Options trading can sound complicated and risky to novices, so beginners often steer clear. While their hesitation is understandable, not much is required to get started — but the process, terminology ...

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As new traders flood the market, a return to the basics may help novices understand the fundamentals of options trading. To better assist them, we will be running posts diving into the finer details ...

Options trading is a dynamic, fast-moving investment sector where making the right moves at the right time can earn an options trader a lot of money very quickly. One of the most important keys to ...

When Jim Van Meerten, author of Barchart’s Chart of the Day newsletter, was asked about trading options vs. shares, his ...

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Options traders employ several trading strategies, but they all have the same objective: to make a profit. It’s possible to make money with options trading, and knowing how to calculate profitability ...

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Options trading is not for novices, but for seasoned investors who want to add another dimension to their portfolios, hedge against risk, limit downside losses or take big chances in the pursuit of ...