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Bull Spread Stock Option Trading Strategy
After buying and selling calls and puts, the most popular options strategy is writing covered calls. For investors without an existing position, Bull Spreads are one of the most popular options trades.

Published by Brian Nelson (18,015 pts ) on Oct 31, 2009 to
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Butterfly Spread Stock Options Strategies
When you get past the basic option trading strategies like Covered Calls, you’ll wonder what else is out there, or if that options strategy you invented is already called something. In this issue we’ll look at the Butterfly Spread.

Published by Brian Nelson (18,015 pts ) on Oct 31, 2009 to
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How To Open An Option Trading Account
Stock options can be a useful and powerful investing tool for savvy investors. However, trading stock options is a little bit more complicated than just trading stocks, plus, you’ll have to get your trading account approved first.

Published by Brian Nelson (18,015 pts ) on Jun 28, 2009 to
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Basic Stock Option Glossary of Terminology
All investing has its terminology and words that one needs to understand in order to talk about and understand strategy and news associated with their investments. Option investing has plenty of its own terms.

Published by Brian Nelson (18,015 pts ) on May 31, 2009 to
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What Are LEAPS Stock Options
Stock options provide a great investment opportunity. But, their short term nature makes some investors uncomfortable. LEAPs are long term options and can be a great addition to your investment arsenal.

Published by Brian Nelson (18,015 pts ) on Apr 30, 2009 to
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What Is a Covered Call
If you own a stock position that you aren't really interested in selling, but you would like to make some money on in the meantime, selling a covered call might be just the ticket.

Published by Brian Nelson (18,015 pts ) on Mar 31, 2009 to
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How-To Understand Online Option Trading Basics
If you want to do some investing with more available strategies than just buying or shorting stock, option trading may be for you. The basic orders in trading options are call and puts. How-to trade calls and puts is the heart of understanding options trading.

Published by Brian Nelson (18,015 pts ) on Feb 25, 2009 to
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