Options trading has evolved dramatically since the days when brokers stood shoulder to shoulder in trading pits. The adrenaline of open outcry trading, whether in commodities, Treasury futures or ...

As new traders flood the market, a return to the basics may help novices understand the fundamentals of options trading. Stock options are contracts that represent the right to buy (or sell) shares of ...

Index options offer access to a market with more liquidity. Index options offer cash settlements. Stock options offer inexpensive price options. Index options only offer a few choices that are ...

Vega neutral offers options traders a way to hedge against changes in implied volatility, reducing risk and enhancing trading strategies for a balanced approach.

When most traders start out with options, they feel overwhelmed. And I get it. Options move fast. They have their own language. They’re volatile. The wrong advice can mean the difference between a ...