Most traders see options as pure gambling. And honestly? I get it. Options can be risky. They’re fast-moving. They have their own language. And if you’re following the wrong advice… they can blow up ...

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 ...

Options limit your losses and provide more bang for your buck The stock market can be intimidating, especially for rookies. From knowing which investments to make and how much to invest, the rules of ...

Laurie Sepulveda is a MarketWatch Guides team senior writer who specializes in writing about personal loans, home equity loans, mortgages and banking. She lives in North Carolina and has taught and ...