Options Trading

The Difference Between SPX and SPY – Options Trading

When looking to invest in the S&P 500, SPX and SPY options are similar assets with a high...

Index Options – Explained and Simplified

An index option is a contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy...

Options

How an Option on Futures can lead to a Big Return on Investment

An option on a futures contract gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or...

Understanding the Basic Differences of Futures and Options

Futures and options are financial contracts that exist between a buyer and seller of an underlying security. These...

Forex (FX) Options Trading – How to Profit from Currency Options

A foreign exchange option, also known as an FX option or a currency option, is a contract that...

Dates

Explaining What Weekly Options Are

Weekly options are option contracts that only exist for eight days, which differs from normal option contracts that...

Exercise an option

Using a Cash-Backed Call Option Strategy

A cash-backed call option, also known as a cash-secured call, is an option strategy where an investor buys...

Delta Hedging – Options Trading Strategy

Delta hedging is an option strategy whose goal is to limit the risk associated with price movements in...

What is Hedging? – Option Trading

Hedging is a strategy used by investors to reduce or eliminate the risk of holding one investment position...

What is a Calendar Spread? – Options Trading

A calendar spread is an option strategy where an investor buys an option while simultaneously selling an option...