Volatility is dropping back down again, with the VIX Index closing at 13.84 on Friday. When volatility is low, options become cheaper, so today we’re taking a look at the Long Straddle Screener. A ...

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scalping is when you buy or sell shares of the underlying stock to take advantage of the daily price fluctuations. The profits gained from gamma scalping are used to cover for the theta decay on the ...

Volatility has eased in recent days as the market digests the possibility of more rate cuts. However, volatility could rear its ugly head again at any time. The VIX Index closed at 17.24 yesterday ...

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