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Understanding Buying Power Fluctuations in High-IV Stocks Like NVDA (v.s. AAPL and GOOG)

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Shahin SheidaeiLeave a comment

Overview Selling short puts on AAPL, GOOG, and NVDA with similar expiries revealed a practical difference:NVDA’s buying power (BP) requirement tends to move intraday, while AAPL and GOOG remain comparatively stable.This article explains why—contrasting Reg‑T with risk‑based (portfolio) margin, walking through a worked example,and showing how BP reacts to implied volatility (IV). 1) Margin Models…

Buying Power in Options Trading: How It Shapes Your Strategy

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025Shahin SheidaeiLeave a comment

When trading options, one of the most overlooked yet critical factors is Buying Power (BP). It’s not just a number on your brokerage screen—it’s the lifeline that determines what trades you can execute and how much risk you can take on. In this post, we’ll explore how BP impacts your decision-making, especially when selling spreads,…

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📉 Closing the Spread: A Costly Lesson in Execution, Timing, and Risk Management

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025Shahin SheidaeiLeave a comment

Recently, I closed a vertical call spread on Apple Inc. (AAPL), both legs expiring on August 25: This bullish spread was originally sold for a $0.18 credit, aiming to profit from moderate upward movement in AAPL while capping risk. However, the trade didn’t go as planned—and the lessons learned were invaluable. 📘 What Is a Vertical…

Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the Options Market Shakeup

Lessons Learned from Trading TSLA Vertical Call Spreads Amidst Political Turmoil 💡

June 7, 2025June 10, 2025Shahin SheidaeiLeave a comment

On June 6, 2025, Tesla Inc. (TSLA) experienced heightened volatility following a public feud between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. The discord centered around Musk’s criticism of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which proposed cuts to electric vehicle subsidies—a move potentially detrimental to Tesla’s interests. In retaliation, Trump threatened to revoke federal contracts…

Lessons from a Covered Call Roll Gone Wrong: Ignoring the Greeks and Liquidity Cost Me

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025Shahin SheidaeiLeave a comment

IntroductionIn trading, it’s often the losses—not the wins—that make us better. Recently, I entered and managed a series of call option trades on ATRL that initially looked promising, but ultimately led to a loss. The trade itself wasn’t reckless—but a few overlooked details (and some misplaced confidence) turned an opportunity into a hard lesson. Here’s…

Leverage Banks' Money to Earn Yours: A No-Risk $89 Profit Strategy!

Investment Hack: How to Make Free Money Using Balance Transfers and Savings Accounts; A Real-Life Example!

January 18, 2025January 18, 2025Shahin SheidaeiLeave a comment

Have you ever heard the phrase, “money makes money”? It might sound like something only wealthy investors can leverage, but with the right approach, anyone can make small, guaranteed profits using everyday financial tools. One such method is leveraging a balance transfer offer to earn money through high-interest savings accounts and promotions. Balance transfers are…

Questrade Questwealth 0% Management Fee Promotion

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025Shahin SheidaeiLeave a comment

I took advantage of moving some of my money from TDDI and IBKR to Questrade last year, just as year 2024 was finishing up. Questrade had a promotion of 0% management fee (typically ~0.25%) for opening a new account or transferring to them, for a year. The good thing about Questrade is that they reimburse…