Certainly. Here's a simplified and respectful summary: Understanding Long-Term Options (LEAPS) As an experienced trader, you may already know the basics, but here's a refresher on setting long-term expiry dates for options. 1. LEAPS: Long-Term Equity Anticipation Securities (LEAPS) are options that expire more than a year from now. They allow you to take advantage of long-term market trends. 2. Expiration Date: You can choose options with expiry dates far in the future. The longer the expiry, the more time for the stock to move in your favor, but the cost (premium) will generally be higher. 3. Time Decay: All options lose value as time passes. With long-term options, this decay (called theta) happens more slowly at first, but it speeds up as the expiration date nears. 4. Volatility: Changes in market volatility can impact the price of your option. If volatility increases, the option's value may rise, and vice versa. 5. Hedging and Strategy: Long-term options are a great way to hedge your investments or make long-term bets without putting up the full capital needed to buy stocks. As long as you're trading based on public market trends and information, there's no restriction on setting a long expiry date. I hope this offers a clear and respectful overview! Let me know if you'd like further clarification.
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