10 Commandments for Successful Options Trading
Ken Trester, June 25, 2009
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Commandment #10: To Everything, There is a Season
That is, earnings season, conference season, new-product season, etc.
In our second commandment, we encouraged you to spread your option purchases throughout the year. However, keep in mind that there are slow seasons and busy seasons. So be ready to take advantage of "extra" opportunities by saving up for them rather than buying options just for the sake of doing so.
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