Daniel Liberto is a journalist with over 10 years of experience working with publications such as the Financial Times, The Independent, and Investors Chronicle. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and ...

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 ...

Before getting into the merits of each of these puts for a covered strangle, let’s consider what this options strategy is all about. The covered strangle combines two option strategies: a Covered Call ...

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 ...

An option is a financial instrument whose value is tied to an underlying asset; this is known as a derivative. Instead of buying an asset, such as company stock, outright, an options contract allows ...

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 ...