Search “best indicators for options trading” and you get a list of stock-chart tools: moving averages, MACD, RSI. Those are fine, but they read the underlying, not the option, and the indicators that actually tell you whether a contract is cheap or expensive get skipped entirely. Below are the seven I keep on my own…
Joe Duarte’s Options Trading for Dummies is on its 5th edition and still rated 4.4 out of 5 on Amazon, which makes it one of the few options books that beginners reliably finish. The question this review answers: when does it stop being enough, and what should you read or do next? Below is the…
Welcome to our deep dive into Understanding Options, a best-selling book that aims to simplify the often complex world of options trading for novice investors. Understanding Options Book Overview In this enlightening read, author Michael Sincere pens an approachable guide divided into four comprehensive sections. The author expertly employs real-world examples and ends each chapter…
Options trading can be a complex and challenging field. Among the plethora of resources available to navigate it, Lawrence G. McMillan’s Options as a Strategic Investment stands out as an invaluable guide. This article will take a closer look at the pros and cons of this acclaimed book and delve into the key differences between…
If you trade options, having access to a real-time options chart can help you determine optimal entry and exit prices. You can view real-time options charts on Thinkorswim and Tastytrade, so let’s dive into how. How to Chart Options on ThinkorSwim (TOS) ThinkorSwim is a widely-used platform known for its versatility and customizable features. Follow…
As of 2026, you can trade options on TradingView through TradeStation, Alpaca, and Tradier. TradingView also offers an options chain, a strategy builder with multi-leg payoff diagrams, and a volatility tab for tracking IV across expirations. Here is how each piece works and which brokers actually execute trades. Key Takeaways Recommended Tool Financial Tech Wiz…
The options trading book market is split between watered-down beginner guides and dense academic texts that assume you already trade on a desk. Neither extreme is particularly useful for the retail trader who is serious about improving. This list cuts through both and points you to the books that actually move your trading forward, organized…
OpEx in stocks is short for options expiration: the third Friday of every month, when monthly options contracts settle, expire worthless, or convert into stock positions. Four times a year that Friday becomes triple witching, when stock options, index options, and index futures all expire together. Below you will find every OpEx date for 2026…
Buy to open and buy to close are the two order types that tell your broker whether you are starting an options position or getting out of one you already sold. They are not interchangeable, and picking the wrong one is one of the fastest ways to end up in a trade you did not…
Futures options let you trade the same contracts futures traders use, with the risk of a long option instead of the risk of an unlimited position. The mechanics are close enough to equity options that most of what you already know transfers, and different enough in margin, expiration, and taxes that the gaps will cost…
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