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The protective (or "married") put is a good, solid, utilitarian choice for most of your hedging needs. Whenever you'd like to limit the downside risk on a stock holding -- or even lock in some paper ...

The second quarter is well underway, and the accompanying earnings season is rife with shakeups. The last few weeks were filled with massive post-earnings moves, especially from tech players including ...

Retirement planning centers around two key goals: generating reliable income and managing investment risks. Options offer retirees a way to achieve both, balancing steady income and downside ...

In the financial world, options come in one of two flavors: calls and puts. The way that calls and puts function is actually ...

Leveraged ETFs like SOXL offer high volatility, making them suitable for DIY option monetization to generate income and capitalize on AI trends. SOXL's 30-Day IV of 70-80 and active options market ...

Gold prices are shining brighter than ever in 2025, captivating investors as global economic uncertainties fuel its reputation as the ultimate safe-haven asset. This recent surge in gold's value ...

Retirement planning centers around two key goals: generating reliable income and managing investment risks. Options offer retirees a way to achieve both, balancing steady income and downside ...