Mastering Options Trading: How to select the ideal strike price for shorting options in a range-bound market Mastering Options Trading: How to select the ideal strike price for shorting options in a range-bound market Shorting options close to support or resistance levels can be your ace in the hole. If the stock remains bound by these levels, you're in for some handsome gains DSIJ Intelligence / Saturday, September 16, 2023 1 3847 Article rating: 3.9 To maximize your gains, pick options with higher time value, influenced by implied volatility. You also need to decide whether to short calls or puts based on market expectations and technical analysis. Read more