Category: Trading strategies

How to trade The Covered Call Strategy

April 17, 2021January 27, 2026Dan Stenabaugh

Updated April 17, 2021 The Covered Call Strategy is an excellent way to reduce the cost basis of stock. In a previous post I alluded to Covered Calls but didn’t…Continue readingHow to trade The Covered Call Strategy

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How to trade the Butterfly Spread

January 31, 2021January 27, 2026Dan Stenabaugh

The Butterfly Spread is a neutral Strategy that is a combination of both a bull spread, and a bear spread. It is a neutral position that is used when a…Continue readingHow to trade the Butterfly Spread

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Iron Condors front and center

January 28, 2021January 27, 2026Dan Stenabaugh

Today we will discuss why it is important to keep the Iron Condor front and center on your strategy list. We’ll discuss what it is and when and how to…Continue readingIron Condors front and center

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3 Best first trades for beginners

January 19, 2021January 27, 2026Dan Stenabaugh

Revised 2/21/2023 It’s easy to feel like a deer in the headlights when the moment comes to put on your first trade. Every new trader feels this way at the…Continue reading3 Best first trades for beginners

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Basics for Strategy setups

December 25, 2020January 27, 2026Dan Stenabaugh

Before getting into the specific trade setups, it is important to understand a few basics. In this post I am going to give an overview of Contracts, Puts and Calls,…Continue readingBasics for Strategy setups

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Buying stock at a discount

December 10, 2020January 27, 2026Dan Stenabaugh

I think it is safe to say that everyone wants to buy things at a discount. I would guess that most beginning options traders feel comfortable buying stock. They feel…Continue readingBuying stock at a discount

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