Slope of Hope Blog Posts

Slope initially began as a blog, so this is where most of the website’s content resides. Here we have tens of thousands of posts dating back over a decade. These are listed in reverse chronological order. Click on any category icon below to see posts tagged with that particular subject, or click on a word in the category cloud on the right side of the screen for more specific choices.

Sneak Peek into P/C Ratios!

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I’ve got some fun news to share about data. Yeah, I know – – Data? Fun? Hey, in my world, that’s a thing.

We finally have put/call ratio data. To be clear, there’s a bit of spit ‘n’ polish left to do, such as making the proper name show up, and using sensible symbols, but I wanted to share this information with you even in its alpha form and simultaneously ask for your opinion. You should be able to play with this data immediately.

For those wondering what put/call ratio data is all about, I’m going to be lazy and let Grok explain it:

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📊 Weekly Table Overview

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Heading Into the Week of May 19th

Before we jump into the details, a quick note: If you’re looking for clear, practical education on options trading — without the noise — I invite you to check out The Option Premium.

It’s my free weekly newsletter, built for traders who want to make smarter, more disciplined decisions.
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Whether you’re placing your first iron condor or managing a portfolio built around poor man’s covered calls, you’ll find ideas and tools you can put to work immediately.

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How to Use the Collar Options Strategy to Protect Your Profits

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Before we jump into the details, a quick note: If you’re looking for clear, practical education on options trading — without the noise — I invite you to check out The Option Premium.

It’s my free weekly newsletter, built for traders who want to make smarter, more disciplined decisions.
Each issue breaks down actionable strategies, market insights, volatility signals, and premium-selling opportunities — always through a risk-first lens.

Whether you’re placing your first iron condor or managing a portfolio built around poor man’s covered calls, you’ll find ideas and tools you can put to work immediately.

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