As we’ve previously said, equity compensation in general—and stock options in particular—is a critical component of any startup company’s ability to recruit and retain talent. But there is perhaps ...

It's easier than ever to trade options. Are you interested in trading options but want to learn more? All Star Charts' chief options strategist Sean McLaughlin joins Yahoo Finance Markets and Data ...

Options contracts give the right to buy or sell stock at set prices, potentially profitable. There are call (buy) and put (sell) options; employee stock options are typically call options. Options' ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce makes the law and tax code understandable to everyone. When you receive a grant of stock options, it is imperative that you ...

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 ...

Option pricing is calculated using the Black-Scholes model, which takes four influential factors into account: the price of an underlying stock (assuming constant drift and volatility), an option’s ...

Today we are discussing why we sell options, what the benefit is for us and the downside could be. One of the primary benefits of selling options is, of course, collecting premium.

RSUs and stock options differ significantly in how they’re granted and taxed, as well as the level of risk to investors. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

As more Americans take on international roles, stock options have become a key part of the expatriate executive’s compensation package, especially when working for foreign employers. These options ...