Explore 10 essential options strategies every investor should know, from basic calls and puts to advanced spreads, risks, rewards, and real-world use cases explained.

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A naked call is an advanced strategy where an investor sells call options without owning the asset. It can be profitable if ...

Investors in Five Below Inc (Symbol: FIVE) saw new options begin trading today, for the June 2025 expiration. One of the key data points that goes into the price an option buyer is willing to pay, is ...

Investors in Americold Realty Trust Inc (Symbol: COLD) saw new options begin trading today, for the July 2025 expiration. One of the key inputs that goes into the price an option buyer is willing to ...

A strangle is a popular options strategy that involves holding both a call and a put on the same underlying asset. It yields ...

Options trading can be complex, and the trading jargon may confuse even experienced investors and traders. Two of the most common options contracts to understand are call and put options. Here’s what ...

AMD stock sees 32 unusual options trades as calls dominate, whales target $140–$280, and investors eye earnings in 34 days.

What is a call option, anyway? A call option gives the buyer the right but not the obligation to purchase an asset (in this case, Bitcoin) at a predetermined price before a specific date. If the ...

Learn how to trade weekly options, understand key differences from monthly options, and use smart strategies to boost short-term trading success. Options trading is taking the stock market by storm.

For investors hoping to juice up the income from their stock holdings or preserve capital, covered calls could be an effective and relatively low-risk way to accomplish those goals. In its most basic ...

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