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Options are among the most misunderstood investments, as many investors aren't familiar with even the most basic elements of how options work. Many people mistakenly assume that options are risky, ...

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Robinhood has been in the news crosshairs over the last few weeks. Its commission-free trading and easy access to options trading has made it the go-to home of new traders. And some pundits are now ...

"Strangle options" have a violent name, but have a vital role in investments. Strangle options are use both put and call options effectively to place bets on how stable the movement of a stock will be ...

If you are trading options contracts, you should make it a point to understand cash-settled options. Cash-settled options settle on cash payment at expiration, as seen with index options. Seems simple ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Let’s do a little Options 101. Don’t read this if you are ...

The recent spike in market volatility has many investors on edge, leaving quite a few traders unsure how best to handle the situation. First of all, obey the golden rule and don't panic. Second, take ...

If you're just beginning to learn about options, here is a great place to start. Our Option Basics articles offer an easy-to-follow breakdown on the nuts and bolts of equity options (specifically ...