Options BootCamp #23 Straddles

Options BootCamp #23 Straddles

Published on: Jun 12 2013 by John Critchley - Leave a Comment
Options Bootcamp 23: Straddles Basic Training:  Getting to know the fundamentals What is a Straddle? Why would you want to use it? Straddle pros and cons. Iron...
Options Bootcamp #22: Exit Strategies

Options Bootcamp #22: Exit Strategies

Published on: May 29 2013 by John Critchley - Leave a Comment
  Basic Training: Why is it so important to have an exit strategy? What are the rules of thumb when closing out positions? Should you be more aggressive when...
An Options Trading No-No- Using market orders in illiquid options

An Options Trading No-No- Using market orders in illiquid options

Published on: May 07 2013 by John Critchley - Leave a Comment
By: John J. Critchley, Jr. My old pals on the floor of the option exchanges may not like me saying this, but one of the biggest mistakes new option traders make...
Options Bootcamp 21: Playing Defense

Options Bootcamp 21: Playing Defense

Published on: May 01 2013 by John Critchley - Leave a Comment
    Everyone knows that the best offense is a good defense. Especially when it comes to your portfolio Basic Training: Playing defense with options: it’s...