Today's Options Market Update
Today's trading session has been choppy as investors prepare for this week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
What Happens to Options When Stocks Split?
When a company announces a stock split, options are adjusted, but position values will remain unchanged in most cases.
Can Protective Puts Provide a Temporary Shield?
Protective puts are one way to hedge stocks against a significant price drop. But investors should consider factors like time decay and volatility before considering this strategy.
Options Strategy: Selling Put Spreads to Buy Stock
A defined-risk strategy, like selling a put spread, can potentially help traders put a limit on their risk, but it's important to understand the risks.
Large Bid/Ask Options Spreads in Volatile Markets
The reason bid/ask options spreads get wider during volatile markets has to do with how market makers manage trades during times of high volatility.
Options Exercise, Assignment, and More: A Beginner's Guide
Learn about options exercise and options assignment before taking a position, not afterward. This guide can help you navigate the dynamics of options expiration.
Meet the Options Greeks
Meet some of the most important greeks—delta, gamma, theta, vega, and rho—and see how they can be used in your options trading.
Options Volatility: The VIX, Rule of 16, and Skew
Learn how to measure volatility using the Cboe VIX, rule of 16, and skew in your options trading.
Iron Condor Pin Risk: A Naked Short at Expiration
Learn about the risk of the iron condor pin, why it happens, and what traders can do to best avoid a naked short at expiration.
What's the VVIX, and Why Does It Matter?
The volatility of volatility, or VVIX, can be helpful to add to your watchlist. Learn how the VVIX can help inform strategy decisions in VIX options.