New to shorting an option? There are 2 key advantages to short premium that long premium (or long options) don't have: time and volatility.  

So when it comes to selling options vs buying options, and just short options trading in general, it's important to see how these two metrics are on your side as an option seller.  

This video was brought to you by F Cubed with your host Dr. Jim Schultz (who also hosts From Theory to Practice on tastytrade as Dr. Jim)