What is Theta? What is option time decay? How does time decay work? These are common questions of beginning options traders. Theta is the Greek term used to denote option time decay. Theta is one of ...

As discussed in the first article, “The Hidden Potential of Learning How to Trade SPX and Gold Options” I pointed out that there are several fundamental principles that must be mastered before profits ...

Nifty slipped below 24,850 this week, testing 24,500 on expiry day amid global headwinds and U.S. tariff concerns. Analysts see a range-bound trade between 24,200–24,900. Kotak Securities suggests ...

Nifty 50 showed mixed but positive activity this week, rebounding from 24,405 with support at 24,600–24,650 and resistance ...

Have you found strategies that make use of the decay of an option's theta that are attractive but you can't stand the associated risk? At the same time, conservative strategies such as covered-call ...

Steve Chen focuses on the delta and theta decay when setting up bear calls spreads. He sticks to delta rates between 0.16 to 0.20 to collect premium and mitigate risk. He also keeps his contracts ...

Finding optimal swing trades can be tricky when the stock market is chopping in a range. However, volatility option strategies that benefit from time decay can be a great choice, especially if implied ...

Options Greeks are one of many factors that are important to understand when trading options. The aptly named "Greeks," are measurements relative to risk named after Greek letters. The measurements ...