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July 18, 2025 48 mins

Feeling nervous about your options trades? You're not alone! In this Inside Investing episode, join Rob Moyes as he sits down with David Jaffee, founder of Best Stock Strategy, an Ivy League grad and former investment banker with over 10 years of options trading experience.

David shares his invaluable options trading DOs and DON'Ts to help you build confidence and avoid common mistakes. Learn his core philosophy, including:

Why he moved from investment banking to full-time options trading.

His daily trading routine and how he picks stocks for his watchlist.

The evolution of his strategy: Why he buys call options (call debit spreads), especially when VIX is low, and how he finances them by selling puts.

Crucial tips on position sizing, avoiding speculative stocks, and being highly selective with strike prices.

Understanding the risks of selling options in low volatility and what to do instead.

Plus, David breaks down one of his favorite strategies: using call debit spreads combined with selling puts to bolster your portfolio in uncertain markets, with a practical example involving Palantir (PLTR). Stick around for viewer Q&A!

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🛑 David Jaffee & BestStockStrategy are NOT, in any capacity, a licensed financial advisor (adviser), registered investment advisor, registered broker-dealer or FINRA | SIPC | NFA-member firm. Examples presented in this video, or anywhere else, including video tutorials, strategies, articles, emails, newsletters, and all other content of Company’s products (collectively, the “Information”) are provided for informational and educational purposes only. Such set-ups are not solicitations of any kind or order to buy or sell a financial security and should not be construed as investment advice under any circumstances. David Jaffee and BestStockStrategy will NOT be held liable for losses resulting from information or advice presented; the use of such information is entirely at the risk of the user. The sole and exclusive maximum liability to David Jaffee and BestStockStrategy for any damages or losses shall solely be dissatisfaction to the user. The risk of loss in trading securities, options, futures and forex can be substantial. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Consider all relevant risk factors, including their own personal financial situation, before trading. Past results of any individual or trading system published by Company are not indicative of future returns.

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