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5 Common Options Trading Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

SimplQuant TeamFebruary 10, 20246 min read

Mistake #1: Not Understanding Time Decay

Time decay (theta) is the silent killer of many options positions. Every day that passes, your options lose value simply due to the passage of time.

Mistake #2: Ignoring Implied Volatility

Many beginners buy options when IV is high and wonder why they lose money even when the stock moves in their favor.

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