Option Traders & Investing

I’ve been backtesting a strategy that seems almost too good to be true—consistent 10-15% gains per trade with minimal risk. But we all know that backtests aren’t reality. How much weight do you give t… more

I ignored implied volatility once… never again. Opened a call position right before earnings, stock went up 5%, but my options barely moved. Turns out IV crush wiped out most of the gain. I learned my… more

How do you deal with revenge trading? I took a big loss last week and immediately jumped into another trade to make it back. Spoiler: I lost even more. I know the rule is to step back, clear your head… more

Instacart earnings, puts ?

Every time I think I’ve mastered options trading, the market humbles me. One week, I’m stacking consistent wins, then suddenly, I misread the trend, and it’s like I forgot how to trade. It’s frustrati… more

Market recovery this week or a continued up and down for the foreseeable future?

Everyone doing okay? Just checking in.

I’ve been going back and forth on whether to size up my trades. I’m profitable, but my gains feel small, and I wonder if I’m being too conservative. At the same time, I don’t want to risk blowing up m… more

I keep getting burned selling covered calls because my stocks rip past the strike price. I love collecting premiums, but it’s painful watching my shares get called away before even hitting my long-ter… more

I swear, the more I trade options, the less I trust price targets from analysts. I’ve seen stocks blow past bullish targets or completely tank despite “strong buy” ratings. At this point, I treat them… more

Curious to know if anyone uses AI tools to generate trading strategies, analyze financial data and market trends. If so, what tools do you use?

I’m curious if anyone here uses options as a way to leverage long-term positions in small-cap stocks. I’ve been thinking about trying this as a way to participate in potential growth without a huge ca… more

What are the best training courses to get started in options that aren't a 21 year old talking about GME??

I’ve recently started using a “5% rule” where I never risk more than 5% of my options trading capital on a single trade. It’s helped me sleep better at night, but I’m curious if anyone else uses a sim… more

Anyone selling covered calls on spy? Any advice?

Seeing pre-revenue companies like OKLO rise $7B+ market cap makes me believe there’s a short opportunity back down to $45-48. Anyone else looking into this?

Does anyone else use options to generate income for retirement? I’ve been thinking about transitioning to a more income-focused strategy as I get closer to retirement, but I’m not sure where to start.… more

Feels like buying TSLA puts is easy / risk free money as it comes down to its intrinsic valuation (pre-election) of ~250. Thoughts?

Any suggestions on $APLD?

Looks like Chinese stocks are back in play. $BABA 🚀🚀🚀🚀

Does anyone try to explain options trading like sports betting to their families who don't get how it works?


My family can't seem to grasp basic stock concepts but the way they can read statis… more

What is one policy that would be most beneficial or detrimental to your positions?

Like to be diversified, but energy and extreme tariffs could be impactful on my portfolio at the moment and I'm … more

Is it just me, or is everyone suddenly an “expert” in options trading? My feed is packed with social media gurus flashing screenshots of big wins, pushing aggressive strategies like zero-DTE trades wi… more

Jobs report this morning. How we feeling?

Trading Sharks,

Any suggestions for option trading strategies for NIFTY 50?

This will be my first tax season as a full-time trader, and I’m low-key freaking out about keeping track of every trade. Are there any resources or software you all recommend for managing tax implicat… more

Lately, I’ve been eyeing some high-dividend stocks for options plays—solid, steady, and less stressful. But part of me feels like I’m missing out by not chasing the wild swings of tech stocks, where t… more

Anyone else have a sinking feeling their portfolio is going to get wiped?

How much more can we drop😵

Huge dip. Wow. Crypto took a tumble, and S&P down 2% prior to open.

How do the tariffs impact certain industries and companies in the US? What do we invest in following this dip?

Big dip coming this week…

I’ve been experimenting with credit spreads lately, and they feel like a whole new ballgame compared to my usual strategies. What’s your go-to for a low-stress but profitable options strategy?

How is everyone managing their positions with so much news going on???

Just banked a decent IB bonus, and now 40% of my portfolio incl. retirement is held in cash (also didn’t participate much in the market 2023-2024). Is there a recommendation on how to rebalance? All a… more

I’m a noob. I’d like to start trading options. I want to learn as much as I can, as fast as I can and start trading options asap. Where should I start? There are millions of scammers on social media s… more