Options traders employ several trading strategies, but they all have the same objective: to make a profit. It’s possible to make money with options trading, and knowing how to calculate profitability ...

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.

When traders first start using options, they often employ them either as a way to take a directional view on an asset (buying a call if they expect it to rise or a put if they expect it to fall) or as ...

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Steve Chen was options trading covered calls and LEAPS options in neutral and bullish markets. This year, he pivoted to bear call spreads because the market became bullish. It allows him to earn ...