Tackle the sticker shock of a lofty stock market with an options play. Consider lowering your cost basis by selling puts.
Shhh. Consider quiet, low-volatility option buying strategies that could offer limited risk of loss for a miss, and the possibility of a payoff for a hit.
Traders often think of options in small denominations because that’s how the bid/ask quotes appear. But beginning investors in particular must remember to use a 100x multiplier to help determine correct position sizes.
Basic options strategies can help investors protect portfolios against inevitable market volatility and market crashes.
The covered call is one of the most widely-used portfolio diversification tools, but it’s important to understand how it works.
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