Using LEAPS Straddles

Many options traders use straddles in order to take advantage of stocks that are about to get volatile. The strategy enables the trader to profit from the upside and the downside by simultaneously purchasing or writing a call and a put at the same strike price and with the same expiration date (usually both at-the-money). Learn how to use LEAPS to make this strategy work over the long term! Read more

Recouping Losses with the Repair Strategy

Many investors have purchased a stock, based on solid fundamental and technical research, only to have a government investigation, unannounced CFO departure, CEO assassination or other unpredictable event occur and send shares dramatically lower. The first question on the minds of these long-term investors becomes: “How do I get my money back?” Read more