Put options are a type of option that increases in value as a stock falls. A put allows the owner to lock in a predetermined price to sell a specific stock, while put sellers agree to buy the stock at ...

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated ...

Depending on how you think a stock might move, put options can help you make money if your view comes true. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Selling put options on high-quality stocks like Procter & Gamble offers solid yield and reduced risk, making it a win-win strategy. PG is a stable, risk-resistant company, but the stock has minimal ...

Selling options can generate annual income but requires discipline, risk management, and due diligence. Read more about one ...

Options trading can be complex, and the trading jargon may confuse even experienced investors and traders. Two of the most common options contracts to understand are call and put options. Here’s what ...

Among the 25 most unusually active ETF put options on Wednesday, five were the iShares Russell 2000 ETF. Three had Vol/OI ...

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated ...

Selling put options before a company's earnings announcement can be a valid strategy for options traders seeking to capitalize on volatility. One of the primary reasons traders may consider selling a ...

In Wednesday trading there were 349 put options with unusual options activity -- options expiring after June 29 and with Vol/OI ratios of 1.24 or higher -- and 637 calls. In today’s commentary, I’m ...