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Should I start buying call options instead of stocks?
I've never invested in options, so doing the math for the first time. I know I am missing something, which is what I need help figuring out. I was seeing this call option for SPY (last one in the screenshot) This was my math: https://preview.redd.it/ji5cucjg7hje1.png?width=2010&format=png&auto=webp&s=fd544f7ee67ebcaf21ccf8602cc65bd8be76c0ac Q. when does buying the …
Selling vs buying?
It’s not about buying or selling—it’s **when** you do it. IV, market conditions, and tickers matter. **Buying Spreads (Debit Spreads)** * **When**: VIX is low, options are cheap. * **Tickers**: ETFs (like QQQ, SPY, even wild stuff like tsla, nvda . * **Expiration**: Longer to let the move play out. …
For those running options for retirement income
How are you liking it and how is it working so far? I would like to hear from people that have been running options long enough to test their strategy over various market conditions. I started selling options about a year ago. I chose to go with high volatility weekly …
SMCI
Is buying $50 calls of SCMI for the 21st a good idea for 1.82 per contract?
Up over 500% on RKLB calls
Purchased a handful of $5 RKLB calls back in August 2024, that expire in December 2026. They are up a little over 500% right now, and have just under 2 years left until expiration. Since they are so deep in the money, I get basically zero premium on these, and …
Tera Wulf call options
Thoughts on Tera wulf, I have a 360 contracts of cheap calls exp 3/21, stock took a hit on 1/27, but seems to be holding between 4.80-5ish, any one else thinking there will be a lead up to earnings rally? Normally I don’t bury into a position, but I think …
Best Time To Sell Put for Earnings
I’ve been married to RKLB since October, love the stock. I sell Puts and Calls in it. Earnings is coming up on the 27th after hours. To capture the most premium on selling puts for earnings, would it be best to sell a put the day of? I’m not selling …
New stocks to wheel
I’m looking for recommendations for some high IV stocks to run the wheel strategy on. I’ve already found some that I like and that I already have positions in, however, I want to diversify my holdings. The stocks I already have are: SOFI ACHR F RKLB ASTS Does anybody have …
Fridays Loss - Learnings.
Been trading SPY 0dte successfully now out of a ~$30k “fun” account. Was up $4.5k until yesterday, now I’m about breakeven now due to a series of bad events. Call me unorthodox but I like to start my trading day around midday (EST lunch hours) when action has settled and …
Even worth it to use Vanguard?
I use Vanguard for trading/investing but their interface isn't ideal for executing multi-leg options spreads, as they don't provide a strategy builder in any way. As long as I understand the risks and am aware of my maximum loss potential, is it possible open the two legs as separate positions? …