The Bear Put Spread: Hedging Against Gravity
When the Indian market starts crashing, fear takes over. Most retail investors panic and sell their long-term stocks. A better way to handle a crash is to…
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The Greeks: The Four Dimensions of an Option Contract
In C5 Pillar 1, we learned that an option’s price is called the Premium. But why does a premium change? Sometimes the stock price goes up, but your Call…
Risk Management in Options: The Containment Field of Capital
In Cluster 5 Pillar 1, we compared options to a chainsaw. A chainsaw is a magnificent tool, but if you don't have a "Safety Shield," it is only a matter…
Options Strategies: Managing Energy in a Multi-Dimensional Market
In the regular stock market, there are only two ways to make money: Buy Low, Sell High (Bullish) or Sell High, Buy Low (Bearish). But what if the market…
Options Trading 101: The Beginner’s Guide to Calls and Puts
In Cluster 1, we learned how to buy a stock. You pay for the "Energy" of a company and you own a slice of it forever. But there is a faster…
Buying vs. Selling Options: The Mathematics of the Casino
In the world of options, you have to choose a side. Are you an Option Buyer or an Option Seller (Writer)?