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Michael Martin, TradingBlock's Vice President of Market Strategy and Forbes Finance Council member, on how retail traders can deploy calculated hedging strategies to manage risk. #TradingBlock #Trading #Volatility #Options #Hedging

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TradingBlock's Michael Martin joins @investmentnews to discuss market uncertainty and strategies for managing market volatility.
#TradingBlock #Stocks #ETFs #MarketVolatility #Fintech #InvestmentTech #OptionsTrading #OptionsStrategies

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The Strike Zone is almost live! Very excited to be launching an options-centric newsletter featuring TradingBlock CIO Michael Rechenthin, PhD (of tastytrade fame) and Mike Martin, TradingBlock’s Vice President of Market Strategy.

Sign up here: https://t.co/2U2eIkOVDe

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Michael Martin, TradingBlock's Vice President of Market Strategy, joins @InvestmentNews to discuss value stock trends as we head into 2026.
#TradingBlock #Stocks #ETFs #ValueStocks #Fintech #InvestmentTech #OptionsTrading

Read more: https://t.co/INU6pMAO3M

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TradingBlock is pleased to welcome Michael “Dr. Data” Rechenthin, PhD as its new Chief Innovation Officer. Read more: https://t.co/SZxUT3m2he
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@TradingBlock's Michael Martin on Forbes on why exchange-traded options can be helpful to modern traders. #TradingBlock #OptionsTrading #Fintech #TradingTechnology
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Mark Elenowitz, CEO of Nant Global Finance Inc., joins https://t.co/gdqpxU4w5K to discuss the launch of NGF’s blockchain-enabled capital markets platform. TradingBlock is excited to join the NGF ecosystem driving this evolution. https://t.co/p2Ook780gT #Blockchain #Fintech

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TradingBlock is joining Nant Global Finance, Inc. ("NANT") to shape the next generation of capital markets, subject to final FINRA approval. Read more: https://t.co/y8NsY4mSlh #TradingBlock #CapitalMarkets #OptionsTrading #Blockchain #Fintech #TradingTechnology #Defi #TradFi

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We’re honored to be commended as runner-up for “WealthTech of the Year” at last week’s US Fintech Awards ceremony in NYC!

This recognition reflects the dedication and innovation of our incredible team. Let's go!
#USFintechAwards #WealthTech #TradingBlock

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We’re thrilled that TradingBlock won "Best Brokerage for Options Trading" at @Benzinga’s 2025 Fintech Day & Awards! We’re also proud to have been a finalist in the Best in Financial Education category.
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@Benzinga Fintech Day & Awards is back, and we’re honored to be finalists:

•Best Brokerage for Options Trading
•Best in Financial Education

Register with code FINALIST20 at https://t.co/kBdzId23rK

#BenzingaFintechAwards #TradingBlock #FinancialEducation #OptionsTrading

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Markets are volatile right now. Want to hedge a stock?

Use a collar: buy a put to limit downside, sell a call to cap upside, and offset the put’s cost.

A zero-cost collar is a simple and smart form of protection in choppy markets. Here's how it works:

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Options trading is booming, but without real understanding, risk grows fast. In his latest for @Forbes TradingBlock's Michael Martin shares what traders need to know before jumping in.

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Buy Microsoft and sell Apple? TradingBlock's VP of Market Strategy Michael Martin takes a deeper look at the Magnificent Seven, spotlighting which stocks may be falling behind, and which are still charging ahead.

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🌟 Editor's Choice 🌟

@MikeChiZeroX breaks down the essential knowledge every options trader needs to succeed. https://t.co/4WH4VQVHEL

#OptionsTrading #InvestingEducation #RiskManagement #FinancialLiteracy #SmartInvesting

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Many thanks to Digital Wealth News for covering the launch of our new Learning Hub for #investors and #traders. The Learning Hub uses videos, articles, and virtual trading to teach basic #options terms to advanced calculators. https://t.co/kBrLw3HQHI

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@TradingBlock is thrilled to unveil our new professional-grade trading platform, specifically designed for retail traders! Featuring fully customizable user experience, robust charting, and pre-built order templates. Made for the Way You Trade. https://t.co/kcFDh0kVaJ

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🔍 Why does Theta matter?

Buying options? ⏳ Avoid holding near expiration where decay is most aggressive.

Selling options? 📉 Time decay works for you, especially with ATM/OTM strikes.

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📉 Option Theta Explained: Time Decay for Beginners

Time decay (theta) is the erosion of an option’s value as expiration nears. Long options always have negative theta, meaning buyers lose value over time, while sellers benefit.

Here’s what you need to know 🧵👇

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💡 Key Theta Insights:

Theta accelerates as expiration nears—options lose value fastest in the final weeks.

ATM options have the highest theta—they decay faster than ITM or OTM options.

Option sellers (credit spreads, short straddles) profit from theta .