Trading options can be a complicated process as a lot of options strategies are available and traders need to evaluate all of the possible routes ahead of executing a trade. As such, Schaeffer's are ...

Spread trading is a common tactic when dealing with options, and there are many spread strategies designed to pursue profit while mitigating risk. At the nexus of these strategies is the box spread. A ...

Options trading is the buying and selling of options contracts in the market, usually on a public exchange. Options are often the next level of security that new investors learn about following their ...

As Schaeffer's Investment Research is not affiliated with Robinhood, this article can only provide general steps on how to buy a put debit spread on Robinhood. However, keep in mind that financial ...

Experienced options traders know that there are more ways to profit from options than just purchasing them and hoping they land in the money. There are ways to mitigate risk and maximize the potential ...

10/30 SMA Cross Over – When the 10-day simple moving average (SMA) line crosses the 30-day SMA line. This is a cue to enter or exit a trade because it shows the current trend is reversing. It is also ...

When traders first start using options, they often employ them either as a way to take a directional view on an asset (buying a call if they expect it to rise or a put if they expect it to fall) or as ...

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After placing the put debit spread trade, you can monitor it from the "Investing" tab in your Robinhood account. Keep track of the trade's performance and be aware of the risks involved in options ...