By Karim Rahemtulla I love trading long-term equity anticipation securities (LEAPS)…
LEAPS are long-term options that have at least one year left before expiration. Since they are more expensive than short-term options (because of the extra time value), many people avoid them.
However, as a fundamental tactician, my goal is not always short-term gains…
Even though most of my trades, LEAPS included, are held for a very short time period.
Confused?
Let me explain…
Because LEAPS have a lot of time on them, a short-term move in underlying shares is magnified in a LEAPS option.
Think about it…
The options pricing model has several components, and a change in any one …read more
