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Gavin has a Masters in Applied Finance and Investment. He specializes in income trading using options, is very conservative in his style and believes patience in waiting for the best setups is the key to successful trading. He likes to focus on short volatility strategies. Since launching his ...more

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BABA Stock: Bear Call Spread Example
A bear call spread is a very common trade for options traders. It has a directional bias as hinted in the name and also benefits from time decay, so it is popular with income traders.
Bollinger Bands On Russell 2000 Indicate A Breakout Could Be Imminent
Bollinger Bands can be a great indicator to add in to your trading arsenal. Combining the Bollinger Band Width and an analysis of implied volatility can make a great foundation when looking to trade breakouts or consolidations.
How To Use Bollinger Bands To Predict Breakouts
When market volatility increases, Bollinger Bands will widen and move further away from the average. Conversely, when volatility contracts, the Bands will move closer together.
How To Trade Double Calendars And Double Diagonals On GS
With both double calendars and double diagonals, traders sell front month options and buy back month options. They are both essentially volatility plays in that they are long Vega.
Using Directional Butterflies For Huge Option Profits
Directional butterfly spreads are a great way to gain cheap exposure to a stock.
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