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The ‘Rule of 16’ in Plain Terms

There’s been a lot of chatter about the ‘Rule of 16’ lately, especially during these turbulent market times. While the math behind it is fairly basic, the idea itself deserves a closer look. On the surface, this rule is a quick way to estimate the ...Read more

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Up, Down, and All Around: Decoding Calendar & Diagonal Spreads

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Diagonal Spreads: Analyzing Long Term Premium Income Potential

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The Iron Butterfly: Combining Credit Spreads for Defined-Risk Trading

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The Iron Condor: An Advanced Strategy for Range-Bound Markets

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