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Expert Options Research, Market Analysis & Trading Recommendations
Weekly commentary. In-depth research. Specific trading recommendations.
Published for more than three decades, The Option Strategist is McMillan Analysis Corp.'s flagship options newsletter. Written by renowned options analyst and best-selling author Lawrence G. McMillan, it combines professional market analysis, options education and actionable trading recommendations.
Subscribers receive weekly commentary covering stocks, indices, futures options and volatility markets, along with specific trading recommendations, ongoing position analysis and additional research articles published throughout the week.
Comprehensive Weekly Options Research
Each edition of The Option Strategist combines McMillan's interpretation of current market conditions with research, education and specific trading opportunities.
01 / Weekly Publication
The Option Strategist Newsletter
Published every Friday, generally in the morning, the newsletter delivers comprehensive market commentary and options research for both experienced traders and those looking to expand their knowledge.
- Analysis of current stock market conditions and technical indicators
- Put-call ratios, market breadth, sentiment and momentum
- Price action, support and resistance, and volatility trends
- Specific options trading recommendations and follow-up guidance
- Charts, historical studies and proprietary market data
02 / In-Depth Research
Feature Articles & Special Studies
Additional research articles explore relevant market developments, historical studies, options strategies and specialized trading concepts. These articles are published periodically throughout the week and delivered to subscribers as available.
Topics range from practical options education to advanced strategy discussions and quantitative market research.
03 / Trading Recommendations
Specific Options Trading Recommendations
The newsletter connects McMillan's market research with specific options trading opportunities and ongoing position management.
- New trading recommendations across a range of options strategies
- Follow-up instructions and adjustments for existing positions
- Trading stops and position analysis
- Recommendations based on technical indicators, volatility and market conditions
Market Research. Practical Trading Applications.
More than market commentary: The Option Strategist combines technical market analysis, options education and specific trading recommendations in one comprehensive weekly publication.
Subscribers gain insight into both the reasoning behind trading strategies and the practical considerations involved in managing options positions.
What Your Subscription Includes
Each subscription provides a broad range of market research, educational content and options trading analysis.
Weekly Market Commentary
Larry McMillan's analysis of stock market conditions, price trends, market breadth, sentiment, momentum and proprietary technical indicators.
Specific Trading Recommendations
Options trading opportunities with follow-up instructions, trading stops, position analysis and adjustments to existing recommendations.
Feature Articles & Historical Studies
In-depth research covering options strategies, historical market behavior, timely developments and specialized trading concepts.
Options Education
Explanations of important options concepts, trading strategies and market mechanics for both newer and experienced traders.
Charts, Indicators & Market Data
Put-call ratio signals, McMillan Oscillator studies, volatility skews, covered writing candidates, support and resistance levels, and other proprietary data.
Volatility & Variance Research
Specialized analysis of volatility and variance futures and options, term structures and what derivatives markets may be signaling about stocks.
Options Strategies Covered
The Option Strategist examines a wide range of options strategies, from straightforward directional trades to advanced spreads and volatility-based approaches.
Trading Strategies & Opportunities
- Put and Call Buying
- Ratio Spreads
- Calendar Spreads
- Bull and Bear Spreads
- Backspreads
- Intermarket Spreads
- Condors and Iron Condors
- Straddles and Strangles
- Covered Call Writing
- Naked Put Selling
- Volatility Trading
- Seasonal Trading
Strategies and recommendations vary according to market conditions and identified opportunities.
Newsletter Archives & Back Issues
Your subscription also provides access to the previous 12 months of The Option Strategist newsletter issues, allowing you to revisit historical commentary, trading ideas and research.
Explore the Newsletter Archives
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Review Our Historical Track Record
Explore the historical performance of trading recommendations published in The Option Strategist over more than three decades.
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Historical performance is not a guarantee of future results. Review the disclosures accompanying the performance report.
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Choose Your Subscription ↑Options trading involves risk and is not suitable for all investors. Research and recommendations are provided for informational and educational purposes. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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