OPR 304: Covered Call vs. Cash-Secured Put Battle Royale

On this episode, Brian reviews last week’s successful $USO straddle trade.  Then he discusses the debate of the century:  selling puts vs. selling calls.

The Options Playbook is available on OptionsPlaybook.com, or on the Amazon Kindle edition.  Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at [email protected], or to the Options Insider at [email protected]. 

OPR 303: A Rare Pandemic Straddle in USO

On this episode, Brian discusses a rare pandemic-inspired long straddle in USO.

The Options Playbook is available on OptionsPlaybook.com, or on the Amazon Kindle edition.  Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at [email protected], or to the Options Insider at [email protected]. 

OPR 302: FOMO SPY Bull Call SpreadOn this episode, Brian discusses a FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) SPY long call spread for the short term. If you are out of the markets and scared to get back in, here is a trade that you might consider.

The FOMO Free Financial Future digital conference from Ally Invest will be held on March 11, 2020. Learn more at https://www.ally.com/go/invest/fomofree/

The Options Playbook is available on OptionsPlaybook.com, or on the Amazon Kindle edition.  Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at [email protected], or to the Options Insider at [email protected]. 

OPR 301: Using Credit Spreads to Pay For SPX FliesOn this episode, Brian breaks down how to use credit spreads in conjunction with long butterflies to create skip-strike flies in SPX.  He also reviews the impact of the recent Corona Virus on the broad market and the VIX. 

The Options Playbook is available on OptionsPlaybook.com, or on the Amazon Kindle edition.  Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send it to Brian at [email protected], or to the Options Insider at [email protected]. 

OPR 300th Episode SpectacularOn this episode, Mark and Brian celebrate an impressive milestone for OPR! Not many programs in any medium, let alone podcasts, survive for 300 episodes. What better way to celebrate this landmark achievement than by welcoming on the people who made it all possible...YOU! Topics discussed:

• Should the Fig Leaf really be The Speedo?
• What to do if a call trade goes against you?
• Why aren't options free to trade?
• What does Brian think about bitcoin options?
• What portion of your portfolio should you REALLY allocate toward hedging?
• And much more...

The Options Playbook is available on OptionsPlaybook.com, or on the Amazon Kindle edition.  Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send them to Brian at [email protected], or to the Options Insider at [email protected]. 

OPR 299: Going Diagonal Around Lowe's Earnings 

On this episode, Brian explores one way to trade a diagonal call spread ahead of Lowe's earnings announcement (ticker: $LOW). 

The Options Playbook is available on OptionsPlaybook.com, or on the Amazon Kindle edition.  Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send them to Brian at [email protected], or to the Options Insider at [email protected]. 

OPR 298: Let's Sell Some SPY Call Spreads

On this episode, Brian discusses selling a call spread in the S&P index.

The Options Playbook is available on OptionsPlaybook.com, or on the Amazon Kindle edition. 

Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send them to Brian at [email protected], or to the Options Insider at [email protected]. 

OPR 297: Disney Pandemic Woes Plus Amazon Earnings Butterfly

On this episode, Brian explores how the Coronavirus concerns impacted his Disney Iron Condor trade from last week. Then he explores a potential earnings butterfly trade on Amazon. The Options Playbook is available on OptionsPlaybook.com, or on the Amazon Kindle edition. 

Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send them to Brian at [email protected], or to the Options Insider at [email protected]. 

OPR 296: Soaring Into Disney Iron Condors On this episode, Brian reviews his tasty McDonalds butterfly trade from last week then soars into a new iron condor on Disney. 

The Options Playbook is available on OptionsPlaybook.com, or on the Amazon Kindle edition. 

Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send them to Brian at [email protected], or to the Options Insider at [email protected]. 

OPR 295: Delicious McDonalds Butterflies On this episode, Brian breaks down some delicious butterfly spreads in McDonalds.

The Options Playbook is available on www.OptionsPlaybook.com, or on the Amazon Kindle edition. Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send them to Brian at [email protected], or to the Options Insider at [email protected].