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The ‘Secret Ratio’ Options Traders Should Check Before Every Trade

Don't sleep on volatility, says Barchart expert Rick Orford.

Barchart · Sep 10

Here’s a Realistic Roadmap Toward Generating $1,000 a Month in Options Trading Income

Even if you’re starting with a small account, our options expert explains that managing risk as your main priority can set you on the road toward reliable income generation.

Barchart · Aug 4

How to Use Barchart to Trade Like an Expert

Rick Orford explains his best practices for a Barchart-based trading workflow.

Barchart · Jul 14

The Only 4 Technical Indicators Options Traders Actually Need

From moving averages to RSI, here's a streamlined charting toolkit to help options traders identify prime entry and exit points for trading.

Barchart · Mar 2

How to Optimize Your Option Screener Results for Put Selling Strategies

Here are the key factors that can influence your success on a cash-secured put option trade.

Barchart · Feb 23

How to Find the Best Stocks for This Cash-Generating Options Strategy

Options expert Rick Orford explains his criteria for finding the best cash-secured put option candidates.

Barchart · Feb 19

How Investors Can Build a Better Stock Portfolio With This Cash-Generating Options Strategy

Rick Orford explains how this defined-risk income strategy can help investors acquire quality stocks at a discount.

Barchart · Feb 13

Here’s How One Trader Screens Stocks to Find Better Covered Call Options Trade Ideas in Minutes

Barchart’s option strategist Rick Orford explains his process to screen for covered call candidates from the top down, looking at both stocks and ETFs.

Barchart · Jan 30

Find Out How Covered Call Option Traders Can Use RSI and Bollinger Bands to Gain an Edge

Barchart options expert Rick Orford explains how to filter for the strongest covered call candidates by dialing in on these 2 technical indicators.

Barchart · Jan 23

This is the Best Way to Sell Put Options for Income Without Blowing Up Your Account

Short-dated options can be surprisingly risky for premium-selling strategies, says our options pro.

Barchart · Jan 21