Strike price selection is such a key part of options trading basics and options calculations. There are 3 types of strike prices for both put and call options: in-the-money, at-the-money […]

“Moneyness” Of Call And Put Options: Understanding Strike Prices
Posted on October 4, 2014 by Alan Ellman in Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Option Strategies

Selecting The Best Strike Price
Posted on August 18, 2012 by Alan Ellman in Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations
In last week’s article concerning option trading basics I highlighted the in-the-money strike in our covered call writing strategy. In this article I will expand our options calculations to all […]
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