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 ...

Selling cash secured puts on stocks an investor is happy to take ownership of is a great way to generate some extra income. A ...

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 ...

The thesis for this article is already captured in the title. In the subsequent sections, I will argue why the combination of elevated P/E ratios for the overall equity market and muted level of ...

A bull put spread is an options strategy where you sell a put option at a higher price and buy one at a lower price for the same asset and expiration date. This helps generate income and limits losses ...

Bear put spreads limit loss to net debit, capping maximum at difference between two puts. This strategy suits investors expecting a slight stock/index drop due to specific events. Profit potential is ...

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I'm a fan of YieldMax, but I am quick to point out something I don't think enough investors realize. Or, more disturbingly, don't want to realize. Because it would burst the confidence bubble they ...

A strangle is a popular options strategy that involves holding both a call and a put on the same underlying asset. It yields ...