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Options trading can sound complicated and risky to novices, so beginners often steer clear. While their hesitation is understandable, not much is required to get started — but the process, terminology ...

Options are among the most popular vehicles for traders, because their price can move fast, making — or losing — a lot of ...

It's easier than ever to trade options. Are you interested in trading options but want to learn more? All Star Charts' chief options strategist Sean McLaughlin joins Yahoo Finance Markets and Data ...

An option is a financial instrument whose value is tied to an underlying asset; this is known as a derivative. Instead of buying an asset, such as company stock, outright, an options contract allows ...

An option is a contract that allows the buyer to buy or sell shares of stock at an agreed-upon price. Investors can get outsized returns by using options instead of simply owning stocks. Be forewarned ...