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AAPL | Apple Inc.

Apple Options Trading Guide

Master Apple options trading for steady income generation, portfolio hedging, and strategic earnings plays.

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What is AAPL?

AAPL Apple (AAPL) options offer extremely high liquidity, moderate volatility, and exposure to the world's most valuable company by market cap.

AAPL's massive market cap and diversified business create more predictable option behavior compared to pure growth stocks.

AAPL Options Characteristics

Avg Daily Volume
1.5M+ contracts
Typical Spread
$0.01-0.05
Typical IV Rank
20-40%
Expirations
Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, LEAPS
Price Range
$150-250
Correlation
Moderate correlation with tech sector

The Income Trader's Favorite

AAPL's combination of high liquidity, moderate volatility, and dividend payments makes it ideal for income strategies. Many traders run perpetual Wheel Strategy cycles on AAPL.

AAPL Options FAQ

Is Apple a good stock for covered calls?

Yes, AAPL is excellent for covered calls due to: high liquidity (penny-wide spreads), moderate volatility (consistent premium), dividend payments, and stable price action. Many income traders run the Wheel Strategy on AAPL.

How volatile is Apple around earnings?

AAPL typically moves 3-5% on earnings, less dramatic than growth stocks like TSLA or NVDA. This makes AAPL earnings plays more predictable, with iron condors and iron butterflies being popular strategies.

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