Options Bootcamp 25: Using Options in Retirement Accounts

Basic Training: What can and can't you do with options in a retirement account. Retirements accounts do not let you use margin. Stick to the covered calls.

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• Question from Aman16 - Where does the "Iron" part of Iron Fly and Condor originate from?
• Question from Tim Phillips, Boston, MA - What is your referred way to express a near-term bullish outlook on a stock? Write an ATM or near ATM put or use a stock replacement strategy (deep ITM call)?
• Question from T_BO - When should I use a stock replacement strategy vs. call or call vertical?
• Question from Anaz9 - If I buy 1 ATM, sell 2 OTM calls in a ratio spread, how is the margin calculated on the naked portion? Is it the same as selling naked OTM?