Options trading has evolved dramatically since the days when brokers stood shoulder to shoulder in trading pits. The adrenaline of open outcry trading, whether in commodities, Treasury futures or ...

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As new traders flood the market, a return to the basics may help novices understand the fundamentals of options trading. Stock options are contracts that represent the right to buy (or sell) shares of ...