OPTIONS

You do not need to predict direction to make money in options. You just need to be right about volatility being overstated. That is a much easier bet.

Implied volatility is almost always higher than realized volatility. That is not a theory. That is an empirical fact. Sell premium. Let the math work.

The floor taught me that options are priced to protect the house. Once you understand that, you understand why selling premium makes sense long-term.

If you are buying options on Robinhood without understanding how they work, you are not investing. You are gambling with extra steps.