Under what circumstances would you buy an out-of-the-money option? Brian discusses that in today’s Options Playbook Radio.

Download Options Playbook Radio 103: Buying an Out-of-the-Money Put in VZ

Last week, we initiated a bull put spread paper trade in GPS, and reviewed a YHOO skip-strike butterfly. Now, we will review. Specifically:

  • Reviewing strategies. What strategies work best and when?
  • Looking at the long call, which is on page 40 of The Options Playbook, or on OptionsPlaybook.com
  • What happened since GPS announced sales?
  • What is going on with YHOO?
  • Setting up a paper trade in VZ
  • What is notable right now in VZ
  • Looking at buying an out-of-the-money put in VZ
  • The setup, the cost, the delta, and IV
  • Under what circumstances would you buy an out-of-the-money option?