How to pick strike prices for options?

Picking strike price that's aligned with your strategy is a critical component of one's options trading. When selecting a strike price, it is important to consider the current market conditions, the underlying asset's price movement, and your investment objectives. ---------------------- How do you pick strike prices? What tips or strategies do you use? Have you made any mistakes or learned any lessons from it? What were your most successful and unsuccessful experiences in picking strike prices?

avatarJacksNiffler
2023-06-21

Unusual Options talks?(6.20)Tesla Continue Squeezing, Someone Betting Against AAPL?

June 20th, there was significant differentiation in the stock market, but a few standout stocks were quite impressive. S&P 500 Map $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ continued to lead the gains in $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ and $S&P 500(.SPX)$ . Since the recent bottom, Tesla hasn't experienced much of a decline and has now surged to nearly 280. Currently, all the conditions for a Gamma Squeeze are fully met, and Tesla is usually heavily shorted, which means it's poised for both a short squeeze and a gamma squeeze. In other words, it's a situation ripe for a frenzied market. The bulls of Tesla aren't entirely baseles
Unusual Options talks?(6.20)Tesla Continue Squeezing, Someone Betting Against AAPL?
avatarHenry Tiger
2023-06-21
Nice and post  Alibaba is time 
avatarSriisabelle
2023-06-20
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2023-06-20
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avatarToughCoyote
2023-06-20

Some trading techniques to book profit

The pending order skills are some strategies based on market conditions and personal trading goals to improve the success rate of trading and obtain better transaction prices. Here are some pending tips that may be applicable to 50ETF options trading: 1. Determine a reasonable pending order price When pending an order, a reasonable pending order price should be set according to the market situation and the expected transaction price. The price of a pending order that is too high or too low may lead to difficult transactions or missed opportunities. Understanding the market situation, referring to historical prices and technical analysis can help you determine a reasonable pending order price. 2. Orders in batches If you plan to buy or sell a large number of option contracts, you can consid
Some trading techniques to book profit
avatarvic78
2023-06-19
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2023-06-19
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2023-06-19
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avatarwillnlol
2023-06-19
How how how??? How to pick strike prices???
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avatarbs6969
2023-06-19
strike price sell $80 put option Of BABA 12% below current price so u will have a buffer of 18% $Alibaba(BABA)$  $CSI China Internet ETF(KWEB)$  Oh, boy, let's dive into the world of cash secured Baba put options! Get ready for some financial fun, my friend! Now, before we begin, please keep in mind that investing involves risks, and it's important to do thorough research and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Now, let's explore the benefits of selling cash secured Baba put options at $80! Alrighty then! So, you're looking at Baba, the famous Chinese e-commerce giant, and you've noticed that it has been trading between $80
avatarBenFadzli
2023-06-19
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avatarTiger_Earnings
2023-06-18

Stocks Rose to All-Time-High: MSFT, AAPL, ORCL & LEN

As $S&P 500(.SPX)$ continues to break out, several stocks hit all-time-high. They are $Microsoft(MSFT)$ , $Apple(AAPL)$ , $Oracle(ORCL)$ and $Lennar(LEN)$ .1. $Microsoft(MSFT)$ rose to a new high of $351.47 on 16th June.Microsoft's shares have reached a record high following positive remarks from analysts at JPMorgan Chase regarding the company's growth prospects in artificial intelligence (AI). The stock rose to $351.47, surpassing its previous all-time high reached in November 2021.This surge in share price coincided with a br
Stocks Rose to All-Time-High: MSFT, AAPL, ORCL & LEN
avatarhhjsyndrome
2023-06-18
Maximizing Profits: Mastering the Sell Puts Option Strategy for Successful Investing. Detail breakdown of Ray kor kor's strategy. Let's learn together! Introduction: Investing in the stock market can be a daunting task, but fear not! We have a strategy that can help you generate income. Now, let's dive into the sell puts option strategy and explore how to select the perfect strike price for maximum profit potential. Understanding the Sell Puts Option Strategy: The sell puts option strategy involves selling put options on stocks that you wouldn't mind owning. By doing so, you are essentially betting that the stock price will remain above a specific price (known as the strike price) until the option expires. Step 1: Select Promising Stocks: Begin by choosing stocks that align with
avatar4M65
2023-06-18
If you share @Tesla conviction then choose a strike closest to current price and further date away. Sell PUT.  
avatarPanjyy
2023-06-18
avatarAnthony CY Tan
2023-06-17
It’s important to note that selecting strike prices involves a degree of risk and requires careful analysis. When selecting strike prices for options, there are a few factors to consider: 1. Market outlook: Determine your outlook for the underlying asset (e.g., stock). Are you bullish, bearish, or neutral? This will influence whether you choose call options (bullish) or put options (bearish). 2. Volatility: Consider the historical and expected volatility of the underlying asset. Higher volatility may warrant selecting strike prices further out-of-the-money to potentially capture larger price movements. 3. Timeframe: Determine your desired timeframe for the option. If you expect a quick price move, you might choose a strike price closer to the current market price. For longer-term expect
avatarJcll
2023-06-17
Hello tigers... For day trading - Pick slightly ITM For Swing - Slightly OTM For Leap - OTM acc to the research with Fundamental Analysis!
avatarorsiri
2023-06-17

Where the Fun Meets Finance!

Greetings, fellow investors! Today, we embark on a quest to demystify the enigmatic realm of strike prices for options. Brace yourselves, for we shall navigate these treacherous waters with a dash of wit and a spoonful of financial wisdom. So, grab your coffee, fasten your seatbelts, and let's dive right in! Understanding Strike Prices: Before we dance with the devil in the options market, let's define our partner in crime—the strike price. Picture it as the stage where the option contract performs its magic trick. It's the price at which the underlying asset must cross for your option to transform from an ordinary pumpkin into a glorious carriage (read: become profitable). Picking Strike Prices: A Fine Art: 1. The Goldilocks Dilemma: When it comes to strike prices, it's essential to find
Where the Fun Meets Finance!
avatarAsphen
2023-06-17

Sharing - TA has helped me greatly on my approaches (e.g. PINS)

Price action/TA had guided me well on PINS; Never possible before! - Charted the price action for many months in a controlled buy channel - On 24 Apr, the earnings reaction caused the counter to gap down big! How price action analysis had guided me on the path! - On gap down, stayed calm and marked the gap and 50% gap fill level - Looked for yellow MA5 basing coinciding with the long drawn support range at 21 - When it based ==> Sold Puts - When MA5 crossed above MA20 ==> Sold more puts - Saw formation of cup at bottom of gap fill at 24.5 ==> Sold calls - In the handle pullback to 23 ==> Closed calls and sold more puts ==> Possible bull flag - Price action has been a higher high and low and now filled the gap fill 50% level of 25 ==> Sold puts maturing very well - Price a
Sharing - TA has helped me greatly on my approaches (e.g. PINS)
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