Learn the mechanics
TRADE SMARTER.
Implied volatility
IV reflects expected future movement embedded in option prices. It can drop sharply after earnings.
Theta decay
All else equal, long options lose time value as expiration approaches.
Position sizing
Determine the amount you're willing to lose before placing a trade.
Support & resistance
Use price structure as a planning reference, never as a guarantee.
Bid / ask spread
Wide spreads can make entering and exiting a position more expensive.
Earnings risk
Large price moves may still produce losses when volatility contracts.