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Can You Buy Options in the Pre-Market? [What Traders Need to Know]

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Pre-market trading is gaining popularity, but does this apply to options traders as well? Can you buy options in the pre-market, and if so, what are the limitations? While stock options aren't...

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What Happens When Options Expire in the Money? [Buyer and Seller Cases]

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What happens when options expire in the money? And does it change depending on whether you’re a buyer or a seller? In this article, we look at what happens when options expire in the money for both...

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What Happens to Options When a Stock Splits? [and When It Reverse Splits]

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Stock splits can significantly affect options traders. What happens to options when a stock splits? How are contracts adjusted to maintain fairness? And how do reverse splits impact options...

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What Happens to Options When a Company Is Acquired? Effects on Calls and Puts

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As a trader, you will sometimes face particular challenges, like figuring out what happens to options when a company is acquired. This process can impact stock options (both calls and puts), at...

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How to Make Money with Options in Different Market Scenarios

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Making money with options is not easy (otherwise, everyone would do it), but this does not mean it’s impossible. The key lies in knowing how to make money with options in every scenario, knowing...

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Is Options Trading Worth It? [Matching Strategies and Expectations]

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The question "is options trading worth it?" sometimes pops up in online forums and discussions. For some, it’s a useful way to boost supplemental income with strategies like selling puts or calls....

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Options Trading Basics [A Guide for New Traders]

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If you've found yourself here, chances are you've come across discussions about options trading and its potential for profit—whether from someone you know or online conversations. This article...

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Stop Loss on Options - A Practical Guide

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One of the most common risk management strategies in trading is using a stop loss on whatever asset you have in your portfolio. Can you put a stop loss on options? And, if so, how do you set one...

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Is Options Trading Gambling? A Close Look at the Facts

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Is options trading gambling? We will answer this to explain why it isn’t. Unlike gambling, which relies on luck, options trading requires strategy, research, and risk management. But if you...

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When Do Options Expire? Understanding Expiration Dates [All Cases Included]

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A beginner entering the niche of options trading must certainly understand how the concept of expiration works. When do options expire? That depends: options can expire daily, weekly, or monthly,...