Investing 101: Do Bonds Belong in Your Portfolio?
Portfolio diversification is a strategy that helps investors manage risk. Investors often choose to diversify…
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Two Measures of Options Volatility That Matter
Most people often have a notion of what volatility means. They understand, at least conceptually, that it has…
Sell Puts the Smart Way: Get Out Before Expiration Nears
Selling put options can be a great way to help increase the value of your portfolio without taking on too much…
How to Use Fundamental Analysis in Stock Trading
Many people check the food labels of the items they buy in the grocery store. Labels can help give them an indication…
Low Interest Rates: Is the 60/40 Portfolio Still Best?
With interest rates at record lows, many analysts are questioning the benefits of running the classic 60%/40%…
Yes, Options Contracts Are Tradeable. Here’s Why That Matters.
You may have heard it before. When you buy an options contract, you obtain the right to buy (for calls) or sell…
Options Strategy: Get Paid to Buy Stocks You Want to Own Anyway
“I’ll buy it when it’s a
little cheaper.”
It's a common statement made by investors. Unfortunately, for those…
Pros and Cons of Paper Trading for Beginner Investors
When you start investing, you may learn about "paper trading" as a method to test your trading skills.
Some people…
Intro to Trading: Understanding the Options Greeks
At some point in your options trading experiences, you're likely to read or hear about "Greeks."
You may think…
Don’t Buy Stocks, Sell Puts
Most investors have heard horror stories about buying and selling options. And they are all true! Some…
