One of the fastest ways new options traders lose money has nothing to do with the market. It’s strategy confusion. Most ...

Options are a type of derivative, meaning they “derive” their value from the securities they’re linked to. Options are also leveraged, meaning a smaller amount invested in them generates larger gains ...

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The US equity options market continues to grow, fuelled by macroeconomic uncertainty, market volatility and increased investor demand. As with any electronic market, understanding microstructure and ...

Options give you the ability to overlay a short-term investing strategy on top of a stock. If the stock does what you expect it to do, you could turbocharge your gains or even generate what feels like ...