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Stocks vs Options: Which Should You Trade?
Answering the question "stocks vs options" will depend on your own risk tolerance, investing objectives and understanding of market dynamics.
By Jared Hoffmann Last updated
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What Are Options and How Can Investors Use Them?
Options are a useful tool for investors looking to bet on a directional price move, generate income and hedge portfolio positions.
By Elizabeth Volk Last updated
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What Is Cost Basis?
Understanding what cost basis is allows you to accurately track the returns on your investments and the tax implications those returns may have.
By Mark R. Hake, CFA Published
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Options Greeks Explained
Options Greeks can be used to measure how an option's price may change over time and knowing how they work can help mitigate portfolio risk.
By Jared Hoffmann Published
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How to Trade Futures
Futures allow market participants to hedge bets or speculate on potential price moves. Here, we look at how to trade futures and why you might want to.
By Will Ashworth Published
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What Is a Stop-Limit Order?
A stop-limit order is a powerful tool investors and traders can use to mitigate risk.
By Jared Hoffmann Published
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What Is a Covered Call?
Covered calls are a lower-risk options strategy that allow investors to amplify returns and limit losses on an asset they already own.
By Jared Hoffmann Published
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What Is Intrinsic Value?
Intrinsic value is one way to measure the value of an option contract. Here, we take a closer look at the metric and explain how it is used in options trading.
By Jared Hoffmann Published
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What Is Open Interest in Options Trading?
Open interest in options trading is a critical tool that can be used to determine market sentiment on a particular stock, commodity or other underlying asset.
By Jared Hoffmann Published