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Education11 min

How to read an options P&L chart (and actually use it)

A practical guide to reading options P&L charts—breakevens, capped risk, Greeks, IV, and probability of profit—plus how to model scenarios in a live P/L tool.

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ImpliedOptions
9/7/2025
Day Trading8 min

Option Profit Calculator — Model P&L, Breakevens, POP & Greeks

Use our option profit calculator to model multi-leg P&L in seconds. See payoff charts, breakevens, Probability of Profit, and portfolio Greeks—then share your setup.

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OptMet Team
9/1/2025
Advanced Strategies12 min

Build Smarter Trades with Options Strategy Builder 2025

Design, compare, and analyze any options strategy in minutes with our option strategies builder—live pricing, payoff charts, POP, Greeks, and clear break-evens.

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OptMet Team
9/1/2025
Education9 min read

Best Dividend Stocks for Covered Calls: Timing, Dividend Capture, Risks

Learn how to pair covered calls with dividend stocks, time trades around ex-dividend dates, reduce early assignment risk, and find candidates using scans and IV tools.

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ImpliedOptions
10/26/2025
Education12 min read

Options Assignment Explained: Timing, Risks, and Prevention

Learn what options assignment is, why early assignment happens, how American and European options differ, and how to manage assignment risk with covered calls, cash-secured puts, and spreads.

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ImpliedOptions
10/26/2025
Advanced Strategies6 min read

Option Flow Platforms Compared: Unusual Whales vs CheddarFlow vs FlowAlgo vs ImpliedOptions

A practical comparison of option flow platforms. See pricing, feature gaps, iOS app availability, and why monitoring flow can sharpen entries, exits, and risk management.

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OptMet Team
10/16/2025
Advanced Strategies6 min read

Which Options Scanner Is Best for Earnings Plays in 2025?

Which options scanner is best for earnings trades in 2025? We compare ImpliedOptions, Market Chameleon, and Cheddar Flow.

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OptMet Team
9/28/2025
Advanced Strategies7 min read

How to Analyze Unusual Options Flow Like a Professional in 2025

Learn how to analyze unusual options flow like a pro in 2025. A structured method to separate noise from institutional trades.

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OptMet Team
9/28/2025
Advanced Strategies7 min read

Best Options Strategy Builder in 2025: Visualize P/L Like a Pro

Understand option flow with concrete numbers. Learn how to analyze unusual options activity, verify intent, and translate insights into defined-risk strategies using ImpliedOptions.

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OptMet Team
9/28/2025
Advanced Strategies8 min read

How to Use Options Flow for Swing Trading in 2025: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to use options flow data for swing trading in 2025. A structured process for identifying institutional moves, filtering noise, and building trades.

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OptMet Team
9/28/2025
Advanced Strategies6 min read

Is Cheddar Flow Worth It in 2025? Honest Review & Better Alternatives

Is Cheddar Flow worth it in 2025? We provide a full review of its features, strengths, and limitations, and explain why ImpliedOptions offers a more complete trading solution.

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OptMet Team
9/28/2025
Advanced Strategies3 min read

Market Chameleon Alternatives 2025

Market Chameleon alternatives 2025: compare features, pricing, and ways to analyze trades with Strategy Builder and Profit Calculator.

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OptMet Team
9/15/2025
Advanced Strategies3 min read

Unusual Whales Alternatives 2025

Unusual Whales alternatives 2025: compare features, pricing, and ways to analyze trades with Strategy Builder and Profit Calculator.

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OptMet Team
9/15/2025
Advanced Strategies4 min read

CheddarFlow Alternatives 2025

See CheddarFlow alternatives 2025 with pros, cons, and steps to analyze options flow. Compare tools and manage risk using clear, practical workflows.

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OptMet Team
9/15/2025
Advanced Strategies3 min read

IV Rank in 2025: How to Use It (vs. IV Percentile) With Examples

Learn what IV Rank is, how it differs from IV Percentile, and how to use it to choose debit or credit strategies—plus step-by-step examples.

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OptMet Team
9/14/2025
Advanced Strategies4 min read

Unusual Options Activity

Understand unusual options activity, why it matters, and how to analyze it with real numbers and ImpliedOptions tools. Practical, risk-aware guide.

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OptMet Team
9/12/2025
Advanced Strategies8 min read

Option Flow: How to Read Unusual Options Activity in 2025 (Step-by-Step)

Understand option flow with clear steps and numbers. Analyze flow on ImpliedOptions, then test ideas in Strategy Builder and the Profit Calculator.

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OptMet Team
9/12/2025
Advanced Strategies6 min read

What Percent Of Options Traders Are Profitable

Learn what percent of options traders are profitable, why no single figure exists, and how to improve your odds with risk management and analytics.

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OptMet Team
9/8/2025
Education13 min

Best Option Strategy for High Volatility: A Practical Guide

A practical playbook for trading high implied volatility: when to favor defined-risk premium selling (iron condors, iron butterflies), how to exploit term structure with calendars/diagonals, and when long convexity makes sense around catalysts like earnings.

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ImpliedOptions
9/7/2025
Advanced Strategies3 min read

Option Greeks

Learn option greeks—delta, gamma, theta, vega, rho—to read price, time, and volatility risk with simple examples and tools for better options decisions.

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OptMet Team
9/6/2025
Advanced Strategies3 min read

Options Greeks

Understand options greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega, Rho) to gauge risk, time decay, and volatility so you can plan trades and hedges.

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OptMet Team
9/6/2025
Advanced Strategies3 min read

Straddle Option Strategy

Straddle option strategy explained: setup, risks, breakevens, and what‑if analysis with ImpliedOptions Strategy Builder and Profit Calculator.

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OptMet Team
9/5/2025
Advanced Strategies8 min read

Best Time to Roll Options: 21–28 DTE, 30–50% Profit Targets, and Practical Roll Rules

Learn when to roll options using profit targets, days to expiration, delta, and volatility. See why many traders manage around 21–28 DTE, how early assignment risk rises near ex-dividend dates, and how to structure rolls with clear examples.

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OptMet Team
9/5/2025
Education9 min

Best Resources to Learn Options Trading (From Zero to Pro)

A practical, no-jargon roadmap to learn options: best books, free courses, podcasts, and tools—plus how to practice safely.

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OptMet Team
8/25/2025
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