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QQQ and SPY Options Strategy by CJTRADES

Trading the QQQ and SPY Options Strategy

✅ Strategy: Directional Credit Spread with Trend Confirmation Designed for swing traders and high-probability setups, this strategy sells premium and uses technical trend confirmation to stay on the right side of momentum. 🔍 Ideal Conditions: 📈 Strategy Type: Bull Put Spread (Uptrend) or Bear Call Spread (Downtrend) 🔹 Bull Put Spread (for uptrend) Leg Action […]

Treating Stocks Like Real Estate: A Smarter Way to Build Wealth

In the military, we don’t just rush into missions without strategy. Every move is calculated, intentional, and aligned with a bigger goal. Your approach to wealth should be the same.If you’ve ever invested in real estate or thought about doing it, you already understand the long-game: cash flow, appreciation, and ownership. Now what if I […]

Day Trading for Beginners: How to Use Proven Indicators for Success

Introduction Day trading can be overwhelming for beginners, but with the right tools and strategies, you can gain an edge in the market. In this guide, we’ll break down the fundamentals of day trading and introduce a powerful trading system that incorporates the ATR, RSI, Ichimoku Cloud, and MACD indicators. This strategy is designed to […]

Mastering Theta – Understanding Time Decay in Call Options

Introduction to Theta and Time Decay in Options Trading Options trading offers incredible opportunities for profit, but success requires understanding key metrics, such as theta. For traders, theta plays a crucial role because it measures time decay—the inevitable decline in the value of an option as its expiration date approaches. If you’ve ever held a […]

How Gamma Impacts Call Options: A Deep Dive Into Options Sensitivity

What is Gamma in Call Options? Gamma in call options measures how much Delta changes for every $1 move in the underlying stock. It is highest for at-the-money options and increases as expiration approaches, making it essential for managing risk and hedging effectively. For more insights on Gamma and its role in options trading, explore […]