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Free resources for the stock market

Investing in stock or trading options is complicated, but there are plenty of free resources available to make research easier.

22 April 2021 · 5 min · 993 words · Major Hayden
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Selling options made simpler

Feedback from my original options selling post said that the concept was too difficult to follow. Let’s use an analogy!

17 March 2021 · 6 min · 1168 words · Major Hayden
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Defending losing options trades

You did your research and made a great options trade, but now it is a losing trade. What can you do now?

10 February 2021 · 6 min · 1232 words · Major Hayden
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Which stock broker should you use?

Not all stock brokerages are the same. Think about your requirements, shop around, and read the fine print.

24 January 2021 · 10 min · 2058 words · Major Hayden
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Choosing options to sell

Taking the leap and selling your first options contract takes a lot of thought and preparation.

23 January 2021 · 10 min · 1963 words · Major Hayden
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Lessons learned from selling puts

Learn from my successes and mistakes while selling puts in the stock market in 2020.

4 January 2021 · 10 min · 2092 words · Major Hayden
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Know your max loss

Knowing your maximum amount of loss on trade is the difference between taking a calculated risk and blowing up your account.

9 December 2020 · 7 min · 1432 words · Major Hayden
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The Dark Side: Selling Options

Selling options puts you on the other side of the options contract from buyers, but it comes with obligations.

7 December 2020 · 9 min · 1817 words · Major Hayden
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Options trading introduction

Trading options contracts feels incredibly daunting, but you can learn the terminology and make good choices in the market.

6 December 2020 · 8 min · 1697 words · Major Hayden