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MalvernKid t1_iy3fy8q wrote

Wait, so you get to buy back the losing trades and keep the profit of your winning trades? How can you possibly lose?

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ShallowNefariousness OP t1_iy3p3k4 wrote

By having a larger loss size to win size with a low enough win rate. Win rate is not the only important metric. Minimizing losses is key to long term success. At the end of the day it's risk management

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S-WordoftheMorning t1_iy3j3n9 wrote

Selling options can be a loser if prices of the underlying stock moves up or down (depends on whether you sold call options or put options) beyond the strike price (agreed upon sale/purchase price for underlying stock) plus the premium per share.

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