I woke up this morning feeling nostalgic. I realized it’s been three years and seven months since I wrote my first Barchart commentary about unusual options activity. I’ve always emphasized that it ...

Big data analytics specialist Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) is generating news, this time for severe underperformance. On Tuesday, PLTR stock dropped more than 4%, forcing onlookers to question ...

In 2025, the markets have been a roller coaster. With recession fears, US tariff policies, interest rate changes, and various geopolitical events and wars, it’s no surprise that investors are feeling ...

The QYLD Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF provides access to a covered call strategy. It shares a capped upside in the NASDAQ-100® Index while generating income from writing call options on the ...

In options trading, a roll down changes an option position to a lower strike price, often used when expecting falling prices. Learn how this strategy works.

The MSTY ETF uses options-trading strategies to deliver a jaw-dropping distribution yield. Yet, investors should exercise caution as the MSTY share price is susceptible to drawdowns. Are you ahead, or ...

Learn about backspreads, a trading strategy involving more purchased calls or puts than sold ones. Understand its workings and types for effective trading.