Posts Tagged ‘crude oil options strategies’

Constructing a Ratio Spread

By Steve Kauppi • Nov 23rd, 2010 • Category: Broker Commentary, Educational

by Steve Kauppi A ratio spread is a strategy that allows you to take advantage of a market breakout, even if you don’t know which direction it will be. You can benefit from a range-bound market, and use option theta, or time decay, in your favor. The ratio spread involves holding an unequal number of [...]


Long-Term Oil Options Strategy

By Phil Streible • Jun 17th, 2010 • Category: Broker Commentary, Market Updates

by Phil Streible Many investors are worried that the Eurozone debt crisis could cause economic slowdowns even in countries outside the region. However, I remain long-term bullish on the prospects for crude oil, as emerging countries continue to experience growth, and we are still many years away from a viable energy alternative. If you agree, [...]