Essentially, stock index options are the derivatives whose underlying security isn’t a single stock. Rather, the underlying security is a basket of securities referred to as an index. As such, they provide investors with a unique opportunity to trade in options with relatively little capital and without much hassle on the broad-based market. In this […]

This review of the best options education will help you choose the best way to learn options trading. It doesn’t matter if you are a newby to options trading. Its also fine if you are an experienced options trader wanting to upgrade your skills. My aim is to save you from a big Google search to narrow the […]

If you’ve been in the investing game for a little while now you may have overheard at least one person mention the term “options trading” at one point or another. That’s because many savvy investors understand the lucrative potential they possess. Before diving into the exciting and complex world of options, you might be wondering […]

By definition, an options contract is an agreement between two parties, the buyer, and the seller, where the buyer has the right to buy or sell a certain asset  or financial instrument at an agreed price no later than the set date. These are the two things to look out for with all options contracts: […]

​ One of the confusing things when looking into options is the different types of options that are available. There are call options, put options, exotic, OTC, Vanilla, American, European. Then there are the things within the contract to take into account and agree to such as the strike price, expiration date, premiums. Understanding the […]

Index options are collections of actual stocks grouped around a particular commodity or sector. They are typically used to gauge the performance of the commodity, sector or market they represent. One example the SPX, which represents the valuation of the stocks held in the S&P 500. This, however, is a broad market index. An example […]

There’s a whole new world of trading nowadays where you can trade stocks, futures, forex, and commodities without practically owning them. How? With options trading! But before we can talk about trading them, we need to define what an option is. Quickly: an option is a derivative that represents a contract sold by one party […]

You’ve probably heard it all before: if it’s too good to be true, then it probably is – and to trade options without risking your money definitely falls into that category. Ordinary investors and experts alike would tell you that there’s no such thing as risk fee trading – which is true, of course (can’t […]

This ultimate guide will help you understand where to find the best options brokerages and trading platform, and how to recognize and compare them. Maybe you want to earn more money to pay the bills. Or your next holiday. Or a house for your family. Or maybe you really just want some extra income. Don’t […]

Trading options is one of the best ways for stock traders to limit their risk. There’re many different strategies that can be used, and these can range from simple strategies to very complex ones. While there isn’t a single best options investing strategy, traders should have a comprehensive understanding of the best option trading strategies […]