Wash Sale Rule for Options: How It Works and How to Avoid It

The wash sale rule applies fully to options contracts, and in 2026 it remains one of the costliest tax traps active traders face. Here’s exactly how it works, the trade patterns that trigger a disallowance, and how to stay in your thesis without losing your loss deduction.

Options Assignment Risk: Triggers, Math, and How to Avoid Early Assignment

SpaceX IPO frenzy is spiking borrow rates on space-adjacent tickers, making early assignment risk on short calls the highest we’ve seen in months. Here’s exactly when assignment hits, how to calculate the risk, and the 5-step plan to run if you wake up assigned.

What Happens When Options Expire? A Complete Guide

When options expire, three outcomes are possible: they expire worthless, get automatically exercised, or are closed before expiration. With NVIDIA surging amid today’s market rebound, understanding expiration mechanics separates profitable traders from those caught off guard.

AI Memory Stocks in 2026: How Micron and SanDisk Outran the Chip Giants

The 2026 AI memory supercycle sent Micron (MU) and SanDisk (SNDK) on a historic run past the chip giants. Inside the sector, the peer comparison, and the options lesson hiding in record-high implied volatility.