As employers are encouraging a new generation of workers to join the workforce, more and more people are deciding to choose stock options as a sign-on benefit. But common questions are...
Category: Option Trading
How Long Are Call/Put Options Good For/Last? (When Do They Expire?)
Stock options continue to explode in popularity thanks to their flexibility and profit potential. Formerly only used by wealth managers and expert traders, these contracts are now in many retail...
Options allow you but do not oblige you to buy or sell shares of stock for an agreed-upon price within a specific time frame (the expiration date). One crucial piece of information to know when...
How Do Call/Put Options Pay/Payout? (How Can You Make Money With Them)
Both option buyers and option writers can profit from options trading. This is because options enable you to make potential profits both during volatile times and when the market is relatively...
After-hours trading usually starts as soon as the market closes and lasts until 8 pm. It is made possible through Electronic Communication Networks (ECNs). You can trade many securities during this...
If you are a day trader looking to be a more active participant, you might have wondered what options are available for day trading — other than stocks, that is. But did you know that...