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How to Build an Options Portfolio That Can Take a Hit
Five pillars that keep premium sellers in the game: position sizing at 2-5%, uncorrelated positions across 8-12 underlyings, a permanent 20-30% cash reserve, strategy diversification, and a written drawdown plan with pre-committed actions at every level.
Probability of Touch vs. Probability of Expiring ITM: Why Your Short Strike Gets Tested More Often Than You Think
Your platform shows 85% probability of profit. But there's a 30% chance the stock visits your short strike before expiration. Learn the 2:1 rule, how Prob Touch differs from Prob ITM and Prob OTM, and why closing at 50% eliminates remaining touch risk.
The Capital Efficiency Hybrid: How LEAPS, Cash-Secured Puts, and Covered Calls Make Every Dollar Work
LEAPS control stock at 30% of the cost, freeing 65-75% of capital to sell cash-secured puts. When assigned, covered calls generate income on shares. A $50,000 hybrid portfolio runs 10+ income streams where a traditional portfolio runs 3.
The JPM Collar: What It Is, How It Works, and Why Every Options Trader Should Understand It
The JPMorgan Hedged Equity Fund runs a $21 billion put-spread collar on the SPX, resetting quarterly with ~45,000 contracts per leg. Learn the three-leg structure, the roll mechanics, and why it shapes pricing for every options trader.