AAPL $240 Long Call Option Strategy (the Ultimate Bullish Leverage Play?)
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In this foundational video, Stephen Cox, CEO of Share Navigator, breaks down the core mechanics of the Long Call strategy using the AAPL $240 Call Option as an example.
Learn exactly what a call option is, why it's the ultimate tool for a bullish outlook, and how to define your maximum risk and profit potential from the start. We cover the essential terms—Strike Price, Premium, Expiration—and calculate your critical Break-Even Point with a clear example.
This is required viewing before you place your first trade!
Stop Buying Stock? Long Call vs. Stock: The Truth About Leverage & Capital Efficiency!
Should you buy 100 shares of stock, or one leveraged Long Call contract?
Stephen Cox reveals the astonishing difference in return potential! This video benchmarks the AAPL $240 Long Call directly against outright stock ownership, demonstrating the power of options leverage and the concept of defined risk.
We clearly outline the Pros and Cons of each strategy and explain why understanding your Probability of Profit is essential for any option buyer.
Get ready to see capital efficiency in a whole new light.
Delta Explained: The #1 Greek for Long Call Options | How to Gauge Directional Risk!
Mastering the Long Call starts with the Greeks! Stephen Cox dives deep into Delta, the most important Greek for directional traders.
Delta tells you exactly how much your option's value will change for every dollar the stock moves. Learn how your positive Delta exposure creates powerful leverage, and how to use Delta as a rough Probability of a call option being in the money.
If you want to know how fast your trade will move, this video is mandatory viewing. We use the $240 Call on AAPL as an example.
Meet the relentless enemy of every option buyer: Theta ($\Theta$)!
Stephen Cox explains how this negative Greek silently chips away at your Long Call's value every single day. We detail the mechanics of the Theta Trap—the accelerating decay that becomes deadly in the final 30-45 days before expiration. Understanding Theta is the key to choosing the right expiration date and actively protecting your capital. Don't let time run out on your trades!
Gamma & Vega: The Options Accelerators | Avoiding the Volatility Crush Risk!
Complete your Greek knowledge with Gamma ($\Gamma$) and Vega (V)! Stephen Cox explains how Gamma acts as Delta's gas pedal, increasing your directional speed as the stock moves favorably. Then, we tackle Vega, the volatility factor, and the critical danger it presents: the Volatility Crush. Learn why buying options when Implied Volatility (IV) is low is key to maximizing profits and avoiding catastrophic losses after major events like earnings.
How to Place & Manage a Long Call Trade: Stop-Loss, Targets, and Rolling Strategy
Theory meets reality! Stephen Cox provides the final, crucial steps for successful Long Call trading. This video focuses on Execution and Active Trade Management. Learn the professional method for smart contract selection (DTE), placing a Limit Order for a better fill, and immediately setting your definitive Profit Target exit conditions. Plus, learn the advanced technique of Rolling the Position to extend your trade and beat Theta decay.