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.

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated ...

With earnings season right around the corner, options players might want to look into employing a long straddle strategy. A long straddle is typically used ahead of expected volatility (such as before ...

Covered calls let investors earn income from stocks they already own by selling the right to buy them at a set price.

Options straddles and options strangles are two advanced options strategies that can be used to capitalize on changes in implied volatility (IV) and stock price volatility. Options straddles and ...

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 ...

The MSTY ETF uses options-trading strategies to deliver a jaw-dropping distribution yield. Yet, investors should exercise caution as the MSTY share price is susceptible to drawdowns. Are you ahead, or ...