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Independence Day Money Tips from the Founding Fathers

The Founders were mostly made up of
high-net-worth individuals. Their financial
wisdom remains relevant today.

July 1, 2026

The Trend is Your Friend in Supply Burdened Coffee Market

Coffee’s Historic Bull Run is Over. A Record Brazilian Harvest Should Keep a Lid on Prices for Months to Come. Call Sellers Get Ready.

June 26, 2026

The Iron Condor – Like You’ve Never Seen It

Stock option traders have one set of rules for writing Condors. Once you graduate to commodities, some of those rules may not apply in quite the same way. Lucky you!

June 11, 2026

James Cordier Market Update – May 29, 2026

James Cordier examines how rising crude oil prices can fuel inflation, influence interest rate decisions, and impact the outlook for gold. He also discusses potential long-term opportunities in the gold market through commodity option strategies.

May 29, 2026

Crude Oil Calls Look Rich as War Premium Meets Seasonal Headwinds

Geopolitical volatility has pushed crude option premiums higher. But if supply risk eases, distant call spreads may deserve attention.

May 28, 2026

Selling Deep Out of the Money Options to Help Manage Position Selection

Why Selling Further Out of the Money May Be the Smarter Play for Patient, Research-Based Investors.

May 14, 2026

Academy

Seasonal Tendencies – An Option Sellers Ace in the Hole

In my opinion. seasonal tendencies are one of the most misunderstood and underused tools available to commodity option sellers. Here’s how to use them correctly.

May 11, 2026

James Cordier Market Update – May 11, 2026

James Cordier of OptionSpreaders.com provides a market update for the second half of November 2025, discussing how extreme volatility in commodities, including precious metals and soft commodities, impacts premium levels for option selling strategies.

May 11, 2026

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