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Both SPX and SPY options give you exposure to the S&P 500. Yet the two products settle differently, are taxed differently, and carry very different assignment risks.

For an active trader, those differences can add up to thousands of dollars a year.

SPX vs SPY Options: Which One Should You Trade? (2026 Guide) Discover the structural differences between SPX and SPY options. Compare Section 1256 tax advantages, cash settlement, and early assignment risk.

Fresh from our blog:
If you have not heard of pinning have a look at that article:

Strike Price Effects Or Pinning Revisted Why new developments call for a fresh look at pinning here are, however, specific reasons to revisit pinning as a retail option investor strategy and the first and foremost of this was the announcement on April 16 by the SEC as reported (in this case) by Schwab: "...Under the new rules, traders w...

This article contains a glossary of many important terms used by option traders. I believe nobody should trade options before learning at least the most basic terms used in options trading. "Learn first, trade later" is the mantra I have been using again and again, and it never gets old.

Options Terms: The Glossary This article contains a glossary of many important terms used by option traders. "Learn first, trade later" is the mantra I have been using again and again, and it never gets old.

Diversification can be an issue for traders with smaller account sizes. It can be incredible difficult to trade covered calls and create a diversified portfolio.

Thankfully there is a way to trade this popular income strategy and still maintain some level of diversification.

Leverage With A Poor Man’s Covered Call Diversification can be an issue for traders with smaller account sizes. It can be difficult to trade covered calls in a small account. "Poor man's covered call" provides a way to trade this popular income strategy and still maintain some level of diversification.

Options traders may easily fall into the habit of expressing ideas inaccurately. This might seem like a minor point, but in fact. It matters a great deal. Confusing and misleading language may lead to incorrect trade entry, and for those novices following more experienced traders, the use of proper terms is the whole story.

Option Terminology – Avoiding Confusion Options traders may easily fall into the habit of expressing ideas inaccurately. Confusing and misleading language may lead to incorrect trade entry, and for those novices following more experienced traders, the use of proper terms is the whole story.

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The “wheel” trade is variously described as a beginner’s strategy, a combination to exploit features of both calls and puts, and as “perfect” solution to the well-known risks of shorting calls, even when covered. The options wheel strategy is an income-generating options trading strategy that both beginners and experienced traders can leverage for profit.

Wheel Strategy Options: Master Wheel Trading Explained Learn how the wheel strategy works in options trading. Discover step-by-step wheel trading techniques to generate income and manage risk effectively.

“In trading/investing it's not about how much you make, but how much you don't lose" - Bernard Baruch.

Yes, we are playing not to lose.

When you keep your losers small, the winners will take care of themselves.

Yes, We Are Playing Not to Lose! A few weeks ago we introduced a new strategy to our members. While a double diagonal spread is a well known strategy, we are trading it with a tweak. The double diagonal strategy is part of SteadyOptions service, along with straddles, strangles, calendars etc. One of our members have mentioned th...

This is probably the most comprehensive independent review of SteadyOptions by Gavin from Options Trading IQ


Very detailed, with excellent explanation what SteadyOptions is and what it isn't.

Steady Options Review: In-Depth Analysis Steady Options review - SO is an online forum with numerous categorized articles, educational materials, and a supportive community.

How To Start: Options Basics - this is probably one of the most comprehensive primers for novice options traders.

How To Start: Options Basics Trading options involves risks. It is important to understand how to become an options trader and the value these instruments can potentially add to your portfolio.

Theoretically, anyone can trade options. After all, there are listed options that you can buy for as cheap as $1.00. So what is the right amount of money you need before you can officially dip your toe in the water and give yourself a fair shot at becoming a profitable options trader?

How Much Do You Need to Start Trading Options? After all, if you want to buy an option for $50 and you have $100 in your trading account, why shouldn’t you buy it? You have the money to afford it, right? The answer isn’t that simple. Perhaps your market view is wrong and your option expires worthless.You’ve just lost 50% of your trading ca...