Dividends can feel like "free money," but what is dividend yield, and what does it really tell you about a stock's health? Chasing the highest yield is one of the most common and dangerous traps for investors. What is dividend yield and how does it affect valuation? In this deep dive, we break down this simple but powerful number. You'll learn the straightforward formula for dividend yield and, more importantly, why a high yield is often a "yield trap"—a major red flag that the stock's price ...
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Dividends can feel like "free money," but what is dividend yield, and what does it really tell you about a stock's health? Chasing the highest yield is one of the most common and dangerous traps for investors. What is dividend yield and how does it affect valuation? In this deep dive, we break down this simple but powerful number. You'll learn the straightforward formula for dividend yield and, more importantly, why a high yield is often a "yield trap"—a major red flag that the stock's price ...
Can My Short Option Be Assigned Before Expiration (Early Assignment)?
Options Trading Podcast
15 minutes
3 days ago
Can My Short Option Be Assigned Before Expiration (Early Assignment)?
It’s the "financial jump scare" that lingers in the minds of many option sellers: you sell a contract, feel confident in your strategy, and then boom—out of nowhere, you're assigned. But how real is this risk? Can my short option be assigned before expiration (early assignment)? In this deep dive, we cut through the "phantom fear" to get the facts. The short answer is yes, but it's not random. We explore the specific, primary reasons early assignment happens (hint: dividends are #1) and other...
Options Trading Podcast
Dividends can feel like "free money," but what is dividend yield, and what does it really tell you about a stock's health? Chasing the highest yield is one of the most common and dangerous traps for investors. What is dividend yield and how does it affect valuation? In this deep dive, we break down this simple but powerful number. You'll learn the straightforward formula for dividend yield and, more importantly, why a high yield is often a "yield trap"—a major red flag that the stock's price ...
