stock was essentially consolidating sideways above its 200-week moving average for the past two months or so.
SYF Chart October 2019
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for SYF, consider this trade which is a bet that the stock will continue to advance over the next five weeks, or at least a little bit.
Buy To Open SYF 22NOV19 31.5 Puts (SYF191122P31.5)
Sell To Open SYF 22NOV19 34.5 Puts (SYF191122P34.5) for a credit of $0.93 (selling a vertical)
This price was $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when SYF was trading near $34.50. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will only be $1.30 per spread. Each contract would then yield $91.70 and your broker would charge a $300 maintenance fee, making your investment $208.30 ($300 – $91.70). If SYF closes at any price above $34.50 on November 22, both options would expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 44% (502% annualized).
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates October 19, 2019
We have found that the Investor’s Business Daily Top 50 List has been a reliable source of stocks that are likely to move higher in the short run. Recent additions to the list might be particularly good choices for this strategy, and deletions might be good indicators for exiting a position that you might already have on that stock.
As with all investments, you should only make option trades with money that you can truly afford to lose.
Happy trading,
Terry
Tags: Auto-Trade, Calendar Spreads, Calls, Credit Spreads, diagonal spreads, Earnings Announcement, Earnings Option Strategy, implied volatility, Monthly Options, Options Tutorial Program, Portfolio, Profit, profits, Puts, Risk, Stocks vs. Stock Options, SYF, Synchrony Financial, Terry's Tips, thinkorswim, Volatility, Weekly Options
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Monday, September 30th, 2019
Lululemon Athletica’s reported earnings in early September which led to a rally to fresh all-time highs. Several analysts are expecting more upside, here are two of them – Is Lululemon (LULU) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think ” Yes “ and UBS Group Analysts Give Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) a $210.00 Price Target.
After hitting all-time highs, LULU has edged lower to pare gains related to the earnings report. A confluence of support is in sight and considered quite strong. The confluence consists of the 50-Day moving average, a horizontal level, and the lower bound of a long-term bullish trend channel. The horizontal level comes in at $188 and previously acted as resistance on several rallies since June. The trend channel dates back to a low printed in late December and has contained price action since.
LULU Chart September 2019
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for LULU, consider this trade which is a bet that the stock will continue to advance over the next five weeks, or at least not decline very much.
Buy To Open LULU 01NOV19 187.5 Puts (LULU191101P187.5)
Sell To Open LULU 01NOV19 190 Puts (LULU191101P190) for a credit of $1.10 (selling a vertical)
This price was $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when LULU was trading near $190. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will only be $2.50 per spread (the rate charged by thinkorswim for Terry’s Tips’ subscribers). Each contract would then yield $107.50 and your broker would charge a $250 maintenance fee, making your investment $142.50 ($250 – $107.50). If LULU closes at any price above $190 on November 1, both options would expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 75% (855% annualized).
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates September 28, 2019
We have found that the Investor’s Business Daily Top 50 List has been a reliable source of stocks that are likely to move higher in the short run. Recent additions to the list might be particularly good choices for this strategy, and deletions might be good indicators for exiting a position that you might already have on that stock.
As with all investments, you should only make option trades with money that you can truly afford to lose.
Happy trading,
Terry
Tags: Auto-Trade, Calendar Spreads, Calls, Credit Spreads, diagonal spreads, Earnings Announcement, Earnings Option Strategy, Earnings Play, implied volatility, LULU, Lulu Lemon, Monthly Options, Options Tutorial Program, Portfolio, Profit, profits, Puts, Risk, Stocks vs. Stock Options, Terry's Tips, thinkorswim, Volatility, Weekly Options
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Monday, September 23rd, 2019
The following two articles certainly suggest Adobe is a good buy on the current dip – Adobe: Timely Buying Opportunity and Adobe: Take Advantage of Bearishness to Buy a High-Quality Stock Cheaper.
From a technical perspective, ADBE is testing a major support confluence. The confluence consists of a horizontal line at $275 as well as the 200-day moving average. The horizontal level was major resistance that held the stock lower in 2018 and it is now seen as support. There has been some evidence of the support area holding so far but a break above recent highs around $285 would provide further confirmation.
ADBE Chart September 2019
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for ADBE, consider this trade which is a bet that the stock will continue to advance over the next five weeks, or at least not decline very much.
Buy To Open ADBE 25OCT19 275 Puts (ADBE191025P275)
Sell To Open ADBE 25OCT19 277.5 Puts (ADBE191025P277.5) for a credit of $0.95 (selling a vertical)
This price was $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when ADBE was trading near $278. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will only be $2.50 per spread (the rate charged by thinkorswim for Terry’s Tips’ subscribers). Each contract would then yield $92.50 and your broker would charge a $250 maintenance fee, making your investment $157.50 ($250 – $92.50). If ADBE closes at any price above $277.5 on October 25, both options would expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 59% (673% annualized).
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates September 21, 2019
We have found that the Investor’s Business Daily Top 50 List has been a reliable source of stocks that are likely to move higher in the short run. Recent additions to the list might be particularly good choices for this strategy, and deletions might be good indicators for exiting a position that you might already have on that stock.
As with all investments, you should only make option trades with money that you can truly afford to lose.
Happy trading,
Terry
Tags: ADBE, Auto-Trade, Bearish Options Strategies, Bull Put Credit Spread, Bullish Options strategies, Calendar Spreads, Calls, Credit Spreads, diagonal spreads, Earnings Option Strategy, implied volatility, Monthly Options, Options Tutorial Program, Stocks vs. Stock Options, Terry's Tips, thinkorswim, Volatility, Weekly Options
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Monday, September 16th, 2019
After already doubling this year, one analyst expects that it can do it again. Take a look at the full article here – Boot Barn: Another Doubling Is Possible. Also take a look at the following article which makes the case for continued steady gains in BOOT – Two stocks I’d tuck away forever: Boot Barn Holdings (BOOT), Canadian Solar (CSIQ).
Boot Barn stock has been rallying strongly higher since the start of the year and a rising trend channel has encompassed price action. There were three major tests of the lower bound of said channel since August and buyers have defended each one of them. With the price now firmly above all the commonly looked at moving averages, it appears safe to say that buyers are in control. Technical support for near-term dips is found at $33.19. The area is considered significant as a confluence resides there. It contains a horizontal level, the 20-day moving average, and the 50-day moving average.
BOOT Chart September 2019
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for BOOT, consider this trade which is a bet that the stock will continue to advance over the next five weeks, or at least not decline very much.
Buy To Open BOOT 18OCT19 30 Puts (BOOT191018P30)
Sell To Open BOOT 18OCT19 35 Puts (BOOT191018P35) for a credit of $1.23 (selling a vertical)
This price was $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when BOOT was trading near $36. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will only be $2.50 per spread (the rate charged by thinkorswim for Terry’s Tips’ subscribers). Each contract would then yield $120.50 and your broker would charge a $500 maintenance fee, making your investment $379.50 ($500 – $120.50). If BOOT closes at any price above $35 on October 18, both options would expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 32% (365% annualized).
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates September 14, 2019
We have found that the Investor’s Business Daily Top 50 List has been a reliable source of stocks that are likely to move higher in the short run. Recent additions to the list might be particularly good choices for this strategy, and deletions might be good indicators for exiting a position that you might already have on that stock.
As with all investments, you should only make option trades with money that you can truly afford to lose.
Happy trading,
Terry
Tags: Auto-Trade, BOOT, Bullish Options strategies, Calendar Spreads, Calls, Credit Spreads, diagonal spreads, Earnings Option Strategy, implied volatility, Monthly Options, Options Tutorial Program, Portfolio, Profit, profits, Puts, Risk, Stocks vs. Stock Options, Terry's Tips, thinkorswim, Volatility, Weekly Options
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