"Strangle options" have a violent name, but have a vital role in investments. Strangle options are use both put and call options effectively to place bets on how stable the movement of a stock will be ...

Image source: Chicago Board Options Exchange. Options are among the most misunderstood investments, as many investors aren't familiar with even the most basic elements of how options work. Many people ...

Robinhood has been in the news crosshairs over the last few weeks. Its commission-free trading and easy access to options trading has made it the go-to home of new traders. And some pundits are now ...

With coronavirus cases, social unrest, and geopolitical tensions all on the rise, the market looks uncertain going into the latter half of the year. But as an options trader, you're always looking for ...

If you are trading options contracts, you should make it a point to understand cash-settled options. Cash-settled options settle on cash payment at expiration, as seen with index options. Seems simple ...

If you're just beginning to learn about options, here is a great place to start. Our Option Basics articles offer an easy-to-follow breakdown on the nuts and bolts of equity options (specifically ...