Happy Monday, traders…
Ben here.
It’s no secret that most people with normal 9-to-5 day jobs dread the start of the week.
They might even wake up with “A case of the Mondays…”
But I’m the opposite. I’m always super excited for Monday morning because I truly love my job.
Today, I want to discuss why I love trading options (and why you should as well)…
The options market is complex, but it’s not impossible to grasp.
After all, you might be holding options without even realizing it…
If you own car insurance, then you’re essentially holding a put option on your car.
Your “contracts” will pay out if the damage to your car is above a certain threshold (which, in this analogy, acts like your insurance’s strike price).
This is exactly how options trading works, with one key difference…
If you dent your car, the insurance company will (hopefully) pay to repair the damages. However, you don’t get paid in cash.
But if you’re directionally correct on an options bet, you can potentially make more money than any common-share trader would (with less upfront risk).
This is why options trading works so well for me: I can define my risk and give my trades more potential upside … simultaneously.
Better yet, this works on two fronts…
Let me show you how options trading can allow you to leverage your capital (and your time) to the maximum…
You Can Make Bigger Gains with Less Capital
One of the best parts of trading options is the ability to control a larger position size without tying up as much money.
If you’re trading common shares, you need significant capital to see a meaningful return.
But with options, you can leverage a smaller amount of capital and still have the potential for outsized profits.
For example, instead of buying 100 shares of a $50 stock (a $5,000 commitment), you could buy an options contract on the same stock for a fraction of the cost…
If the stock moves in your favor, your percentage return can far exceed what you’d earn by holding the shares outright.
Example: My recent one-day 140% win on Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) calls.
But it doesn’t stop there. It’s not just about the money you can save — it’s about the time…
You Can Do More With Less Time
In the same way that you can potentially earn more profits with less upfront capital by trading options … you can also do more with less time.
I’m a busy guy. I hate wasting time. On top of trading, I’m a devoted father. I have three boys with very busy schedules.
Rarely a day goes by when I don’t have basketball practice, a carpool, or a school event to attend for my sons.
Due to my schedule, I’m always looking to do more with less time — which is another reason why I love trading options.
When you trade options, you’re not tied to the slow grind of traditional investing. If you time your entries and exits right, you can see account-changing results in a much shorter timeframe.
For instance, while it might take months (or even years) for a stock to double in price, the right options trade can deliver huge returns in a few hours — or even minutes.
That’s because options magnify price movements, letting you capitalize on momentum more efficiently.
And the best part is that you don’t have to sit in front of a screen all day to make it happen.
The biggest moves in the market happen at the open and the close. I know very successful traders who work only two hours per day — the hour after the open, and the hour before the close.
I’m not saying that will work perfectly for you, but it’s a perfect example of the flexibility options trading can provide.
Trading options isn’t just a way to potentially grow your account faster — it’s a way to maximize your time.
For those working a full-time job, managing a busy family, or just looking for ways to make your trading more efficient — options can help you do more with less.
Before we go, let’s look at:
💰The Biggest Smart-Money Bets of the Day💰
- $8.1 million bullish bet on NVDA 11/29/2024 $146 calls @ $1.74 avg. (seen on 11/22)
- $4.5 million bullish bet on C 1/17/2025 $70 calls @ $2.71 avg. (seen on 11/22)
- $3.4 million bullish bet on TSM 01/17/2025 $220 calls @ $3.41 avg. (seen on 11/22)
Happy trading,
Ben Sturgill
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