Publications

Where can I find more options tools?

As you gain expertise, you’ll naturally have more sophisticated questions about options trading. Here are useful resources to help you explore. Options Toolbox: Jim has compiled numerous types of calculators numerous calendars that augment his trading explanations analytical tools paper trading simulators and more, from sources as diverse as the Options Industry Council, University of […]… Read More

Which prices are used for performance tracking?

Which price does Jim Fink use to calculate returns of a trade? For the opening trade in a new position, Jim will use his recommended limit order price as stated in the Alert. However, he only includes that trade in his portfolio if at least one member posts to Stock Talk that they were able […]… Read More

When will you tell me to roll?

My put credit spread is in-the-money! What should I do? When will you tell me to roll it or close it? One of the best things about trading Options for Income spreads is that once the contract fills, you’ll almost always do nothing about it for weeks or months. Unlike with equity trades, credit spreads […]… Read More

Do I really need to do the rolls?

Rolling a trade just seems like doubling-down on a loser. Do I really need to do the rolls? Often when Jim rolls, he changes the spread width from 5 points to 10 points, which means it must be backed up by $1000 instead of $500 in your margin account. Yes, it may seem that widening […]… Read More

Does this roll Alert apply to me? What do I do?

I just received a Trade Alert to roll. What should I do? Note for new traders: if you didn’t place the initial trade back when Jim first recommended it, you can ignore any subsequent Trade Alerts to “roll” that trade. Note for experienced traders: if you didn’t place the initial trade, you may choose to […]… Read More

How Can I Receive Trade Alerts by SMS/TXT?

If you also want to receive trade alert notifications by text/SMS message to your mobile phone (normal message rates apply), go to your account Dashboard (located above in the menu bar of www.jimfinkinvesting.com). In the “Your Account” dropdown menu, click on “Manage My Account”. If prompted, login with your website credentials. In the top left, […]… Read More

FTNT: Playing it Safe

A too close for comfort roll…. Read More

ADBE, MRK, MS, NOW: Never Give Up

Four rolls and one expiring triple-digit-percentage winner: TMO (112.8%)… Read More

How To Buy Stocks at a Discount

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The Biggest Legal Loophole in the IRS Tax Code

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