TOP DOWN OPTIONS APPROACH: (Conservative Approach)
1. Affirm general market trend. 2. Affirm sector trend. 3. Affirm industry trend. 4. Know the TA/FA on your stock. 5. Maintain a preference for volatility in your selection. 6. Buy In The Money. 7. 90 - 150 day expirations. 8. Confirm liquidity. 9. Monitor sector rotation. 10. Know market cycles for different stocks. 11. Entry/Timing are key 12. Take 10% contrary position to calls/puts. (Cheap Insurance) 13. Concentrate on low float securities. (40M or less is best)
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