As we approach options expiration you need tools to properly track, evaluate and manage your options positions. All of this can be done using the Portfolio tools on PowerOptions. You can quickly create and enter new or existing positions into the Portfolio tools. Once a position is entered you can set Alerts to be notified when profit targets are hit or when losses may need to be managed. As you track your positions you can link to the Position Analysis tool to see your current liquidation and future expiration values as well as view various roll out opportunities for your positions. As you are viewing potential Roll Out Opportunities you can link to the Trade Simulator tool to see the before and after profit and loss graph of your current position compared to the potential adjustment. This video shows just how easy it is to enter positions into the Portfolio…
Month: June 2014
5 Keys to a Successful Option Spread Trading Plan
The key is likely to first develop a trading plan for your spread positions in conjunction with the tools on PowerOptions. A trading plan may consist of: What are my goals for monthly or annual income? What exposure am I willing to risk in the market? Should I look for lower probability trades with a higher return, or higher probability trades with a lower return and higher risk vs. reward ratio? What is most important in your trade selection: The underlying security? Minimum option premium? Volatility? % Return or % Annualized Return? % Probability? Difference in strike prices (risk on the trade) Time frame for an open position (weeklies vs. standard expiration). Detailed Exit Strategy, including what is an acceptable loss vs. management techniques in various situations. This may sound like a lot to cover but once you map out a trading plan the pieces will fit together regarding: What…