Learn the basics of options trading—what calls and puts are, how options work, and strategies to hedge or speculate—with practical examples for beginners.

Options trading is a financial derivative strategy that involves the buying and selling of options contracts on an underlying asset, such as stocks, commodities or indices. An option is a contract ...

When traders first start using options, they often employ them either as a way to take a directional view on an asset (buying a call if they expect it to rise or a put if they expect it to fall) or as ...

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, retail investors have flocked to option markets, sending options trading to new highs the New York Stock Exchange says are likely here to stay. Option trades by retail ...

Day trading options has gained immense popularity among traders who seek high returns within short time frames. Combining the flexibility of options with the fast-paced nature of day trading offers ...

Options trading has become increasingly popular in recent years, and we thought it was time to update our intern's guide for U.S. options to help you understand options and how options markets work.