What Is a Stock Option? A stock option is a contract giving its holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a stock at a given price before a specific date. There are two main types of ...

Options are a type of derivative, meaning they “derive” their value from the securities they’re linked to. Options are also leveraged, meaning a smaller amount invested in them generates larger gains ...

Options trading has steadily moved from the fringes of the market to the mainstream, especially among sophisticated investors and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs). In Indian markets, as well as in US ...

Options contracts give the right to buy or sell stock at set prices, potentially profitable. There are call (buy) and put (sell) options; employee stock options are typically call options. Options' ...