In simple terms, a spread is an option strategy, or position, that is composed of both long option contracts and short option contracts on the same underlying security (or index). The two sides of the ...

Have you ever heard about trading options, but didn’t know where to even begin? I’ll give you a quick introduction into option contract basics to get you started and lay out a basic trade. In later ...

Put options are financial contracts that give the holder the right – but not the obligation – to sell an underlying stock or asset at a specified price (the strike price) within a certain time period.

Trading options may seem daunting to a lot of investors, here's an introduction to options trading strategies Many investors are afraid of investing in options. Option investing requires a full ...

Analyst's Disclosure: I am/we are long DAX, SPY. Various long and short positions disclosed within the introductory article, not covered by the disclosures available. Future articles will relate to a ...

Please Note: Blog posts are not selected, edited or screened by Seeking Alpha editors. My friend and colleague Brent Berarducci from Blacklion Capital Management has put together a video introduction ...

An option contract is a form of financial asset known as a “derivative.” Purchasing an option contract it gives you the right to buy or sell some underlying asset on specific terms. You choose a price ...