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#Markets near all-time highs can make risk management more important than ever. Steve Ganz walks through strategies using 06/17 expiration calls around the $763 strike to hedge a profitable #SPY position 📈 Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=QB-RxZ… #OptionStrat

💡 In his #blog, Brett Friedman breaks down the #volatility risk premium using decades of #market data. He found that implied volatility exceeded realized volatility by an average of 3.82 percentage points over 30-day periods. Read now ➡️ optionstrat.com/blog/implied-v… #OptionStrat

💡 #Trade management matters, and Steve Ganz shows exactly why in this #SPX breakdown. He demonstrates how a strategic adjustment can take a profitable trade from roughly $23 to around $60 at expiration. Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=hdjeXq… #OptionStrat

🔥 In #SMMT, Andrew Keene spotted 1,778 contracts traded in the 10/16/2026 18 calls versus just 163 open interest. He suggested turning that flow into a #bullcallspread by buying the 18 call and selling the 19 call. Follow us ➡️ instagram.com/optionstrat #OptionStrat

👀 Andrew Keene is watching #SMMT after call accumulation appeared across 10 separate orders. Traders bought 1,778 10/16/26 18 calls at approximately $2.15, signaling strong bullish sentiment with around $400,000 committed. Follow us ➡️ instagram.com/optionstrat #OptionStrat

📈 Andrew Keene shared a smart way to trade #CHWY with limited risk using a #bullcallspread. His setup involves buying the 07/17/26 20 call and selling the 22.50 call for about $50–$56 total cost. Traders could turn $50 into $200. Follow us ➡️ instagram.com/optionstrat #OptionStrat

Andrew Keene highlighted a major flow trade in #CHWY, where 5,000 contracts of the 07/17/26 20 calls were bought for $0.66 each and later moved to $0.72. That trade represents ~$330K in premium, showing strong bullish interest 🔥 Follow us ➡️ instagram.com/optionstrat #OptionStrat

🚨 Want to know what could move the #market this week? Steve Ganz dives into the upcoming FOMC meeting and explains how the new Fed chair’s stance on interest rates could impact SPX, SPY, and QQQ. Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=CLDB6F… #OptionStrat

Many traders believe options liquidity is always sufficient for smooth execution 💡 In practice, liquidity varies widely and directly impacts fills, spreads, & more. Learning common misconceptions build more disciplined habits. Connect with #OptionStrat: optionstrat.com

What if you could find the most efficient #options #strategy in seconds? 🎯 With OptionStrat’s Options Optimizer, you can analyze multiple trade setups tailored to your price target and timeline. Get started with #OptionStrat today: optionstrat.com/membership

Brett Friedman takes a closer look at one of the most anticipated IPOs of 2026 and the uncertainty surrounding its projected $1.77 trillion valuation. He examines why the June 12 debut could bring significant volatility & more 🚀 Read now ➡️ optionstrat.com/blog/spacex-op… #OptionStrat

Options activity caught Andrew Keene’s attention in #DKNG as 2,500 07/17/26 32.50 calls traded at $1.14. He showed a #bullcallspread using the 32.50 & 35 strikes that could return up to 400% if it closes near $35 at expiration 💰 Follow us ➡️ instagram.com/optionstrat #OptionStrat

Andrew Keene identified a call-buying opportunity in #DKNG as 2,500 07/17/26 32.50 calls traded at $1.14. The trade generated about $285,000 in premium and stood out from the smaller orders appearing throughout the session ⚡ Follow us ➡️ instagram.com/optionstrat #OptionStrat

Rather than purchasing the 12-18-26 105 calls for $2.30, Andrew Keene outlined an alternative in #UNM. His preferred setup was a #bullcallspread: buying the 105 call and selling the 110 call for a net debit of ~$75 per spread 💰 Follow us ➡️ instagram.com/optionstrat #OptionStrat

🔥 #Options activity continues to build in #UNM, according to Andrew Keene’s latest flow analysis. Traders purchased 10,000 12-18-26 105 calls at $2.30, adding to the 9,000 contracts bought the day before. Follow us ➡️ instagram.com/optionstrat #OptionStrat

🦋 Looking for an #options strategy that can generate income during uncertain #market conditions? Steve Ganz walks through one of his favorite iron butterfly setups on #SPY and explains how he approaches the trade. Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=Pptzsp… #OptionStrat

📈 #Options activity can reveal opportunities. Andrew Keene highlighted a #UMC trade feat. 4K 10/16/26 26 call contracts and more than $400K in premium. He showed how a 26/27 #bullcallspread could be entered for ~$15 per spread. Follow us ➡️ instagram.com/optionstrat #OptionStrat

💡 Andrew Keene identified an #options trade in #UMC after spotting a 2,000-contract purchase in the 10/16/26 26 calls. At $2.00 per contract, the trade represented roughly $400K in premium while total volume reached 4K contracts. Follow us ➡️ instagram.com/optionstrat #OptionStrat

Is the recent pullback just a pause, or is something bigger developing? 🤔 Steve Ganz breaks down the #market landscape, including elevated volatility, sector rotation, and important support zones across major indexes. Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=87iRNy… #OptionStrat

A hedged #portfolio can help reduce downside exposure, but risk still needs to be managed carefully ⚠️ Strong hedging comes from balancing positions, understanding how options react to volatility and price movement, and more. Connect with #OptionStrat: optionstrat.com.