The combination of greater accessibility, better education and highly unpredictable markets makes options an essential part of the modern trading tool kit. Using options thoughtfully and as a ...

Options trading has evolved dramatically since the days when brokers stood shoulder to shoulder in trading pits. The adrenaline of open outcry trading, whether in commodities, Treasury futures or ...

One of the biggest traps new options traders fall into sounds logical on the surface: “If I trade cheaper options that expire sooner, my risk must be lower… right?” The shorter time frame certainly ...

Improve your trading decisions by learning how to measure option liquidity effectively using daily volume and open interest metrics.

Beware of self-proclaimed investing experts. A reader reminded us of this when he shared that his closest friend had recently died. The two relished markets and discussing investing. The reader ...