If You Cant Answer This, Youre Guessing

Date: 2026-06-13 12:00:06

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Long calls need the stock to go up. Long puts need it to go down.

But both require a move + timing.
Here’s your assignment:
Next time you look at an option, say this out loud:

“This needs a move of ___ by ___.”
If you can’t answer that, you’re not trading — you’re guessing.

That’s how you take the guesswork out of options trading.

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