Introduction The S&P 500 futures market offers a variety of ways for traders to capitalize on bullish market conditions. This article explores several strategies using E-mini and Micro E-mini futures contracts as well as options on futures. Whether you are looking to trade outright futures contracts, create sophisticated spreads, or leverage options strategies,...
Introduction The E-mini S&P 500 Futures is a popular and widely traded derivative product. These futures are used by traders and investors to hedge their portfolios, gain market exposure, and manage risk. The Options Box Strategy is an advanced options trading technique that involves creating a synthetic long position and a synthetic short position...
Introduction to Calendar Spreads Calendar spreads, also known as time spreads or horizontal spreads, are advanced options strategies that involve buying and selling two options contracts on the same underlying asset, such as the S&P 500 Futures, but with different expiration dates. The strategy aims to profit from the differing time decay rates of the short-term...
Introduction Options trading offers a dynamic avenue for investors to navigate the financial markets, and among the myriad of strategies available, the Straddle strategy stands out for its unique ability to capitalize on market volatility without necessitating a directional bet. This article, part of our Options Blueprint Series, zooms in on utilizing Options on...