What is unusual options activity?
Unusual options activity refers to a large number of option trades for a particular stock within a short period of time, usually in the range of hundreds of millions to billions of dollars. This type of trading is often done by institutions or insiders, commonly referred to as "smart money". Paying attention to this unusual options activity can easily lead to finding stocks that are rapidly increa...

When I first started trading options, it was overwhelming to try to figure out all the different factors that affect the price of an option. I knew that volatility, time decay, and the underlying stock price all played a role, but I didn't know how to calculate the theoretical value of an option based on those factors.
That's where Moomoo's option price calculator came in - it was a lifesaver for me because I didn't have to manually input all the data into the...

Hey guys, I wanted to share some tips and strategies that I've learned along the way.
First off, let's define what a strike price is. It's the fixed price at which an option contract can be exercised when the underlying asset reaches or exceeds that price. That said, choosing the right strike price directly impacts your returns and risk management.
When it comes to picking the strike price, you need to consider:
1. Current market conditions: This includes industry tren...

A covered call  is about selling a call option against a long stock position. This strategy can generate income while limiting potential losses.
Here is an example of a covered call trade on stock XYZ, which is currently trading at $100 per share:
1. Buy 100 shares of stock XYZ for $10,000
2. Sell a call option with a strike price of $105 for $2.00
The premium received from selling the call option represents the maximum profit potential for this ...

It's been a particularly challenging year for listed real estate in 2022. It has been rapidly repriced to accommodate the new interest rate regime and the expected recession.  But now, I think we're moving into a more favorable environment for REIT investing.
While funding costs are higher and growth will slow, REITs enter the recession in a relatively strong position, driven by tight supply and subsequent healthy cash flows.
I will add REITs to diversify my portfolio, t...

First, we will need to make sure that our portfolio is diversified. This means investing in various companies and industries so that if one goes down, the others may go up.
Second, we can try to time the market. This isn’t easy to do, and it’s not recommended for beginners, but if you have some experience with investing, you may be able to sell when the market is down and buy when it’s up.
The bottom line is that if you are losing money, it’s completely normal. Don't beat yourself too hard on ...

Came across this post. JP sounds like a genuine guy. I've tried to ask him some questions