Options are a type of derivative, meaning they “derive” their value from the securities they’re linked to. Options are also leveraged, meaning a smaller amount invested in them generates larger gains ...

One common way to help increase investment returns is to use deep in the money call options. These options have strike prices much lower than the current market price of the asset, giving them high ...

We’ve talked before about how exchange-traded funds (ETFs) represent an efficient tool for gaining quick access to different types of assets or investment exposures. We’ve also discussed how options ...

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 ...