One of the fastest ways new options traders lose money has nothing to do with the market. It’s strategy confusion. Most ...

While directional trading involves making bets on the price movements of an underlying asset, non-directional trading is a unique approach that focuses on generating profits from volatility and time ...

Traveling through an option chain can be an intimidating experience; however, following a few simple guidelines should make the journey much easier. When trading options, one of the principal issues ...

Options are a type of derivative, meaning they “derive” their value from the securities they’re linked to. Options are also leveraged, meaning a smaller amount invested in them generates larger gains ...

Gordon Scott has been an active investor and technical analyst or 20+ years. He is a Chartered Market Technician (CMT). Michael is a former senior editor of investing and trading products for ...