Pattern Day Trader – Pattern Day Trader Rules Un-American

Pattern Day Trader Rule   While the pattern day trader (PDT) rules were created with the best of intentions, I find the regulations simply absurd! I honestly believe the regulations do more harm than good to the markets by keeping traders out … [Click To Read More...]

Put/Call Ratio – Using It For Your Options Trading

A recent visitor to my website emailed me asking me about the put/call ratio. They were interested in learning my take on it and if I could help them understand how they can use it for their option trading. … [Click To Read More...]

Unusual Option Activity – 4 Tips On Tracking Option Volume

I’m often asked how I track the unusual option activity that I provide for my subscription service and my blog. For the last several years, I have been very secretive and have not divulged that information to ANYONE! After many years of dodging … [Click To Read More...]

Options Trading for Dummies | How to Buy An Option

You've probably learned some basic vocabulary and the benefits of using options before coming across this article. If not, check out “What Are Stock Options?” You’re probably all giddy to enter your first option trade. So, in this article on … [Click To Read More...]

What Are Stock Options? | What Is A Stock Option?

What are Stock Options?   I was recently asked this question by a visitor to my web site, www.optionsizzle.com. You may have seen the term “stock options” in the financial section while scanning the news. Or perhaps, you’ve … [Click To Read More...]

Options Trading 101 – Buying Calls Pays Off In MCP

Options 101 - I preach this time and time again, you must know what is going on in the options market! In my last case study I outline why following unusual option activity is like having a crystal ball at times and can give you an edge. … [Click To Read More...]

Unusual Option Activity Case Study – China Intergrated Energy (CBEH)

China Intergrated Energy (CBEH) is down more than 40% the last two days. Shares are under pressure with reports of the company possibly issued inaccurate financial statements or "FRUAD". This is a recent theme that we have been seeing in the … [Click To Read More...]

Trading Weekly Stock Options – 4 Tips You Should Know!

Weekly options trading is fairly intuitive. The options are listed every Thursday, and they expire the following Friday. Weekly options are available on all the usual stocks and indexes, such as the S&P 500 Index (SPX), along with the major … [Click To Read More...]

Two Year Base On Oil ETF (USO) Looking To Break Out

The (USO) United Stated Oil ETF  has been building a base for just about two years. Prices today closed right into a major resistance level. Watch the video below to find out more! … [Click To Read More...]

Option Trading Newsletter – Initial Job Claims Spark Rally

Intial Claims spark buyer interest today, pushing prices right back into a resistance resistance level. (VRTX) and (SGI) saw increased call option activity on breakouts, while (GTY) put buyers showed up. … [Click To Read More...]