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When it comes to options, strike prices are key in determining the value of an option and the potential for profit or loss. The strike price is the price at which the underlying asset, such as a stock ...

Options contracts allow investors the right to purchase, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a set price before the option expires. These kinds of contracts are often used as a hedge ...

Options trading has become increasingly popular in recent years, and we thought it was time to update our intern's guide for U.S. options to help you understand options and how options markets work.

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 ...