Options trading may seem overwhelming at first, but it’s easy to understand if you know a few key points. Investor portfolios are usually constructed with several asset classes. These may be stocks, ...

Traders are buying up protective puts or selling covered calls against the S&P 500, says Scott Nations of Nations Indexes. Volatility is likely on the way.

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 ...