Best Options Strategies

Not sure where to start? Our expert-curated lists rank the best strategies for income, beginners, small accounts, and specific goals.

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🏆 Income Focus Theta Positive

Best Options Strategies for Income

Top 7 options strategies for consistent income: covered calls, cash-secured puts, iron condors, and credit spreads. Lear...

#1 Pick: Covered Calls
20 min read 5 Strategies Ranked
🏆 Small Accounts Defined Risk

Best Options Strategies for Small Accounts

Best options strategies for accounts under $5,000: vertical spreads, debit spreads, and defined-risk trades. Build your ...

#1 Pick: Vertical Spreads (Credit & Debit)
18 min read 5 Strategies Ranked
🏆 Conservative Capital Preservation

Low-Risk Options Strategies

Best low-risk options strategies: covered calls, protective puts, collars, and conservative spreads. Maximize safety whi...

#1 Pick: Covered Calls
16 min read 5 Strategies Ranked
🏆 Beginner Friendly Educational

Best Options Strategies for Beginners

Best options strategies for beginners: covered calls, cash-secured puts, long calls/puts, and simple spreads. Start trad...

#1 Pick: Covered Calls
15 min read 5 Strategies Ranked
🏆 Weekly Options Fast Theta

Best Weekly Options Strategies

Best weekly options strategies: credit spreads, iron condors, and short-term income plays. Master fast theta decay for c...

#1 Pick: Weekly Credit Spreads
17 min read 5 Strategies Ranked

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