Selling options is often billed as the “safer” way to trade: Higher win rates. Consistent premium. Income-focused strategies. But there’s a problem most traders don’t fully understand: "Selling options is like picking up pennies in front of a steamroller." Maybe you’ve heard the cliché, but don't realize how fast that steamroller moves until it’s too late. More News from Barchart Rick Orford’s latest breakdown for our Barchart YouTube channel reveals the "Fatal Mistake" that wipes out retail ac ...

Most options traders start the same way. They buy calls or puts… and hope the stock makes a big move fast enough to win. But there’s a problem: Time decay. More News from Barchart Even if you’re right on direction, your trade can still lose money if the move isn’t strong enough — or doesn’t happen quickly. That’s where credit spreads come in. Long Options vs. Credit Spreads In this recent video explainer, options expert Rick Orford describes two ways to express the same market view: 1. Long Options ...