What are Binary Options ?

Binary options came  to the forefront when they were listed in the Chicago Board of Options Exchange (CBOE) in July of 2008.  Prior to this time, binary or digital options were traded actively in the over the counter market by institutional investors and major investment banks.  So what are Binary Options? Continue reading →

What is Binary Options Trading ?

Binary options are a unique investment vehicle that allows traders to generate significant returns over a short period of time.  Binary options get there name from a simple yes or no question which is will the security in question be higher or lower from the current level at some time in the future.  Given the binary nature of the question (either above or below) the option receives the name Binary option.  Continue reading →

Binary Options Trading Concepts – Part I

Support, Resistance and Trend lines

Binary options trading is similar to most types of directional trading in that an investor is looking at technical supply and demand levels to determine the future direction of an underlying asset.  Trend lines, support and resistance measure specific supply and demand levels of price action and when breached, price action will generally continue in the direction of the breach. Continue reading →

Trading Forex Using Binary Options

The Forex market  is a vast liquid market, in which sharp quick movements on a daily basis make this asset class an excellent candidate to trade binary options.  The currency markets trade 24 hours a day, 6 days a week and are constantly moving based on fundamental and technical factors that influence this market. Continue reading →

Trading Oil using Binary Options

The commodity markets which include petroleum, metals, and grains are extremely volatile products that make them excellent underlying instruments to speculate on using binary options.  Binary options, which are known as above or below options, have a leveraged payout to investors based on the investor picking the correct direction of the market during a specific period of time. Continue reading →

Five Important Tips for Successful Binary Options Trading

The binary options market is one of the most exciting and innovative markets in the derivative space, which have recently become available to retail investors.  Binary options are all or nothing options, which use significant leverage which allows investors to reap 70-80 percent gains on each individual trades.  For those who are new to this exciting market, we have put together the “five most important tips” that should be followed to achieve successful returns. Continue reading →

Binary Options Opinion – US Markets Drive Capital Flows 02/10/12

Equity markets especially in the US have been the driving force behind global macro flows during the first 6-weeks of the new year.  A combination of better than expected earnings, and surprising robust employment has pushed capital back into the US markets.  The timely good news has coincided with a calm which that has eased tensions related to the EU debt crisis.  Cautious optimism has allowed the equity markets to rally, as global central banks continue to keep interest rates at historical lows. Continue reading →

When to Look at a Binary Option Trade

Trading the financial market takes time and effort and should not be dismissed as a endeavor in which individuals can quickly make money.  In fact, most traders initially lose money before they come to the realization that trading markets is like any other business, and needs a solid plan for short and long term success. Continue reading →

How to Design a Binary Options Trading Strategy

Designing a trading strategy is an endeavor that is vital to your trading success.  A strategy is a business plan and it allows you to formally design a way to make money in the capital markets.  There are numerous pieces to this puzzle, which include analyzing your trading style, creating a framework for initiating a trade, implementing a risk management technique, and execution. Continue reading →

The Secret to Analyzing Binary Options Strategies

Binary options are unique options products that allow investors an opportunity to earn returns based on movements in the market that can be considered short term in nature.  Most trading strategies are designed to capture returns based on a directional moves in the investors favor.  The return is calculated based on the degree of that movement.  Binary options are based on a “all or nothing” concept, where an investor is paid based on a movement in their favor regardless of the size of the change in price. Continue reading →